Mumbai: Anti-incumbency sentiments surrounding Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi were expected to make his re-election bid a tough challenge in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar constituency. The entry of Nawab Malik, a prominent Ajit Pawar led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA of neighbouring Anushakti Nagar constituency further intensified the contest, with predictions of a fiercely competitive race. However, to everyone's surprise, the candidate from All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) emerged as a serious contender, while Nawab Malik ended up in fourth place. Azmi, backed by the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, managed to secure a victory with a lead of 12,753 votes, retaining his seat. मानखुर्द शिवाजी नगर ने चौथी बार समाजवादी पार्टी पर अपना विश्वास रखते हुए मुझे भारी मतों से विजयी बनाया उसके लिए मैं सभी मतदाताओं का तहे दिल से शुक्रिया अदा करता हूँ। ये गोवंडी कि अवाम की जीत है और उन लोगों को करारा जवाब है जिन्होंने ने नशे के नाम पर गोवंडी को बदनाम करने की नाकाम... pic.twitter.com/WIyYFu2iG1 Azmi has represented the Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar constituency in the Maharashtra state assembly for three consecutive terms. However, with the entry of Malik into the race, Azmi was expected to face a tough challenge. It was predicted that the 60% Muslim electorate in the constituency could play a crucial role in the outcome. Apart from the political contest, the constituency is grappling with serious issues, including a surge in crime and drug addiction, which has been a growing concern among residents. Additionally, the unresolved issue of the Deonar municipal dumping ground—Mumbai's largest—remains a contentious matter for the locals. Amidst these challenges, the potential splitting of the Muslim vote between two influential leaders—Azmi and Malik—was seen as a significant factor that could jeopardize Azmi’s bid for a fourth term. Despite this, the real battle was between Azmi and AIMIM candidate Ateeque Khan, who emerged as the primary rival in what was expected to be a closely contested election. However, Azmi took the lead from the very first round and maintained it throughout the counting process. He won with a lead of 12,753 votes against AIMIM candidate Ateeque Khan, who secured second place with 42,027 votes. Surprisingly, Mahayuti's candidate Suresh (Bullet) Patil came in third with 35,263 votes, while Nawab Malik was relegated to fourth place with just 15,501 votes. Another Muslim candidate, Mohammed Siraj Sheikh from Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi, received 10,479 votes, further splitting the electorate. Despite the competition, Azmi's consistent lead secured him a fourth term in the Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar constituency.download nice88 。

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This story is part of the November 24 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories . Malabar Coast, Arabian Sea. There’s romance enough just in the names. I’m rattling along in a rickety local bus (no windows, driver perched on the springs of a seat that long ago lost its padding) towards Kochi in Kerala state, south-west India. The city, once known as Cochin, was a relatively sleepy place in the 1960s. Since then, the population has exploded from a manageable 250,000 to more than 31⁄2 million. What you’ll see today is a colonial-era district, Fort Kochi, surrounded by a vast Indian city of shopping malls, high-rise apartment blocks and motorways – pumping with life and energy 24/7. Traditional Kathakali dance on New Year carnival in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India. Credit: Getty Images Fort Kochi was a significant trading port long before the local raja (king) negotiated a deal with the Portuguese in 1500. He got the worst of the arrangement, slowly losing power to his erstwhile ally. The Portuguese built a fort, hence the name, and held on to the territory for the next 163 years before losing it in turn to the Dutch. The British wrested it away in 1795, holding on to the growing town until India gained its hard-won independence in 1947. It’s no surprise Kochi is a major tourist attraction. It’s small enough to navigate around easily and is packed with the magnificent architecture of three successive colonial influences alongside Indian, with the whole lot surrounded by sea. With an international airport well serviced by flights from Australia, Kochi is a great place to begin your Indian adventure, especially if you’re a first-time visitor to India. Kerala is considered a politically and socially progressive state relative to the rest of India. It’s also one of the wealthiest and this is evident in Kochi. It’s a city of fine restaurants, hipster cafes, boutiques packed with original designs and a surprisingly large number of art galleries, many housed in exquisite, well-maintained colonial buildings. The city is home to the government-supported Kochi-Muziris Biennale, which has had quite an impact on the art world since its inception in 2012. The sixth edition gets underway in December this year. Wander in the narrow, winding lanes edged by buildings in the Dutch and Portuguese styles housing shops, cafes and private homes. Drop in for coffee at Kashi Art Cafe. Stroll with the locals at sunset on Kochi Beach, dine at a waterfront restaurant watching the boats coming and going across the harbour. There’s a wide range of accommodation here, from luxury hotels to modest guesthouses. Take a state-of-the-art electric ferry to the wharf near the iconic Chinese fishing nets and next door to the gorgeous Brunton Boatyard Hotel, which began life as a British colonial shipyard on the waterfront. Stay here, or pop in for a drink or a meal on the promenade. Loading Nearby, tucked down a quiet, flower-filled lane, you’ll find SeaCoast Inn. This newly built, mid-range guesthouse is owned by Kochi local Shaan. The former IT executive has drawn on his own international travel experience to organise this attractive residence in a way that works for foreign visitors while still being essentially Indian. It’s pristine, well designed and full of lovely artisanal furnishings and fittings that reflect the Portuguese heritage of the area. Fort Kochi is not nearly as busy as many Asian cities with similar attractions. There’s still a homely feel to it, easygoing and genuine. My first day in Kochi, I lunch at Qissa cafe and find myself gravitating back there often during my stay. On one visit, as I step out into the street to take a phone call, I notice I’ve left my bag at my table. I’m about to double back when the waiter, a young man with the delicate beauty typical of the people of this region, his abundant black hair hauled into a topknot, makes me a sign: “No worries, I’ve got my eye on it, go do what you need to do.” Kochi is still that sort of place. WHEN TO GO: The winter months between October and February are comfortable and mild. DON’T MISS: A kathakali performance at the Cochin Cultural Centre’s theatre. FURTHER AFIELD: Rent a houseboat for the day or overnight and explore the Kerala backwaters. Get the best of Sunday Life magazine delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning. Sign up here for our free newsletter . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Sunday Life Holidays India Most Viewed in Lifestyle LoadingIt's the Walmart Black Friday Sale once again, and you know what that means — it's finally time to grab that carpet cleaner , smart watch, and basketball hoop you've had your eye on all year! Walmart's Black Friday Sale will run until Dec. 2, so you'll have the whole week to find the one thing (or 10) that you won't regret buying. Check out some products that reviewers are ~extremely excited~ about! 1. A 14-inch HP Windows laptop with Intel processor and 4GB RAM that's perfect for your favorite student, your favorite gamer, or just...you know, you. Promising review : "This computer is just what I needed; it is an awesome upgrade from my older one. It came with Windows 11, and it is even faster than my old one. I love the blue color 💙 Would recommend this computer to anyone looking for a good computer for a good price." — Faye Price : $129 (originally $249, available in two colors) 2. A pink Little Tikes Cape Cottage because it's never too early to let your little one experience all the joys of homeownership! The house is only 32 pounds, so you can move it easily, but it has realistic details like shutters and a mail slot, so your kiddo will feel like they're in their own special space. Promising review : "This was a Christmas gift for my 4-year-old! I caught a great deal, and it was money well spent! She loves it. It gives her solitude and keeps her entertained. Also, I love to decorate it for holidays (Easter, Valentine's Day, and Christmas); it makes things more fun for her. If your child likes to play pretend and has a vivid imagination, this is what you need!" — Erica Price : $74 (originally $139.99) 3. A Nintendo Switch Pro controller so you can have maximum control when you play (and who doesn't want that?). Promising review : "Got this controller