mid-day’s tendua photos make it to a Malad mall exhibition that celebrates Mumbai photographers documenting urban wildlife... [Read More]
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13 January,2025 02:18 PM ISTActress Mithila Palkar knows her way around sarees and never fails to impress with her style. As she turns a year older on January 12, we take a look at some of her stunning saree looks... [Read More]
10 January,2025 02:36 PM ISTThe Maha Kumbh 2025 marks the grand entry of Vaishnav sect akharas—Digambar, Nirvani, and Nirmohi—led by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. The procession includes elephants, horses, camels, and symbolic white and yellow flags, adding grandeur to the holy event. (Pic/ PTI)... [Read More]
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01 January,2025 12:50 PM ISTWe take a glimpse into how sports stars embraced the holiday spirit, celebrating Christmas with their families through joyful traditions and unforgettable moments. (Photos: Instagram/Getty Images)... [Read More]
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22 December,2024 04:56 PM ISTMakar Sankranti 2025 is almost here and Mumbai’s kite markets are busy with kite lovers thronging to get a hold of their favourite kite designs. Dive into the vibrant world of Makar Sankranti in Mumbai, where the skies come alive with colourful kites! From traditional paper kites to trendy designs like Spiderman and Tweety, discover the best kite collections starting at just ₹1 and going up to ₹500. Learn about the essential firkis that make kite flying a true sport and hear from Mumbai’s top kite sellers about new trends and timeless traditions. However, the festive fun also highlights a serious issue - the use of illegal Chinese and Glass-coated Manjhas. These dangerous materials harm innocent birds and even cause fatal injuries to humans. Despite the ban, they continue to be in demand. In this video, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores the joy, business, and challenges of kite flying during Makar Sankranti. Celebrate this festival responsibly and keep the tradition alive for future generations!... [Read More]
11 January,2025 05:01 PM ISTBangladesh has formally requested India to return former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India on August 5 after being ousted by a student-led movement amidst civil unrest. The request was made via a "note verbale" to the Indian government, according to Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Touhid Hossain. Following Hasina’s departure, an interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, was formed. Hasina, in her statements, has accused Yunus of being the "mastermind" behind the student protests that led to her ousting. She further claimed that the protests were "meticulously designed" to topple her government. The political situation in Bangladesh remains tense as the crisis continues to unfold.... [Read More]
24 December,2024 09:55 AM ISTAditi Sharma and Sandeep Baswa, who have just come up with a new show Apollena on Colors TV, got into a conversation with us at Mid-Day and talked about the concept of the show. They also answered whether, in the age of OTT series, audiences are still willing to wait 24 hours for the next episode. Sandeep shared that he didn’t take up an OTT show because he wasn’t comfortable with the language and scenes in such shows.... [Read More]
14 December,2024 08:15 PM ISTThe grand premiere of the much-anticipated musical `Life of Pi` took place at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. The event saw a stellar turnout of Bollywood celebrities, including Ayushmann Khurrana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manushi Chillar, Alaya F, Anshula Kapoor, Shriya Pilgoankar with her father Sachin Pilgoankar, Wardha Khan Nadiawala, Shefali Shah, Sonali Bendre, Makrand Deshpande, fashion designer Anaita Shroff Adjania, and Mandira Bedi. The glamorous evening was orchestrated by Nita Ambani who is the chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation.... [Read More]
06 December,2024 08:15 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the second leg of his three-nation tour. He is in Brazil to attend the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit, which will be held on November 18 and 19, 2024. Upon his arrival, PM Modi was warmly welcomed with traditional Brazilian hospitality. As part of the reception, Brazilian Vedic scholars chanted Vedic mantras to honor the Prime Minister. This marks an important moment in his diplomatic visit, as India and Brazil continue to strengthen their ties. During his visit, PM Modi will participate in discussions on global economic issues, climate change, and other key matters at the G20 Summit. The summit brings together leaders from the world`s largest economies to collaborate on solutions for pressing international challenges. This is the second stop on PM Modi’s tour, which also includes visits to other nations.... [Read More]
18 November,2024 11:04 AM ISTCanadian authorities have arrested designated Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, following a violent shooting incident in Milton, Ontario, according to a report in local Canadian television outlet CTV. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on November 14 called on Canada to extradite Arsh Dalla, "face justice in India’. In response to media queries regarding the arrest of a designated terrorist Arsh Dalla in Canada, MEA Official Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said, "In view of the recent arrest, our agencies will be following up on an extradition request. Given Arsh Dalla`s criminal record in India and his involvement in similar illegal activities in Canada, it is expected that he will be extradited or deported to face justice in India." Dalla has been charged in a case related to the shooting in Ontario on October 28, as per a report by Adrian Ghobrial on CTV. Dalla is a close aide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed outside a Gurudwara in Surrey in June 2023. In January 2023, the Union Home Ministry declared him a "terrorist" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. He is among the most wanted terrorists in the country and has been charged in various cases of targeted killings and extortion.... [Read More]
15 November,2024 03:27 PM ISTOn the occasion of Diwali 2024, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde kicked off Diwali celebrations with a traditional breakfast at Thane`s Gokhale Uphaar Griha, a yearly tradition for him. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Shinde spoke to ANI about the significance of Diwali, highlighting the enthusiasm and excitement across the country. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "We are celebrating Diwali today...This year`s Diwali is very special. The daughters, youth and farmers have got several schemes this year...". ... [Read More]
31 October,2024 04:04 PM ISTDiwali 2024, the festival of lights, sweets, celebrations and feast is here. Each year during Diwali, there is a big debate around practising the tradition of burning firecrackers during Diwali. Do firecrackers really symbolise Diwali? Well, historically, as per sources, Diwali had nothing to do with firecrackers! Let’s travel back in time and discover the journey of firecrackers in Diwali.... [Read More]
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