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She writes about culture, environment, health, and other buzzworthy stories from Mumbai. When she’s not writing, she can be found exploring food and music.
The sultan of iftar, dates or Khajoor are one of the most standalone complete foods that provide the body with essential nutrition. Experts decode the miracle fruit and share the health benefits of incorporating dates in your diet... [Read More]
22 March,2023 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviDates are a delicious powerhouse of nutrition, packed with the right vitamins and calories serving as perfect energy boosters with zero fat... [Read More]
23 March,2023 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviThe dental expert takes us through the dangers associated with teeth cleaning and reveals that excessive scraping during a dental clean-up may erode tooth enamel, which gives rise to oral problems... [Read More]
23 March,2023 11:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviAs the temperature is expected to go beyond 37 degrees C over the next two days in Mumbai, Konkan region, and Gujarat, doctors have issued an advisory to stay protected from the heatwave... [Read More]
21 February,2023 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviFasting is not about starving but about undergoing a natural detox and eating mindfully. For those conscious of their weight and fitness, Ramadan offers a golden opportunity to practice intermittent fasting along with consuming nutritious food items... [Read More]
21 March,2023 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviWe have curated five interesting facts about Mumbai`s popular locality Khotachi Wadi. A heritage village in Girgaon, Mumbai, Khotachi Wadi embodies the old-Portuguese style of architecture which has remained untouched and narrates a tale of past, present and future. The extracts have been taken with permission from the book, "Bombay: The Cities Within" by Rahul Mehrotra and Sharada Dwivedi, and published by Eminence Designs Pvt. Ltd... [Read More]
22 March,2023 03:32 PM ISTEver dreamt of falling from a height? Or being chased by a mystical creature? We bring to you the interpretations of 5 most common dreams decoded by dream interpreters ... [Read More]
17 March,2023 08:12 PM ISTOn World Wildlife Day, we spoke to Pawan Sharma, the wildlife rescuer from RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) in Mumbai. He takes us through the five exotic breeds of trafficked animals, that his team rescued during a smuggling racket at Mumbai airport last year... [Read More]
03 March,2023 04:34 PM IST | MumbaiWe bring to you the exotic snakes found in Western Ghats, India... [Read More]
03 March,2023 05:51 PM ISTOften wildlife gets stuck in arduous situations like falling in a well, getting hit by a car or electrocution. That is where these brave wildlife rescuers jump in and risk their lives to save them. Not only do they nurture and rehabilitate them but also enable them to return to the wild again... [Read More]
02 March,2023 03:36 PM ISTWe have curated five interesting facts about Mumbai`s popular locality Girgaon or Girgaum known for its diverse architecture, Portuguese-style buildings, and Raj-era landmarks. The recent industrial development and upcoming metro projects have changed the landscape of Girgaon. Earlier, the area had no high-rise towers and was marked by a close-knit community. In the 19th century, Girgaon and the adjoining agricultural locality of Khetwadi were sparsely populated, with primitive roads and simple houses. It comprised a collection of coconut plantations, garden estates like Borbhat and Mugbhat, and dense forests of ber, ack, and plantain. The extracts have been taken with permission from the book, "Bombay: The Cities Within" by Rahul Mehrotra and Sharada Dwivedi, and published by Eminence Designs Pvt. Ltd. Compiled by Ainie Rizvi ... [Read More]
28 February,2023 09:52 AM ISTFlamingos have arrived in Mumbai to embrace the soft chills of the city. Mid-day.com spoke to a city-based photographer Vidyasagar Hariharan who is all set to capture the winged beauties in their natural habitat. He indulges us in his photographic marvels and a guide to watching flamingos in the city.... [Read More]
05 January,2023 05:10 PM IST2017 had its fair share of famous personalities departing this world. Eminent names like Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Tom Alter, Ram Mukherjee and many others passed on this year. A look in pictures... [Read More]
17 December,2017 10:00 AM 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]
03 February,2011 08:11 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
