Bandra-based Gen Z redefines dabbawalla deliveries
PremiumThis futuristic e-bike solves the woes of Mumbai dabbawallas by reducing net time and minimising the burden of goods to be transported
13 May,2024 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviWhy this Mumbaikar turned into a human indicator at Dadar station
PremiumMumbai’s Dadar Railway Station is a dramatic spot for local trains. With no indicator at the city’s busiest railway station – this Mumbai local sheds two hours every morning to establish order and help lost commuters
13 May,2024 11:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi89 pc Indian mothers concerned about kids' screen time, says report
The report, released by market research firm Techarc on Mother’s Day, celebrated on May 12, is based on a survey of 600 working mothers, across four metro cities, having at least one child between grade 3-10 in school
12 May,2024 08:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSDeepa Mehta: Why is self-determination in women interpreted as selfish?
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta's documentary will be screened at the Kashish Pride Film Festival. She will also unite with actor-director Nandita Das to celebrate 26 years of ‘Fire’. In an exclusive chat with us, she dwells on the response ‘Fire’ evoked, whether it has aged well, and how her documentary asks the same question
12 May,2024 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalMeet this 15-year-old Mumbai sailor who is making India proud around the world
PremiumAfter winning silver and bronze in New Zealand and Italy in April, the Bandra-based Mumbaikar is gearing up for Hungary later this month. Speaking to mid-day.com, Chandavarkar dwells on her sailing journey of five years amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but not without her coach chiming in about the need for better infrastructure in Mumbai
12 May,2024 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoMIDDAY EXPLAINS: How AI simplifies decision-making in real estate ops
PremiumAs Artificial Intelligence advances rapidly, its algorithms have made it possible for businesses to “co-pilot” real estate projects from start to end. We decode how AI is ushering in a new era of innovation in real estate operations
09 May,2024 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviHow traffic woes made this Mumbaikar play guitar at Saki Naki signal
PremiumAfter falling in love with the guitar 16 years ago, Gaurav Kumar, who is an electric engineer and health insurance specialist, now plays the guitar inside his car every time he has to wait at the dreaded Saki Naka traffic signal in Andheri. With a long wait, he beats the blues with his music and custom-made equipment
09 May,2024 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto80 percent of content creators experience stress at least once a week: Study
Creators face loneliness and isolation within their circles, with nearly 65 percent of them feeling inadequately supported by the creator community, reveals a new research
08 May,2024 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviHow this mother-daughter duo is reviving Banarasi handloom in Mumbai
PremiumWhile enjoying the bliss of motherhood, young Sagrika was haunted by the memories of her native town Kashi, in Uttar Pradesh. In a conversation with Midday, she takes us back to 1997 when her daughter Gaurika's birth led to the genesis of the Banarasi textile heritage in Mumbai
08 May,2024 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviAcclaimed Urdu litterateur Salam Bin Razzaq passes away at 83 in Navi Mumbai
Razzaq won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for Urdu literature for his acclaimed short stories collection, ‘Shikasta Buton Ke Darmiyan’, in 2004
07 May,2024 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSPro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside the Met Gala
The Met Gala, which attracts celebrities, fashion designers and mass media attention, is a yearly mammoth fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute
07 May,2024 02:06 PM IST | Mumbai | AFPOver 80k tech employees fired in first four months this year across 279 firms
More than 80,000 employees in the technology sector have lost jobs in the first four months this year, and layoffs continue to haunt the overall startup ecosystem globally
04 May,2024 01:50 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSHere’s a weekly roundup of Mid-Day.com’s top feature stories
From Gaylord's return to the science behind a popcorn brain, tributes to Mumbai's unsung heroes, and the hunt for mouthwatering aamras puris—here are the top 10 Mumbai features spanning food, health other buzzworthy stories from the Maximum City
04 May,2024 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Day 2024: Watch Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s trusted Mardaani Khel
From the spectacular kicking movements of Kung-Fu to the timeless techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Martial Arts across different regions in the World have been a significant cultural imprint of that region. Even in the region of Maharastra, different Martial arts were popularised and developed based on the cultural and social significance needed during that particular time frame of warfare one of the most significant being Mardaani Khel. 'Mardaani Khel', translating to 'the game of warriors', got heavily popularised during the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and its tactics are known to be used extensively by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj himself. On the occasion of Maharashtra Day 2024, we delve into the moves and the history of Maharastra’s real martial art - Mardaani Khel. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious observer, get ready to be mesmerized by Maharashtra’s real martial art.