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Make your child food aware at this experiential and fun event in Mumbai

Make your child food aware at this experiential and fun event in Mumbai

This unique program aims to empower 1000 city children by teaching them to decipher food marketing lies in packaged snacks

How Mumbai composer Vipin Mishra's documentary celebrates Zanskar Valley

National Award-winning music Vipin Misra speaks to mid-day.com about his eight part documentary that celebrates travel and music of the Zanskar Valley in Ladakh

18 May,2024 02:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

'Looks like he's bathing in blood': Netizens react to King Charles's portrait

Yeo began the portrait more than a year before Charles became king, with a sitting at the then-Prince of Wales' Highgrove estate in June 2021. The last sitting took place in November 2023 at Clarence House, one of the king's residences in London

17 May,2024 02:55 PM IST | London | AP

AI skills for better career prospects: Experts share key tips

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Companies across various sectors are adopting AI rapidly. This is making AI skills a must among employees. Mid-day.com conversed with industry experts who suggest ways in which readers can equip themselves with AI skills and further boost their career growth

16 May,2024 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire

Mumbai International Airport to host Summer Carnival till July 10

One of the key highlights of the carnival is the special Mango Festival, where travellers can buy high-quality, rich-flavoured Alphonso mangoes, freshly handpicked from Ratnagiri and Devgad

15 May,2024 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

One way to help Gaza's situation is cinema: Cannes judge Nadine Labaki

Italian judge Pierfrancesco Favino added, "Filmmakers play the important role of reminding the world of where it can find beauty"

15 May,2024 06:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Cannes Film Festival: Palme d'Or race heats up with stellar film lineup

Here are the 22 films competing for the Palme d'Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14-25. The list features an Indian film after 30 years -- 'All We Imagine As Light' by Payal Kapadia

15 May,2024 02:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

Diving into Mumbaikars’ affection for doodle art and its fusion with city pride

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Doodling maybe defined as scribbling absent-mindedly but these Mumbaikars are using it to celebrate the city, as well as incorporate it in their jobs as architects

15 May,2024 02:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

How Mumbai standup comic Siddhartha Shetty celebrates middle-class Mumbaikars

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Celebrating Mumbai and its middle class, Mumbai comic Siddhartha Shetty dives into various subjects across the city that are neither limited by geography nor by jokes as he dons different personas, accent and mannerisms to tickle your funny bone

14 May,2024 04:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2024: 15 highlights of the festival’s 15th edition

The 15th edition of KASHISH Pride Film Festival will be held from May 15-19 in South Mumbai and Andheri. In all the festival will screen 133 films from 46 countries. Here are key highlights you must know

14 May,2024 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Looking for Mumbai's biggest Harry Potter fan

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As the world celebrates Harry Potter on May 2, one of the many days to show their love for the fictional character created by British author JK Rowling, Mumbaikars tell us about their love for the character. In the process, have we found one of the biggest fans of Harry Potter in Mumbai?

14 May,2024 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Renowned jazz saxophonist David Sanborn passes away at 78

In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), his official account revealed that the musician passed away Sunday due to complications from prostate cancer

14 May,2024 10:45 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
Looking for Mumbai's biggest Harry Potter fan

Looking for Mumbai's biggest Harry Potter fan

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As the world celebrates Harry Potter on May 2, one of the many days to show their love for the fictional character created by British author JK Rowling, Mumbaikars tell us about their love for the character. In the process, have we found one of the biggest fans of Harry Potter in Mumbai?

14 May,2024 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Renowned jazz saxophonist David Sanborn passes away at 78

Renowned jazz saxophonist David Sanborn passes away at 78

In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), his official account revealed that the musician passed away Sunday due to complications from prostate cancer

14 May,2024 10:45 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
Threads of Change: How Women's Clergy Robes Reflect Societal Shifts

Threads of Change: How Women's Clergy Robes Reflect Societal Shifts

The evolution of women's clergy robes in various religious communities is not just a matter of liturgical interest but also serves as a vibrant narrative of societal transformation. These garments, emblematic of spiritual authority, have mirrored the broader changes in social attitudes towards gender equality and the role of women in leadership.

13 May,2024 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | S Kannan
Redefining Ritual: The Significance of Women Clergy Robes

Redefining Ritual: The Significance of Women Clergy Robes

In the realm of religious practice, attire holds profound symbolism and significance, serving as a visual representation of spiritual authority, tradition, and identity.

13 May,2024 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Tanya Syed
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky celebrate son RZA’s birthday in New York City

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky celebrate son RZA’s birthday in New York City

Singer-songwriter Rihanna and her boyfriend A$AP Rocky celebrated their eldest son’s birthday with a special bash

13 May,2024 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

PHOTOS: King Charles III unveils first official portrait; all you need to know

Earlier this week, King Charles III unveiled the first portrait of the monarch completed since he assumed the throne, a vivid image that depicts him in the bright red uniform of the Welsh Guards against a background of similar hues

17 May,2024 02:56 PM IST | Editor
Deepa Mehta: Why is self-determination in women interpreted as selfish?

Deepa Mehta: Why is self-determination in women interpreted as selfish?

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta's documentary will be screened at the Kashish Pride Film Festival. She will also unite with actor-director Nandita Das to celebrate 26 years of ‘Fire’. In an exclusive chat with us, she dwells on the response ‘Fire’ evoked, whether it has aged well, and how her documentary asks the same question

13 May,2024 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Bandra-based Gen Z redefines dabbawalla deliveries

Bandra-based Gen Z redefines dabbawalla deliveries

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This futuristic e-bike solves the woes of Mumbai dabbawallas by reducing net time and minimising the burden of goods to be transported

13 May,2024 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

Why this Mumbaikar turned into a human indicator at Dadar station

Why this Mumbaikar turned into a human indicator at Dadar station

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Mumbai’s Dadar Railway Station is a dramatic spot for local trains. With no indicator at the city’s busiest railway station – this Mumbai local sheds two hours every morning to establish order and help lost commuters

13 May,2024 11:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

89 pc Indian mothers concerned about kids' screen time, says report

89 pc Indian mothers concerned about kids' screen time, says report

The report, released by market research firm Techarc on Mother’s Day, celebrated on May 12, is based on a survey of 600 working mothers, across four metro cities, having at least one child between grade 3-10 in school

12 May,2024 08:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Maharashtra Day 2024: Watch Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s trusted Mardaani Khel

    Maharashtra Day 2024: Watch Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s trusted Mardaani Khel

    From the spectacular kicking movements of Kung-Fu to the timeless techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Martial Arts across different regions in the World have been a significant cultural imprint of that region. Even in the region of Maharastra, different Martial arts were popularised and developed based on the cultural and social significance needed during that particular time frame of warfare one of the most significant being Mardaani Khel. 'Mardaani Khel', translating to 'the game of warriors', got heavily popularised during the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and its tactics are known to be used extensively by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj himself. On the occasion of Maharashtra Day 2024, we delve into the moves and the history of Maharastra’s real martial art - Mardaani Khel. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious observer, get ready to be mesmerized by Maharashtra’s real martial art.

    30 April,2024 07:00 PM IST
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