Nascimento Pinto is Mumbai-based lifestyle journalist with over 9 years of experience in covering the latest trends in food and drink, music, arts and culture, travel and sports news. Being a Mumbaikar at heart, he is also obsessed about everything in Mumbai and its co-existing communities that breathe life into it every day
The Bandra Fair has seen empty stalls this year and even lesser crowd, but that hasn’t stopped others from flocking for their favourite food treats – one of them being the East Indian food. On Mount Mary Church’s steps at Stall No 115, Thelma Poojary wants to represent the community with their food for years to come... [Read More]
14 September,2024 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoAs Mumbaikars and people from Kerala get ready to celebrate Onam on September 15 this weekend, the Onasadhya, popularly called the Onam Sadhya, is a delectable feast that is hard to miss. If you want to feast like the Malayalis do, then Mumbai chefs share easy recipes to follow and make them in your home... [Read More]
13 September,2024 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoOnam will be celebrated on September 15 this year. For Mumbai`s Malayalis, the festival is all about culture and tradition but they also talk about how the Onasadhya brings people together in different ways. They also tell you the best way to eat it without being intimidated... [Read More]
12 September,2024 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoJobless during the Covid-19 pandemic and being the sole earning member of his family, Lawrence Massey`s angel in disguise was a Catholic lady who gave him a Mother Mary statue to restore, and he hasn`t looked back since... [Read More]
11 September,2024 04:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoIndians around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival very dear to Mumbai, this year. Interestingly, many from the city’s Catholic community also celebrate the festival for different reasons that have evoked their devotion to not only get Lord Ganesha into their homes but also celebrate Mother Mary’s birthday... [Read More]
08 September,2024 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoAs Keralites from all over India celebrate Onam today, they indulge in festivities by going to the temple, making the pookalam, and indulging in the Onam Sadhya later today... [Read More]
15 September,2024 12:28 PM ISTAs people from Kerala celebrate Onam this weekend, Mumbai`s restaurants and hotels are hosting a wide variety of meals that cater to every kind of diner. You don`t need to be a Malayali to enjoy these because you can simply indulge in a feast that will leave you wanting for more. Here are some of the city restaurants hosting specials for the day... [Read More]
14 September,2024 07:13 AM ISTSpending time at Bandra Fair is always fun because it is not only a visual treat but also a culinary delight that most often than not turns out to be a food walk as you make your way up or down Mount Mary Church steps. If you are going the first time, discover the popularity of sweets like kadio bodios, pheni, Kerala halwa, Goan sweets, apart from the regular favourites like kala channa or aam papad. If you want to explore savoury specials, do not miss out on the Choris pao, or chicken hot dogs and burgers available at quite a few stalls. This year, as it takes place from September 8 to September 15, here is what you can eat there... [Read More]
11 September,2024 10:53 AM ISTThe Lollapalooza India 2025 lineup has been revealed and has the best mix of world artists that not only include the likes of Green Day but also Shawn Mendes, Louis Tomlinson, Glass Animals, Zedd and Nothing But Thieves among others... [Read More]
10 September,2024 02:38 PM ISTSome stalls may have been missing occupants but that didn`t deter other stall owners from making up and enjoying the festival in its full festive fervour. Till now, it has not only seen youngsters but also children and the elderly come with their family... [Read More]
09 September,2024 10:29 PM IST | MumbaiAs Mumbai`s Catholic community celebrated Nativity of Mother Mary, Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, or Mount Mary Church, as it is more popularly called has been decorated with flowers and garlands as people came to visit Bandra Fair... [Read More]
09 September,2024 04:58 PM ISTWith Ganesh Chaturthi here, more people are mindful about their healthy choices and with that comes the need for healthy sweets. Soaking in the festivities, mid-day.com spoke to to Suman Agarwal, nutritionist and founder of SelfcarebySuman, and nutritionist Anupama Menon, who share easy tips to turn your sweets into healthy treats... [Read More]
07 September,2024 09:30 PM ISTEvery year, the Bandra Fair is celebrated over eight days from the first Sunday after September 8. With the the first Sunday coinciding with the date that commemorates the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, popularly called the birthday of Mother Mary, it will start from September 8 and continue till September 15 this year. Interestingly, the history of Bandra Fair celebrated around Mount Mary`s Church goes back a few hundred years ago and has evolved to attract many devotees not only from places around Mumbai but also India, and more particularly by people of all religions. Here`s all you need to know about it... [Read More]
07 September,2024 09:53 AM ISTA recent move by the Central Government has left the opposition furious. The Government of India on Friday announced that June 25 will be remembered annually as "Constitution Murder Day" or the ‘Samvidhan Hatya Divas’’ in remembrance of the Emergency declared by the Indira Gandhi government in 1975. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the day would serve as a reminder of the significant sacrifices endured by those who faced the severe hardships of the 1975 Emergency, highlighting their immense contributions.... [Read More]
13 July,2024 03:35 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation today, emphasizing the government`s resolve to address the NEET-UG examination irregularities. She assured a thorough investigation into recent paper leaks and vowed strict penalties for those responsible. Highlighting the government`s commitment to nurturing youth talent, she called for bipartisan efforts to implement a comprehensive nationwide solution against exam malpractice. The President underscored Parliament`s role in enacting stringent laws to curb such irregularities, citing previous incidents across states. Her speech reflected a dedication to ensuring fair opportunities for India`s youth while urging collective action to uphold the integrity of examinations.... [Read More]
