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.
SoBo resident marks one year of injury after falling through a broken gutter lid; people flood her with images of broken infra across city... [Read More]
05 December,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharNew Bombay High Court design gets peppy, packed audience listening to speakers, give their take; last month, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai laid the foundation stone for the new Bombay High Court complex... [Read More]
04 December,2025 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharRunners, cyclists perplexed about exercising; with pollution rising, early birds realise a glimpse of ‘dawn ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai’... [Read More]
29 November,2025 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharAn overwhelming number of women told the study researchers that they felt a sense of betrayal, and loss of dignity and self-respect when the husband remarried... [Read More]
26 November,2025 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharKamgar Stadium pool, in Parel that was shuttered during COVID and then for renovations, finally opens doors to public; with a deep end plunging 12 feet and a shallow end measuring three feet, the pool water gleamed topaz blue... [Read More]
21 November,2025 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharAbu 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 ISTToday is Shah Rukh Khan`s 60th birthday; `the King of Bollywood` who taught generations to dream, love, and believe in the power of cinema. From DDLJ to Pathaan, with over 100 films under his belt, his journey has been one of passion, charisma, and pure stardust.... [Read More]
02 November,2025 03:57 PM ISTShah Rukh Khan is all set to turn 60 on November 2. King Khan has always charmed us with his unmatched style in reel as well as real life. While his characters continue to be iconic, we also admire his style statements. As we celebrate him, let`s have a look at his iconic hairstyles over the years, which turned out to be trendsetter.... [Read More]
01 November,2025 07:30 PM ISTShah Rukh Khan, also known as King of Romance has ruled our hearts for over 3 decades in Bollywood. While the actor continues to leave us gushing over his charming presence, let’s revisit some of his iconic songs that rule our playlists. From Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jaana Sanam to Chaleya, SRK’s melodies have been more than music... [Read More]
30 October,2025 03:01 PM ISTAs Shah Rukh Khan turns 60, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the man whose words have defined generations of cinema lovers. From heartfelt confessions of love to power-packed one-liners that command the screen, SRK’s dialogues have become timeless. As King Khan is turning turning a year older on 2nd November, let’s revisit his 60 iconic dialogues.... [Read More]
30 October,2025 01:12 PM ISTThe Shah Rukh Khan film festival brings a highly curated lineup of timeless films that have defined generations, shaped pop culture, and continue to draw audiences back to the big screen for their unmatched rewatch value. SRK stands at the rare intersection of stardom, artistry, and cultural phenomenon. Check out the names of the film which will be re-releasing in theatres... [Read More]
27 October,2025 02:46 PM ISTAfter nearly 5 years, 39,000 video files, 600 tips, and 1,000+ interviews, the FBI has finally identified and arrested the suspect accused of planting two pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC headquarters on January 5, 2021 — just hours before the Capitol riot. What clues finally cracked the case and why the search took nearly 5 years? Take a look.... [Read More]
05 December,2025 12:49 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House has shaken up global politics. It’s the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946 — signalling a possible end to years of hostility. What exactly is Trump planning? From lifting sanctions to rebuilding Middle East alliances with Israel and Turkey, this meeting could redefine U.S.–Syria relations.... [Read More]
11 November,2025 07:50 PM ISTDonald Trump stunned both parties by endorsing Democrat Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor while calling rival Zohran Mamdani a “communist threat.” Trump warned he’d cut off federal funds if Mamdani wins, saying New York, his “first home,” wouldn’t survive under leftist leadership. The shocking endorsement has thrown the city’s race into chaos and turned it into a national political brawl.... [Read More]
04 November,2025 03:00 PM ISTAfter a year-long legal battle, Trump returned to CBS’s “60 Minutes”, but not without controversy. What was a 90-minute recorded interview was edited down to just 28 minutes for the network’s Sunday broadcast, reigniting debate over media transparency and editorial fairness. The full transcript, released by CBS online, offers a broader picture of Trump’s exchange with Norah O’Donnell. The 2024 lawsuit, filed by Trump over alleged “misrepresentation and malicious editing,” was settled earlier this year with CBS agreeing to greater editorial disclosure in high-profile interviews. WATCH... [Read More]
04 November,2025 01:52 AM ISTIn a shocking mid-sea disaster, a US Navy fighter jet and helicopter both crashed into the South China Sea within just 30 minutes — sending shockwaves across the Pacific. The F/A-18F Super Hornet and the MH-60R Sea Hawk were both operating from the legendary aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, now on its final mission before decommissioning.... [Read More]
27 October,2025 03:20 PM ISTA devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu City in the Philippines, killing at least 60 people and injuring dozens more. The powerful tremor caused buildings and bridges to collapse, widespread power outages, and triggered multiple aftershocks, with authorities warning residents to stay alert.... [Read More]
01 October,2025 11:33 AM ISTHong Kong and southern China brace for impact as Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of 2025, approaches the region. Authorities have ordered shutdowns across Hong Kong, urging residents to stay indoors as hurricane-force winds and torrential rain threaten the city. Ragasa, dubbed the “King of Storms,” has recorded maximum winds of 260 KPH, classifying it as a Category 5 super typhoon. The storm is expected to make landfall along the Guangdong coast between midday and late Wednesday, following devastation in the northern Philippines. WATCH... [Read More]
23 September,2025 11:39 PM ISTHamas has sent an explosive letter to President Trump, offering a 60-day truce in Gaza in exchange for the release of half the hostages. With Israel intensifying its strikes, this high-stakes move signals Hamas’s desperation and attempts to pressure Trump directly.... [Read More]
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