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Ahead of his performance in Mumbai this weekend, Mid-day Online spoke to DJ Aqeel, one of India’s most iconic DJs, who changed the way we danced to classic Bollywood songs with his peppy remixes. Aqeel dwells on the changing face of DJing, popularity of remixes today and his latest work... [Read More]
25 May,2023 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoIf you have lived in Mumbai, you definitely know how summers are incomplete without a dash to the golawala`s cart to slowly savour the goodness of the flavours in ice. This summer, how about adding a twist with alcohol?... [Read More]
25 May,2023 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoSparrows are omnipresent but most often than not we may not stop to appreciate them like we would other colourful species of birds. Mid-day Online spoke to city birders to understand why we should celebrate them and how housing colonies are suitable for them... [Read More]
18 March,2023 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoIt’s impossible for those with the ability to see to imagine a life without it but often many of us take it for granted. Among the many eye diseases causing blindness, city experts shed light on the causes of glaucoma and its prevention, along with the need to eat healthy and get regular eye checkups... [Read More]
07 April,2023 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoIn her latest artworks ‘Lines of Inquiry’ on display at ‘Method in Kala Ghoda’, Delhi artist Ashna Malik’s aims to challenge the viewer to think beyond his idea of reality. She has also taken the liberty to move beyond the traditional mediums and incorporate digital tools to create unique optical illusions that will make people introspect... [Read More]
22 May,2023 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoIf you live in Mumbai right now, then it is the best time to be here if you love experimenting with food and drink. A lot of new restaurants are innovating with their cocktails. They are not just giving a twist to the classics but by also using the `fat-washing` technique to elevate the flavours... [Read More]
26 May,2023 09:16 AM ISTThe American singer, known for hits such as `What`s Love Got To Do With it?`, passed away on May 24 peacefully in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, after suffering from a long illness, her representative said. With a career that spanned close to seven decades, she established herself as one of the greatest female singers of all time, and was even called the `Queen of Rock `n` Roll` for her powerful voice and performance on stage. The singer may have passed on but her legacy will live on for many years to come. Here are some interesting facts about her... [Read More]
25 May,2023 09:23 AM ISTQueer content creators on Instagram are steering the conversation around LGBTQiA+ rights to create an informed community of allies... [Read More]
23 May,2023 09:32 AM ISTThe mercury level is increasing in Mumbai with each passing day and even as many people who sit in the comfort of their homes and offices with AC cooling, there are many other Mumbaikars who are busy earning their livelihood by working on the streets every day while trying to deal with the heat... [Read More]
22 May,2023 01:31 PM IST | MumbaiDelhi-based Indian rock band Indian Ocean performed in Mumbai on May 20, as a part of the `Tu Hai` tour, playing songs from their latest album by the same name, and some of their favourites from over thirty years that they have existed in the Indian indie scene. Stalwarts in their own right, they not only played songs like `Jaadu Maaya`, `Iss Tan Dhan`, `Jungle`, `Rebirth` and `Tu Hai` from their latest album but also hits like `Tu Kisi Rail Si`, `Mann Kasturi`, `Bandeh` and `Kandisa` too. All of which took their loyal fans on a melodious journey that led them to wave their hands and sing along with them... [Read More]
21 May,2023 04:39 PM ISTMumbai`s streets are not only famous for their chaats but also for their small carts that offer enthusiasts a variety of fruits and nuts to munch on and bear the heat. Eat them directly or add some salt to the berries, gravy to cashewnuts and it is a whole unique treat... [Read More]
21 May,2023 05:17 PM ISTWhile people know they have to take care of their liver, not many people realise the seriousness of keeping at it. Since the liver is important to carry out necessary bodily functions, one must not only eat right but also maintain a healthy lifestyle... [Read More]
18 May,2023 09:47 PM ISTThere are many different offbeat activities taken up by people in the city throughout the year. While there is a huge community for skateboarders, slackliners and surfers, there are an equal number of people who have taken up hula hooping, belly dancing and pole fitness in the last few years. Interestingly, spinning poi is another offbeat activity that has been seeing a lot of interest from Mumbaikars and being taken up by people in the recent past... [Read More]
16 May,2023 04:35 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]
16 December,2022 12:46 PM IST | MumbaiIndira Gandhi, the only child of India`s first PM Nehru, was born in Allahabad on November 19, 1917. Watch the video to know more about one of the most strongest leader of India. #IndiraGandhi #Ironlady #Indira... [Read More]
19 November,2022 03:01 PM IST | MumbaiIndira Gandhi, the only child of India`s first PM Nehru, was born in Allahabad on November 19, 1917. Watch the video to know more about one of the most strongest leader of India. #IndiraGandhi #Ironlady #Indira... [Read More]
19 November,2022 02:58 PM ISTSabira Merchant`s new memoir, `On a life well lived` looks back on a spirited life while bringing alive a genial and slower Bombay of the 1970s. The memoir captures the life of women of Bombay in 1970s and how the spaces have evolved. Merchant`s memories offers a picture of a Bombay which was an “easy and friendly world”, with days planned with friends comprising pot lucks, watching English films at the Cambatas’... [Read More]
07 February,2022 02:37 PM ISTAs a part of Mid-Day`s Covid-19 Care Campaign, Dr. Lancelot Pinto, Consultant Pulmonologist at P.D Hinduja Hospital & MRC, talks about the new strain of the Covid-19 virus, preventative measures, and pro tips on how to battle the disease. Watch this video!... [Read More]
12 May,2021 02:34 PM IST | MumbaiPrateik talks about 'My Friend Pinto'... [Read More]
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