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Karisma Kapur's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur tragically passed away last month. Now, reports of dispute for his Rs 30,000 cr property inheritance have surfaced. A report claimed that Karisma Kpaur demanded a share in the property. However, she has not rubbished such claims

28 July,2025 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Dad-to-be Rajkummar Rao offers prayers at Golden Temple

Rajkummar Rao is currently on cloud nine with back-to-back success and a new chapter of his life- parenthood. As he embarks on this new journey, he pays a visit to the Golden Temple, Amritsar and seeks blessings. He shared a glimpse of his visit on social media

28 July,2025 05:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

50 years of Sholay: Big B shares the price of treasured ticket from 1975

Amitabh Bachchan revealed a cherished memento, a Rs 20 ticket from his iconic 1975 film Sholay, marvelling at how it now equals the price of a soft drink in theatres, though modern prices are much higher

28 July,2025 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

TGIKS 3: Parineeti Chopra googled Raghav Chadha's height after their first meet

Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra will appear together on The Great Indian Kapil Show, where they candidly discuss their relationship and share laughs with Kapil Sharma

28 July,2025 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Actor-politician Ramya gets death and rape threat from Darshan's fans

After receiving rape and death threats from fans of murder accused Kannada actor Darshan, actress Ramya has filed a complaint against social media trolls

28 July,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Mahesh Bhatt and Parveen Babi

Mahesh Bhatt reveals Parveen Babi's last words before her death

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has revealed late actress Parveen Babi's last words and her final days ahead of her death. He shared how she could not distance herself from the limelight even in her last days

28 July,2025 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | ,

Border 2 to introduce debutant Medha Rana opposite Varun Dhawan

Border 2 is all set to introduce a new face, Medha Rana, as the female lead in the war drama opposite Varun Dhawan. The film features an ensemble cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Sunny Deol and more

28 July,2025 12:46 PM IST | Mumbai | ,

New dad Sidharth visits Siddhivinayak Temple, prays for Kiara and baby girl

Days after welcoming a baby girl with Kiara Advani, new dad Sidharth Malhotra was seen visiting Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple with his mother. The actor and his wife Kiara became parents after she gave birth to a baby girl on July 15, 2025

28 July,2025 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Jennifer Lopez’s skirt falls on stage; here’s how she handled it

Jennifer Lopez, who is currently busy performing across Asia and Europe with her Up All Night tour, recently faced a massive malfunction on stage during a show. However, the way the 56-year-old handled the situation has left everyone in awe

28 July,2025 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Eve Jobs marries Harry Charles; THIS musician performs for Rs 11 crore

Steve Jobs' youngest daughter, Eve Jobs, recently married British Olympic equestrian Harry Charles in a lavish wedding in Cotswolds, England. The wedding reportedly cost $6.7 million, where a music legend performed for a hefty fee

28 July,2025 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Rajkummar Rao

Dad-to-be Rajkummar Rao offers prayers at Golden Temple

Rajkummar Rao is currently on cloud nine with back-to-back success and a new chapter of his life- parenthood. As he embarks on this new journey, he pays a visit to the Golden Temple, Amritsar and seeks blessings. He shared a glimpse of his visit on social media

28 July,2025 05:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Karisma Kapoor rubbishes rumours of claiming share in Sunjay Kapur’s property

Karisma Kapur's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur tragically passed away last month. Now, reports of dispute for his Rs 30,000 cr property inheritance have surfaced. A report claimed that Karisma Kpaur demanded a share in the property. However, she has not rubbished such claims

28 July,2025 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

50 years of Sholay: Big B shares the price of treasured ticket from 1975

Amitabh Bachchan revealed a cherished memento, a Rs 20 ticket from his iconic 1975 film Sholay, marvelling at how it now equals the price of a soft drink in theatres, though modern prices are much higher

28 July,2025 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Rohman Shawl celebrates 7-year anniversary with Sushmita Sen

Rohman Shawl and Sushmita Sen, despite being exes, continue to share a great friendship. Shawl took to his social media to celebrate their seven-year anniversary

