Coldplay is here! The British band who will be performing in India this month has arrived in the country. Chris Martin, the lead singer of the band was seen arriving in a simple T-shirt and pants. He was also seen wearing a blue beanie. He greeted the paparazzi before getting into the car. Chris greeted the paparazzi with a namaste and flying kisses towards the photographers who warmly welcomed him. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) With their Music Of The Spheres World Tour in India touching down in Mumbai on January 18th, 19th and 21st, 2025, at the D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium, Coldplay is set to create moments where dreams come alive. Whether it’s shouting the chorus of ‘A Sky Full of Stars’ under a real starlit night or feeling the bittersweet ache of ‘Fix You’ alongside thousands of fans, every moment promises to be magic. Here's what you can expect from the concert. Opening Acts That Set the Mood Before Coldplay take the stage, get ready for performances from Shone, Elyanna and Jasleen Royal. Each brings their own unique sound, from folk to contemporary pop, and they’ll set the perfect tone for what’s to come. Whether you’re getting swept up in Shone's mellow indie rhythms, vibing to Elyanna’s heartfelt melodies, or enjoying the dreamy sounds of Jasleen Royal, the opening acts promise to be memorable and thrilling. Arrive early and get lost in the magic of these incredible performers! Ride the Exclusive Coldplay Train Coldplay’s Mumbai leg of the tour is all about convenience and eco-friendliness, so skip the traffic and hop on the exclusive train for Coldplay attendees thanks to BookMyShow Live! The train connects the western, central and harbor lines, making stops at popular locations like Goregaon, Andheri, Bandra, Chembur, Jui Nagar and Nerul for just Rs. 500/- (round trip) on BookMyShow. BookMyShow Live has also partnered with Cityflo to provide private buses from Goregaon, South Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane, through the Cityflo app. ensuring you can get to the venue stress-free. The concert is already going to be out of this world - now, getting there is too! Sustainability Takes Center Stage From free hydration stations offering reusable rice husk cups to recyclable LED wristbands, Coldplay and BookMyShow Live are making sustainability cool. Return your wristbands at collection boxes near the exits and take home moongoggles as a keepsake. Let’s set a global record, India - 100% wristband returns!
17 January,2025 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Avantika Dassani faced a very distressing situation when her Indigo flight to Mumbai was stranded at Mumbai airport after receiving a bomb threat. Reportedly, on Monday, January 13, Avantika was supposed to take a flight from Goa to Mumbai, which was scheduled to land in Mumbai at around 10:30 p.m. However, the flight faced a delay following a fake threat call to the airport authorities. No actual bomb was present It was said that the authorities quickly responded to the tip, and after thorough research and investigation of the situation, it was confirmed only after several hours of search that there was no actual bomb present. The airport resumed normal operations, allowing passengers to continue their journeys. Airline received a tip from an unknown source The situation unfolded when security personnel received a tip-off about a potential threat at the airport, leading to immediate evacuation protocols being enacted. As chaos ensued, passengers, including Dassani, were escorted away from the terminal to ensure their safety. A source revealed, "The airline received a tip from an unknown source that there’s a bomb on the flight, which sent shivers down the spine of everyone on board and those involved in its operations. After the tip, the passengers were kept waiting for longer hours, which then turned out to be false information. There was a sense of paranoia among all the passengers and Avantika’s family members, who were praying for her safe return to Mumbai. The Indigo flight, which was supposed to land at 10:30 p.m., finally landed at 3 a.m." After the flight reached Mumbai, an airline spokesperson issued a statement that read, “All standard operating procedures were followed, and the aircraft was positioned back to the terminal post clearance from relevant authorities.” Avantika Dassani's experience highlights the importance of airport security and the protocols in place to ensure passenger safety. While the incident was undoubtedly frightening, it also showcased the swift action taken by security personnel to protect those at the airport. About Avantika Avantika Dassani, daughter of the renowned actress Bhagyashree, stepped into Bollywood with her debut film U Shape Ki Gully. The movie was directed by Avinash Das, celebrated for his impactful work in the Swara Bhasker-starrer Anaarkali of Aarah.
