He is the Photo Editor at mid-day and has won over 13 regional, state-level and national awards in the field of photo journalism. He has excelled in his varied coverage over the last two decades. Twitter: @AshishRane2
Artistes of Shree Devi Bhagwati Paramparik Dashavatar Natya Mandal perform the Dashavatar (the 10 incarnations of Vishnu) — a traditional theatre art form that has an 800-year history — every year in the city. On Day 2 of Navratri, mid-day’s Rane Ashish captures some extraordinary scenes of this vital display of tradition... [Read More]
25 September,2025 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashish RaneResidents of NG Suncity, Kandivli, blame injuries, chaos on rising stray menace — but animal lovers say they’re just protecting community dogs... [Read More]
05 August,2025 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashish Rane , Ritika GondhalekarThe FIR lists a total of Rs 3.99 crore invested by Karle’s family and other individuals, out of which only Rs 84 lakh was returned, the other `3.16 crore having allegedly been misappropriated by Yadav. In total, 21 investors have come forward to the police complaining about their dues... [Read More]
13 July,2025 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer , Ashish RaneIt got tiles depicting life at Dhobi Ghat in June, but was cleared in a few days; images of the Racecourse now on it; civic body is clueless... [Read More]
14 October,2021 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashish Rane , Chetna SadadekarWhile management says it is trying to ‘resolve situation’, hotel industry stalwarts say their several representations to the PM, FM and tourism minister met with zero response; hope this news serves as a wake-up call... [Read More]
08 June,2021 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar , Ashish RanePrime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday to inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
16 February,2026 08:44 PM ISTThe big exam season of the year is here, with February 10 being Day 1 of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams. mid-day’s ASHISH RAJE trailed the students at Podar College in Matunga on Tuesday, documenting the worry, nervousness and last-minute cramming. (Pics/Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
11 February,2026 11:01 AM ISTFlags of the BJP and the Shiv Sena alliance have come-up in Fort area ahead of the Mumbai mayor election on Wednesday, February 11. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
10 February,2026 09:47 PM ISTThe Kala Ghoda Festival opened on January 31 to a stunning visual treat at YB Chavan Theatre with the Hindi play ‘Ek Kanth Vishpai’, which starred Mita Vashisht as Lord Shiva. The play depicts the common man’s daily struggles. Mid-Day’s Rane Ashish brings you glimpses... [Read More]
03 February,2026 08:20 AM ISTSevaral Nationalist Congress Party leaders and workers on Monday gathered in south Mumbai for the ashes immersion of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
02 February,2026 08:02 PM ISTHaze was visible over several areas of Mumbai on Sunday, even though the overall air quality remained in the satisfactory category. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
25 January,2026 08:08 PM ISTThe Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC) organised a felicitation ceremony for 24 newly elected corporator designates on Monday. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
19 January,2026 07:45 PM ISTA new trend has taken over Instagram feeds, with people revisiting moments from a decade ago, specifically from 2016. Dubbed `2026 is the new 2016`, the trend has struck a nostalgic chord. While celebs are sharing a string of pics and taking a trip down memory lane, we have curated a list of celebs who debuted in 2016 and here`s what they are doing now... [Read More]
17 January,2026 11:24 AM ISTCyclone Harry has unleashed extreme weather across the Mediterranean, leaving a trail of destruction along Italy’s coastlines and beyond. Powerful winds, relentless rainfall, and massive waves overwhelmed towns, transport links, and critical infrastructure in multiple regions. In southern Italy, flooding inundated homes and tourist areas, while entire sections of seafronts, promenades, and beaches were destroyed. Wave heights reached extraordinary levels, tearing through coastal defences and washing roads into the sea. Emergency services and military units were deployed as authorities worked to manage evacuations and assess damage.... [Read More]
22 January,2026 08:09 PM ISTA major rail disaster has rocked Thailand after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train traveling from Bangkok to northeastern provinces. At least 12 people were killed and 79 others injured when the crane struck Special Express Train No. 21, causing multiple cars to derail and briefly catch fire. The crash occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, around 230 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, during morning operations.... [Read More]
14 January,2026 07:32 PM ISTA deadly Russian missile strike has slammed into the Pivdennyi port region, leaving Odesa reeling once again as the city’s crucial export artery comes under relentless assault. Seven people have been killed and fifteen injured in the latest barrage, tightening the pressure on a region already fighting to keep its lifeline intact. Even as international negotiations begin gathering momentum, Putin is signaling no slowdown. Fresh intelligence contradicts claims that Moscow is seeking a quick resolution, instead suggesting the Kremlin believes Kyiv and its Western allies now carry the responsibility for the next decisive move. WATCH ... [Read More]
20 December,2025 08:06 PM ISTThe U.S.–Israel plan to partition Gaza into “green,” “yellow,” and “red” zones is reshaping the region’s political future. As reconstruction is limited to Israeli-approved areas and displaced Palestinians remain confined, analysts warn this creates a de facto partition without negotiation. How this echoes the 1947 UN partition, and what it means for Gaza’s long-term governance, security, and humanitarian reality, take a look.... [Read More]
29 November,2025 04:15 PM ISTIn a reversal of decades-long hostility, U.S. President Donald Trump formally welcomes Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa to the White House, marking Syria`s first official state visit to Washington since 1946. The meeting symbolizes a major diplomatic shift, as Syria joins the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State under new leadership following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. The White House also announced the lifting of long-standing economic sanctions on Damascus and the reopening of bilateral channels that had been frozen for decades. WATCH ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:24 PM ISTTensions flared between Israel and Turkey after protesters in Ankara hoisted an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from a crane under a banner reading “Death Penalty.” The shocking demonstration, staged near a state-linked institution has drawn a sharp diplomatic response from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Foreign Ministry labeled the act “disgraceful behavior,” accusing Turkish authorities of failing to condemn the mock execution. The display, which quickly went viral across social media, comes amid renewed strains between Ankara and Tel Aviv over the ongoing Gaza conflict and Israel’s military actions. Diplomatic observers say the protest could further destabilize already fragile ties between the two nations. WATCH... [Read More]
27 October,2025 11:33 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a highly unusual flight path to the United Nations, bypassing large parts of European airspace. Instead of a direct continental route over France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland or the UK, his plane skirted the Mediterranean, flying over Greece and Italy before turning south toward Gibraltar and the Atlantic. The detour has sparked intense speculation online, with many suggesting the move was designed to avoid potential arrest under ICC jurisdiction. Israeli officials have remained silent, fueling media and public curiosity about the reasoning behind this circuitous route. WATCH... [Read More]
26 September,2025 03:16 PM ISTA humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza is facing unprecedented threats as drones target vessels across the Mediterranean, raising international concerns over the safety of volunteers. In response, Italy has deployed a naval warship to provide protection to the flotilla and ensure the delivery of essential aid. Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers report multiple drone attacks and explosions near boats, with hundreds of unarmed participants from Italy, Sweden, and Spain at risk. Israel faces accusations of using drone operations to intimidate humanitarian efforts, though Israeli defense forces have remained silent amid the controversy. WATCH ... [Read More]
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