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Most of us spend a lot of time plugging in our earphones, so much so that it has become an extension of our body. However, prolonged usage can be damaging and experts tell you why... [Read More]
06 June,2023 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoSculptor Bandana Jain, a sustainability design expert, discusses how she draws inspiration from the waste materials called “kachra”, in an interview with Mid-day Online. She also focuses on how her most recent series of artworks, "Consumerism," is a novelty that features brilliant colours on scrap rather as her usual preference for colourless works... [Read More]
04 June,2023 04:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoThe Covid-19 pandemic forced many people to realise that they hadn’t worn many of their clothes in a long time. This has not only led to a rise in the number of thrift stores, but also caused many who care about the environment to give up on fashion trends and choose pre-loved clothes owned by others... [Read More]
05 June,2021 09:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoSet aside that steaming cup of coffee this summer and whip up these flavourful variations on cold coffee shared by city chefs and mixologists... [Read More]
15 May,2022 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoThe heat in Mumbai is peaking forcing people to pull out caps and hats. Many people use them for a fashion statement. And rightly so, because fashion experts say, they are very versatile... [Read More]
02 June,2023 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoIn her series `Consumerism`, the Mumbai-based sculptor and sustainability design expert uses waste materials like cardboard from the scrapyard as her canvas to create intriguing artworks that showcase how humans are influenced by consumerism... [Read More]
05 June,2023 03:03 PM IST | MumbaiThere are many variations of the delicious pastry available in the city. If you are one of those who loves baklava, then these places in Mumbai are definitely worth it... [Read More]
04 June,2023 12:53 PM ISTThe summer heat is at its peak and that means a lot of us have brought our caps and hats out. While bucket hats are getting really popular, baseball caps are not far behind. Interestingly, fashion experts say both of them can be paired for casual as well as formal occasions. Here are some tips to get you started... [Read More]
02 June,2023 02:09 PM ISTMumbai boasts of many parks but somehow city dwellers believe they aren`t able to use the parks to the fullest. They say the parks not only have restrictions but are also not well-maintained dissuading many of them from stepping into them... [Read More]
02 June,2023 05:11 PM ISTThere are many dishes that can be made with mangoes that are not only sweet but also savoury. While a raw mango salad is a classic, there are delicious variations that can be experimented with. However, chefs says one can even mango a mango curd rice or a raw mango carpaccio to enjoy the summer fruit to the fullest this season... [Read More]
30 May,2023 06:19 PM ISTIt is almost the end of the summer season as the monsoon is almost here. However, since mangoes are still available in abundance, it is probably the best time to use the seasonal fruit to not only use in savoury dishes but also in coolers to beat the heat... [Read More]
29 May,2023 09:24 AM ISTEvery one of us dreads wrinkles and the slightest appearance of it can cause us to become conscious about it on our faces. While it usually happens as we grow older, experts say there are certain factors that contribute towards it. The best way to deal with them is by first understanding the causes and the need to adopt a suitable lifestyle... [Read More]
29 May,2023 02:42 PM ISTWhile mango is undoubtedly the highlight of every summer vacay, smaller dishes that nonchalantly sit on the side of a main dish do turn into heroes for just one day... [Read More]
28 May,2023 04:49 PM ISTBrief: Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in honour of the Indian armed forces’ victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Vijay Diwas is to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces against the Pakistani troops in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Tributes are paid to martyrs who lost their lives to defend their nation. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Attending the Vijay Diwas exhibition in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked out the stalls at the exhibition on December 15. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accompanied the PM at the exhibition. With the partition of India in 1947, West and East Pakistan came into being. The 1970 parliamentary elections ended with an overwhelming number of East Pakistanis voting for a political party that advocated autonomy for East Pakistan. However, these efforts were blocked by the army and the then Pakistani government. Mass protests in the Eastern part began, but were brutally suppressed by the Pakistan Army.In effect a massive refugee movement began in neighbouring India. East Pakistani guerilla forces, backed by India, fought the Pakistan Army in 1971. Pakistan responded with air attacks on India, resulting in open war between the two powers beginning on December 3. The war between India and Pakistan lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971. The 1971 War between the India and Pakistan forces played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Following this, a new country came into being, Bangladesh. Hence, the day is also celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ or ‘Victory Day’.... [Read More]
16 December,2022 03:09 PM IST | DelhiVijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in honour of the Indian armed forces’ victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Vijay Diwas is to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces against the Pakistani troops in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Tributes are paid to martyrs who lost their lives to defend their nation. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Attending the Vijay Diwas exhibition in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked out the stalls at the exhibition on December 15. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accompanied the PM at the exhibition. With the partition of India in 1947, West and East Pakistan came into being. The 1970 parliamentary elections ended with an overwhelming number of East Pakistanis voting for a political party that advocated autonomy for East Pakistan. However, these efforts were blocked by the army and the then Pakistani government. Mass protests in the Eastern part began but were brutally suppressed by the Pakistan Army. In effect, a massive refugee movement began in neighbouring India. East Pakistani guerilla forces, backed by India, fought the Pakistan Army in 1971. Pakistan responded with air attacks on India, resulting in an open war between the two powers beginning on December 3. The war between India and Pakistan lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971. The 1971 War between the Indian and Pakistan forces played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Following this, a new country came into being, Bangladesh. Hence, the day is also celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ or ‘Victory Day’.... [Read More]
16 December,2022 12:46 PM IST | MumbaiIndira Gandhi, the only child of India`s first PM Nehru, was born in Allahabad on November 19, 1917. Watch the video to know more about one of the most strongest leader of India. #IndiraGandhi #Ironlady #Indira... [Read More]
19 November,2022 03:01 PM IST | MumbaiIndira Gandhi, the only child of India`s first PM Nehru, was born in Allahabad on November 19, 1917. Watch the video to know more about one of the most strongest leader of India. #IndiraGandhi #Ironlady #Indira... [Read More]
19 November,2022 02:58 PM ISTSabira Merchant`s new memoir, `On a life well lived` looks back on a spirited life while bringing alive a genial and slower Bombay of the 1970s. The memoir captures the life of women of Bombay in 1970s and how the spaces have evolved. Merchant`s memories offers a picture of a Bombay which was an “easy and friendly world”, with days planned with friends comprising pot lucks, watching English films at the Cambatas’... [Read More]
07 February,2022 02:37 PM ISTAs a part of Mid-Day`s Covid-19 Care Campaign, Dr. Lancelot Pinto, Consultant Pulmonologist at P.D Hinduja Hospital & MRC, talks about the new strain of the Covid-19 virus, preventative measures, and pro tips on how to battle the disease. Watch this video!... [Read More]
12 May,2021 02:34 PM IST | MumbaiPrateik talks about 'My Friend Pinto'... [Read More]
29 September,2011 01:33 PM ISTKalki, Prateik talks about u00e2u20acu02dcMy Friend Pintou00e2u20acu2122... [Read More]
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