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Gudi Padwa 2025: Learn about traditions, rituals and celebrations in Mumbai
As Mumbaikars get ready to celebrate the Marathi New Year, here is a complete guide to some of the most common traditions followed during the spring festival
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 shopping in Mumbai: Head to these places for festive essentials
From traditional clothes and accessories to cooking items, people start shopping for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations well in advance
Travis Scott to perform in India in October; here are all the details
Known for his chart-topping hits like ’SICKO MODE’, ‘Goosebumps’, ‘Highest in the room’ and ’FE!N’, Travis Scott has redefined modern hip-hop with his signature psychedelic beats and immersive stage productions
Gudi Padwa 2025: How Mumbaikars are celebrating the spring festival this year
Ahead of the festival, Mumbaikars share how they celebrate with their families while they are at home, and away, staying true to tradition
Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Know date, significance and how it’s celebrated worldwide
Eid-ul-Fitr is a time for reflection and celebration, as people observe it with prayers, feasts and family time
Red Lorry Film Festival: Know the winners of the inaugural competition segment
Apart from the two films, ‘I’m Nevanka’ was selected as the critics pick at the festival, which showcased over 120 films across three days in Mumbai and Hyderabad
Red Lorry Film Festival sees Mumbaikars enjoy classic, new films over three days
The festival opened with the premiere of ‘September 5’, a powerful retelling of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics tragedy and the weekend drew to a close with the Asia premiere of ‘One To One: John & Yoko’, a deeply personal and immersive look into the legendary duo’s relationship
This dance-theatre performance in Mumbai is an ode to mystic poet Andal
One of the key highlights of the performance is the inclusion of the Kurathi soothsayer tradition from Andal’s birthplace, Srivilliputhur, near Madurai in Tamil Nadu
WATCH: DJ &Me plays 'Choli ke Peeche' remix in Mumbai with Sanjay Dutt on stage
Berlin-based music collective Keinemusik's DJ &Me performed in Mumbai on Saturday night but fans were in for a surprise when they saw the popular Bollywood actor also join him on stage for a crowd-favourite song
Keinemusik's DJ &ME delivers an electrifying performance in Mumbai
Known for his seamless fusion of deep house, techno and Afro-infused rhythms, he transported the audience into a different musical universe. Fans grooved to signature hits like ‘The Rapture Pt. II’, ‘Fairchild’, ‘Say What’ and ‘More Love' among others
Keinemusik's DJ &ME performs in Mumbai; here are 5 reasons why you can't miss it
&ME is set to make his highly anticipated India debut with an extended four-hour set that promises to be nothing short of legendary in Mumbai today
Gallerists and artists elated as MF Husain's 'Gram Yatra' shatters records
Husain's Untitled (Gram Yatra), billed as one of his most important and sizable works from the 1950s, went for USD 13.8 million (over Rs 118 crore) at a Christie's auction in New York
Keinemusik's DJ &ME performs in Mumbai; here are 5 reasons why you can't miss it
&ME is set to make his highly anticipated India debut with an extended four-hour set that promises to be nothing short of legendary in Mumbai today
22 March,2025 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gallerists and artists elated as MF Husain's 'Gram Yatra' shatters records
Husain's Untitled (Gram Yatra), billed as one of his most important and sizable works from the 1950s, went for USD 13.8 million (over Rs 118 crore) at a Christie's auction in New York
22 March,2025 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Gudi Padwa 2025: Know all about the famous Girgaon Shobha Yatra in Mumbai
The celebration of Gudi Padwa is not just limited to homes in Mumbai, and extends to the community sphere with vibrant processions and cultural activities
22 March,2025 11:22 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gudi Padwa 2025: 5 places to enjoy the festivities in Mumbai and Thane
On Gudi Padwa, Mumbai comes alive with vibrant colours, folk beats, traditional delicacies, and cultural processions and activities
22 March,2025 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kumud Mishra: You can’t fool a co-star who knows your strengths and shortcuts
Saanp Seedhi, a stage thriller directed by veteran theatre artiste Shubhrajyoti Barat and starring Kumud Mishra and Sumeet Vyas, is an Indian adaptation of Anthony Shaffer's popular play Sleuth
21 March,2025 09:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina JainADVERTISEMENT
Kunal Kamra joke row: A look at Indian comedians who landed in controversies
While the stand-up comedy scene in India has evolved in the past decade with more performance avenues and audience, so has the risk of landing in trouble due to jokes on politics, religion, culture, etc. Most recently, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself amid a controversy due to his alleged defamatory remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. This isn’t the first time Kamra has courted controversy with his provocative humour. Apart from Kamra, several other comedians have also been attacked or landed in trouble in recent years over their jokes and remarks. Here is a look at some of them. (File Pics)
Gudi Padwa 2025: What is the significance of ‘Gudi’? Here’s all you need to know
Gudi Padwa is the annual spring festival celebrated in Maharashtra and parts of Goa and Karnataka, and is also observed as the first day of the New Year
21 March,2025 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gudi Padwa 2025: Know date, puja timings, significance and rituals
The festival is observed on the first day of Chaitra month according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. Gudi Padwa 2025 will be celebrated on March 30
21 March,2025 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
International Day of Happiness: How do Mumbaikars find joy?
From cultivating slow mornings to unwinding with a cup of tea, Mumbaikars share how they find happiness in their daily lives
20 March,2025 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
MF Husain's painting sells for USD 13.8 million at auction, sets record
The sale, which took place at a Christie auction in New York on March 19, nearly doubles the previous record-holder, Amrita Sher-Gil's 1937 "The Story Teller"
20 March,2025 03:13 PM IST | New York | PTI
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Holi 2025: Why & How Mathura-Vrindavan celebrate Holi? All you need to know
Holi 2025 is here. At first glance, it’s all about the brilliant splashes of color and infectious energy. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll find that Holi is steeped in history, heartwarming legends, and meaningful traditions that bring people together year after year. Nowhere is this more evident than in Mathura and Vrindavan, where Holi is more than a celebration—it’s a divine experience! From the legendary Lathmar Holi in Barsana to the flower-filled Phoolon wali Holi at Banke Bihari Temple, Holi in these sacred cities is a mesmerizing blend of devotion, culture, and color. Here is all you need to know about the Mathura, Vrindavan holi celebration.