28 July,2025 04:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

AR Rahman; (right) Raheema. Pic Courtesy/AR Rahman`s Instagram account

AR Rahman proudly cheers for daughter Raheema as she completes graduation

“Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently celebrated a proud moment on Instagram as his daughter Raheema has graduated from the prestigious Glion Institute of Higher Education in Montreux, Switzerland, where she studied Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation”

28 July,2025 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI ,

Kajol celebrates Parent's Day by expressing gratitude to her parents and in-laws

Actress Kajol shared a heartfelt post on the occasion of Parent's day. She shared pictures with Tanuja, Veena Devgan and remembered dad Shomu Mukherjee and father-in-law Veeru Devgan, In the caption, she thanked all of them for showering her with love and support

28 July,2025 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI ,

Ameesha Patel revisits Humraaz days with Bobby Deol and Akshaye Khanna

Ameesha Patel took a trip down memory lane and shared shared a rare unseen picture with Bobby Deol and Akshaye Khanna from the Humraaz premiere in London. The to is seen beaming with joy and happily posing. The film released in 2002 got rave response

28 July,2025 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

Parineeti Chopra Raghav Chadha

TGIKS 3: Parineeti Chopra googled Raghav Chadha's height after their first meet

Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra will appear together on The Great Indian Kapil Show, where they candidly discuss their relationship and share laughs with Kapil Sharma

28 July,2025 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Arabia Kadali OTT premiere: Satya Dev and Anandhi's show to stream from August 8

Arabia Kadali is a fictional series that tells a heartrending and emotionally charged story of a group of fishermen from rival villages who accidentally drift into international water

28 July,2025 03:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Saiyaara star Shaan Grover bags supernatural musical Jagdalpur

Mrs producer Harman Baweja is set to make ‘Jagdalpur’, a musical with a supernatural theme. The series is believed to be headlined by Saiyaara actor Shaan Grover, who played the villain in the Mohit Suri directorial

28 July,2025 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma ,

When Kajol opened up to Twinkle Khanna about aging anxiety

When Twinkle asked Kajol if being an actor, she ever worries about aging, she revealed that, as a matter of fact, she does worry about it

27 July,2025 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI ,

Selena Gomez. Pic/AFP

Selena Gomez's Only Murders in the Building Season 5 gets a release date

“Since its debut in 2021, Selena Gomez starrer Only Murders in the Building has become a fan favourite and has received nearly 60 Emmy nominations. The series is all set to reboot for the fifth season this September. ”

25 July,2025 02:47 PM IST | Washington | ANI ,

Saare Jahan Se Accha: Makers recreate parts of Karachi in Mumbai and Chandigarh

Makers of Pratik Gandhi’s spy thriller Saare Jahan Se Accha recreated parts of Karachi in Mumbai and Chandigarh. The story of the series is inspired by India and Pakistan’s nuclear arms race in the 1970s

25 July,2025 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR ,

‘I thought she was smarter’: Purav Jha on Elnaaz Norouzi | Exclusive

Purav Jha exposes Elnaaz Nourouzi's claims about what went on between the traitors inside the secret tower at night. He also opened up about Nikita declining the offer and revealed that he is soon to make his acting debut

24 July,2025 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Amarylisa Gonsalves ,

Jennifer Lopez wardrobe malfunction

Jennifer Lopez’s skirt falls on stage; here’s how she handled it

Jennifer Lopez, who is currently busy performing across Asia and Europe with her Up All Night tour, recently faced a massive malfunction on stage during a show. However, the way the 56-year-old handled the situation has left everyone in awe

28 July,2025 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

James Bond's Alessandra Ambrosio dazzles in outfit by Manish Malhotra

Brazilian supermodel and James Bond fame Alessandra Ambrosio made her India debut as the showstopper, walking in two glamorous ensembles that blended Indian craftsmanship with global couture

28 July,2025 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Selena Gomez doesn't want a big cake at her wedding

Selena Gomez recently opened up about her wedding plans with fiancé Benny Blanco, revealing that she doesn't want a big cake at her wedding and that she prefers small desserts over a big cake

28 July,2025 08:42 AM IST | Washington | ANI ,

'Bend It Like Beckham' to get a sequel; will OG cast make a comeback?