to try over the joy cons. Managed to try it out with some fighting games such as Super Smash Bros and the recent digital release of Marvel vs. Capcom fighting collection. This controller has been more reliable than the standard joy-cons that I have while playing these fighting games. If anyone enjoys using an actual controller to play games, I recommend this one." — RandallMcW Price : $49 (originally $69) 4. A 54-inch shatterproof Spaulding portable basketball hoop because it's the perfect way to get the entire family off their phones and into a rousing game of H-O-R-S-E. Promising review : "Excellent buy and easy pick up, even on an item with such a big box! Takes a little time, and you will need a wrench nearby. With two people, it goes up fairly quickly. I was hesitant to buy it at first, but now everyone uses it every day. My 6-year-old daughter can even make baskets on the lowest setting. Would recommend! 10 out of 10, best buy for my house." — Gary Price : $248 (originally $349) 5. A 55-inch 4K UHD Roku Smart TV , so you'll never have to mess around with external streaming devices again. Promising review : "I picked up the Hisense 50-inch Class R6 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV from Walmart, and I’m really happy with it. The delivery was fast, and the TV itself is a great value for the price, especially since I got it on sale. The picture quality is fantastic for a 50-inch — sharp, vibrant, and really pops in 4K. Roku’s smart platform is super easy to use, and all the main streaming apps are right there. The sound is decent, though a soundbar would still be a nice upgrade. Overall, this TV offers a lot for the price, and I’d definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a solid 4K smart TV without breaking the bank." — aimar Price : $178 (originally $278) 6. Or a 65-inch 4K UHD HDR LED Smart TV with Roku TV , for folks whose New Year's resolution is to get a real home theater set-up going. Promising review : "This was a fantastic deal. What an absolutely awesome picture. I still can't believe it. Honestly, TCL Is the absolute best. The upscaling and the 120 refresh rate, Infinity screen, super thin, 41 pounds at $378 on sale for a 75-inch TV. This TV blows away the last Vizio and Samsung TVs I had. Great job TCL." — Evan Price : $228 (originally $378) 7. A Barbie Stroll & Play Pups playset , because what's more fun than Barbie? Barbie plus two furry friends, a pet stroller, and puppy accessories, that's what! Promising review : "This Barbie is a good value for the price. Besides the doll, it comes with enough accessories to make play fun. It is a favorite of my granddaughters, age 5-6." — pam Price : $10 (originally $22.99) 8. A high-definition outdoor security camera to keep your house safe even when you're out and about — you'll get notifications when there's motion at home, and you can even watch live video. Promising review : "The camera is very responsive to motion and takes clear pictures. Installation was easy but you must have the latest Arlo app upgrade on your device to install. Features can be used or not depending on whether you want floodlight, color night pictures which requires the floodlight be active, and audio, etc." — Marty Price : $24 (originally $49.98) 9. A Huffy training bike for kids ages 3+ who are ready to get out of your bike's baby seat and ride alongside you. (They grow up so fast! Sob! ) Promising review : "My 3-year-old absolutely loves this bike. He is a bit taller for his age; he is the height of a four-year-old. This is a good starter bike and maybe within nine months, I will be purchasing the next size up. But this is a great little bike for any child from the ranges of 2 to 4. Definitely a great starter bike For toddlers." — Ashley Price : $38 (originally $58) 10. A pair of Beats Studio3 wireless noise-canceling headphones that not only have 22 hours of battery play — after charging them for only 10 minutes, they'll have enough charge for three hours of music-listening pleasure! Promising review : "I love everything about this headphone! The sound quality is amazing, and the loudness is pretty good! The bass is thumping! The ANC is pretty good, too! Along with battery life. One charge gives me a full day of using this! Highly recommend this for your loved ones! 