PICS: Mumbai hospital shares adorable glimpses of babies born on Jan 1
Amid ongoing New Year's Eve celebrations, city-based Wadia Hospital welcomed the babies to the world at the start of the year, often considered special by one and all (PICS/SATEJ SHINDE)
01 January,2026 09:33 PM IST | Nascimento PintoAs the former Australia batsman is currently hospitalised in Queensland after being placed in an induced coma due to meningitis, know more about the disease that is known to have severe effects on health
01 January,2026 08:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs most people are finally watching the finale of the popular web series, music lovers would be busy looking for the songs, and there is so much to explore that they could easily end up on your personal playlist
01 January,2026 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs the fifth season of the iconic web series concludes, relive these iconic songs that became hits all over again
01 January,2026 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoWith cancer cases in India rising by nearly 15 per cent in the last five years, the marathon aims to break fear, encourage timely screenings, and highlight the power of early detection
01 January,2026 04:16 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAfter a power-packed 2025, this year is going to see a lot more music performances and here's your complete guide, starting with January
01 January,2026 11:23 AM IST | Nascimento PintoIcons of desert blues and one of the most influential global acts of the past two decades, Tinariwen will play across three cities
31 December,2025 02:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe countryside of Philadelphia, located just a short drive away from the city of Philadelphia, is a charming holiday escape with unique New Year celebrations and experiences for all
31 December,2025 04:10 PM IST | Philadelphia | mid-day online correspondentK-Pop artists BTS, Jennie, and Blackpink were among the top musicians, Indians asked general information about, alongside other global names like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Michael Jackson
31 December,2025 08:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of 2026, the New Year's Eve Google Doodle is a fun interpretation with a lots of colour and sound too
31 December,2025 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHow India dressed in 2025 and what's to come in fashion and beauty in 2026
From the rise of effortless minimalism to the bold energy of fusion, 2025 redefined the Indian wardrobe—and 2026 is making it personal
28 December,2025 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalThe First-Year Tax Surprises No One Mentions When You Move Abroad
Moving abroad comes with a very specific kind of optimism. New city. New routine. A fresh start that feels lighter somehow. Taxes, understandably, don’t make the emotional cut. They feel like something you’ll circle back to once the important stuff is sorted
28 December,2025 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIExosomes and skin cycling: How science redefined beauty in 2025
From regenerative exosome treatments to barrier-focused skin minimalism, dermatologists unpack the key 2025 beauty trends that emphasized science, smart cycling, and intentional, holistic care
19 December,2025 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalIndia’s first Miss India Meher Castelino passes away at 81
The former journalist and pageant winner, who was also a former mid-day columnist, is survived by her son, Karl, daughter-in-law, Nisha, and her daughter, Christina
17 December,2025 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHere are easy fashion tips to master the art of layering and styling knitwear
Fashion experts reveal the essential rules for layering chunky knits, balancing textures, and using silhouette tricks to stay sleek without the bulk
13 December,2025 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalIndian-origin Bhavitha Mandava makes history at Chanel
A 25-year-old architect from Hyderabad is making waves internationally after becoming the first Indian model to open a Chanel show
09 December,2025 12:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHidden Heritage of Girgaon: Oldest Ganeshotsav Pandals of Mumbai
Step into the heart of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav with Mid-Day. In this special video, we take you on a tour of Girgaon’s oldest Ganpati pandals, each with a history of over 100 years. From Keshavji Naik Chawl—the birthplace of Mumbai’s first public Ganeshotsav in 1893—to other iconic mandals of Girgaon, witness the traditions, the idols, and the stories that have kept this festival alive for generations.
Happy New Year 2026 wishes, messages, status and greetings to share with all
Celebrate New Year 2026 by sharing heartfelt wishes, messages, status updates and greetings with family and friends to welcome the year with hope and positivity. A new year is not just about changing dates, but about embracing new dreams, learning from the past, and moving forward with positivity
01 January,2026 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentYearender 2025: Here's what Indians scrolled through on Instagram this year
Like every year, there were individuals who captured Instagram’s imagination including the girl who resembled Mona Lisa at the Mahakumbh, the boy, Ayush, who mispronounced “croissant” as “Prashant”
31 December,2025 07:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlmost 40 per cent music fans from outside of Mumbai came for Sunburn: Data
The leading contribution came from cities such as Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Kolkata, followed by a remarkable rise in audiences from Tier-2 cities
31 December,2025 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHere is your audiobook and film guide that capture the festive season
Whether it is unravelling a Christmas mystery or laughing along with a holiday classic, the right audiobook or film can turn quiet evenings into memorable moments
30 December,2025 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTop trends to leave behind in 2025 in culinary, beauty, and design
Be it culinary or fashion, latest trends might spread like wildfire, but they go as easily as they come. Industry experts and influencers reveal the one trend they wish is left behind in 2025
30 December,2025 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalComic Con India's Pune edition to take place in March; check all the details
The 13th edition of Comic Con India in Pune, promises an exciting geeky weekend dedicated to all things from the world of pop-culture fandom
30 December,2025 01:42 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentDIY sparkling bar: Easy cocktail recipes for a bubbly New Year's Eve celebration
From the many iterations of spritz to French 75, mixologists share simple recipes to whip up celebratory cocktails for the midnight countdown
31 December,2025 12:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalHere are three eggless bakes to make this festive season