Chadha adds that Nagra, Knightley, Archie Punjabi, Juliet Stevenson and other members of the original cast "are aware that a sequel is being developed, but they obviously want to see a script before they commit"

27 July,2025 08:54 PM IST | Washington DC | ANI ,

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Blackpink

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas attend BLACKPINK's concert in New York; see pics

“Priyanka Chopra recently revealed she's a big fan of BLACKPINK, attending their Deadline World Tour concert in New York with her husband, Nick Jonas, sing Malti's favourite APT song”

27 July,2025 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Taylor Swift will not let ex-boyfriend Matt Healy’s mother 'ruin her day'

During a recent appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live’, Matt’s mother Denise insisted it was unfair that Matt couldn’t talk about the relationship

27 July,2025 02:30 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS ,

GOT's Jamie Lannister aka Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Bengaluru? Fans spot him

Nikolaj, dressed casually in a black shirt and cap, was seen mingling with tourists. Shakira’s tweet about the unexpected encounter quickly went viral, with fans eager to know more

27 July,2025 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Rupali Ganguly

Sawan Somwar 2025: Rupali Ganguly seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Rupali Ganguly, renowned for her role as Anupamaa, recently shared a spiritual moment from her visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain with her family, she seeks blessings of lord shiva

28 July,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth name their newborn daughter 'Veda'

Vatsal Sheth and Ishita Dutta recently welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Veda, in early June, completing their family. The duo then revealed their little girl's name

27 July,2025 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Smriti Irani and Ektaa Kapoor to visit Nathdwara temple ahead of Kyunki release

Smriti Irani is all set to reprise the role of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. As the show releases, producer Ektaa Kapoor and the politician will visit the sacred Shrinathji temple at Udaipur and offer prayers ahead of new season

26 July,2025 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Ektaa Kapoor issues statement denying her association with ALTT amid ban

The Ministry of Broadcasting (MIB) imposed a ban on several apps, including ALTT, due to objections over the obscene content. Amid this, Ektaa Kapoor has shared a statement and clarified that she is no longer associated with it in any capacity, she even urged the media to report accurately

26 July,2025 01:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Picture Courtesy/Jennifer Winget`s Instagram account

Jennifer Winget's heart belongs to her furry buddy; check it out

“Jennifer took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a picture of cuddling a Border Collie”

26 July,2025 01:08 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

Smriti Irani recalls how Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi changed their lives

The iconic TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is returning with a new season starting July 29th, with Smriti Irani reprising her legendary role as Tulsi. Smriti reflected on the show’s original run (2000–2008), calling it revolutionary

25 July,2025 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Payal Malik reaches Kali temple seeking apology after getting brutally trolled

Payal Malik, social media influencer and Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant, has issued a public apology after facing backlash for a video where she dressed as Goddess Kali, which many found offensive. The video, now deleted, sparked outrage for hurting religious sentiments

25 July,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Bihar issues residence certificate to 'Dog Babu'; FIR filed after viral post

In a bizarre incident from Bihar’s Patna district, a residence certificate was issued to a dog named 'Dog Babu' through the RTPS portal. The document, listing parents as 'Kutta Babu' and 'Kutiya Devi,' went viral, sparking public outrage. The Bihar govt cancelled the certificate and filed an FIR against the applicant and responsible officials.

28 July,2025 02:42 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent ,

Monsoon session

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day amid Oppn uproar over Bihar voter list revision

When the House met at 12 noon, Opposition MPs against urged the Chair to allow them to speak over the SIR issue, and also raised slogans leading to the House being adjourned till 2 pm

28 July,2025 02:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

Send leaders empowered to take decisions for all-party meetings: LS speaker

Birla's remarks came as the opposition members sought an assurance from the government on discussion on the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar after the conclusion of the debate on Operation Sindoor

28 July,2025 02:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

Bangladesh forms commission to probe deadly air force Jet crash

Bangladesh has formed a nine-member commission to investigate last week's crash of an Air Force training jet, an F-7 BGI, into a school in Dhaka. The incident, which happened last Monday due to a reported "mechanical fault" after takeoff, resulted in the deaths of 34 people, mostly students, at Milestone School and College

