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Away From Bihar This Chhath Puja? Check These Ghats in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
Thousands of families from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh celebrate Chhath Puja in cities far from their hometowns. From Yamuna-side ghats and neighbourhood ponds in Delhi to Juhu Beach in Mumbai and community-organised celebrations in Bengaluru, here are some places where devotees can observe Chhath Puja in 2026, along with practical details to check before visiting.
Chalet Hotels reports total income from core operations of Rs 511 crore, PAT up 40% to Rs 216 crore
Chalet Hotels reported a 39.7% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 216.2 crore, despite a 31.7% decline in revenue to Rs 501.9 crore. Excluding income from a residential project recognised last year, revenue grew 11% to Rs 511 crore, while core EBITDA rose 13%, with margins improving.
Delhi vs Mumbai air pollution: Delhi’s air quality deteriorates at slowest pace in 7 years, Mumbai pollution doubles
Delhi has recorded its slowest seasonal deterioration in air quality in seven years, while Mumbai’s pollution has significantly increased. The analysis from Moneycontrol highlights varying patterns of air quality across major Indian cities. Air quality readings indicate that PM2.5 remains the dominant pollutant in both cities. Delhi's Graded Response Action Plan has been activated to curb pollution effectively.
IIT-B suicide: Wakode apologised for cheating in exam, sought second chance, say cops
Sahil Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student,died by suicide after an exam incident. He had been caught using ChatGPT to cheat during a mid-semester examination. Following this, Wakode submitted an apology letter to the institute asking for a second chance. His parents have alleged harassment and caste discrimination against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, named in the abetment to suicide case.
Stocks in news: HCL Technologies, DMart, Adani Green Energy, PTC Industries and Anand Rathi Wealth
Indian equity markets showed a significant recovery driven by bargain buying and favorable global cues. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both closed higher, indicating improved investor sentiment. Notable companies reporting earnings include Canara Robeco Asset Management and Avenue Supermarts, among others. Banking stocks are expected to draw attention due to changes in cash reserve ratio requirements by the Reserve Bank of India.
IIT Bombay hostel gas leak triggers flare-up; five, including 2 children, injured
Five people, including two children, were injured after gas leaked from a cylinder pipe and triggered a flare-up at a hostel on the IIT Bombay campus in Mumbai’s Powai on Thursday night. The injured were taken to Rajawadi Hospital, with four later shifted to Kasturba Hospital for treatment.
"I followed guidelines, never used casteist words": IIT Bombay professor Doolla tells Crime Branch on the suicide case
Mumbai Crime Branch has examined Professor Suryanarayan Doolla's statement regarding Sahil Wakode's tragic death. Doolla was questioned for eight to ten hours and denied all allegations against him. He claimed to have adhered to all institutional guidelines while interacting with Sahil. Sahil, a second-year student, died by suicide amid allegations of caste-based harassment at IIT Bombay.
MTNL shares rally 17% as board approves Rs 892 crore Powai property sale amid debt worries
MTNL shares rose sharply after the company’s board approved the sale of its Powai property in Mumbai to the Income Tax Department for Rs 891.53 crore. The asset monetisation comes as the debt-laden PSU seeks to reduce liabilities, which stood at around Rs 40,000 crore in FY26, according to the government.
IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode told friend he regretted copying in exam before death: Police
Sahil Wakode, a second-year student at IIT Bombay, was found dead hours after being caught copying. He expressed regret to friends during phone calls after the incident. His parents allege caste discrimination which led to his distress and subsequent death. An FIR has been filed against a professor for alleged casteist abuse against Wakode. Investigations are ongoing to gather evidence and understand the circumstances surrounding his death.
Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check roads closure timings, routes to avoid, parking spots, alternate roads should take to reach your destination on time
Ganesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check road closures, diversions and alternate routes for September 25, including Juhu, Girgaon, Dadar, Malad, Kurla, Mulund and Chembur.
Jamie Dimon has a message for India: Don’t make foreign capital work harder
India’s economic momentum and financial-market reforms have not translated into foreign investment flows commensurate with its growth ambitions. Jamie Dimon’s concerns about tax surprises and policy uncertainty offer an opportunity for the government to improve investor confidence, attract capital into emerging sectors such as AI infrastructure and semiconductors, and deepen India’s integration with global capital markets.
Brookfield India REIT buys Powai office units for Rs 75.2 crore
Brookfield India REIT’s arm Kairos Properties has agreed to acquire office units across two floors of Delphi building in Mumbai’s Powai for Rs 75.2 crore. The deal will raise Kairos’ ownership in the property from 80% to 86% on a gross leased area basis, with completion expected in Q3 FY27.
SC/ST Act misused: IIT Bombay alumnus Sudheendra Kulkarni; seeks withdrawal of case against Doolla
Activist Sudheendra Kulkarni urged the withdrawal of SC/ST Act charges against former IIT Bombay Dean Suryanarayana Doolla following a student's suicide after an exam cheating incident. Kulkarni argued that automatically applying the law creates "reverse casteism" and deter faculty, calling for national debate on its reform. While urging better student support and addressing severe faculty shortages, he warned that misuse of the Act creates fear and undermines academic governance.
IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after student's death
IIT Bombay is replacing ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans in its hostels. This action follows the recent suicide of a second-year B Tech student. The institute had previously discussed this replacement after another student's death. Critics question if this measure addresses the broader student suicide crisis. More than 117 students have died by suicide at IITs over two decades.
IIT Bombay student dies by suicide: 22-year-old allegedly uploaded exam paper to ChatGPT after being caught using phone
A devastating incident at IIT Bombay has led to the tragic suicide of a 22-year-old student in his hostel room after being caught allegedly using a mobile phone for answers during an examination. His concerned hostel mates contacted authorities when he failed to respond. The police have filed an accidental death report and are conducting an investigation.
Traffic, air quality top infrastructure concerns for office occupiers, CBRE survey finds
Traffic congestion and commute time are top infrastructure challenges for office leasing. Poor air quality and water concerns also threaten business operations and employee experience. Access to public transport is crucial, with occupiers willing to pay a premium. Planned metro expansions and new expressways will unlock new office submarkets. These infrastructure initiatives aim to enhance ease of living across Indian cities.
Mumbai boy, who grew up in 8×10 ft room in slum, survived on bread and chai, now works at NASA
Jaykumar Vaidya currently works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as an electrical engineer. But in contrast to the majority of his contemporaries, his path to NASA was not an easy one. It started in Mumbai's slums rather than a posh classroom. No stranger to financial struggles, once he had a menial job that paid just Rs 4,000 per month and survived on vada pavs and samosas.
Tata Projects leases 1.2 lakh sq ft office space in Mumbai’s Powai for HQ
The company has leased the space in commercial tower Cignus Powai, which is a project of K Raheja Corp's hospitality business Chalet Hotels, for a total term of five years. The Tata Son’s subsidiary will be paying rentals of nearly Rs 86 crores through the entire tenure of the lease. The commercial real estate market in India's major cities is transforming due to changing company needs, rapid infrastructural development, and evolving workplace norms, as recent lease deals signal the creation of new hotspots drawing firms and investors.
Man goes fishing at Powai lake, gets bitten by crocodile
Nature lovers and activists have reiterated that this crocodile attack could have been avoided if the ramp constructed on the bank of Powai lake is demolished.
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