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Rishab Rikhiram Sharma meets Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ahead of Delhi performance

During the meeting, the two personalities engaged in a meaningful discussion on the resurgence of traditional Indian music formats and the growing demand for spiritually immersive live experiences

18 April,2026 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Boman Irani inaugurates ‘To Be Continued…’ exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery

The participating artists include Kiran Chopra, Neeraj Sharma, Antra Srivastava, Amita Goswami, Kailash Kale, Chandan Roy, Asurved, Shreyas Khanvilkar, Susanta Sarkar, Isha Patel, Deepika Shah, Cheena Madan and Dr. Mayera Suman, each bringing their own distinct rhythm to the exhibition

17 April,2026 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Census Bureau report shows Asian surnames have been fastest-growing in the US

Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones remained the top five last names in the United States in 2020, as they were in 2010, according to a tally from the last US head count

17 April,2026 11:48 AM IST | Orlando (USA) | AP
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Raffle winner buys USD 117 ticket, wins USD 1 million Picasso painting

The first raffle in 2013 saw a Pennsylvania man who worked at a fire-sprinkler business win "Man in the Opera Hat," which the Spanish master painted in 1914 during his Cubist period

17 April,2026 11:30 AM IST | Paris | AP
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Discovery of new map solves mystery of location of Shakespeare's London house

Shakespeare scholar Lucy Munro, who found the document, said that it supplies "extra bits of the jigsaw puzzle" of Shakespeare's life. And as with so many discoveries, it was partly due to luck

17 April,2026 10:02 AM IST | London | AP
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Jurassic art: Fossils transformed into artwork at Amsterdam museum

The exhibition also features the bones of a basilosaurus, which roamed the seas up to 40 million years ago, but arranged as a sculpture rather than a traditional skeleton reconstruction

16 April,2026 03:58 PM IST | Amsterdam | AFP
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National awardee Patachitra artist says govt to provide platform for folk artist

Chitrakar pointed out that the 'Patachitra,' a form of painting, incorporates songs inspired by Krishna Leela, Ramayana, Goddess Durga, and other themes

16 April,2026 09:52 AM IST | Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) | ANI

Calvin Harris Mumbai concert: Your complete travel guide for the performance

Whether you’re making your way across Mumbai or flying in for the night, here’s what to keep in mind before heading to Calvin Harris’ India debut in the city

15 April,2026 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Scorpions India tour 2026: 5 reasons why you should witness the German rock band

Known for hits such as “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” “Still Loving You,” “Send Me an Angel,” and “Wind of Change”, they will be on a four-city India tour this April

15 April,2026 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Why India’s trans community is bracing for legal redaction

From medical tribunals to the criminalisation of chosen families, trans activists reveal how India’s new legislation weaponizes the healthcare system to exhaust its trans population into invisibility

15 April,2026 03:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Calvin Harris Mumbai concert: Listen to these 10 iconic song collaborations

Harris is all set to perform in India for the very first time this April, and there is a lot to explore before you watch him live in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi-NCR

15 April,2026 03:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

California recognises Baisaikhi as an important day for Sikh Americans

The resolution, moved by California Assembly member Jasmeet Kaur Bains, received support from 76 members of the 80-member House and adopted on Monday, on the eve of Baisakhi

15 April,2026 12:46 PM IST | Washington | PTI

Vishu 2026: Kerala temple gets life-size mechanical elephant for celebrations

The mechanical elephant was donated to the Punnakkaparambil Sree Bhadrakali Vishnumaya temple, which was unveiled as part of Vishu celebrations here on Wednesday

15 April,2026 12:44 PM IST | Thrissur (Kerala) | PTI

    Hidden 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.

    02 September,2025 03:43 PM