She is News Features Editor, Mid-day. She covers the nitty-gritty of Maximum City and puts her finger on the pulse of the people, sights and sounds, news, cues, and views of Mumbai.
Post Bihar Bhavan announcement, fishing community ups ante on meaningful development; Bihar Government has planned a modern, multi-storey Bihar Bhavan at Sandhurst Road on Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) land... [Read More]
22 January,2026 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharEthiopians Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole make light of Coastal Road addition to emerge men’s and women’s champions at Tata Mumbai Marathon; four out of six top finishers from same African nation... [Read More]
19 January,2026 09:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharThe elite runners of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 are geared up for Sunday’s 42-km race, with seasoned international marathoners aiming to conquer the iconic Mumbai course ... [Read More]
17 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharAndre De Grasse of Canada, the International Event Ambassador for the 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) to be run this Sunday, entered the Media Centre at Azad Maidan on Thursday to a round of applause... [Read More]
16 January,2026 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharFor ground reality to change, you need to transform your thinking,” stressed Karan, who works as a dog behaviourist... [Read More]
16 January,2026 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharActors Kirti Kulhari and Rajeev Siddhartha made their relationship official in the New Year. The actor confirmed her relationship by sharing a video which has many mushy pictures of the duo. While fans swoon over their chemistry, here’s everything you need to know about Rajeev Siddhartha.... [Read More]
02 January,2026 01:28 PM ISTSalman Khan rang in his 60th birthday on 27th December. The superstar threw a lavish birthday bash at his Panvel farmhouse on Friday night, attended by close family, friends, and Bollywood celebs. Now, several photos from the star-studded birthday bash have surfaced on social media. Have a look:... [Read More]
27 December,2025 06:09 PM ISTSalman Khan turns 60 and here`s how the Bollywood celebs gather to celebrate the special day of the superstar. Sanjay Dutt, Arbaaz Khan, Huma Qureshi and others attend the birthday bash at his farmhouse... [Read More]
27 December,2025 12:15 PM ISTThe Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, its second naval air squadron to operate MH-60R helicopters, at INS Hansa in Goa. Pics/Defence PRO... [Read More]
17 December,2025 11:23 PM ISTPassengers across major airports continue to face delays and disruptions as IndiGo cancelled over 60 flights from Bengaluru amid an ongoing aviation crisis. With winter schedules cut and DGCA summoning the airline’s CEO, cancellations and compensation concerns remain unresolved. (Pics/PTI and AFP)... [Read More]
10 December,2025 05:42 PM ISTAbu Dhabi Knight Riders` captain Sunil Narine has achieved a huge feat in T20 cricket during the International League`s match against Sharjah Warriors. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
04 December,2025 04:34 PM ISTActor Celina Jaitly has filed a domestic violence complaint alleging that she has suffered severe emotional, physical, sexual and verbal abuse at the hands of her Austrian husband Peter Haag. The plea came up for hearing on Tuesday before judicial magistrate S C Tadye, who issued a notice to Haag and posted the matter for hearing on December 12. As the actress continues to remain in news, let`s know more about her Austrian husband... [Read More]
26 November,2025 04:23 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]
02 November,2025 09:36 PM ISTCBS News’ “60 Minutes” has revived a previously shelved report examining Trump-era deportations to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, a segment that was originally removed from the broadcast amid claims of political interference. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi probes the deportation process and the treatment of detainees at CECOT, while the program avoids addressing internal disputes between Alfonsi and CBS leadership. The story resurfaced after weeks of unresolved editorial conflict, during which Alfonsi accused the network of suppressing the report for political reasons. WATCH ... [Read More]
19 January,2026 01:53 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in a proposed U.S.-backed, UN-supported Gaza Peace and Reconstruction Board, aimed at overseeing post-war governance, demilitarisation and long-term recovery following the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Kremlin has confirmed receiving the invitation, while Moscow has sought further clarification from U.S. on the board’s mandate, authority and financial structure. According to officials, the initiative would bring together more than sixty countries, including India, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Greece and Argentina, signaling one of the most ambitious multinational diplomatic efforts tied to Gaza’s future. WATCH ... [Read More]
19 January,2026 01:42 AM ISTA dramatic military aviation incident unfolded in the West Bank after an Israeli Air Force Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a complex recovery operation. According to official military statements, the helicopter had earlier made an emergency landing due to severe weather conditions. While being airlifted during a recovery mission, the damaged aircraft reportedly became detached mid-operation and fell to the ground.... [Read More]
17 January,2026 02:07 AM ISTThe Department of Justice has taken decisive action following Nick Shirley’s explosive investigations into Minnesota’s widespread fraud schemes. With 98 individuals now charged and over 60 convicted, the DOJ is signaling that even more indictments could be on the horizon. Shirley’s investigative reporting has brought national attention to systemic corruption in Minnesota, particularly exposing alleged misuse of taxpayer funds within Somali-run daycare networks. Pam Bondi has publicly commended Shirley’s work, emphasizing the impact of his reporting and its role in prompting federal scrutiny. WATCH ... [Read More]
30 December,2025 11:03 PM ISTA major legal earthquake just hit Washington. A federal judge has officially upheld Trump’s steep $100,000 H-1B visa fee, shutting down a high-stakes challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and business lobby groups. The ruling, delivered by Judge Beryl Howell, confirms that the fee falls squarely within the president’s broad immigration authority, a decision that’s already sending waves through the tech sector, employers and immigration advocates. ... [Read More]
24 December,2025 12:17 AM ISTCBS is under intense scrutiny after a shelved 60 Minutes investigation triggered a full-scale newsroom and public backlash. The controversy deepened when a Canadian affiliate accidentally aired the original segment, sparking questions about transparency, decision-making, and who ultimately controls the editorial direction at one of America’s biggest news networks. At the center of the storm is CBS News Chief Bari Weiss, who is now pushing a sweeping overhaul of the network’s editorial standards and workflows. According to internal reporting, Weiss is preparing a streamlined masthead designed to tighten oversight of politically sensitive or high-risk stories. WATCH ... [Read More]
24 December,2025 12:03 AM ISTA buried `60 Minutes` investigation has resurfaced and the world is watching. A pulled CBS segment, blocked from airing in the U.S., quietly appeared on a Canadian streaming platform and ignited an international firestorm. What followed was an online earthquake: leaked footage raced across BlueSky, Substack and X, as creators dissected every frame of the censored report. The leaked segment dives into the darkest corners of El Salvador’s CECOT supermax, a prison long shrouded in secrecy and praised by some as a crackdown triumph. But the withheld report reveals something far more disturbing: Venezuelan migrants describing torture, deprivation, and systematic brutality inside the world’s most feared detention facility. WATCH ... [Read More]
23 December,2025 02:06 AM ISTIn an explosive revelation shaking the media world, 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi has accused CBS News executive Bari Weiss of pulling her fully vetted CECOT prison investigation for what she calls “political reasons.” The story fact-checked, cleared by CBS Legal, and ready for airtime reportedly vanished from the broadcast without a review call, discussion, or editorial justification. According to Alfonsi, the decision was tied to the lack of an on-camera response from the Trump administration. But she argues this is a dangerous new precedent: government silence shouldn’t become a “veto button” that kills investigative journalism. WATCH ... [Read More]
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