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Mumbai’s forgotten spaces: What happened to our libraries?
August 25, 2025 11:48 am
Mumbai’s libraries, once alive with debate and discovery, now risk becoming relics of neglect.
Lilly Singh's new library 'celebrates South Asian stories'
December 11, 2021 10:36 am
For the most part, there’s a lack of South Asian stories and nuanced South Asian characters. Well, it’s time to break the rules again. And this time, in our very own library, Lilly Singh said
Demolition of Asiatic Library-like staircase begins at Mantralaya
May 05, 2019 1:49 am
While the architects, who led the Mantralaya’s revamp, had initially dubbed the staircase — spread over a 30,000 sq ft — as the most striking feature of the makeover, it had invited constant controversy.
Historic tradition set to stage a comeback at Town Hall next I-Day
October 26, 2015 4:52 am
The Town Hall building, which houses the Asiatic Library, has been undergoing steady changes over the last few years, having set a deadline, to eventually see revival of an old historic tradition.
Room To Read: No funds, Asiatic Library turns to youth, festival crowds
March 09, 2015 2:43 am
Digital subscriptions & Kindles have replaced library cards but Newsline finds the value of libraries.
Mantralaya revamp hits roadblock,this time from traffic cops
August 01, 2013 1:36 am
Police object to grand steps leading up to the building and plan to shift gate
Funds sanctioned for restoring five buildings
August 01, 2012 12:56 am
Guardian Minister of Mumbai city Jayant Patil sanctioned funds for the completion of restoration work of five iconic heritage buildings in South Mumbai and announced that the work would be completed in two years.
BMC to rope in pvt firms to digitise 140-yr-old records
November 03, 2011 2:35 am
The Sena-BJP ruled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will soon start the process of saving and preserving its records as old as 140 years.
When in Doubt,Head South
August 31, 2011 3:30 am
The opening of the Hermes mega flagship store in Mumbais old Fort area,this July,only meant one thing: South Mumbai is still open for business.
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