FIR on comedian, doc & others for ‘obscene’ content from standup shows posted online | Mumbai News

Ahmed AliMumbai: The cyber police have registered an FIR against standup comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra and Dr Sejal Pawar, among others, for allegedly creating and circulating obscene and objectionable content on social media platforms during their standup comedy shows.The action follows a controversy that erupted online over a clip from More’s standup show, featuring…

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51 primary schools under Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation start English medium nursery class admissions | Mumbai News

Navi Mumbai: In a major overhaul of education in the city, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has taken transformative steps by starting admissions to English-medium nursery class 1 (part of nursery classes) in its 51 primary schools from this academic year.The civic body’s approach under the leadership of forest minister Ganesh Naik received appreciation from…

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Power supply in Navi Mumbai should be restored soon, says minister Ganesh Naik | Mumbai News

Navi Mumbai: A significant meeting took place on Thursday at the Cidco Exhibition Centre in Vashi, chaired by minister Ganesh Naik, to work out an action plan for the electricity shortage and water-related issues in Navi Mumbai.At the meeting, Naik instructed Mahavitaran officials to stabilise the electricity supply in Navi Mumbai. Navi Mumbaikars have been…

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Pharmacist hit by bullet during road-rage clash between two groups in Kalyan; 6 arrested, 2 minors detained | Mumbai News

The violent clash between the two rival groups took place in Kalyan East’s Vitthalwadi area on Wednesday night Kalyan: A pharmacist was seriously injured after being struck by a bullet during a violent clash between two rival groups in Kalyan East’s Vitthalwadi area on Wednesday night.The incident, which allegedly stemmed from a road-rage dispute between…

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Kashish brings Shaunak Sen, Shobhaa De, Sandip Roy and Miriam Chandy for conversations beyond cinema | Mumbai News

The 17th KASHISH Pride Film Festival in Mumbai transcended cinema, fostering dialogues on identity, community, and cultural memory. Engaging conversations with filmmakers Shaunak Sen and Miriam Chandy Menacherry, alongside a tribute to artist Chapal Bhaduri featuring Shobhaa De and Sandip Roy, highlighted the festival’s commitment to preserving queer histories and celebrating diverse expressions. While films…

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‘I was very naive’: Doctor apologises for joking about male corpse’s private parts on Pranit More’s stand-up show | Mumbai News

The doctor, identified as Dr Sejal Pawar, later issued an apology, saying she understood why people were upset and accepted responsibility for her words. GURGAON: A fresh controversy has erupted around comedian Pranit More’s stand-up show after a video featuring a young doctor triggered backlash online over remarks allegedly made about a male cadaver during…

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