14 January,2025 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBengali rock band Fossils' former member Chandramouli Biswas was found hanging at him home in Kolkata on Sunday. The 48-year-old was a bassist with Fossils, one of the most popular bands in West Bengal. His body was found at a rented house on Indian Mirror Street in Kolkata. Police investigating suspected suicide According to the police, Biswas was alone at home that day. His parents were not present. His body was discovered first by his friend, Mehul Chakraborty, who immediately informed the police. "I hadn't been able to reach Chandramouli on the phone since morning. The phone kept ringing, and I grew worried. So, I went to his house with another friend in the afternoon, and that's when I saw him hanging from a fan," Mehul said. Police are still investigating the matter, looking into why the singer took such a drastic step. Fossils lead singer breaks down on stage The news of Chandramouli's death reached the members of Fossils while they were on their way to perform in Kalyani, Nadia district of West Bengal. The band's lead vocalist, Rupam Islam broke down on stage at Banga Sanskriti Utsav in Kalyani. A video posted by a fan on social media showed Rupam addressing the crowd with a trembling voice. "This is the 21st time we’re performing at this festival, and for 16 of those years, Chandramouli was with us. Today, his image stands behind us. We received the news of his passing just as we were on our way here," the singer said, as quoted by The Telegraph. "The news hit us like a thunderbolt. None of us feel capable of playing music right now, but we are here because of our audience - because of the Bengali rock community that we built together. Chandramouli was a vital part of that journey," Rupam added. Fossils is a hard rock band from Bengal formed in Kolkata in 1998. The group is considered one of the pioneering rock acts in Kolkata's Bengali music scene. The band currently comprises Rupam Islam (lead vocals, additional guitars), Deep Ghosh (rhythm guitar), Allan Temjen Ao (lead guitar), Tanmoy Das (drums), and Prasenjit 'Pom' Chakraborty (bass guitar).
13 January,2025 01:48 PM IST | KolkataYo Yo Honey Singh is back, and this comeback was long overdue. His return comes with one of the best news of 2025—the ace rapper has announced his India Tour Millionaire. The singer-rapper will be performing across the country as part of his Millionaire India Tour 2025. As Honey is all set to take over the stage from February 22, 2025, here's all you need to know about the India tour of the star. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yo Yo Honey Singh (@yoyohoneysingh) Honey Singh announce his India tour First things first, the Millionaire India Tour is officially announced, and fans are going crazy over the thought of watching their childhood star perform live. It was on January 11 that Honey Singh shared the details about his India tour. The tour will take place in about 10 different cities, with fans getting a 4-hour-long show. The tickets for Honey's India tour went live at 2 p.m. yesterday. On January 11, the tickets for Singh's Millionaire Tour went live exclusively on Zomato's District app. Honey Singh to perform in these 10 cities As part of his Millionaire India Tour, Honey Singh will visit 10 cities and perform live for the audience. The rapper will perform in cities including Mumbai, Lucknow, Delhi, Indore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Kolkata. Singh will kick off his India tour on February 22. He will perform in Mumbai on February 22, 2025, and then head to Lucknow on February 28. Next, fans can catch their favorite rapper live in Delhi on March 1 and in Indore on March 8. Further, he will continue his tour, performing in Pune on March 15, followed by shows in Bengaluru on March 22, Chandigarh on March 23, and Jaipur on March 29, before concluding the tour in Kolkata on April 5. Fans react to the happy news This tour marks Honey Singh’s first-ever India tour. As Honey announced the tour, fans started reacting to it. One wrote, "Honey Pahji 🗣️ lekar aara hun BAAP OF CONCERT." "Is chiz ka intezar to kab se kar raha tha main," another commented. A third fan shared, "Paaji, aapse aapka show aa kar milna hai, par aapke show ka ticket ka price bohot high hai. Toh kya karun, boliye aap? Please do something. Bas aapse milna hai. I am Rahul from Kolkata."