28 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI ,

Three terrorists neutralised in Operation Mahadev encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces had launched a massive operation to track down the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, and intelligence inputs over the past month had suggested that the terrorists might have moved towards the Dachigam area

28 July,2025 02:10 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent ,

Taiwan's machinery exports: A major shift towards the US market

In 2024, the United States became the top destination for Taiwan's machinery exports, surpassing China and Hong Kong for the first time. This shift, reported by Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, is largely due to China's push for its own machinery production. Meanwhile, Taiwan exported 5.8 billion dollar in machinery to the US

28 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | Taipei | mid-day online correspondent ,

Kharge set to kick off 'Operation Sindoor' debate in Rajya Sabha tomorrow

Congress has been allotted approximately two hours out of the total 16-hour time slot reserved for the discussion on Operation Sindoor and the debate in the Rajya Sabha is scheduled for tomorrow, a day after it takes place in the Lok Sabha.

28 July,2025 01:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

Cash discovery row: SC grills Justice Yashwant Varma over his petition

The top court further quizzed Justice Varma over the parties he had made in his plea and said he should have filed the in-house inquiry report with his plea

28 July,2025 01:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

Miscreants set ablaze school building in Arunachal's West Siang

The annexure building of the school at Lipu Bagra village, in which nursery, Class I, and Class II classes were held, was completely gutted in the blaze, the police said. The incident occurred on Sunday near Aalo, the district headquarters town

28 July,2025 01:54 PM IST | Itanagar | PTI ,

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Shubham Dwivedi's wife demands 'Martyr' status for Pahalgam attack victims

Aishanya appealed for national unity and firmly rejected all divisive narratives. "We must stand with the nation and fight against terrorism."

28 July,2025 06:54 PM IST | Kanpur | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Maharashtra: US national among two held for religious conversion bid in Pune

The suspects claimed that converting to Christianity would bring the complainant peace, prosperity, and mental well-being. They allegedly told the complainant that Jesus Christ is the only God and that other deities and religions are fictitious, said a police officer

28 July,2025 06:46 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Maharashtra rains: Jayakwadi dam water storage reaches 83 per cent of capacity

Marathwada region has so far received 173.6 millimetres of rainfall against average rainfall of 168.2 mm, he said, adding it has received 103.2 per cent of average rainfall this month

28 July,2025 06:25 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Op Sindoor: When aiming higher, don't get stuck on small issues, says Singh

"When the aim is to go higher, we should not pay attention to small issues because focusing on issues that remain comparatively small can divert attention from national security," Singh stated while addressing the lower house of Parliament on Operation Sindoor

28 July,2025 06:22 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI ,

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Operation Sindoor was coordinated, calculated and completed in 22 minutes: Singh

“Our soldiers entered the terrorists’ very strongholds and exacted retribution -- for the Sindoor of our mothers and sisters,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Lok Sabha

28 July,2025 05:08 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Uttarakhand rains: Dehradun emergency advises districts to remain on high alert

In the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the Jogitikariya bridge on the Dindori to Jabalpur route has been submerged due to heavy rain, causing the Narmada River to overflow

28 July,2025 05:04 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Barabanki stampede: Probe ordered; report to be submitted in 24 hrs

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak expressed grief over the mishap and said that the District Magistrate has been ordered to submit a report on the incident within 24 hours. The government will also take necessary steps to ensure that such incidents do not happen again, he said

28 July,2025 05:00 PM IST | Lucknow | ANI ,

India News

NCP MLA claims that he has been ignored for ministerial post due to caste

NCP MLA Prakash Solanke has sparked a political row by alleging that his Maratha identity has cost him a cabinet berth in Maharashtra. Speaking from Beed, he claimed Marathas, despite being loyal supporters of NCP in the region, are being sidelined in favor of OBC leaders. His remarks have stirred controversy within the state cabinet.

28 July,2025 04:52 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Triple murder in Ghazipur over property dispute shocks Uttar Pradesh

SP City Gyanendra Nath said, "Around 1 o'clock, information was received from Dilia village that a person had murdered his mother, father, and sister. Details of the incident have been gathered. The bodies have been sent to the mortuary for a post-mortem"

28 July,2025 04:34 PM IST | Ghazipur | ANI ,

World News

Iran announces rail links to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan

Iran plans to launch three new international rail routes connecting Tehran to Turkey, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan to enhance regional connectivity. The Tehran-Ankara line may start in two months, while the Herat and Mary routes await travel and technical clearances. The move comes as Iran also assists returning Afghan migrants.

