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IN PHOTOS: India marks Ganesh Chaturthi with thematic displays, unique idols

Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day-long festival, celebrating Lord Ganesha’s arrival to earth will kick off tomorrow in Maharashtra; however, in some parts of India, festivities began today. This artist in Mumbai replicated Shivaji Park beach at a residential colony in the city. Pics/PTI... [Read More]

18 September,2023 07:24 PM IST

In Photos: Tracing the evolution of onscreen fashion through Bollywood's stars

From the timeless elegance of the early years to the daring and innovative styles of recent times, the fashion showcased on the silver screen has often set the tone for popular trends across the country. As movies captured the ethos of their respective eras, the wardrobes of their characters painted a vivid tapestry of sartorial evolution. This journey of Bollywood fashion, intertwined with societal changes and global influences, presents a rich tapestry of style, aesthetics, and cultural shifts that have shaped the Indian fashion narrative year after year. Take a look at onscreen fashion through the eras - ... [Read More]

03 September,2023 06:50 PM IST

Spotted in the city: Sara Ali Khan, Gauahar Khan, Bipasha-Karan and others

Spotted in the city: On Wednesday, celebrities stepped out in the bay to fulfill their personal and professional commitments. Be it heading to the airport or attending meetings, stars were out and about in the city. Here`s looking at their day ... [Read More]

23 August,2023 07:56 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Mumbaikars urge sportspersons to support wrestlers protest in Delhi

A group of people gathered in Goregaon to show solidarity with wrestlers who were protesting in Delhi. They demanded what they said was the, “long overdue arrest of BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.” Top Indian wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, had been hunkering down at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding the arrest of Singh for sexually assaulting seven wrestlers, including a minor. Reports Hemal Ashar (Photo/Sameer Markande, Shadab Khan)... [Read More]

07 June,2023 11:40 AM IST

Anurag posts cryptic note on 'The Kerala Story'; Hema Malini praises Allu Arjun

Film-maker Anurag Kashyap recently took to his twitter feed as he shared a cryptic note on the ban of `The Kerela Story` that was ordered by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on May 8; Actor Allu Arjun has always left the nation impressed with his brilliant performance. So much so, that the Dream Girl of Bollywood Hema Malini has also been impressed by the actor`s performance. This is what she has to say about Allu Arjun. Scroll down to read further... [Read More]

10 May,2023 08:31 PM IST

World Heritage Day 2023: A glimpse at the legacy schools of Mumbai

In the yesteryears of Mumbai, education formed the primary influence in unifying the diverse communities that sought refuge in the city. Back in the day, education consisted of indigenous pathshalas where religious works and elementary mathematics were taught. On World Heritage Day, we delve into the legacy schools of Mumbai that pioneered education for the city’s scholarly. The extracts have been taken with permission from the book, "Bombay: The Cities Within" by Rahul Mehrotra and Sharada Dwivedi, and published by Eminence Designs Pvt. Ltd.... [Read More]

18 April,2023 06:59 PM IST

Diljit makes India proud, Salman shows-off his abs KKBKKJ trailer launch

Diljit Dosanjh becomes first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella, fans go crazy. R Madhavan is `elated and very grateful` as son Vedaant bags 5 gold medals at the 2023 Malaysian Open. From forest to river... Deepika Padukone`s Bhutan diary makes you crave for more. Alia Bhatt gives Ranbir Kapoor a kiss as they get clicked by paps on their first wedding anniversary. Hema Malini apologises after she calls mistaking Bihu as `festival of Bihar`. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra`s mother passes away. Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor starrer ‘Stree 2’ release date announced. Shah Rukh Khan proudly praises daughter Suhana Khan as his `Lil lady in Red`, here`s why! Lucky Ali apologises for his `Brahmans are a lineage of Ibrahim` post; says `intention was to bring all closer together`. Salman Khan shuts down trolls as he shows-off his abs at `Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan` trailer launch.... [Read More]