12 January,2025 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe LA fire has burned down many houses, and the fire has been spreading. Now, Ananya Panday's cousin sister Alanna has taken to her Instagram to give updates on her safety amid the spreading wildfire. The social media influencer has revealed that she had to rush home to pack essentials. She also attached some pictures which are now going viral. Alanna Panday gives update on LA fires The influencer took to her Instagram and shared, "We left our ski trip early after finding out about the fires. We drove into LA through clouds of smoke, rushing home to pack our lives into a few suitcases or whatever could fit into the back of our car. The thought of evacuating with our entire life packed into this house and potentially returning to a pile of dust was gut-wrenching (sic)." She further continued and penned an emotional message for those who have to see their house burning. Alanna also shared that she is currently safe and they don’t have to evacuate their house as of yet: "I can’t even imagine what those who have already lost their homes are feeling right now. We’re currently very close to two fires but don’t have a Level 3 evacuation warning yet. For now, we’re safe, and I want to thank everyone who has reached out (sic)." Wildfire impacts Oscar and other Hollywood events It has been reported that the deadline for Oscar nomination voting was extended by two days due to the fires. Voting for the nearly 10,000 Academy members opened on January 8 and was originally set to close on January 12, reports Variety. The deadline is now January 14. The nominations announcement, originally scheduled for January 17, has moved to January 19. As per Variety, Conan O’Brien will host the 2025 Oscars ceremony, which takes place on March 2. The Academy sent an email to members Wednesday afternoon detailing the date changes from CEO Bill Kramer. “We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California,” the email read, in part. “So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you.”
11 January,2025 04:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has been making the news because of a rumoured divorce with his wife Dhanashree Verma. Amid the rumours, pictures of Chahal spending time with RJ Mahvash surfaced leading to speculations about their bond. Soon social media users wondered if RJ Mahvash and Chahal's bond was the reason for the cricketer's divorce with Dhanashree. Now, RJ Mahvash has set the record straight by slamming link-up rumours. On Friday RJ Mahvash took to her Instagram stories to dismiss the baseless rumours that is being spread in her name. "Some articles and speculations have been circulating around the internet. It's literally funny to see how baseless these rumours are. If you get seen with a person of the opposite gender, does that mean you are dating them? I'm sorry, what year is this? And how many people are you all dating then?" she wrote. “I have been patient for 2-3 days now, but I won't let any PR teams drag my name into this to cover up other people's images. Let people live in peace with their friends and family during tough times,” RJ Mahvash added. On the occasion of Christmas, RJ Mahvash shared a multi-photo post on her Instagram. In one picture, Yuzvendra was seen sitting next to her and enjoying a Christmas lunch. In the caption, RJ Mahvash wrote, "Christmas lunch con familiar." What Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma said about divorce rumours Chahal also shared ante addressing the news surrounding his personal life. He wrote on Instagram, "I am grateful to all my fans for their unwavering love and support, without which I wouldn't have come this far. But this journey is far from OVER!!! As there are still many incredible OVERS left to deliver for my country, my team, and for my fans!!! While I am proud to be a sportsman, I am also a Son, a Brother, and a Friend. I understand the curiosity surrounding recent events, particularly about my personal life. However, I have noticed certain social media posts speculating on matters that may or may not be true." "As a Son, a Brother, and a Friend, I humbly request everyone not to indulge in these speculations, as they have caused immense pain to me and my family. My family values have taught me to always wish well for all, strive to achieve success through dedication and hard work, instead of taking shortcuts, and I remain committed to these values. With Divine Blessings, I shall forever strive to seek your love & support and not sympathy," he added. Dhanashree, on the other hand, took to her Instagram handle and wrote, "The past few days have been incredibly tough for my family and me. What’s truly upsetting is the baseless writing, devoid of fact- checking, and the character assassination of my reputation by faceless trolls spreading hate. I’ve worked hard for years to build my name and integrity. My silence is not a sign of weakness; but of strength. While negativity spreads easily online, it takes courage and compassion to uplift others. I choose to focus on my truth and move forward, holding onto my values. The truth stands tall without the need for justification. Om Namah Shivaay."
