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Maharashtra scraps proposed 6 per cent tax on luxury EVs, confirms CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will not implement the proposed 6 per cent tax on electric vehicles priced above Rs 30 lakh, citing concerns over EV adoption and revenue impact.
26 March,2025 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Parking space, toilet in BMC’s next phase for Mumbai’s heritage textile museum
The museum was supposed to be completed and open to the public in 2024; the project was stuck due to the pandemic
26 March,2025 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Bollywood insiders reveal how the film industry is crashing
The woes of the Hindi film industry continue as artistes tell mid-day that commissioned work has hit an all-time low in the last two years, with OTT platforms stifling storytelling and gatekeeping opportunities
24 March,2025 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Ali Fazal wants to back women-led stories in his bid to make an ‘equal industry’
Scouting for his next project after Girls Will Be Girls, actor-producer Ali Fazal wants to back women-led stories in his bid to make an ‘equal industry’
24 March,2025 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Aspiring to be a screenwriter? Dive into this five-day workshop in Mumbai
Explore human complexities, master storytelling, and navigate the Indian film industry in this five-day workshop for aspiring screenwriters
23 March,2025 09:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak Siddiqi
Prosenjit Chatterjee: ‘Necessary for Bengali industry to find national access’
Teaming up on screen for the first time, Bengali superstars Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jeet hope Khakee: The Bengal Chapter will help Tollywood’s talent reach a wider audience
21 March,2025 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
India’s medical tourism industry expected to reach USD 18 billion by 2027
A major contributor to this growth is the increasing number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) for medical purposes. Between 2015 and 2019, the number of medical tourists visiting India grew at a CAGR of 31 per cent, rising from 234,000 to 697,000
19 March,2025 11:20 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Club-level cricketer Junail Zafar Khan dies in Australia due to extreme heat
Junail Zafar Khan, said to be in his 40s, was representing the Old Concordians Cricket Club against Prince Alfred Old Collegians, according to news.com.au. He had reportedly moved to Adelaide from Pakistan in 2013 to work in the IT industry
18 March,2025 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
itesh Rane urges Hindus to buy jhatka mutton from Malhar-certified shops
Maharashtra Minister Nitish Rane has launched 'Malhar certification' to identify meat shops run exclusively by Hindu traders, claiming it will ensure no adulteration and promote financial empowerment within the community
11 March,2025 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai
Shreya Ghoshal on lack of women artists in Indian music industry
Singer Shreya Ghoshal recently opened up about what the music industry in India lacks including a concerning lack of women artists. She said that opportunities by female vocals are being reduced
10 March,2025 10:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent