The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that schools and colleges will remain shut on Monday as more rain is predicted in the state; the move is aimed to keep students out of risk due to flooding caused by incessant rainfall over the last few days.

The Indian Metrological department has predicted intense rainfall in Mumbai on Saturday and Sunday due to low-pressure areas over the Bay of Bengal.

In a tragic incident at Mumbai's congested enclave on Tuesday afternoon, a four-storeyed building, believed to be illegal, collapsed in Dongri. 10 people were reported dead and many others were trapped inside the debris till last reports.

At least 16 people have been reportedly killed in rain related accidents in Mumbai amid heavy rainfall in last 48 hours.

In a major relief to people living on the coastal areas in and around Gujarat, Cyclone Vayu has changed its course overnight and now it will skip the state.

Actor Varun Dhawan on Monday refuted claims that the VT station is being recreated for the remake of Govinda's famous Coolie No 1. As per speculations, an entire VT station (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station) was being recreated in London for filming ‘Coolie No. 1’ remake.

Two children were electrocuted after a severe thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rains and lightning lashed Mumbai on Monday night. The died children have been identified as Tushar Jha (12) and Rushabh Tiwari (11).

Grounded airlines Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita Goyal were stopped at an airport while they were trying to board an international flight from Mumbai to Dubai.

THE Park Hotels, pioneers of luxury boutique hotels in India, brings its legendary design vocabulary to the city of dreams, Mumbai, with the launch of its newest hotel. Strategically located at Juhu Tara Road, THE Park Mumbai is set to bring contemporary design, rejuvenating spaces, innovative dining and sensuous entertainment into this vibrant part of the city.   THE Park Mumbai   Close to sprawling Juhu Beach and overlooking the Arabian Sea, the hotel is an uber-cool retreat in this urban hub.  A striking charcoal grey facade by top architect Sanjay Puri is punctuated by burnt orange and fuchsia windows that perfectly reflect the spectacular sunsets.   THE Park Mumbai   The 60 room design hotel has 6 categories of rooms; with spectacular views of either the Arabian Sea or the city while some overlook the historic Juhu airfield. The rooms and studio suites have been designed with a monochromatic colour palette with world-class amenities. The room rates start from INR 17,000 onwards.   Meishi, an elegant space off the lobby is an Asian inspired all day dining fusion restaurant – Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and a hint of Indian; using fresh and organic ingredients and currently open only to resident guests.   The Saffron Room, a 2500 sq. ft. banqueting space on the first floor is a perfect place for social events and corporate meetings. The hall has two different types of lighting to enhance and make events even more spectacular.   Speaking about the launch, Ms. Priya Paul, Chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd. said, “We are excited to add this important address to our collection of hotels. Mumbai is a vibrant city and THE Park Hotels will add to it by bringing immersive and Anything But Ordinary experiences. Our vision is to have a slice of THE Park in every city people travel to.”   Mr. Vijay Dewan, Managing Director, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd. said, “We are happy to launch of THE Park Mumbai today. It is our first managed hotel under THE Park Hotels portfolio. Mumbai is India’s key metropolitan city and business hub and we are delighted to expand our footprint here. Our Juhu location is well positioned for travellers in the media and entertainment industries.”   The hotel is owned by Aumi Grandera Luxury Properties Private Limited. The owners of the hotel, Mr. Kriish R Puri and Mrs. Shloka Puri Hemdev, commented, “We are glad to be associated with Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd. THE Park has been in the business for more than 50 years and understands the Indian and international consumer well. We are extremely excited about our partnership and are all set to bring in a great hospitality experience in bustling Juhu.”   Opening soon is a dramatic whisky bar with a cosy alfresco patio, as well as addition of more rooms, a Presidential Suite, a spectacular poolside bar on the rooftop as well as a gym and spa.   THE Park Hotels celebrated its 50th anniversary last year across 6 cities.   About THE Park Hotels THE Park Hotels, pioneers of luxury boutique hotels in India are present in the major cities & leisure destinations. Situated in prime locations, they house some of India’s most inventive restaurants, liveliest bars & nightclubs, award winning spas and health clubs. The state-of-the-art business aids, edgy art & stylish spaces, all make them a natural choice for the corporate & leisure traveller.   THE Park is present in Bangalore*, Chennai*, Hyderabad*, Kolkata*, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, New Delhi* and Visakhapatnam, with upcoming hotels in Pune, Kolkata and Indore. THE Park Collectionis intimate, personalized, and tailored to transmit an inimitable guest experience. It consists of THE Park Calangute* (Goa), THE Park Baga River (Goa), The Denmark Tavern (Kolkata) and The Vaadhyar’s House (Chettinad).   Zone by The Park is an upscale social catalyst brand by THE Park Hotels, for design-conscious price-conscious guests. Zone has its presence in Coimbatore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Jodhpur, Chennai ORR, Raipur, Bengaluru with upcoming hotels in Gurugram, Jaipur, Surat, Igatpuri, Puducherry and Goa.   *A member of Design HotelsTM   For more information, please visit www.theparkhotels.com.  

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif’s film will kick-start in Mumbai on May 6 and will be shot at some of the real locations. The shooting of Sooryavanshi may continue for 10 to 12 days in Mumbai.