10 January,2025 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma are in the headlines for their alleged turbulent relationship. Reports suggest the couple is heading for a divorce. The couple, who got married in a private ceremony on December 22, 2020, are going through a rough patch. With Dhanashree putting out a cryptic post very recently, it now looks like Chahal has also opened up about the ongoing news about him. The cricketer took to his Instagram and dropped a long post, writing, "I am grateful to all my fans for their unwavering love and support, without which I wouldn't have come this far. But this journey is far from OVER!!! As there are still many incredible OVERS left to deliver for my country, my team, and for my fans!!! While I am proud to be a sportsman, I am also a Son, a Brother, and a Friend. I understand the curiosity surrounding recent events, particularly about my personal life. However, I have noticed certain social media posts speculating on matters that may or may not be true." "As a Son, a Brother, and a Friend, I humbly request everyone not to indulge in these speculations, as they have caused immense pain to me and my family. My family values have taught me to always wish well for all, strive to achieve success through dedication and hard work, instead of taking shortcuts, and I remain committed to these values. With Divine Blessings, I shall forever strive to seek your love & support and not sympathy," he further continued. About Chahal and Verma's divorce reports: Amid reports of divorce, it was noticed that Chahal and Verma unfollowed each other on social media. While everyone waits for the couple to confirm the news, a source close to them has told TOI that the news of them parting ways is sadly true. "The divorce is inevitable, and it’s only a matter of time before it becomes official. The exact reasons for their separation are not known yet, but it’s clear that the couple has decided to move on with their lives separately," the publication quoted a source saying. Yuzvendra Chahal spotted with a mystery girl: This video surfaces at a time when speculations about Dhanashree and Yuzvendra’s divorce are creating a buzz. Their divorce rumors began when fans noticed that the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Yuzvendra has also deleted all photos of Dhanashree from his Instagram account, while Dhanashree still has a few pictures of them on her account.
10 January,2025 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Deepika Padukone, a mental health advocate, has expressed shock over statements made by the chairman of Larsen & Toubro, suggesting that employees should work on Sundays. L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan made the comments during an employee interaction when he was asked why the multi-billion dollar conglomerate was still making its employees work on Saturdays. Deepika took to her Instagram to condemn his comment, with the hashtag #mentalhealthmatters. What did SN Subrahmanyan say? Subrahmanyan has come under fire for saying that employees must work 90 hours a week. In an undated video that has emerged on Reddit, he said that he regrets not being able to make his employees work on Sunday too. "I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays. If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be more happy, because I work on Sundays," Subrahmanyan was heard saying. He also went on to make a sexist observation, implying that it is only women who stay at home and men go to work. "What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife? Come on, get to the office and start working." How did Deepika react to his comments? Deepika shared a post by journalist Faye Dsouza and wrote, "Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements #mentalhealthmatters. The video has ignited debates online about work-life balance, workplace culture, and the expectations placed on employees in large corporations. Deepika has been vocal about her own mental health struggles for years now. The Singham Again actress came out about her mental illness in 2015 and revealed that she battled depression a year before that and sought help. Her foundation, Live Love Laugh aims to help those struggling with their mental health.
09 January,2025 08:28 PM IST | MumbaiDhanashree Verma and her husband cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal have been dominating the headlines since the past few days. It has been rumoured that the couple has headed for a divorce. They got married in 2020. Verma who has been subjected to trolling and character assasination on social media has now broken her silence on the matter. She took to her Instagram handle and wrote, "The past few days have been incredibly tough for my family and me. What’s truly upsetting is the baseless writing, devoid of fact- checking, and the character assassination of my reputation by faceless trolls spreading hate. I’ve worked hard for years to build my name and integrity. My silence is not a sign of weakness; but of strength. While negativity spreads easily online, it takes courage and compassion to uplift others. I choose to focus on my truth and move forward, holding onto my values. The truth stands tall without the need for justification. Om Namah Shivaay." About Chahal and Verma's divorce reports Amid reports of divorce, it was noticed that Chahal and Verma unfollowed each other on social media. While everyone waits for the couple to confirm the news, a source close to them has told TOI that the news of them parting ways is sadly true. "The divorce is inevitable, and it's only a matter of time before it becomes official. The exact reasons for their separation are not known yet, but it's clear that the couple has decided to move on with their lives separately," the publication has quoted a source saying. Yuzvendra Chahal spotted with a mystery girl This video surfaces at a time when speculations about Dhanashree and Yuzvendra's divorce are creating a buzz. Their divorce rumours began when fans noticed that the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Yuzvendra has also deleted all photos of Dhanashree from his Instagram account, while Dhanashree still has a few pictures of them on her account. More about Dhanashree and Yuzvendra Chahal Dhanashree and Yuzvendra Chahal got married on December 11, 2020. Opening up about their love story on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 11, the actress shared, "During the lockdown, no matches were happening, and all the cricketers were sitting at home and getting frustrated. During that time, Yuzi decided one fine day that he wanted to learn dance. He had seen my dance videos on social media, and back in the day, I used to teach dance, and he approached me to be my student. I agreed to teach him."
