As we enter 2026, Mumbaikars share why they love the city despite everything
In a recent survey, Mumbai was voted the happiest city in Asia. We took that declaration personally, because all of us at Sunday mid-day are truly the happiest in Mumbai. We will continue to highlight the infrastructure and logistical problems, the pollution, the corruption, etc. But in our year-ender issue, we decided to celebrate the Mumbaikars
28 December,2025 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Team SMDOur in-house astrologer Aparna Bose breaks it down, and tells you what parts of you to change, and what qualities you can leverage. 2026 will be a year led by emotions, and this can be a very good thing if we are willing to be patient and do the work we need to. There could be a change in mindset for some of us
28 December,2025 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Aparna BoseSalman Khan turned 60 this weekend, but he remains the Sultan of his fans’ hearts. We tip our hat to Bollywood’s beloved Bhai with an excerpt from a new book by Mohar Basu on India’s OG gym bro
28 December,2025 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuFrom overdone ideas ready for retirement to emerging global influences shaping tomorrow’s tables, chefs decode the trends to drop from 2025 and the ones worth embracing in 2026
28 December,2025 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Team SMDIn an age of burnout and brain fog, here’s how to revamp your 2026 by starting over with writing goals, a mental redo and decluttering your life
28 December,2025 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Dhwani GaikwadChildren today are more precocious than ever in the social media and AI age. Here are five books that can help you step up as a parent
28 December,2025 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Debjani PaulWHAT Anime Painting Workshop» WHEN: 10 am: WHERE: Earth Cafe, Churchgate: PRICE Rs 1099: TO BOOK district.in
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