How a Japanese chef's love for biryani helped him master the art of making it
A Japanese chef’s encounter with the dish in Coimbatore sparked a 16-year journey across South Asia, turning him into one of its foremost global ambassadors
03 August,2026 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak SiddiqiThree decades since its release, this party-starter still nudges you to get up and groove. A city based choreographer tells us why it’s still a dancefloor favourite
03 August,2026 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareThe ace musician from Shillong returned to Mumbai with his new outfit for a gig last Sunday. In an interview, he discusses his new album, creative blocks, and sticking to old- school music
03 August,2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarRead how Kittu is able to forge an unlikely friendship with her, as they take on different challenges this fun read by Anita Nair for young adults
03 August,2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamHarry Potter remains one of the 21st Century’s memorable literary characters. On the birthday of JK Rowling’s fictional hero today, Shriram Iyengar speak to readers across generations who yearn for Hogwarts and Diagon Alley
31 July,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarThese candid photos of Raj Thackeray with family, friends are must-see!
01 November,2024 12:10 PM IST | MumbaiFind your lobster at this restaurant in Mumbai if you enjoy seafood
A classic Irish street food favourite served at a Chembur café is giving seafood lovers a new wholesome treat to obsess over
31 July,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak SiddiqiIndulge in these new food menus in Mumbai this week
Take your pick to suit your palate along with their house-made guacamole, fresh salsas, and signature dips
28 July,2026 09:21 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamEnjoy lesser-known regional monsoon snacks at these Mumbai eateries
This monsoon, swap the typical rainy-day snacks for these lesser-known regional favourites
27 July,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareSix Indian dining gems earn a spot on the 50 Best Discovery list
Here’s a dekko of the six Indian restaurants that entered 50 Best Discovery list this year
25 July,2026 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Phorum PandyaNew supper club in Mumbai serves unique Odia cuisine
A unique supper club introduces the lesser-known diversity of vegetables, traditions, and stories from the eastern state to Mumbai’s suburbs
24 July,2026 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarImmerse in this unique workshop that teaches you more about French wines
Ahead of her workshop that will showcase French wines, sommelier Gargi Kothari swirls us a ringside view of the immersive vino experience
23 July,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareMid-day's Guide team visits Mezcalita, a new Mexican restaurant in Churchgate
Mid-day's Guide team visits Mezcalita, a new Mexican restaurant in Churchgate #Mezcalita #mexicanrestaurant #food. No one knows Mumbai better than us. #madeinmumbai
Mumbai's FD Alpaiwalla Museum goes digital with new website, QR-guided exhibits
On World Wide Web Day, the FD Alpaiwalla Museum launches its new website to further its outreach towards young cultural archivists of the city and beyond
01 August,2026 11:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarBook lovers share the one title they'd gift their best friend—and why
City reader-friends tell Nandini Varma about books and other literary merch that would make perfect friendship day gifts for each other
01 August,2026 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini VarmaHow Mumbai's hobby clubs are helping strangers become lifelong friends
Ahead of Friendship Day (August 2), Mumbaikars tell Devashish Kamble how they found friends in unlikely places; from run clubs to protest marches
01 August,2026 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleMid-Day Anniversary: Meet Mumbai’s Patch Adams making sick people smile
Sheetal Agarwal, started Clownselors Foundation, bringing smiles to the sick as a medical clown
31 July,2026 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Bhumika IsraniMid-Day Anniversary: An arts collective is guiding marginalised with literacy
Nazaria Arts Collective, empowering the marginalised in media literacy
31 July,2026 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarMid-Day Anniversary: Sushmita Sarmah on planning a food fest as an experience
Sushmita Sarmah, Director of The Gathering, a food festival where food meets art, community, and culture
31 July,2026 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak SiddiqiSonali's Society: Careless Whisper
Now whether they’re whispering sweet nothings or secret business strategies, one thing is clear: this duo plans to build an empire together
11 March,2026 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-dayA bear hug
Her career has already taken flight, but the next few months may well see her in wings!
11 February,2026 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonali Velinker KamatDesi Girl, Global Footprint
More power to our desi girls — may they rule the world.
10 February,2026 07:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Sonali Velinker KamatSharing is caring
It may be some time before thought begets action, but the thought is certainly a noble one
10 February,2026 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-dayViren Rasquinha and Jemimah Rodrigues bond over Bandra and representing India
Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha and the youngest player in the India’s women’s cricket team, Jemimah Rodrigues, bond over Bandra, and living the dream of representing India
03 November,2025 07:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Dhara Vora SabhnaniFrom Tagore’s kitchen
To celebrate the Nobel laureate’s 160th birth anniversary, a chef has curated a menu inspired by the icon and his family’s culinary traditions
07 August,2023 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Sukanya Datta