08 January,2025 10:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA massive fire broke out last night, on January 7, at a high-rise building in Mumbai's Andheri West. The fire occurred at the Skypan Apartments in Shastri Nagar, Andheri West, where veteran singer Udit Narayan resides. The fire caused the death of one person and left another severely injured. Reports now confirm that the person who passed away in the tragic incident was Udit Narayan's neighbour. Udit Narayan is same Rahul Mishra, 75, who lived on the 11th floor in the other wing, succumbed to asphyxiation from smoke inhalation. Meanwhile, updates reveal that Udit Narayan is safe. The Free Press Journal reported that he is deeply shaken by the tragic incident that took place in his building. Udit Narayan has yet to release an official statement about the incident. This tragedy occurred just a few days after popular singer Shaan and his family escaped a similar situation when a fire broke out in their residential building, Fortune Enclave, in Bandra. Shaan stated that he was stuck on the 14th floor at a neighbor’s house for about 40 minutes until firefighters arrived and rescued them. Shaan & family were stuck in the building for about 40 minutes Shaan, in his statement to HT, said, “The fire broke out on the seventh floor around 12:30 a.m. We were asleep and were woken up around 1 a.m. Most of the people in the building, on the seventh floor and below, had gone down. We were told to go to the terrace, but since the terrace was locked and the smoke was mounting, we took refuge at our neighbor, Mrs. Kazi’s home, on the 14th floor. Unfortunately, they were stuck too. We were there for about 40 minutes until the firemen came up and took us down.” The fire didn’t damage the building He further revealed that the fire hadn’t caused any major damage to the building, but the seventh floor was completely gutted, while the sixth and eighth floors were partially burnt. Shaan stated, “The seventh floor is completely gutted with fire. The sixth and eighth floors are partially burnt, but there hasn’t been much damage to the building. Our home is fine.”
07 January,2025 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn 2016, Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan welcomed their first child, Taimur Ali Khan, who quickly became a favourite of the paparazzi. With Taimur's birth, something that made headlines was the doctor Kareena and Saif chose for the delivery of their first child. Gynaecologist Dr Rustom Soonawala, a favourite of several Bollywood families, delivered Taimur, and the interesting fact was that he had also brought Kareena into the world. Now, a heartbreaking piece of news has come that Dr Rustom Soonawala passed away at the age of 95 on Sunday, January 5. More about Dr Rustom Soonawala Dr. Rustom passed away due to a prolonged illness. The Padma Shri awardee invented the polyethene IUD in the 1960s, a device used for birth control. Dr. Rustom had been a family gynaecologist for the Kapoors. He delivered Karisma Kapoor in 1974. He also delivered Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor’s son, Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, into the world in 1982. The fact that Taimur was not the last child to have the same doctor as his parent is even more amusing. Even Ranbir and his daughter Raha also shared the same doctor. Ranbir Kapoor welcomed his first child, a baby girl, Raha, in 2022. The little princess of the Kapoor Khandan was delivered by Dr Rustom. Meanwhile, Kareena's younger son does not share the same doctor, as he was brought into this world by Dr Rustom’s son, Dr Feroze Soonawala, who is also a renowned gynaecologist. About Kareena-Saif & Ranbir-Alia Kareena tied the knot with Saif Ali Khan in 2012. The two worked together in LOC Kargil (2003) and Omkara (2006), but it was on the sets of the 2008 film Tashan that they fell in love with each other. On October 16, 2012, they solemnized their relationship. In 2016, the two became parents to their son, Taimur, and in February 2021, they welcomed Jeh. Meanwhile, Alia and Ranbir tied the knot in April 2022 after several years of dating. Their daughter, Raha, was born in November 2022. The little one recently stole hearts at the family’s annual Christmas lunch, where she gave flying kisses to the paparazzi stationed outside for a photo call.
06 January,2025 05:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
