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Hemal Ashar

Hemal Ashar

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.

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Marathon 2025: This top city municipal officer is an ‘ultra’ hero

Marathon 2025: This top city municipal officer is an ‘ultra’ hero

Deputy Commissioner Vishvas Mote conquers the ‘ultimate human race’ — the 89 km iconic Comrades Marathon in South Africa... [Read More]

11 June,2025 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
BMC inaugurate 15 foot tall plastic flow on World Environment Day

BMC inaugurate 15 foot tall plastic flow on World Environment Day

A tap spewing plastic makes an eye-catching welcome at the gate of the G-South BMC office. The office located at Dharmil Naka, near Prabhadevi, got an artsy installation recently and is turning heads amongst visitors who look curious even as they hurry around with documents into the buzzing office.... [Read More]

09 June,2025 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Puja Pujara plays the write shot

Puja Pujara plays the write shot

India batter Cheteshwar’s wife finds perfect pitch to provide ring side view of cricket life in her book, launched in Mumbai on Thursday... [Read More]

06 June,2025 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Mumbai: Fruit seller’s son from Vashi tops SSC exam with 91.40 per cent

Mumbai: Fruit seller’s son from Vashi tops SSC exam with 91.40 per cent

Sudhir Gupta, 15, son of Vashi fruit vendor and SSC topper of his school, who now wants to pursue computer science, credits like-minded friends and supportive family for win... [Read More]

03 June,2025 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Pride march all set to make debut in Thane; breaks new ground

Pride march all set to make debut in Thane; breaks new ground

Announced : A first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride March in Thane, to be held tomorrow. The route is from Nitin Company Junction to Talao Pali in Thane. Thanekars may brace for a surprise on Saturday evening as the two-and-a-half-hour event begins at 4.30 in the evening and goes on till 7 pm.... [Read More]

30 May,2025 07:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
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IN PHOTOS: Indonesia marks Earth Day with mangrove plantation

IN PHOTOS: Indonesia marks Earth Day with mangrove plantation

Earth Day 2025 is being celebrated across the world to honour the planet’s environment and protect its interests. To mark the occasion, a mangrove tree plantation drive was conducted in Indonesia’s Banda Aceh. Indonesia is home to one of the world’s largest mangrove covers... [Read More]

22 April,2025 04:49 PM IST
In Pics: Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt's birthday treats for media- cake and gupshup

In Pics: Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt's birthday treats for media- cake and gupshup

On Thursday, Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt, in two separate events, celebrated their birthday with the media. While Aamir turns 60 on March 14, Alia turns 32 on March 15 (In Pics/ Satej Shinde and Yogen Shah)... [Read More]

13 March,2025 05:44 PM IST
Ent Top Stories: Dhanashree's family on Rs 60 crore alimony claim

Ent Top Stories: Dhanashree's family on Rs 60 crore alimony claim

Entertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events... [Read More]

17 February,2025 07:56 PM IST
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter at Washington airport

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter at Washington airport

A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]

30 January,2025 02:23 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: President Murmu hosts Singapore’s Tharman at Rashtrapati Bhavan

IN PHOTOS: President Murmu hosts Singapore’s Tharman at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu hosted Singapore`s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17. A grand banquet was organised in honour of President Tharman, with several prominent Indian leaders in attendance, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Union Minister Piyush Goyal. (PICS/PTI) ... [Read More]

17 January,2025 10:19 AM IST
Salman Khan, Rekha, Maheep Kapoor, and others at Andre Timmins’ birthday bash

Salman Khan, Rekha, Maheep Kapoor, and others at Andre Timmins’ birthday bash

Andre Timmins, one of the co-founders of Wizcraft International Entertainment, a premier event management company that organises the International Indian Film Academy Awards, celebrated his birthday with a grand bash on Saturday night. The who’s who of Bollywood marked their attendance... [Read More]

17 November,2024 01:07 PM IST
In Photos | Maharashtra Elections 2024: A battle between youth and experience

In Photos | Maharashtra Elections 2024: A battle between youth and experience

In Mumbai’s 36 Assembly constituencies, 33 per cent of key candidates from major political parties are over 60, while 40 per cent are over 50 (Pic/ X and Facebook)... [Read More]

02 November,2024 11:12 AM IST
IN PHOTOS: Abhay Mohan wins maiden Formula 1600 National Championship

IN PHOTOS: Abhay Mohan wins maiden Formula 1600 National Championship

The 2022 junior national karting champion, Abhay Mohan won his first Formula 1600 National Championship. Here is all you need to know (Pic: Instagram/abhay_racing/raaj.bakhru)... [Read More]

18 August,2024 06:03 PM IST
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Ukraine Drone Obliterates Putin’s Supersonic Bomber | Strike Caught on Camera

