Bhavika Jain
The great glacier meltdown has begun — and it’s coming for our rivers
A new UN report warns that glaciers are melting at record speeds, threatening the water security of billions. From the Himalayas to the Andes, the collapse of Earth’s 'water towers' signals a deepening global climate and resource crisis
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Parwanoo to Shimla in 90 minutes: HP plans world’s longest ropeway
A proposal to link Shimla to Parwanoo could reduce traffic on the lone highway that connects the two cities and could also give tourists a far more scenic ride to the state capital.
- Bhavika Jain
- TNN
Will Muslims get a quota in govt contracts in Karnataka?
Karnataka’s proposal to reserve 4% of government contracts for Muslim contractors has ignited a fierce political and legal battle. While the Congress calls it ‘affirmative action’, the BJP says it is ‘appeasement’
- Sunil BaghelBhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
East to West in 10 minutes? Mumbai’s boldest tunnel project explained
A ₹7,765-crore tunnel promises to slash travel time between Mumbai's P D’mello Road and Marine Drive from the current 30 minutes to just 10. But can the project overcome engineering hurdles, delays and cost overruns?
- Bhavika JainManthan K Mehta
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
8 lakh out, 7 lakh more could go: Why Maharashtra’s cutting beneficiaries of a hit welfare scheme
Despite its stated success in the elections, Ladki Bahin Yojna -- a women’s welfare scheme in Maharashtra -- is being actively pruned as the state attempts to balance its books and keep other welfare schemes afloat.
- Bhavika Jain
- TNN
Too many ads before a movie? This court ruling could change that
A Bengaluru court recently ordered PVR Cinemas to pay damages for delaying the start of a movie, sparking debate on how cinemas, in their quest to increase profits, could be taking their customers’ time for granted
Explained: Why the bridge Modi inaugurated makes India proud
On April 6, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban sea bridge, which provides a rail link between the mainland and the Rameswaram island. Here’s what we know of this engineering marvel
- Manthan K MehtaBhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Explained: How a ₹5,000cr battle that pitted Lodha against Lodha was resolved
The legal battle in the Lodha family – one of the biggest real estate businesses in India – dealt with the family name, family agreements and allegations of dishonouring them
- Sunil BaghelBhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Will AAP’s ‘revdi’ magic work this time in Delhi? Not according to exit polls
While all three major players – AAP, BJP and Congress – have attacked each other on various issues, each one has promised a range of freebies to voters even as the city is projected to slip into a revenue deficit for the first time in three decades
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How India will soon have the world’s 2nd largest metro network
The metro system has expanded rapidly since 2014 – from 248 km across 5 cities a decade ago to 1,000 km across 21 cities today
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Bane of cops, boon for criminals: Why gangsters love this Armenian app
Blocked by the Centre in 2023, Zangi, an Armenian messaging app, is still being used by criminals and anti-social elements in India. So, what makes it so popular in the underworld
- Rajshekhar JhaBhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
From Surat to White House: Story behind Jill Biden’s $20,000 diamond
The 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted to the US first lady stirred global buzz. Valued at $20,000 by the US, the diamond actually cost much less. TOI+ spoke with the manufacturer of the diamond in Surat, Gujarat to understand how lab-grown diamonds symbolise India’s commitment to not only cutting-edge innovation, but also sustainability
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How did the intruder enter Saif Ali Khan’s apartment? Did somebody let him in?
FIR reveals the knife-wielding intruder tried to hold Saif Ali Khan’s four-year-old son hostage. Saif was stabbed multiple times when he tried to protect his son.
AI-enabled destroyer, stealth frigate, super-silent submarine: How Navy’s set to pack a punch
The Indian Navy will commission three frontline platforms on the same day — January 15; says this will provide a significant boost to its combat potential while underscoring India’s pre-eminent status in indigenous shipbuilding
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Can ‘blood money’ save Indian nurse from death sentence in Yemen?
Under Sharia law, the only way to stop the execution now is securing a pardon from the victim’s family. Nimisha Priya’s family and supporters have paid ‘diyah’, or blood money, to the victim’s family and negotiations are on
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
It's Ambani vs Adani in Mumbai’s battle of convention centres
Nita Ambani-led Jio World Convention Centre in BKC must get ready to face a stiff challenge from Gautam Adani’s upcoming International Convention Centre near the airport. This clash of the titans, whichever way it tilts, is great news for Mumbai and India
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
10 questions after Mahayuti’s Maha victory and MVA’s decimation
Speculation is rife about who will be the CM and deputy CMs after the BJP-led alliance’s stunning win in the Maharashtra assembly polls. But Sharad Pawar’s NCP and Congress are facing existential questions – what next? Could this be the end of MVA?
60 days, 100+ decisions: How the Mahayuti changed the script in Maharashtra
The Lok Sabha elections had set off alarm bells for the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra. Here’s how a frenetic two month period may have made all the difference.
Game over for these 5 Maharashtra leaders today or new beginnings?
A loss on November 23 could set them back by a decade or two. For at least two of them, the stakes are now-or-never high
- Bhavika Jain
- TNN
Will MVA win or Mahayuti? These key factors will decide
While Mahayuti is leaning on welfare schemes, a communally charged campaign and Modi’s leadership strength, anti-incumbency is bolstering MVA’s regional pride-focused campaign
- Bhavika JainAlka Dhupkar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM