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Torn jeans, T-shirts, revealing dresses not allowed: Mumbai college to students | Mumbai News – Times of India

MUMBAI: A college in Mumbai has imposed a dress code banning hijabs, burkas, torn jeans, T-shirts, revealing dresses, and jerseys, aiming to maintain discipline on campus. This decision by the Chembur Trombay Education Society's N G Acharya and D K Marathe College follows a Bombay High Court ruling that upheld the institution's right to enforce such rules, asserting they do not infringe upon students' fundamental rights.The notice issued on June 27 instructs students to wear formal and decent attire while on campus. For boys, the acceptable attire includes half or full shirts and trousers, while girls are permitted to wear any Indian or western outfit. The notice specifies that garments revealing religion or suggesting cultural disparities are prohibited, meaning students must remove it...

1Jul

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Opposition fumes as minister skips Maharashtra Legislative Council session | Mumbai News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra legislative council session on Monday saw opposition members objecting to the absence of Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Sanjay Bansode, who was attending a statue unveiling. NCP MLC Shashikant Shinde raised the issue during the Question Hour after a question relating to Bansode's ministry was posed. BJP leader and state Higher and Technical Education minister Chandrakant Patil stepped in, stating he had taken the briefing and would address the question. Legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe clarified, "Bansode had informed me and received permission to attend the inauguration of a statue in his assembly constituency. I permitted him to go there."However, the explanation did not satisfy the opposition. MLC Kapil Patil emphasized the importance of ...

1Jul

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BCCI announces ₹125cr bonanza for Team India | Mumbai News – Times of India

Mumbai: In times when cricketers make news for making money when they are sold for huge sums in the IPL auction, Team India’s victorious players have just broken the bank after winning the T20 World Cup on Saturday.In a move which reflects why BCCI is a financial superpower in the cricketing world and calls the shots in the game, board secretary Jay Shah on Sunday announced prize money of Rs 125 crore for Team India.“The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff for this outstanding achievement!” Shah posted on X.“Under the exceptional leadership of Rohit Sharma, this team has shown remarkable resolve and resilience, becoming the first team in the history of the ICC T2...

20Jun

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8 IIT-Bombay students fined Rs 1.2 lakh for Ramayana skit | Mumbai News – Times of India

MUMBAI: At least eight IIT-Bombay students, some of them graduating and the others junior, have been penalised with fines of up to Rs 1.2 lakh for staging a play, Raahovan, during the institute's annual performing arts festival on March 31. The play, loosely based on the Ramayana, depicted the lead characters in a "derogatory manner," claimed complaints made by a section of students.While graduating students have been penalised with a fine of Rs 1.2 lakh each and will not get any recognition for any gymkhana awards, the junior students have been asked to pay Rs 40,000 each and have also been debarred from hostel facilities, a student said. The institute has taken action based on recommendations of a disciplinary action committee after the complaints.The Performing Arts Festival, or PAF,...

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Air Pollution Impact on Young Children in India: Shocking Statistics Revealed | Mumbai News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Every day, on average, 464 children aged under 5 die in India reportedly due to air pollution-related causes, according to ‘State of Global Air (SoGA) 2024’ brought out by an US-based research organisation, Health Effects Institute (HEI). Across all age groups, the all-India toll stood at 2.1 million in 2021, it said.The findings show air pollution is now second to hypertension as a death risk factor, beating tobacco and diabetes.As per the report, 8.1 million died across the globe in 2021 due to air pollution-related diseases/conditions— meaning one in four such deaths occurred in India. India (2.1 million deaths) and China (2.3 million deaths) accounted for 55% of the global air pollution burden that year.“Air pollution has had an impact on non-communicable disease burden in I...