She is the editor of Sunday Mid-day and writes on health. She has interests in Mumbai`s architectural heritage and her favourite escape is a good, deep-sea dive or a piece of fantasy. Twitter: @cgitanjali Instagram: @gitanjali.chandrasekharan
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02 May,2021 08:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Gitanjali ChandrasekharanA visually impaired triathlete is attempting what no blind man from India before him has—the full Ironman. His sighted pro-athlete guiding partner and their coach talk of what it means to work together towards the finish line... [Read More]
28 March,2021 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Gitanjali ChandrasekharanShutting down your kitchen is the best nightly ritual you need for a happy morning. And it’s been finding fans across social media. Here’s what it includes... [Read More]
28 March,2021 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Gitanjali ChandrasekharanThe kits have now been supplied across India, including private labs, government hospitals and Army hospitals. The Indian government has also shared kits with countries like Bhutan on humanitarian grounds.... [Read More]
21 March,2021 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Gitanjali ChandrasekharanThis has been my schedule for the last 60 years. A schedule that had come to a halt due to COVID-19 restrictions when the national lockdown was announced in March 2020. Since then, I have been cooped up at home, but I don’t feel like I am missing much outside, except for these weekly bhajan meets.... [Read More]
21 March,2021 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Gitanjali ChandrasekharanActress Bhavana Menon is currently in the news ever since the verdict was delivered by the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court, which acquitted actor-producer Dileep, while convicting six other accused for sexually assaulting her in 2017. Bhavana Menon, has spoken out against actor Dileep`s acquittal and expressed disappointment.... [Read More]
15 December,2025 01:59 PM ISTIn the third T20I match against Team India, South Africa posted a total of 117 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: X/File Pic)... [Read More]
14 December,2025 10:49 PM ISTAyesha Khan rose to fame with her stint in Bigg Boss season 17. After her journey, she appeared in several films and made a mark. She starred in Sunny Deol`s Jaat, wooed the audience with Shararat in Dhurandhar and is now set to star in Kapil Sharma`s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2. As the actress continues to make waves, let`s have a look at some of her hottest looks that set the temprature soaring... [Read More]
12 December,2025 12:02 PM ISTIn the first T20I match against South Africa, Team India posted a total of 175 runs. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X, AFP, BCCI, and file pics)... [Read More]
09 December,2025 08:57 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day.... [Read More]
01 December,2025 09:54 PM ISTSeventeen years after the tragic 26/11 attacks, families, survivors, and members of the security forces gathered to pay tributes to the fallen heroes and victims at the Gateway of India in Mumbai on 26 November 2025. Pics/Shadab Khan... [Read More]
26 November,2025 07:49 PM ISTIn the second Test match against Team India, South Africa`s opening duo achieved a new feat. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X/File Pic/AFP)... [Read More]
25 November,2025 03:02 PM ISTIndonesian authorities said Friday they have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in an attack that shook a mosque at a high school in the capital, Jakarta, injuring at least 54 people, mostly students. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
08 November,2025 04:31 PM ISTNewly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially stepped into Gracie Mansion, the city’s most symbolic mayoral residence. This 1799 wooden landmark, a survivor of New York’s early history, has witnessed centuries of transformation from Archibald Gracie’s riverside merchant retreat to the home of the city’s chief executive. Mamdani’s move from his Astoria apartment represents more than a change of address. It signals his commitment to tackling affordability and housing issues while ensuring security and focus as he transitions into office. WATCH ... [Read More]
10 December,2025 10:18 PM ISTA magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s East Java province near Bali, sending residents running in panic. Officials are monitoring for aftershocks and tsunami risks as the quake revives memories of Indonesia’s devastating seismic history.... [Read More]
25 September,2025 08:33 PM ISTFrom Jawaharlal Nehru’s historic "Tryst with Destiny" speech in 1947 to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s powerful Independence Day addresses, the ramparts of Delhi’s Red Fort have echoed with words that shaped India`s national identity. This video takes you on a journey through some of the most iconic speeches delivered by Indian Prime Ministers. These addresses reflect the evolution of India’s democracy, leadership, and vision. Take a look as India celebrates Independence Day 2025.... [Read More]
07 August,2025 03:08 PM ISTFollowing the release of the AAIB`s preliminary report on the June 12 Air India Dreamliner crash, victims’ families, including Vikram Goswami, uncle of Sanket Goswami, have rejected the findings, calling for a deeper investigation. As grief and unanswered questions mount, aviation expert Umang Jani, Head of Aviation at Indus University, is stepping in to decode cockpit data and assess technical aspects of the report... [Read More]
13 July,2025 01:04 PM ISTAviation expert Sanat Kaul has raised serious concerns over a possible technical fault in Air India’s Boeing 787 after the tragic AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report reveals both engines lost thrust just 90 seconds after take-off, with cockpit audio showing pilots confused about a sudden fuel cutoff. The expert dismisses pilot error and questions how the switch got turned off. Meanwhile, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu urges caution, stating it’s too early to conclude and that the final report is awaited. Families of the victims continue to demand answers and accountability.... [Read More]
12 July,2025 08:18 PM ISTA month after the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad that claimed 260 lives, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report. The report reveals a shocking mid-air incident where fuel switches for both engines unexpectedly moved from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ seconds after takeoff. Cockpit audio captured a brief, chilling exchange between the pilots — one asking, “Why did you cut off?”, and the other replying, “I did not.” The incident triggered a total loss of power, a failed relight attempt, and a final “MAYDAY” call moments before the crash.... [Read More]
12 July,2025 01:27 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his 3-day state visit to Brazil with a high-level meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília. He was honored with Brazil`s highest civilian award for foreign dignitaries, the "Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross." Modi received a traditional musical welcome and held key bilateral talks before departing for Namibia as part of his ongoing five-nation diplomatic tour.... [Read More]
09 July,2025 11:46 AM ISTAt the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Narendra Modi delivered a strong message against terrorism, urging global leaders to condemn it on principle, not convenience. He also shared a warm moment with Brazilian President Lula da Silva and held bilateral talks with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, deepening India’s ties with Latin America.... [Read More]
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