Sarasvati T is a multimedia journalist. Her beats of interest are education, issues of social justice and internet freedom.
As the civic body alerts Mumbaikars about a rise in the cases of leptospirosis in the city after over a week’s heavy rainfall, Mid-Day Online reached out to city-based experts to know the symptoms and preventive measures for the disease... [Read More]
21 July,2022 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati TWhile the controversy concerning reports of Kim Kardashian damaging Marilyn Monroe’s iconic gown deepens, textile conservators and archivists tell us how historical textiles and costumes are preserved in India’s museums... [Read More]
23 June,2022 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati TWhile hypertension affects over 40 percent of adults in India, only over five percent of diagnosed hypertensives are undergoing treatment for the condition. On World Hypertension Day, experts weigh in on the causes, effects and prevention of hypertension... [Read More]
16 May,2022 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati T`Shelf Life` is a weekly series that explores the reading culture in Mumbai. In part one, Mid-day visits Dr Ambedkar Book Centre, once a magnet for students and book sellers in the city, which is now reduced to a make-do stall. After the centre was razed by miscreants, its lone showrunner Mangala Waman Kadam is continuing the struggle for revival... [Read More]
31 March,2022 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati TThe Marathi film ‘Zollywood’ offers an unfiltered glimpse into Vidarbha’s thriving zhadipatti theatre scene. Director Trushant Ingle and writer-actor Asawari Naidu tell us about their early engagements with the form and challenges in bringing it to the big screen... [Read More]
05 September,2022 08:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati TMaharashtra witnessed a voter turnout of 52.49 per cent in 11 Lok Sabha constituencies by 5 PM during the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Pics/ PIB... [Read More]
13 May,2024 05:03 PM ISTPM Modi is currently holding a roadshow in Varanasi along with Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. Pic/ PTI and X... [Read More]
13 May,2024 07:06 PM ISTMumbai on Monday witnessed rains followed after a storm and gusty winds in the city and its adjoining areas leading to an under-construction metal parking tower to collapse on a road in Wadala area, an official said. Pics/Shadab Khan... [Read More]
13 May,2024 06:54 PM ISTThe 15th edition of KASHISH Pride Film Festival, one of South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festivals, will be held from May 15-19 at Liberty Cinema, Alliance Francaise de Bombay and Cinepolis, Andheri West... [Read More]
13 May,2024 05:37 PM ISTBJP leader, national head of youth wing, Tejasvi Surya on Monday, was in Mumbai campaigning for party`s candidates for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Ujjwal Nikam and Mihir Kotecha. Pics/ PTI and X... [Read More]
13 May,2024 05:16 PM ISTMumbai, Thane and other adjoining areas on Monday witnessed dust storm and gusty winds followed by rains. Pics/Nimesh Dave and Sameer Markande... [Read More]
13 May,2024 04:56 PM ISTGujarat Titans will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their must-win IPL 2924 clash. Here is all you need to know about the match (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
13 May,2024 05:02 PM ISTSouth Korean boy band leader RM aka Kim Namjoon shared a series of pictures on Instagram from behind-the-scenes of his latest track `Come Back To Me`. ... [Read More]
13 May,2024 04:49 PM ISTWhile addressing a public rally in Bihar’s Hajipur, Prime Minister Modi heaped praises on Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) President Chirag Paswan. He said, When Chirag came to the Parliament for the first time, I only knew he is the son of Ram Vilasji. But, in his behaviour, he didn’t have any arrogance of being the son of Ram Vilasji. I credit his mother for this…” He also said that he is sure that Chirag Paswan will win. Watch video for more. PM Modi hailed him as a successful MP and a true representative of Bihar. PM Modi further issued an appeal to the voters stating that their vote for Chirag would go directly to his account. Watch video. ... [Read More]
13 May,2024 05:13 PM ISTA sudden dust storm and rain hit Mumbai, Thane, and nearby areas on 13th of May leaving localities in shock. The locals quickly took to social media to share images and videos of the intense storm. The visuals show strong winds, heavy rain, and reduced visibility due to the dust storm. The Regional Meteorological Center has issued yellow alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. These regions are very likely to receive thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds (30-40kmph) at isolated places. According to weather department, Mumbai will receive light rain and thunder showers.... [Read More]
