Mumbai hyper-local. Features delving across culture, fashion, health and other buzzworthy stories from the Maximum City. Write to me at ainie.rizvi@mid-day.com
As 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... [Read More]
08 May,2024 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviCreators face loneliness and isolation within their circles, with nearly 65 percent of them feeling inadequately supported by the creator community, reveals a new research... [Read More]
08 May,2024 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviWhile 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... [Read More]
07 May,2024 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviWhy sip fizzy sodas when you can quench your thirst with traditional Indian summer drinks? Here is a round-up of 9 summer drinks to cool off ... [Read More]
12 April,2024 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviAdding to the list of natural skincare ingredients is a lesser-known marvel: the Kokum fruit. Apart from being a common kitchen item, Kokum serves as an excellent emollient that shields the skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressors, shares Namrata Naik, a Mumbai-based skin expert and National Technical Educator at Biosoft... [Read More]
23 April,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviIn a fashion-forward move, Zendaya opted for dual entrances at the Met Gala 2024, showcasing two distinct looks that exuded sophistication and style. Styled by Law Roach, the actor cemented her status as a fashion icon and cohost of the prestigious event. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
07 May,2024 10:17 AM ISTThe filing of nominations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 at the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East led to a substantial traffic jam on the second consecutive day on Friday morning (Pics/Ainie Rizvi)... [Read More]
03 May,2024 02:10 PM ISTLate Sunday evening, US-based activists and students flooded into the encampment after barricades fell as the protest has continued through their fourth day, in solidarity with college campuses across the United States that have started encampments to call on their universities to divest financial ties from Israel... [Read More]
29 April,2024 06:38 PM ISTDive into our curated collection of breathtaking photographs from the week that went by. Here is a dossier for your weekend scrolling... [Read More]
19 April,2024 12:11 AM ISTFor nearly six to seven months every year, the wetlands near DPS Lake turn into a sojourn for flamingos. The exodus that takes place from Rann of Kutch in Gujarat culminates at the feeding grounds of Mangrove swamps in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Scroll to see pink pilgrims at Navi Mumbai. Image courtesy: PTI... [Read More]
04 April,2024 03:23 PM ISTWith the onset of Ramadan, the famous khau galli at Mumbai`s Mohammad Ali Road is oozing with lip-smacking dishes. The savoury fragrance of chicken cutlets, the sweet aroma of malpuas and the refreshing scent of mohabbat ka sharbat mingle in the air and holler foodies from every corner of the city. Here, are the top 13 delicious iftar treats to try at this khau gali during the month of Ramadan. Image Courtesy: Manjeet Kumar Thakur... [Read More]
18 March,2024 09:44 AM ISTAs we enter the fourth day of Ramadan 2024, Palestinians struggle to avail basic necessities like food, water and access to holy sites to offer namaz. Despite the famine and devastation inflicted by Israel upon Gaza, Palestinians display grit by observing fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Scroll for more... [Read More]
15 March,2024 03:59 PM ISTWith the recent incident of a Spanish biker getting raped in Jharkhand, the plight of female bikers has come to light. Midday.com spoke to three female bikers who share how they give it back to roadside hoodlums or `chapris` as we know them, who have long been a cause of nuisance ... [Read More]
14 March,2024 02:49 PM ISTJapanese airplane on Jan 02 was engulfed in flames at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The passenger airplane A350 caught fire after a collision with Coast Guard aircraft. All 379 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated after the Japan Plane Collision. Efforts are being made to douse off the blaze. The Coast Guard is investigating the matter. Haneda has closed all runways following the incident. Video footage from cameras installed at Haneda Airport by Japan Airlines and NHK captured the horrifying moment when flames erupted from the aircraft shortly after it touched down. The incident occurred during what should have been a routine landing, as the flight was scheduled to depart from New Chitose Airport at 4 pm and land at Haneda Airport at 5:40 pm.... [Read More]
02 January,2024 07:00 PM ISTUsama Parkar and Azim Shaikh struck gold for Rizvi Springfield, Bandra as the two scored unbeaten double centuries to post a humongous 869 for five in reply to Christ Chruchu00e2u20acu2122s paltry first innings score of 22. Defending champions won the match by a massive margin of an innings and 808 runs as the Byculla side could only manage 39 in their second outing. Son of ex Ranji player and former coach of Anjuman-I-Islam school Zulifiqar Parkar, Usama scored a splendid 277 while his partner Azim got 229 to his name. The two shared the highest sixth wicket stand of 512 runs. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,MiD-DAY ... [Read More]
15 December,2010 10:40 AM ISTSpringfield Rizvi skipper Akash Luthra had a pay a sum of Rs 19,000 in his bid to play the Harris Shield final against IES Raja Shivaji, Dadar yesterday. The lad had been busy representing Mumbai in the Under-16 tournament held in Kerala. He asserted that it was extremely important for him to play in his Schoolu00e2u20acu2122s final game in the tournament. He left his Mumbai team-mates behind and flew in alone to lead his side in the Harris Shield final. u00e2u20acu0153Last couple of days has been absolutely crazy. I desperately wanted to play for Rizvi in the final and Iu00e2u20acu2122m glad I reached just in the nick of time,u00e2u20acufffd said Akash who reached Mumbai on Monday evening while rest of his team members arrived yesterday. And he made his presence felt immediately as his gritty knock of 82 helped the defending champions to post a competitive total of 259 in their first innings of the Four-Day final being played at the Cricket Club of India, Churchgate. He was well supported by Rugved Insulkar (88) as the pair added a vital 147 runs for the fifth-wicket. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,MiD-DAY ... [Read More]
05 January,2011 08:58 AM ISTAkash Luthra's brilliant allround display helped Rizvi Springfield beat IES Raja Shivaji to successfully defend their Harris Shield title and clinch a hat-trick of trophies as they comfortably dismissed their Dadar counterparts to win by 225 runs. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,Mid-Day... [Read More]
07 January,2011 10:51 AM ISTAnjuman-I-Islamu00e2u20acu2122s Khizar Dafedar is desperate to avoid the kind of embarrassment his side faced when they last met Rizvi Springfield in the Giles Shield final. The skipper is keen to make up for last yearu00e2u20acu2122s disappointment and wants his side to put up a brave show if they are to win the Under-14 title. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,MiD-DAY ... [Read More]
02 February,2011 08:04 AM ISTPrithvi Shaw silenced his critics after he smashed an unbeaten 157 to help Rizvi Springfield gain a lead of 141 runs against Anjuman-I-Islam English in the Giles Shield final at the Vengsarkar Academy, Oval Maidan. He was well supported by Armaan Jaffer (112 not out) with whom he shared an unbeaten stand of 262 runs for second wicket as the defending champions ended the day on 302 for one. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,MiD-DAY ... [Read More]
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