28 July,2025 04:24 PM IST | Tehran | ANI ,

World News

Taiwan's machinery exports: A major shift towards the US market

In 2024, the United States became the top destination for Taiwan's machinery exports, surpassing China and Hong Kong for the first time. This shift, reported by Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, is largely due to China's push for its own machinery production. Meanwhile, Taiwan exported 5.8 billion dollar in machinery to the US

28 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | Taipei | mid-day online correspondent ,

World News

Bangladesh forms commission to probe deadly air force Jet crash

Bangladesh has formed a nine-member commission to investigate last week's crash of an Air Force training jet, an F-7 BGI, into a school in Dhaka. The incident, which happened last Monday due to a reported "mechanical fault" after takeoff, resulted in the deaths of 34 people, mostly students, at Milestone School and College

28 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI ,

World News

Train derailment that killed 3 in Germany apparently caused by landslide

More than 100 people were aboard the Deutsche Bahn train when at least two carriages derailed Sunday evening in a forested area near Riedlingen, about 158 kilometres west of Munich

28 July,2025 01:14 PM IST | Berlin | AP ,

World News

Donald Trump calls Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire "easy"

Speaking to reporters during his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump reiterated his commitment to using economic pressure to end the ongoing border war between the two Southeast Asian nations

28 July,2025 12:17 PM IST | Turnberry | mid-day online correspondent ,

World News

Germany: Three dead, several injured after passenger train derails in Riedlingen

The incident occurred near the town of Riedlingen in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, with approximately 100 passengers reportedly on board at the time; emergency services, including firefighters, rescue teams, and police, responded swiftly to the scene

28 July,2025 09:31 AM IST | Munich | ANI ,

World News

Malaysia to host Thailand-Cambodia peace talks as border tension escalates

Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will head Bangkok's delegation for the negotiations, with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expected to participate in the meeting

28 July,2025 09:27 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | ANI ,

World News

US and China to talk in Stockholm on trade with eye on Trump-Xi summit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to hold talks for the third time this year ' this round in the Swedish capital, nearly four months after President Donald Trump upset global trade with his sweeping tariff proposal, including an import tax that shot up to 145 per cent on Chinese goods

28 July,2025 09:21 AM IST | Washington | AP ,

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Hezbollah Radwan force leader, artillery commander both eliminated in Lebanon

The terrorists were engaged in attempts to restore the terrorist infrastructure of the Radwan force and promoted terrorist plots against IDF (Israel Defence Forces) forces and the State of Israel

28 July,2025 09:16 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI ,

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Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said

13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Gurunanak Jayanti brings light and devotion to Mumbai's gurudwaras

Mumbai marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with celebrations highlighting his teachings on unity, service, and compassion.

16 November,2024 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava ,

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Devotees drink AC water believing it’s ‘Charan Amrit’ at Banke Bihari temple

In a recent viral video from Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, devotees were seen drinking water dripping from an elephant spout, mistaking it for holy water or ‘Charan Amrit.’ The water was actually discharge from the temple’s air conditioning system, sparking debate on faith and scientific awareness.

04 November,2024 08:47 PM IST | Vrindavan | Anisha Shrivastava ,

Offbeat News

Indira Gandhi Death Anniversary: Why former Indian PM was called the 'Iron Lady'

Indira Gandhi is remembered for her strong leadership and efforts to modernise India, her tenure was also marred by controversies for taking strong decisions including the declaration of a state of emergency from 1975 to 1977

30 October,2024 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Diwali 2024: Traditions, rituals, and the spirit of the festival of lights

For many, Diwali is a time to seek blessings, express gratitude, and start afresh. The festival is often seen as an opportunity to reflect on one’s journey, appreciate loved ones, and welcome new beginnings

28 October,2024 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Dhanteras 2024: The significance of buying gold on this auspicious day

Buying gold on Dhanteras has been a long-standing tradition in Hindu culture. Gold is not only a symbol of wealth but also of divine blessings