27 June,2024 05:22 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Congress and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. He accused Congress of maintaining a dictatorial character despite changing faces, citing a lack of faith in constitutional bodies. Adityanath emphasized the historical significance of June 25, 1975, when Indira Gandhi`s government imposed Emergency, alleging it strangled the Constitution. He praised Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for passing a resolution condemning the Emergency. Adityanath claimed Congress has made 75 amendments to the Constitution in 75 years and accused its current leadership of misleading the nation on constitutional matters and reservations.... [Read More]
27 June,2024 03:15 PM ISTBJP MPs and NDA leaders staged a protest outside Parliament at the Makar Dwar on the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency. BJP MP Sambit Patra emphasized the nation`s sentiment, condemning the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi, which led to widespread arrests and the controversial 42nd Amendment. Union Minister Chirag Paswan echoed these sentiments, labeling the Emergency as a dark chapter of Indian history marked by repression and dictatorship. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized the Congress, urging them to reflect on their historical actions before accusing others of endangering the Constitution, highlighting the enduring... [Read More]
26 June,2024 05:37 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vehemently criticized the Congress, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 emergency as a dark chapter in India`s parliamentary history. He accused the then Congress government, led by Indira Gandhi, of suffocating democracy by suspending the Constitution and imprisoning opposition leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Morarji Desai, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Lal Krishna Advani. Yogi Adityanath emphasized that despite changes in personnel, the Congress party`s fundamental nature and actions remain unchanged, echoing the authoritarian tendencies witnessed half a century ago. This anniversary serves as a reminder of the perils of curtailing democratic freedoms.... [Read More]
25 June,2024 01:06 PM ISTThe 2024 Lok Sabha Elections concluded on June 4, marking the world`s largest democracy festival. The NDA secured a decisive majority, with BJP leading with 240 seats. On June 9, PM Modi and his ministers were sworn in amid global leaders. Pakistan, unsettled by Modi`s third term, voiced continual hostility. At a June 13 US State Dept briefing, a Pakistani journalist failed to sway opinion against India, alleging PM Modi`s Hindu-centric policies. The US State Dept declined comment on India`s internal affairs, instead celebrating India`s elections. Despite global leaders congratulating PM Modi on June 4, Pakistan awaited his oath ceremony.... [Read More]
20 June,2024 05:22 PM ISTBrief: Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in honour of the Indian armed forces’ victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Vijay Diwas is to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces against the Pakistani troops in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Tributes are paid to martyrs who lost their lives to defend their nation. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Attending the Vijay Diwas exhibition in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked out the stalls at the exhibition on December 15. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accompanied the PM at the exhibition. With the partition of India in 1947, West and East Pakistan came into being. The 1970 parliamentary elections ended with an overwhelming number of East Pakistanis voting for a political party that advocated autonomy for East Pakistan. However, these efforts were blocked by the army and the then Pakistani government. Mass protests in the Eastern part began, but were brutally suppressed by the Pakistan Army.In effect a massive refugee movement began in neighbouring India. East Pakistani guerilla forces, backed by India, fought the Pakistan Army in 1971. Pakistan responded with air attacks on India, resulting in open war between the two powers beginning on December 3. The war between India and Pakistan lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971. The 1971 War between the India and Pakistan forces played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Following this, a new country came into being, Bangladesh. Hence, the day is also celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ or ‘Victory Day’.... [Read More]
16 December,2022 03:09 PM IST | DelhiVijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in honour of the Indian armed forces’ victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Vijay Diwas is to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces against the Pakistani troops in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Tributes are paid to martyrs who lost their lives to defend their nation. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Attending the Vijay Diwas exhibition in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked out the stalls at the exhibition on December 15. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accompanied the PM at the exhibition. With the partition of India in 1947, West and East Pakistan came into being. The 1970 parliamentary elections ended with an overwhelming number of East Pakistanis voting for a political party that advocated autonomy for East Pakistan. However, these efforts were blocked by the army and the then Pakistani government. Mass protests in the Eastern part began but were brutally suppressed by the Pakistan Army. In effect, a massive refugee movement began in neighbouring India. East Pakistani guerilla forces, backed by India, fought the Pakistan Army in 1971. Pakistan responded with air attacks on India, resulting in an open war between the two powers beginning on December 3. The war between India and Pakistan lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971. The 1971 War between the Indian and Pakistan forces played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Following this, a new country came into being, Bangladesh. Hence, the day is also celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ or ‘Victory Day’.... [Read More]
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