16 April,2023 10:30 PM IST

Alia shares unseen pics with Ranbir, Sanjay, Raveena thank fans

Alia Bhatt shares unseen, romantic pics with Ranbir Kapoor on their first wedding anniversary. Hema Malini apologises after she calls mistaking Bihu as `festival of Bihar`. This is how Pooja Hegde got role in Salman Khan`s film `Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan`. `I wish I could have hugged you once`, says Satish Kaushik`s daughter Vanshika as she reads out heartfelt letter to her late father. KGF Chapter 2` turns 1: Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon thank fans for all the love.... [Read More]

14 April,2023 10:36 PM IST

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Ayushmann Khurana On Madhuri, Hema Malini Being His Competition

Dream Girl 2 Star Ayushmann Khurana spoke about his recent release. As per the actor, Madhuri Dixit, Hema Malini were his competition for his role in his movie Dream Girl 2. The actor also spoke about how big-budget movies are really working well. He said so with an example of Gadar 2 and Pathaan. He said that it is not easy to be a woman and that`s what the slapstick movie of his focuses on. Watch the full video for more. ... [Read More]

31 August,2023 05:55 PM IST

Hema Malini's Emotional Reaction On Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2'

Bollywood stalwart Hema Malini has opened up about her emotional reaction upon viewing "Gadar 2," a movie featuring Sunny Deol. The veteran actress candidly shared her impressions of the film, delving into its storyline and the exceptional performances. Notably, her daughter Esha Deol had previously taken to social media to shower praise on her `bhaiya` Sunny Deol after experiencing the film. The mother-daughter duo`s heartfelt responses further underscore the impact and quality of "Gadar 2," cementing its significance in the Bollywood landscape. ... [Read More]

21 August,2023 04:38 PM IST

Manipur Viral Video: Parliament adjourned, political leaders react

The political storm that got sparked over Manipur viral video doesn`t seem to die down any time soon. On the second day of the Parliament monsoon session, both the houses of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amid uproar over the Manipur incident. Political leaders from the ruling government and the opposition engaged in a war of words as they spoke on the ruckus created in the parliament over the Manipur issue.... [Read More]

21 July,2023 01:48 PM IST

Sima Taparia: God has sent me to help people

Star matchmaker of Netflix`s `Indian Matchmaking` Sima Taparia got into an exclusive chat with mid-day.com at her home in Mumbai. Watch her speak about how she got into matchmaking, her own experience as a newlywed, how she rose to international fame, and how Indira Gandhi inspired her. Also, find out who her favourite celebrity couple is and much more!... [Read More]

18 November,2022 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai

Hema Malini on who will contest from Mathura in elections

When asked about speculation that actor Kangana Ranaut could contest elections from Mathura, Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini on September 24 replied in a humorous way stating that tomorrow, even Rakhi Sawant wants she can become the MLA... [Read More]

25 September,2022 02:25 PM IST

Hema Malini & Madhur Bhandarkar Grieve Loss Of Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar

Hema Malini, Madhur Bhandarkar among other celebrities mourn over the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.... [Read More]

06 February,2022 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai

Hema Malini’s Response To Maharashtra Minister Gulabrao Patil’s Remark

Actress and member of Lok Sabha Hema Malini has retorted to Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Patil’s distasteful remark where he compared her cheeks to the roads of his constituency Jalgaon. She said, comments like these are not in good taste but this trend was started years ago and many have followed it since.... [Read More]

20 December,2021 09:33 PM IST

Exclusive: White Tiger producer Mukul Deora on music, inspirations and much more

White Tiger producer Mukul Deora spoke to us about how his music has evolved in the past few years. The producer also revealed details on releasing his next album and spoke to us about his favourite albums. Watch this video to find out more. ... [Read More]

15 February,2021 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai

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Aakanksha covers fashion, beauty, culture, wellness and relationship stories. An old-school at heart, she is a lover of all things Bollywood. When not at work, she hangs out with friends at fancy cafes and visits new restaurants to try different dishes. She is a GenZ having the traits of a Millennial.

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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