28 October,2024 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Offbeat News

Dhanteras 2024: Date, Time, and Significance of Dhanteras Puja

On the day of Dhanteras 2024, devotees must perform Lakshmi Puja in the 'Pradosh Kaal' as the 'Sthir Lagna' arrives around this time. 'Sthir' means to remain still or fixed. It is believed that if the Puja is conducted during this auspicious time, Goddess Lakshmi stays in the house, bringing prosperity and wealth in the family

23 October,2024 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Opinion

What Jagdeep Dhankhar’s silence means for us

The medical reason Dhankhar cited in his resignation letter is universally disbelieved, suggesting the nation reflexively knows a wide spectrum of democratic politics has increasingly become invisible to it. Silence and secrecy do not a vibrant democracy make

28 July,2025 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf ,

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Cannot allow footpaths to be blatantly encroached

While vendors dominate nearly three-fourths of available pavement space, the remaining stretch is taken up by people queuing for buses or autos, leaving no room for safe pedestrian movement

28 July,2025 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial ,

Opinion

Fortifying our fort icons

With the Maratha Military Landscape in Maharashtra earning UNESCO World Heritage Site status, Sir PM and Lady Flora discuss the development in their trademark investigative manner

28 July,2025 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez ,

Opinion

Mama, I’m coming home

Growing up, I had a complicated relationship with you. In fact, a complicated one with Black Sabbath

27 July,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha ,

Opinion

Have you tried Dalit food?

Shahu Patole’s book Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada, artist Rajyashri Goody’s installation Eat with Great Delight, and Sri Vamsi Matta’s curated ‘Come Eat With Me’ events—all assert their caste identity in different ways

27 July,2025 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde ,

Opinion

Will it be Shat Pratishat BJP?

MVA’s relentless targeting of errant ministers and MLAs belonging to Shinde Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP seems to be fuelling BJP’s goal of becoming the single-largest winner in the state local body polls

26 July,2025 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar ,

Opinion

Authorities must tackle flooding effectively

Frequent closures of the subway due to waterlogging also cause congestion and slow-moving traffic along the SV Road and the Western Express Highway in the Andheri and Jogeshwari areas.

26 July,2025 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial ,

Opinion

Of motherhood and transformation

Having become a mother for the second time, I am more confident in my relatively new role, but I wonder if the self I had to shed in order to accommodate life will ever re-inhabit my maternal body

25 July,2025 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello ,

Opinion

Parking lots need to be more accessible to motorists

This leads to parking on roads, further congesting an already congested city

25 July,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial ,

Do you think millets are actually a healthy snack option?

Not really, I prefer traditional snacks
Maybe, but only if they taste good
Never tried millets, so can't say

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'We want to build this team on partnerships, not on individual scores': Gambhir

Gambhir backed Sudharsan by saying a player can't be judged after every match. He also added that Sai is a 23-year-old player, and people need to be patient with all the players

28 July,2025 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Ben Stokes opens up on chat with Team India's Jadeja

28 July,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Ravindra Jadeja scripts history with century in Manchester

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Ben Stokes achieves rare double in Manchester

Kaneria criticises BCCI for showing double standards for India-Pakistan clash

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Arshdeep Singh breaks into bhangra at Old Trafford as England fume over draw

The draw was secured through determined centuries from captain Shubman Gill, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, each of whom rose to the occasion under immense pressure. Their defiant stand nullified England’s hopes of clinching the series at Old Trafford and pushed the five-match contest into a decider

28 July,2025 07:01 PM IST | Manchester | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Ashwin labels Ben Stokes' act as 'double standards'

28 July,2025 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Ravichandran Ashwin pinpoints 'tactical' mistake made by Shubman Gill

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Clouds of uncertainty linger on Jasprit Bumrah as series heads into final test

28 July,2025 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Yuvraj Singh heaps praise on Shubman Gill-led Team India after Manchester's draw

28 July,2025 01:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Football News

Defending champions England beat Spain on penalties to win Women's Euro 2025

La Roja dominated possession as expected, but ultimately paid the price for not putting the game to bed against an England side who never know when they are beaten. Yet even at 1-0 it felt like England were still in the game, and they took their chance when it came in the 57th minute

