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Ganesh Chaturthi: 4 drown in Maharashtra's Palghar on first immersion night

Two swept away in canal, one swept away by undercurrent in Tansa River and one devotee in an inebriated condition drowns in lake; district administration asks citizens to not drink and enter the water... [Read More]

22 September,2023 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

Maharashtra: For damaging the environment, Rs 184-cr fine for Virar civic body

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VVCMC yet to pay up amount; activists raise concerns about sewage, dumping ground at Gokhiware... [Read More]

21 September,2023 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

Mumbai: Dormitory clash ends in deadly stabbing drama

Trivial dispute takes a gruesome turn as Vasai dormitory erupts in bloodshed; suspect captured at bus depot... [Read More]

18 September,2023 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

Maharashtra: Killer couple’s kids keep cops stress-free

Police officers say they will miss their antics after custody of accused ends... [Read More]

16 September,2023 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

Maharashtra: Children kept in dirty dorm, filthy loos and fed half chapati a day

Parents of 400 tribal children take on boarding school, which takes Rs 60,000 from the government but keeps the students in inhuman conditions, as matter goes to court... [Read More]

15 September,2023 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Shah Rukh to Anushka, celebs who invited Ganpati home

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Bollywood celebrities left no stone unturned in making the festival a grand affair. From Shah Rukh Khan to Anushka Sharma and Ananya Panday to Kartik Aaryan, stars invited and hosted Ganpati at their residences... [Read More]

21 September,2023 02:08 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Indian captains to lead in ODI World Cup

Team India has been led by many great captains who turned out to make various world records. In the upcoming ICC Men`s ODI World Cup 2023, team India is being led under Captain Rohit Sharma (Pic: PTI)... [Read More]

19 September,2023 04:39 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Team show by Indian players against Pakistan

An India vs Pakistan cricket match and not a thriller one? Not Possible! There are many India vs Pakistan matches exhibiting heated physical and verbal fights between the players. A match between India-Pakistan is known to create an electrifying atmosphere in both countries... [Read More]

12 September,2023 01:41 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Rohit Sharma fabricates new records in international cricket

With a record of 264 runs which came in 173 deliveries, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma registers new records under his name in Asia Cup 2023... [Read More]

07 September,2023 12:14 PM IST

Rohit Sharma weighs in on India's ODI World Cup bid, banks on in-form Pandya

India captain Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday that the form of Hardik Pandya will be crucial for the team in its attempt to win an elusive ICC trophy (Pic: @bcci/X)... [Read More]

05 September,2023 10:37 PM IST

Pankaj Tripathi, Pulkit Samrat and others attend the trailer launch of Fukrey 3

The cast of `Fukrey 3` lit up the trailer launch event with their infectious energy. Amidst a sea of flashing cameras and cheering audiences, Richa Chadha, Pulkit Samrat, Pankaj Tripathi, Varun Sharma and Manjot Singh arrived in style, promising another rollercoaster ride of comedy, chaos, and camaraderie in the highly anticipated film... [Read More]

05 September,2023 06:57 PM IST | Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: 'Hitman' and 'Prince' takes Team India to Super 4

Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill took India to Super 4 by defeating Nepal with a chase of 147 for no loss in 20.1 overs. The rain interrupted the game following which Team India completed the match through the DLS method. The initial target was 230 for Indians, but because of excessive rainfall, the target was brought down to only 147 in 23 overs (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]

05 September,2023 05:39 PM IST

Spotted in the city

Spotted in the city: On Monday, celebrities stepped out in the bay to fulfil their personal and professional commitments. Here`s looking at their day ... [Read More]

04 September,2023 09:21 PM IST

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: B-Town Celebs Visit Lalbaugcha Raja

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Numerous Bollywood luminaries, including Shilpa Shetty, Vicky Kaushal, Adah Sharma, renowned choreographer and film director Remo D`Souza, Niel Nitin Mukesh, Esha Deol, Sunny Leone, Ridhi Dogra, and several others, visited Lalbaugcha Raja to seek Lord Ganesha`s blessings and partake in the joyous celebrations. They visited the revered deity to offer their prayers and join in the festivities surrounding Bappa`s divine presence, embracing the spiritual essence of the occasion. Watch the full video for more!... [Read More]