13 May,2024 04:40 PM ISTAmid the voting for the fourth phase of elections, the controversy has erupted over BJP candidate Madhavi Latha’s visit to the polling station in Hyderabad. Actually after casting the vote, Madhavi Latha made a surprise visit to the polling station and was seen verifying the identities of some Hyderabad women in ‘burqa’ at a polling station. On being asked about video where she is seen checking IDs of voters, Madhavi Latha says, "I am a candidate. As per law candidate has the right to check the ID cards without the facemasks. I am not a man, I am a woman and with a lot of humbleness, I have only requested them - can I please see and verify with the ID cards. If somebody wants to make a big issue out of it, that means they are scared."On the other hand, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy alleged that BJP is simply trying to polarise Muslim votes to win but all these issues are going to help Asaduddin Owaisi. While speaking to ANI, Revanth Reddy said, “I have not seen (the video) but BJP is simply trying to polarise Muslim votes to win but all these issues are going to help Asaduddin Owaisi. It is not going to benefit BJP."... [Read More]
13 May,2024 03:37 PM ISTBJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat Kangana Ranaut while addressing the public meeting on May 12 claimed India truly got independence in 2014 after BJP came to power. She said that after 2014, Indians got the freedom to make this country a Hindu nation. "... Our ancestors saw the slavery of Mughals, then the slavery of the British and then the misrule of Congress but in the true sense we have got freedom in 2014, we have got independence. Freedom of thinking, freedom of Sanatan, freedom to make your religion, freedom to make this country a Hindu nation," said Kangana Ranaut.... [Read More]
13 May,2024 03:26 PM ISTPM Modi on 13th of May visited Gurudwara Patna Sahib where he offered prayers and participated in serving food to devotees. He performed Sewa at Gurudwara Patna Sahib In Bihar. This comes amid the fourth phase of polling in the Lok Sabha elections. Eyeing on the remaining 26 seats in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a 2-day visit to the state. The Indian Prime Minister performed ‘seva’ and served langar from a steel bucket at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Bihar. In the video PM Modi can be seen wearing a saffron turban and serving langar. Prime Minister Modi also lent his hands to the Gurdwara management in cooking food for the langar. In 2019, BJP-led NDA swept Bihar by winning 39 out of 40 seats, while Congress won just one seat. RJD, a formidable force in the state failed to open its account. ... [Read More]
13 May,2024 01:45 PM ISTVoting for the Lok Sabha Elections phase 4 has begun on 13th of May. Several South Indian stars came forward to cast their votes. South Superstar Allu Arjun cast his vote at a polling booth in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad on May 13. After casting vote, he appealed to the people to cast their votes responsibly. Actor and Padma Vibhushan awardee Chiranjeevi Konidela cast his vote at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He was accompanied by his family the actor queued up to exercise their franchise. Actor Junior NTR also cast his vote at Polling Booth No. 150 in Hyderabad. Watch video. ... [Read More]
13 May,2024 12:54 PM ISTVoting for the 4th phase of the Lok Sabha elections has begun on May 13. AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi cast his vote at a polling booth in Hyderabad. Asaduddin Owaisi her inked finger after casting his vote. He is contesting against BJP’s Madhavi Latha and BRS’ Gaddam Srinivas Yadav. Asaduddin spoke on How elections are now different from what it used to be 5 years ago. He said that now the challenges and issues of people are different. He highlighted the diffrence between 2019 elections and 2024 elections. He spoke on the significance of elections. Watch video to know what more he said. ... [Read More]
13 May,2024 12:05 PM ISTVoting for the 4th phase of the Lok Sabha elections has begun on 13th of May. BJP’s Madhavi Latha cast her vote at Amrita Vidyalayam Secunderabad. She is contesting against AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi from Hyderabad. Madhavi Latha showed her inked finger after casting her vote. She also appealed to people to come out of their houses and vote and said that even one vote counts. Watch video for more ... [Read More]
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