28 July,2025 10:53 AM IST | Basel, Switzerland | AFP ,

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'We missed Bruno’s goalscoring ability in the box...': Ruben Amorim

28 July,2025 08:38 AM IST | East Rutherford (USA) | IANS ,

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Viktor Gyokeres joins Arsenal for a huge amount of $85 million

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Fake Xavi Hernandez coach bid sent by 19-year-old student using ChatGPT: Report

27 July,2025 04:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Xavi, Guardiola applications, a hoax: AIFF

27 July,2025 09:09 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI ,

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Vishy Anand hails Divya Deshmukh’s historic win, consoles 'great champion' Humpy

Overcome with emotion after her victory, Deshmukh broke down in tears and embraced her mother following the final. “I need time to process it (win). I think it was fate, me getting the Grandmaster title this way because before this (tournament) I didn't even have one (GM) norm, and now I am the Grandmaster," she said

28 July,2025 06:16 PM IST | Batumi (Georgia) | mid-day online correspondent ,

Divya Deshmukh beats Koneru Humpy to lift Women's World Cup 2025 title

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Divya Deshmukh beats Koneru Humpy to lift Women's World Cup 2025 title

28 July,2025 05:29 PM IST | Batumi (Georgia) | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Divya Deshmukh breaks down in joy, hugs mother after historic World title: WATCH

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Belgian Grand Prix: McLaren’s Piastri fends off teammate Norris in wet Spa

28 July,2025 08:28 AM IST | Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) | AFP ,

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Thulashi, Nithya win gold at British and Irish Int’l

28 July,2025 08:24 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI ,

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How Mumbai's theatre artistes are redefining performance culture

With big spaces out of reach and indie films losing space, Mumbai's artistes are turning to black boxes, bars, and living rooms, with Andheri and Versova at the heart of it. It's a new wave of theatre powered by grit and a personal connect

27 July,2025 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Tanisha Banerjee ,

How Mumbai's theatre artistes are redefining performance culture

What is it about Saiyaara that is making everyone cry?

27 July,2025 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Akshita Maheshwari ,

Ozzy Osbourne death: A glimpse into the late musician's life and career

27 July,2025 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Narendra Kusnur ,

When Shahiri met theatre: Explore this performance that unfolds as a sung story

27 July,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Junisha Dama ,

Is there a market for digital art in India? Tracing the growth of this medium

27 July,2025 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Debjani Paul ,

Coldplay concert controversy: Can infidelity in relationships be understood?

27 July,2025 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale ,

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Meet Stefano Bussi, the Italian mixologist creating Japanese-inspired cocktails

Ahead of his Mumbai visit, Bussi, dives into the uniqueness of Japanese-inspired cocktails, growing Asian cocktail culture globally, and predicts the future of cocktail trends

28 July,2025 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto ,

Health & Fitness News

Hepatitis Day: Here's what you need to know about the silent liver infection

Hepatitis, if left untreated, can damage the liver and that is why t is necessary to manage it without any further delay. Knowing the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis is essential for timely intervention

28 July,2025 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Culture News

Lord Shiva temples witness crowds of devotees on third Monday of Shravan

From Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi to Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, devotees visited Lord Shiva temples to seek blessings on third Monday of Shravan 2025

28 July,2025 12:58 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

Fashion News

ICW 2025: Amit Aggarwal presents collection that views time as an inward journey

The outfits featured sculpted, cocoon-like shapes that opened up like living forms, made using handwoven nylons, recycled polymers, organic cotton, and traditional ikat

28 July,2025 05:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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ICW 2025: Tarun Tahiliani celebrates 30 years in fashion with bridal showcase

During the showcase, the runway came alive with a regal palette of ivories, golds, deep reds, and soft pastels, brought to life through intricately embroidered sherwanis, structured lehengas, and delicately layered drapes

27 July,2025 03:56 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI ,

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Kolhapuri chappals to get QR certification to establish authenticity & identity

The move aims to check counterfeiting and highlight the identity of the artisan behind each product, officials from the government-run Leather Industries Development Corporation of Maharashtra (LIDCOM) said

27 July,2025 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI ,

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DJ Snake to perform in Mumbai and five other cities; check all the details here

