She is India and South Asia Delegate to the Berlin International Film Festival, a National Award-winning critic, curator to festivals worldwide, and a journalist. Email: meenakshi.shedde@mid-day.com
Ever heard a Mahua tree sing Vande Mataram? The ‘singing trees’ are part of Bhasha Van, or ‘forest of languages,’ at the Adivasi Academy in Tejgadh, Gujarat. Using an audio guide, you can hear trees `sing songs` in 60 living languages ... [Read More]
27 April,2025 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi SheddePart II of my exploration of The Blaft Book of Anti-Caste SF, that mines a rich lode of fantastic, anti-caste, Dalit futurism and Adivasi futurism... [Read More]
20 April,2025 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi SheddeCelebrate Ambedkar Jayanti tomorrow with the extraordinary, forward-looking book, The Blaft Book of Anti-Caste SF, that is surely a landmark in Indian literary history... [Read More]
13 April,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi SheddeDiscovering my foodie side in Goa—Shubhra Shankhwalker’s Goan Saraswat home cooking in Camurlim, and cakes named Bolo Sans Rival and Toucinho do Ceu... [Read More]
06 April,2025 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi SheddeShould you discuss with an ageing parent the subject of mortality, of death? If yes, what is a good way to do it? And when? ... [Read More]
30 March,2025 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi SheddeUnion Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday handed over the keys of new homes to 91 slum dwellers displaced by a road project in Borivali West in North Mumbai (PICS/X)... [Read More]
15 March,2025 10:22 PM ISTMusic industry titan Quincy Jones, who produced some of Michael Jackson`s best-known albums and collaborated with legends including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, died aged 91 on Sunday. His 7-decade plus career consisted of many musical accomplishments. (Pics and Report: AFP)... [Read More]
04 November,2024 06:58 PM ISTSpotify’s flagship Indian hip-hop event, RAP 91, which is set to return for its third edition in Mumbai. Featuring the latest hits from the Indian rap scene, this year’s event will include a standout performance by the all-female rap collective representing the 59 Assembly, curated by Tash, a beatboxer and hip-hop head of Marol’s rap cypher (Story by Kanisha Softa)... [Read More]
02 November,2024 09:29 PM ISTThe Turkish dessert has managed to travel all over the world due to its unique elements and Indian chefs tell us how they serve the pastry and why it appeals to people’s palate here... [Read More]
16 November,2023 04:11 PM ISTThe collective water stock in the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to Mumbai is now at 91.67 per cent capacity, as per BMC data (File Photos)... [Read More]
28 October,2023 01:13 PM ISTThe host nation witnessed the greatest rivalry in cricket, India vs Pakistan. Here`s what unfolded in the first 50 overs of the high-octane clash at the iconic Motera (Pic: File Pic/AFP)... [Read More]
14 October,2023 05:36 PM ISTAmrish Puri Birth Anniversary: On Amrish Puri`s 91st birth anniversary, we revisit the time iconic actor went bald for the first time for screen. It was for the 1984 Hollywood film `Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom` directed by Steven Spielberg that the actor debuted a bald look which he then went on to use in several films (All Photos/Mid-day Archives)... [Read More]
22 June,2023 01:13 PM ISTCongress leaders paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 32nd death anniversary at Vir Bhumi in New Delhi. Born on August 20 in 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991. see pics (Photo/PTI)... [Read More]
21 May,2023 10:01 AM ISTOn the occasion of Diwali 2024, devotees thronged famous temples across the country to take blessings. Huge crowd was seen at Adyapith Kali Temple in Howrah`s Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai and Shri Bhagyalaxmi temple near Charminar. Take a look.... [Read More]
31 October,2024 04:10 PM ISTAs we celebrate veteran Bollywood star #DilipKumar`s birth anniversary, let`s discover the life of Dilip Kumar, celebrated for his performances in movies such as #MughaleAzam and #Shakti, as the video delves into his path from being a young boy in Pakistan to becoming a prominent figure in the Hindi film industry. ... [Read More]
11 December,2023 10:00 AM ISTDuring the heated debate over Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill 2023, and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2023, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dr DNV Senthilkumar fired a potshot at Prime Minister Modi ruled Central Government, soon after the 5-states Assembly Polls, stating that “BJP can win elections in only Gaumutra states”. His comments came about the BJP’s win in the Hindi-belt states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh in the recently concluded state assembly elections. The DMK MP’s comments were met with strong criticism from the BJP. Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi called it a disrespect of the ‘Sanatani’ tradition. His ‘Gaumutra States` remark triggered a fresh controversy as several Parliamentarians demanded his apology. Later, the DMK MP aplogised and also said that if these remarks have hurt someone`s feelings, then he would not use it again.... [Read More]
06 December,2023 01:04 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force (IAF) held an aerial display over Bhojtal Lake in Madhya Pradesh`s Bhopal to mark its 91st anniversary. CH-47F (I) Chinook helicopters of the Indian Air Force showcased thrilling aerobatic performances over the lake. Jaguar aircraft`s visuals of Shamsher formation were also shared by the Indian Air Force... [Read More]
30 September,2023 01:08 PM IST | MumbaiPrime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after his five-day visit to America and Egypt. Prime Minister’s visit to both countries was historic in many ways as many agreements were signed on this visit. On landing at the Delhi airport, BJP national president JP Nadda, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi and several other BJP leaders welcomed PM Modi. During this, PM Modi spoke to all the leaders and discussed the situation back home while he was representing the nation abroad. ... [Read More]
26 June,2023 11:32 AM IST | MumbaiPakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York in the UN Meeting. This was in response to India’s EAM S Jaishankar’s comments on state sponsorship of terrorism, targeting Pakistan. Bhutto called Prime Minister Modi, ‘butcher of Gujarat’. While condemning Bhutto’s remarks, India responded with a letter calling this comment a ‘new low even for Pakistan’. "These comments are a new low, even for Pakistan. The Foreign Minister of Pakistan has obviously forgotten this day in 1971, which was a direct result of the genocide unleashed by Pakistani rulers against ethnic Bengalis and Hindus. Unfortunately, Pakistan does not seem to have changed much in the treatment of its minorities. It certainly lacks credentials to cast aspersions at India," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The Pakistan Foreign Minister`s "uncivilised outburst" seemed to be a result of Pakistan`s "increasing inability to use terrorists and their proxies," said the ministry. Union ministers also condemned the comments, calling Bhutto’s ancestors responsible for terrorism. Union Minister Anurag Thakur called this act shameful. Meanwhile, BJP supporters protested outside the Pakistan embassy condemning Bhutto’s remarks.... [Read More]
16 December,2022 08:12 PM IST | MumbaiFormer Indian cricketer Roger Binny, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, Former IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla, and others arrived at Taj Hotel in Mumbai on October 18. The officials have gathered for the Annual General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). ... [Read More]
18 October,2022 03:32 PM IST | MumbaiFormer Indian cricketer Roger Binny, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, Former IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla, and others arrived at Taj Hotel in Mumbai on October 18. The officials have gathered for the Annual General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).... [Read More]
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