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 TSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
29 March,2024 08:04 PM ISTTingle your taste buds because it’s the official season to relish kokum`s tangy and sour goodness. Here are six kokum-infused drinks and dishes you must try at home... [Read More]
29 March,2024 06:52 PM ISTSecurity personnel in several districts of Uttar Pradesh remained on alert on Friday, a day after jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
29 March,2024 06:13 PM ISTPrakash Ambedkar of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on Friday held a press conference, days after calling over alliance with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and accusing Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut of "stabbing" him and his outfit in the back amid seat sharing talks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]
29 March,2024 04:11 PM ISTActor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, held a roadshow in the city on Friday to prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
29 March,2024 04:03 PM ISTThe Opposition`s INDIA bloc stages a protest in Mumbai on Friday against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal`s arrest. Pics/ Sayyed Sameer Abedi & AAP... [Read More]
29 March,2024 01:58 PM IST | MumbaiHere is a glimpse into how Christians observe Good Friday through solemn ceremonies, fasting and prayer, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Scroll for more... [Read More]
29 March,2024 04:41 PM ISTJailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
29 March,2024 10:46 AM ISTEAM S Jaishankar held a delegation level meeting with Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on March 29 in Delhi. In his opening remark during delegation meet with Ukraine FM, EAM Jaishankar said that a very substantial agenda for discussions has been made. He further said, “In recent months, we have had interactions at various levels, I am glad to see some of our bilateral mechanisms have also met and this has created certain momentum in our bilateral relationship. Today, after this discussion, we look forward also to the meeting of the intergovernmental commission. Your visit gives us an opportunity to understand the situation in your own region...Our teams have prepared a very substantial agenda for discussions...” External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on March 29 met with his Ukrainian Counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, who is on an official visit to India. Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba arrived in India for a two-day official visit at the invitation of EAM Jaishankar... [Read More]
29 March,2024 07:35 PM ISTBJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, actor Kangana Ranaut slammed Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remarks and said Rahul Gandhi wanted to destroy ‘Shakti’, She also asked who writes such speeches for Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to Midday, Mandi BJP candidate, Kangana Ranaut said "...Rahul Gandhi says he wants to destroy `Shakti`. Who writes such speeches for him?...I want the people of Mandi to answer those who have spoken indecently about women...People of India have always blessed me..."... [Read More]
29 March,2024 07:25 PM ISTThe Great Indian Kapil Sharma show will start streaming on Netflix from March 30. The members of the show - Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda and Archana Puran Singh got together for a hilarious interaction with the media. Kapil praised his co-actors Krushna and Sunil for being a part of the show... [Read More]
29 March,2024 05:53 PM ISTSalman Khan graced the screening of his brother Arbaaz Khan`s production `Patna Shuklla` on Thursday. At the screening of the film, Salman, while speaking to the media congratulated the team including lead actor Raveena Tandon. He also gave an update on `Dabangg 4` and said that Arbaaz is more excited about `Patna Shuklla` than Dabangg. Talking about `Dabangg 4`, the superstar said that they will finalise it once he and Arbaaz will agree on a script... [Read More]
29 March,2024 05:47 PM ISTUnion road Minister Nitin Gadkari is all set to contest from Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. On 27th March, Mr Gadkari filed his nomination for upcoming lok sabha elections. He prayed at his residence before filing his nomination for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency. Mr Gadkari, a two-time Parliamentarian, is the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways currently running his tenure for over nine years. As he gears up to contest LS Polls 2024, let`s take a look at his political career and a few amazing facts about him that probably didn`t know.... [Read More]
27 March,2024 04:41 PM ISTOver 600 lawyers have written a letter to CJI DY Chandrachud expressing concerns against a “vested interest group”. Lawyers expressed serious concerns against the actions of a specific interest group aiming to undermine the judiciary`s integrity. Reacting to lawyers’ concerns, PM Modi on March 28 took a dig at INC saying that “bullying others is vintage Congress culture”. Notably, the letter has been signed by top lawyers including senior advocate Harish Salve, SC Bar Association Prez Adish Aggarwala. As per lawyers, the group is putting pressure tactics to influence judicial outcomes, particularly in cases involving political figures. ... [Read More]
29 March,2024 04:09 PM ISTUNICEF National Ambassador for India and Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana inaugurated the food truck for the transgender community in Zirakpur. He handed over keys of food truck to the transgender community on March 28. “This Food Truck has been inaugurated for a very special and peculiar reason that is to encourage and include the trans community in the society. It`s a small step, more people, opinion leaders like me who think about society and are sensitive towards it should come forward and help them. They (trans) are an invisible and underprivileged community in our country and this food truck is a kind of push to make them self-reliant and financially independent so that they can find a place in the society,” said Ayushmann Khurrana.... [Read More]
29 March,2024 04:05 PM ISTCampaigning for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut conducted a roadshow in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. "You can see the large gathering here. A lot of people have come here. They are all proud that the daughter of Mandi, the nationalist voice from Mandi will represent the constituency in this election...Development is the main issue for BJP...The people of Mandi will show what is in their heart.", she said while campaigning.... [Read More]
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