The timing of the tour coincides with DJ Snake’s upcoming album, ‘Nomad’ slated to release this September, and fans can expect club-rattling hits such as ‘Turn Down for What’, the viral smash ‘Taki Taki’, the all-time favourite ‘Let Me Love You’ and the generational anthem ‘Lean On’

24 July,2025 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Nita Ambani leads pooja ceremony ahead of Swadesh store launch in Mumbai

The auspicious ritual was held ahead of the Swadesh store’s opening on July 25

22 July,2025 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Devotees observe second Monday of Shravan month with prayers and special rituals

Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be one of the most auspicious months of the year, especially for Lord Shiva devotees

21 July,2025 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI ,

Health & Fitness News

World Hepatitis Day | India taking steps to fight the health challenge: JP Nadda

World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on July 28 to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and strengthen efforts to prevent and manage it

28 July,2025 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

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Dementia may take 3.5 years to be diagnosed after symptoms begin: Study

For those with early-onset dementia, the diagnosis can take 4.1 years, with some groups more likely to experience longer delays

28 July,2025 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

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Alcohol products must have warning labels like tobacco: AIIMS researchers

In an opinion piece published in Frontiers in Public Health, the doctors highlighted that alcohol, like tobacco, is a proven carcinogen, yet awareness remains low

28 July,2025 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI ,

Travel News

35 pc of Indian travellers forget phone chargers while packing for trips: Report

From chaos over a forgotten phone charger to the comforting presence of homemade namkeen, Indian travellers’ journeys are shaped by several quirks, relatable practices and unexpected moments

17 July,2025 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Visiting the US? Explore these five offbeat experiences in Philadelphia

These fascinating, one-of-a-kind experiences aim to invite travellers to discover some of Philadelphia’s most unique and unexpected gems

16 July,2025 01:54 PM IST | Philadelphia (USA) | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Did you know 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' was shot in Thailand?

From the lush landscapes of Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Trang in the film to real dinosaur fossils across Thailand, discover unique attractions in the country

15 July,2025 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Take style inspiration from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to ace your fashion game

On the birth anniversary of the First Lady of Style — Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, here’s a look at her glorious fashion legacy

28 July,2025 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul ,

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Catch a performance by this Kohima-born musician in Mumbai

A month-long concert series featuring musicians from across the country will kick off with a spotlight on a talented Kohima-born musician who also trains young minds in music

28 July,2025 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble ,

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Explore this poetry book that is inspired by the natural world

A new poetry title is a meditative look at parts of the natural world that don’t appear to belong

28 July,2025 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma ,

Mumbai Food News

Mumbai: This noodle restaurant is serving authentic Ma La flavours from Sichuan

Goregaon gets bragging rights with a new noodle shop that stirs up authentic Ma La flavours from Sichuan

25 July,2025 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum Pandya ,

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Tequila Day: Enjoy bold flavours of the spirit at these places in Mumbai

On International Tequila Day today, we scour the city for some stellar cocktails, and a few budget shots to boost your weekend celebrations

24 July,2025 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar ,

Mumbai Food News

Love Japanese cuisine? Visit this new restaurant and bakehouse in Mumbai

A new Japanese restaurant and bakehouse rolls into Mumbai with maximalist flair, inspiration from Tokyo’s Shibuya precinct, and a conveyor belt that dishes out sushi

22 July,2025 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Dhara Vora Sabhnani ,

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Is your wardrobe going green yet? Here are fashion tips to look stylish

Fashion’s latest colour obsession is proving to be quite pervasive, and is making its way into a spectrum of attire — from street wear to corporate suits

26 July,2025 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul , Anushree Gaikwad

Things To Do News

A new book for children dives into wildlife around us using poetry as a medium

Zai Whitaker’s new book for children introduces them to tiny, amazing creatures, from scorpions to centipedes and frogs in the form of fun, informative poems

26 July,2025 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez , Anushree Gaikwad

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Mangroves, meri jaan: How these two young Nerul locals are making a difference

On The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem today, get inspired by two budding conservationists from Nerul, and take your pick from events in the city to play your part

26 July,2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble , Anushree Gaikwad

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