22 September,2023 03:12 PM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Celebs Perform Bappa's Visarjan

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Sukhee star Shilpa Shetty led the vibrant visarjan of Lord Ganesha, bidding adieu with spirited dhol tasha beats and captivating dance moves, joined by her spouse Raj Kundra and sibling Shamita Shetty. Meanwhile, Arpita Khan Sharma orchestrated a heartfelt farewell for Bappa, accompanied by her illustrious kin, including Salman Khan, Helen, and Arbaaz and Sohail Khan and husband Aayush Sharma. The visarjan evoked deep emotions from comedian and actor Bharti Singh, who was visibly moved to tears during the ceremony. In a contrasting celebration, Daisy Shah also partook in the immersion of Lord Ganesha with a lively display of music and dance, infusing the atmosphere with festive zeal.... [Read More]

21 September,2023 04:19 PM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Celebs Welcome Ganpati Bappa Home

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: On September 19, Bollywood stars enthusiastically joined countless devotees in celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. Actor Sonu Sood displayed profound devotion while welcoming `Ganapati Bappa.` Actress Bhagyashree adorned an exquisite saree for the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Actor Aayush Sharma, accompanied by his wife Arpita Khan Sharma, distributed boxes of modak sweets to the paparazzi in Bandra. Daisy Shah conducted a special Pooja in honor of Lord Ganesha. Meanwhile, Suniel Shetty and singer Kumar Sanu paid visit to the late legendary music director and singer Bappi Lahiri`s residence to partake in the Bappa festivities. Tusshar Kapoor also was seen celebrating the festivities with his son. Television star Arjun Bijlani also welcomed Bappa home like he does every year. Ganesh Chaturthi, a grand and cherished festival in Maharashtra, commenced on September 19 this year. Watch the full video for more!... [Read More]

20 September,2023 04:38 PM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Fukrey 3 Cast At Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal | Richa Chadha |

The cast of Fukrey 3 including Pulkit Samrat, Richa Chadha, Varun Sharma and Manjot Singh came together at the renowned Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023. The film is releasing on 29th September is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under the banner of Excel Entertainment.... [Read More]

19 September,2023 11:09 AM IST

Karan Johar: I Found Mad Love In My Late Thirties | Sit WIth Hitlist

Sit With Hitlist: Love it, hate it, but Ae Dil Hai Mushkil remains Karan Johar’s most personal movie. One that gave him closure on his unrequited love of years. In a no-holds-barred interview on the latest episode of our print and podcast series, Sit With Hitlist, the man behind Bollywood’s biggest romantic dramas opens up on longing and loneliness. Catch the full interview on Mid-day`s YouTube channel on September 17. ... [Read More]

15 September,2023 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai

Fukrey 3 Trailer: Pankaj's Remarkable Response to the ‘Hindi vs English’ Debate

Pankaj Tripathi is undoubtedly one of the stalwarts of the film industry. With his exceptional acting talent, he has excelled in both comedy and serious roles. Hailing from a village in Bihar, Pankaj Tripathi has proven that stardom hasn`t compromised his humility. In a recent interview, he was asked about the `Hindi vs. English’ debate, and his response was nothing short of brilliant. Watch this video to discover Pankaj Tripathi`s insightful perspective and how he handled the question with grace and wisdom.... [Read More]

06 September,2023 03:15 PM IST

Shah Rukh & Sunny Deol Reunite at Gadar 2 Success Bash

Sunny Deol celebrated the resounding success of his film, `Gadar 2`, with a star-studded bash in Mumbai on Saturday night. In a heartwarming moment captured on film, Shah Rukh Khan posed with `Tara Singh` Sunny Deol for photographs and the two even shared a warm hug. Salman khan, Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anupam Kher and many other celeberities made their presence felt at the grand success party of the movie Gadar 2. Gadar 2 follows the story of Tara Singh portrayed by Sunny Deol who ventures across the border in a daring attempt to rescue his son who has been captured in Pakistan.... [Read More]

03 September,2023 03:08 PM IST

Anil Sharma Opens Up on Gadar's Awards Snub and Fan Love

At the press meet celebrating the success of Gadar 2, director Anil Sharma expressed his disappointment at Gadar not receiving any awards. However, he finds solace in the overwhelming love from the audience. In a heartwarming gesture, renowned singer Udit Narayan, music composer Mithoon, and beloved actors Utkarsh Sharma and Simrat Kaur come together to perform live for their dedicated fans. Don`t miss this heart-to-heart conversation and a mesmerizing musical treat!... [Read More]

01 September,2023 05:32 PM IST

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A World Cup without West Indies

Though the 1975 and 1979 champs didn’t qualify for next month’s event a few months ago, the thought of them not being around is hurting people in the Caribbean and other parts of the globe, big time now; pace great Sir Andy Roberts says this is beyond disappointing