FDA crackdown hits Mumbai Icon ‘Status’ Restaurant

As part of an intensified food safety crackdown across Maharashtra, the state FDA suspended the food licence of the renowned Status Restaurant in Nariman Point on August 19–20 following failed hygiene inspections. For decades, this legendary culinary landmark has served generations of diners in South Mumbai. However, the sudden closure highlights a stricter approach to…

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Meter Metres Higher: Heavy Toll on Mumbai’s Moving Soul

The steady, comforting click of the city’s meters will soon carry a heavier rhythm for millions of daily commuters. Kicking-off from September 1, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority(MMRTA) will implement a revised fare structure for both autorickshaws and iconic black-and-yellow taxis. The minimum fare for a rickshaw ride will creep up from ₹26 to…

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Maqsad” A timeless blueprint for mass entertainment

Maqsad remains a defining landmark for commercial entertainment cementing the fact that unadulterated masala cinema could absolutely command the National box-office.By seamlessly blending high-stakes drama, star power, and a pulsing soundtrack, the film rewrote the rules of theatrical success. It proved that when the formula is executed with pure conviction, the sheer mass appeal of…

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Rajkumar Santoshi hosts interfaith screening of Batwara 1947

National Award-winning director Rajkumar Santoshi brought together a unique assembly of faith and cinema by hosting an exclusive special screening of his latest directorial venture,“Batwara 1947”, for eminent spiritual leaders representing diverse religious traditions. The special event aimed to transcend traditional theatrical boundaries, using the film’s powerful narrative on the pain and resilience of the…

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