😁" — Muzan Price : $89 (originally $159) 11. A Melissa & Doug six-piece wooden puzzle for the kiddo in your life who is obsessed with construction stuff. Promising review : "My 2-year-old grandson absolutely loves these Melissa & Doug chunky puzzles. We have the construction vehicles one and also the transportation vehicles one. He loves to play with them by themselves as well as put the puzzle together. I highly recommend this toy for a toddler!" — Teresa Price : $5 (originally $12.99) 12. A white WaterPik Sonic Fusion 2.0 that not only offers both tooth brushing and water-flossing in a single machine — it actually allows you to brush your teeth and water-floss at the same time! First activity of 2025? Finally impressing your dentist! Promising review : "I like the way the water floss is integrated into the brush, and the control buttons are on the handle. It replaced two items on my counter — my power brush and my original WatePik flosser. It takes up a much smaller space than the other two things. It works really great. I like the brush. It doesn't just have a round brush that rotates." — winterstar Price : $139.99 (originally $199.99, also available in black) 13. A wireless home printer with scanner and copier, so you can actually print out and hang some of those awesome vacation photos you have on your phone (instead of scrolling through them when you're online for the bathroom at brunch). Promising review : "This is a phenomenal printer. The wireless works great and easily — I have tried it on multiple devices, including phone photos and pc!! It works great! Shipping was fast and was packaged well. Burns through ink kind of quickly, but replacement cartridges are a reasonable price, and the quality of the photos is spectacular, in my opinion, so worth it. We have bought more than one of these printers, and they have not disappointed us! Awesome product! Thank you!!" — Jonathan Price : $34 (originally $49) 14. A Wi-Fi enabled Roku media player because you don't need a smart TV to get your Hulu fix. This small device allows you to stream on any set, even if you're using your grandma's hand-me-down TV. Promising review : "I'm not very tech-savvy, and this was very easy for me to install on my older flatscreen TV. I also liked that it wasn't really expensive like some units can be. Now I can enjoy watching Netflix, Hulu, and more right on my TV instead of just on my laptop or phone." — Violet Price : $15 (originally $19.88) 15. A Samsung Galaxy smart watch that will track your sleep, steps, and heart rate, while also helping you stay on top of your calls and texts. Promising review : "It's perfect. Paired so easily to my Galaxy phone, and it has so many great features that I feel spoiled. I love the look! The watch band is great the way it tucks into itself for a no flapping strap, and it's super comfortable." — honeyblonde7 Price : $99 (originally $199) 16. A Shark Stainstriker carpet and upholstery cleaner to make all those tomato, coffee, and wine stains quake in fear! It cleans rugs , couches, even car interiors. Promising review : "In my 41 years, I have purchased MANY spot cleaners and carpet shampooers, but nothing compares to this item! Hands down the best spot remover/shampooer I have ever used/owned. With a 4-year-old toddler, my kitchen chairs needed a deep clean, and my $300 carpet/upholstery cleaner just wasn’t doing the job, so I decided to buy this one. Immediately after getting it, it took just a few minutes to have it set up and running! The instructions were very clear. I love the little corner attachment as well as a pet attachment, so any urine won’t go to the machine itself, the dirty water goes to its own container!!! The suction on this is AMAZING!!! I absolutely love it and am now looking into all Shark products!!!" — Kristy Price : $74 (originally $139.99) 17. A four-piece, queen-sized microfiber deep-pocket sheet set because if you're looking for a sign to get rid of that worn-out sheet set you've had since college...this is it. The set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. Promising review : "So happy with these sheets. I found them to be very soft (creamy feeling), good price and fast delivery. Sheets have deep pockets and are easy to put on. I found they washed up very nicely. I was so pleased with them I ordered a queen-size set for my sister. I definitely recommend these sheets." — Helen Price : $17.99 (originally $62.99, also available in sizes twin-California king and 49 colors) Now that you've seen what everyone is so excited about, hustle over to the Walmart Black Friday Sale and pick up your faves! The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. Need ingredients for all your new recipes? Shop each recipe directly through the app, or check out Walmart’s grocery selection to get veggies, meat, seafood, and more delivered right to your door.

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