This Mumbaikar found his calling in restoring Catholic statues after job loss
PremiumJobless during the Covid-19 pandemic and being the sole earning member of his family, Lawrence Massey's angel in disguise was a Catholic lady who gave him a Mother Mary statue to restore, and he hasn't looked back since
11 September,2024 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoLollapalooza India 2025: Green Day, Shawn Mendes to perform in Mumbai
Set to take place on March 8 - 9 in 2025, the music festival will see EDM powerhouse Zedd and the unstoppable John Summit will be dropping beats, along with Nothing But Thieves performing rock
10 September,2024 02:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAcademic failure, relationship issues biggest drivers of suicides
Academic failure and relationship issues are the biggest drivers of suicides among Indian youth, shows data at a leading suicide prevention helpline
10 September,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSWomen’s safety and justice: A deep dive into how the law protects women
PremiumAs India reels under the weight of numerous cases of sexual offences against women, and the situation once again brings focus on women’s safety in the country, mid-day.com speaks to lawyers, who detail the legal provisions in place for the protection of women and also discuss loopholes and possible improvements
09 September,2024 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain‘We prayed for a child for 9 yrs': Why city Catholics celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
PremiumIndians around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival very dear to Mumbai, this year. Interestingly, many from the city’s Catholic community also celebrate the festival for different reasons that have evoked their devotion to not only get Lord Ganesha into their homes but also celebrate Mother Mary’s birthday
09 September,2024 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoHow expats cultivate a strong connection with Ganeshotsav
PremiumGaneshotsav is one of the most revered festivals in Mumbai. The city echoes with the ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ chants, and the streets and homes witness people coming together to participate in the festivities. However, these celebrations are not limited by geography or nationality. Expats living in Mumbai and Indians living abroad share experiences
09 September,2024 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain15-foot-tall Ganesh idol made using 25,000 glass bangles in Odisha's Baripada
A youth organisation of Odisha is celebrating for the 18th year, and have not only made it with bangles but also made the pandal out of bamboo in Baripada
08 September,2024 03:47 PM IST | Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | ANIBoeing's Starliner lands safely on Earth; astronauts to return in Feb 2025
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on Saturday landed back safely on Earth without astronauts, after a three-month trip to the International Space Station (ISS)
07 September,2024 12:34 PM IST | New Mexico | IANS'Athachamayam' celebrations mark the start of 10-day Onam festivities in Kerala
A colourful rally of caparisoned elephants, floats and folk-dance performances marked the 'Athachamayam' celebrations in Tripunithura on Friday
06 September,2024 12:42 PM IST | Kerala | PTIBoeing's Starliner spaceship finally returning to Earth without astronauts
Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great
06 September,2024 12:05 PM IST | Washington DC | AFPKnow about Green Day, Shawn Mendes and other Lollapalooza India 2025 headliners
10 September,2024 02:38 PM ISTExclusive | I’ve always been interested in telling unusual stories: Tisca Chopra
PremiumIn an exclusive interview with mid-day.com, Tisca Chopra opens up about her passion for storytelling, how reading and writing have shaped her life, the inspiration behind her 2021 book, and more
06 September,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina JainGaneshotsav 2024: 5 famous Ganpati pandals one must visit in Mumbai this year
Pandal-hopping is one of the most anticipated activities of Ganeshotsav in Mumbai. Here are five must-visit Ganpati pandals in Mumbai and directions to reach there
05 September,2024 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDecoration to puja samagri: Your guide to must-have items for Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival, that will begin on September 7 will last for ten days. During Ganeshotsav, people bring Ganesh idols home and perform different rituals like puja and aarti
05 September,2024 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentStruggling to sleep? Here are tips to improve sleep quality
Have you been struggling to have a good night’s rest? If this is true, you are not alone. According to the studies, one in four Indians is affected. The overall estimate for the prevalence of insomnia was 25.7 per cent. If you are one among them, worry not. In this interview, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor spoke to Krishna Melnattur, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Biology, Ashoka University on how to improve sleep quality. Professor talks about the elements of a good quality sleep and how to have one. Take a look.