Ukraine Drone Obliterates Putin’s Supersonic Bomber | Strike Caught on Camera

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has released dramatic footage of a drone strike that reportedly destroyed a Russian Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber stationed at Olenya airfield in the Arctic region. The strike marks a significant blow to Russia’s long-range aerial capabilities amid the ongoing conflict.... [Read More]

08 June,2025 11:17 AM IST
Sara Arfeen Khan, Nyra Banerjee, Eijaz Khan & More Present At Store Launch Event

Sara Arfeen Khan, Nyra Banerjee, Eijaz Khan & More Present At Store Launch Event

A host of television stars stepped out in style for a high-profile store launch in the city. Among those spotted were Nyraa Banerjee, Alice Kaushik, Eijaz Khan, Malvika Raaj, Tanya Sharma, Sara Arfeen Khan, Rochelle Rao, Keith Sequeira, and more, adding star power to the event.... [Read More]

22 May,2025 05:30 PM IST
SSC Scam: Violent protest in Kolkata against Mamata government

SSC Scam: Violent protest in Kolkata against Mamata government

Pressure is mounting on the Mamata Banerjee Government as protests over SSC Recruitment scam intensify. Supreme Court struck down the SSC recruitment process, calling it “tainted from start to finish’. 26,000 teachers have lost jobs in one of the largest recruitment scams in West Bengal’s history. Following the verdict, mass protests erupted outside Bikash Bhavan in Kolkata’s Salt Lake area. The protests turned violent as police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. ... [Read More]

16 May,2025 09:37 PM IST
Konkona Sensharma, Akansha Ranjan, & More at the Gram Chikitsalay screening

Konkona Sensharma, Akansha Ranjan, & More at the Gram Chikitsalay screening

A special screening of actor Amol Parashar`s new series Gram Chikitsalay was held at the Excel Entertainment office in Khar. Many celebs, including Ridhima Pandit, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Isha Talwar & more, showed up at the event. Parashar looked sharp in a suit for the occasion and was seen posing with his parents. However, the highlight of the evening was his appearance with his rumoured lady love, actress and filmmaker Konkona Sensharma... [Read More]

15 May,2025 08:41 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan Meet Aamir Khan ahead of birthday, SRK avoids paps

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan Meet Aamir Khan ahead of birthday, SRK avoids paps

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan recently met at Aamir`s Mumbai residence ahead of his 60th birthday, sparking speculation of an early celebration. Despite tight security, paparazzi videos showed Salman exiting after sharing a hug with Aamir, while Shah Rukh stayed out of sight, avoiding the cameras. The trio was last seen together at a screening of Aamir’s son Junaid`s film Loveyapa. On the work front, Shah Rukh will soon release King, Aamir is filming Sitaare Zameen Par, and Salman’s Sikandar will release this Eid. ... [Read More]

13 March,2025 03:52 PM IST
WATCH: ISRO launches PSLV-C60 for space docking experiment from Shriharikota

WATCH: ISRO launches PSLV-C60 for space docking experiment from Shriharikota

On December 30, ISRO`s PSLV-C60 successfully launched the SpaDeX mission along with 24 innovative payloads into orbit. The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is a groundbreaking mission designed to demonstrate India`s capabilities in orbital docking. This technology will be crucial for future space endeavors, including rendezvous, docking, and undocking between spacecraft. SpaDeX is a significant step in India’s space ambitions, such as human spaceflight and the establishment of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. ISRO`s long-term vision also includes landing a human on the Moon by 2040. With this mission, India is set to become the fourth nation in the world to possess space docking technology, marking a major milestone in its space exploration journey.... [Read More]

31 December,2024 10:33 AM IST
Happy people, victory gestures! Syria celebrates the fall of Assad regime

Happy people, victory gestures! Syria celebrates the fall of Assad regime

After more than five decades of President Bashar al-Assad`s rule, Syria is witnessing a transformative period. Across the country, there is a visible shift towards a renewed sense of hope and optimism. The streets are filled with smiling faces, and the familiar sight of victory signs. Most notably, the return of employees to work marks an essential milestone in Syria`s recovery. It seems as if normalcy has returned to Syria. In the wake of al-Assad’s over 50-year rule, Syria is now poised to enter a new chapter, where the future is determined not by a single leader but by the people themselves. Watch video for more.... [Read More]

11 December,2024 05:50 PM IST
Amit Shah honors BSF Jawans at 60th Foundation Day event - Watch video

Amit Shah honors BSF Jawans at 60th Foundation Day event - Watch video

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 60th Foundation Day Parade of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He saluted the BSF contingents during the parade and honored the BSF jawans who had recently killed three terrorists from Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an operation. The event marked an important milestone for the BSF, which celebrates its Raising Day on December 1, the day it was established in 1965. During the ceremony, Shah also unveiled a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Circuit House. This event highlighted the BSF’s long history and its crucial role in protecting India’s borders and maintaining security.... [Read More]

08 December,2024 06:13 PM IST
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