Thoughtfully festive and entirely eggless, these bakes are meant to be made without hurry, perfect for a Christmas or New Year's Eve where food isn’t just prepared, but truly celebrated
30 December,2025 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhat to cook this Christmas? Try Eggnog Baked Cheesecake, and other easy dishes
Many of you are finalising your festive menu. While you may already have your staple favourites, here are a few dishes that Indian chefs say can add a fun twist with easy-to-cook recipes
23 December,2025 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoChristmas 2025: Follow these easy recipes to make delicious dishes for the feast
Whether you’re hosting an intimate Christmas dinner or planning a cozy family celebration, these recipes come together effortlessly while still feeling celebratory
23 December,2025 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentItalian cooking earns UNESCO 'intangible' heritage status
UNESCO has recognised the rituals of Italian cooking as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage, celebrating Italy’s deep-rooted traditions of food, family and shared meals
10 December,2025 06:28 PM IST | Rome | APMichelin Guide introduces new distinction to celebrate wine; check details here
The Michelin Grappe will now spotlight wine estates across different regions of the world. It will assess their overall excellence based on five universal criteria applied consistently
04 December,2025 06:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew Year’s Eve: Here’s a slow travel guide for your celebrations
Are you tired of making NYE plans to Goa or the mountains? Seasoned travellers share quaint destinations where one can head to unwind away from the noise of nightclubs
29 December,2025 03:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalHere are five travel trends for 2026
From AI-powered planning to quiet retreats and book-inspired journeys, these five travel trends reveal how travellers are embracing mindful exploration in 2026
09 December,2025 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJammu needs strategy to turn pilgrims into tourists: J-K chief secretary Dulloo
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has said there is a need to promote the region's wider leisure, heritage, adventure and spiritual attractions beyond the main pilgrimage route
23 November,2025 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIDubai Airport records 93.8 million passengers amid new airport plans
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, has seen 93.8 million passengers already pass through its terminals this year, blowing past last year's record-setting results
19 November,2025 03:54 PM IST | Dubai | APKochi set to be one of the top trending destinations in 2026: Report
The report also revealed that 88 per cent travellers are travelling with a potential romantic partner, co-worker or new friend to test their compatibility
17 November,2025 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAndaman to host ‘Island Trekking Festival’ to boost eco-tourism
To promote eco-adventure tourism, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands government is going to organise 'Island Trekking Festival' at Mount Harriet (now known as Mount Manipur), which is the third-highest peak in the archipelago
13 November,2025 01:13 PM IST | Port Blair | PTI3 in 5 Gen-Z singles say vulnerability level affect depth of connection
The survey says 41 per cent of daters between 22 and 26 shared that they feel more comfortable interacting when a match shows honest vulnerability
30 December,2025 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentChat autopsy and other dating trends emerging before 2025 ends
Almost 44 per cent of daters between 22 and 28 admitted to rethinking the dating choices they made in the past, and three in five daters say they no longer want to settle for less
30 December,2025 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew survey says 28 per cent of divorced Indian daters open to second chances
The survey found that 3 in 5 men ready for remarriage shared they now look for emotional compatibility, and prefer discussing goals and emotional alignment before committing
16 December,2025 02:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYearender 2025: Here are the top 5 relationship trends of the year
All these changes combined with finding deeper meaning in life has resulted in enormous growth in the way couples define and expect from each other
10 December,2025 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhat is 'Reverse Psychology' in dating? Here's why more Gen-Z are following it
Gen-Zs being a fan of sarcasm, the trend encourages people to express their interest in a more playful and mildly sarcastic manner
09 December,2025 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWinter may increase people's craving for emotional warmth and physical affection
Though the sentiments are to a certain extent away from monogamy, what is intriguing is, the line of fracture between the metro cities and the smaller towns of India.
19 November,2025 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentExtreme climate in 2025 pushing millions closer to limits of adaptation: Report
According to the report, heatwaves have become measurably more intense since the Paris Agreement was signed, with some events now up to 10 times more likely to happen than in 2015
31 December,2025 09:53 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIHow Patna Zoo is using oil heaters, UV lights as part of winter care for animals
Patna Zoo director Hemant Patil has introduced 'oil heaters' instead of rod heaters and blowers in carnivore cells
29 December,2025 04:22 PM IST | Patna | PTIVulture released in Pench reserve flies 750 km in 17 days to reach Nashik
Apart from J132, another long-billed vulture -- LBV AB 1 from the same batch has reached Dhanora in Gadchiroli district, a known vulture habitat, the officials informed
29 December,2025 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIMouse gives birth to pups after returning from space mission in China
The rodents were transported to China's space station to be raised in orbit for five to seven days, marking the country's first scientific experiments involving mammalian models in space
28 December,2025 02:18 PM IST | Beijing | IANSSpecies being discovered at rate quicker than ever before: Study
Findings published in the journal Science Advances show that between 2015 and 2020 -- the most recent period with comprehensive data -- an average of more than 16,000 new species each year were documented, including more than 10,000 animals, 2,500 plants and 2,000 fungi
28 December,2025 10:46 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIMadhya Pradesh to develop country's first state-level tiger corridor
The corridor will incorporate underpasses in forest areas, slow-traffic zones, and wildlife-safe designs to balance tiger movement, tourism, and local connectivity
19 December,2025 11:22 AM IST | Bhopal | ANI