Pooja Desai is Website Head, Mid-Day. A journalist and editor with more than two decades of experience, she has previously worked with two national newspapers, two Mumbai tabloids, a national news website and a local community newspaper. Tweets: @poojadesaid
Jatin Lalit Singh, Malvika Aggarwal and Abhishek Vyas have never met in person, but are the co-founders of three entirely crowd-funded community libraries in UP. They are also involved in Covid-19 relief work and have helped thousands of migrant workers stuck in cities reach safely home... [Read More]
20 June,2021 07:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Pooja DesaiThe new national vaccination policy announced by PM Narendra Modi reserves 25 per cent of vaccines for private entities. Health economist Dr Rijo M John tells Mid-Day.com the policy is inequitable, and the Centre must publish a policy paper on its Covid-19 vaccine programme in consultation with all state governments to ensure fair distribution... [Read More]
14 June,2021 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Pooja DesaiBoys often say they don`t have options and don`t know what to wear. Well, now we know they have been lying. Gurmeet Choudhary has revealed that boys have multiple options, and these pictures are the proof.... [Read More]
24 June,2024 10:38 PM ISTAmid the 63-hour block on the Central Railway, the work is in progress for widening Platform 5/6 at Thane station and extension of Platform 10/11 at CSMT to accommodate 24-coach trains, CR said on Saturday.... [Read More]
01 June,2024 04:06 PM ISTAs part of his meditation exercise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed `Surya Arghya` during sunrise on Friday at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.... [Read More]
31 May,2024 04:01 PM ISTOn Wednesday, temperatures soared to an astounding 52.9 degrees Celsius in Delhi prompting the IMD to examine the automatic weather station in the locality for possible errors in its sensors.... [Read More]
30 May,2024 01:25 PM ISTCyclone `Remal` continues showcasing wrath as destruction and death befall West Bengal. Rescue operations are underway. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
28 May,2024 03:35 PM IST | KolkataSpain brings up the Israel-Palestine conflict in the Congress of Deputies, in Madrid on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez making a speech in parliament.(Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
22 May,2024 03:56 PM ISTThe Funeral ceremony for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was held in Tehran on 22 May, a day post the announcement of his death in a helicopter crash along with the foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and six others. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
22 May,2024 02:30 PM ISTThe citizens of Puri in Odisha came out in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he held a roadshow in Odisha on Monday. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
20 May,2024 02:56 PM ISTManorama Khedkar, the mother of IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, has been detained in Mahad, Maharashtra, on July 18, according to Pankaj Deshmukh, SP of Pune Rural Police. This action follows a June 13 show cause notice from Pune Police regarding alleged misuse of a licensed firearm. Deshmukh stated, "She was found at a hotel in Mahad. We have detained her and will proceed with legal actions after questioning." The incident underscores ongoing legal scrutiny faced by Khedkar, prompting further investigation into the circumstances surrounding her recent activities and the alleged misuse of the firearm in question. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
18 July,2024 05:22 PM ISTVashu Bhagnani and his son, Jackky Bhagnani, are the proud owners of the renowned production house Pooja Entertainment. Over the years, the production house has given multiple movies in the history of the Hindi film industry. However, after a few years, multiple movies tanked at the box office, leading to huge losses for the house. Thus, for a few days, reports surfaced on the internet that the production house was running under huge debt, was not able to provide salaries and thus had to sell off their Mumbai office to pay their crew. Finally, producer, Vashu Bhagnani reacted to the ongoing buzz in the media regarding his production house, Pooja Entertainment. In an interview he denied reports of selling his Mumbai office to clear his debts and also talked about the crew member`s allegations. He also discussed crew members` allegations of non-payment of dues. ... [Read More]
26 June,2024 05:23 PM ISTVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh, buzzed with festive fervor as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a vibrant roadshow on June 18. Earlier in the day, he conducted an Aarti ceremony at Varanasi`s Dasaswamedh Ghat, invoking spiritual blessings amidst a serene ambiance. The occasion was further marked by the release of the 17th installment of the PM-Kisan Nidhi scheme, underscoring the government`s commitment to support farmers across the nation. PM Modi`s presence illuminated the historic city, drawing enthusiastic crowds and reflecting a blend of cultural celebration and governmental initiatives aimed at uplifting rural livelihoods.... [Read More]
19 June,2024 10:39 AM ISTAnil Desai`s victory in the Mumbai South Central constituency marks a significant triumph for the Shiv Sena (UBT). This win not only strengthens the party but also underscores its ability to navigate direct confrontations with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Sena in multiple electoral battlegrounds. The supporters of UBT Shiv Sena erupted in jubilation, celebrating their victory by bursting crackers at the party office in Mumbai. The atmosphere was electrifying as enthusiastic followers gathered to express their joy and solidarity. Amidst chants and cheers, the mood was festive, marking a significant moment in the political landscape of the state. Watch video. ... [Read More]
04 June,2024 04:53 PM ISTEknath Shinde Shiv Sena’s Rahul Shewale who serves as the MP from Mumbai South Central constituency will be fighting the elections in a bid to win the elections for the third time from Mumbai’s South Central constituency that covers Anushakti Nagar, Chembur, Dharavi (SC), Sion koliwada, Wadala, Mahim. There are certain issues that have been making noise from this particular constituency and have been the hot topics of discussion not only among the people but also between different political groups. As Mumbai goes to Polls on May 20th amid the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, in this exclusive interview with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor for the series ‘Straight Talk’, the MP clarifies on leaving Uddhav Thackeray, joining Eknath Shinde, Dharavi Redevelopment, the Gujarati-Marathi issue, and PM Modi.... [Read More]
17 May,2024 11:17 AM ISTAt the ‘Tipppsy’ trailer launch, Pooja Bhatt spoke candidly about her past struggles with alcohol. She said, "Today, I can stand on the stage and talk unabashedly to the world about the fact that I used to be tipsy at one point in time. I recovered openly. I made the world my AA class,” she stated. Bhatt emphasized that both men and women experience pain and can struggle with alcohol, asserting, "Tipsy aur sober hona mard ki jaagir nahin hai. Hum bhi peete hain, hum bhi recover karte hain. Humko bhi utna hi dard mehsoos hota hai. We can outdrink most men because our capacity to endure pain is much greater!”. She also discussed her new film, `Tipppsy`, which portrays women leading complex lives, reflecting on how society handles stress and the dangers of excess.... [Read More]
25 April,2024 09:09 PM ISTManoj Bajpayee`s latest film, "Silence 2," premiered on ZEE5 on April 16. Reflecting on his career during an interview, Manoj Bajpayee revisited his role in the 1998 film "Satya," where he played gangster Bhiku Mhatre. The role marked his entry into mainstream cinema and remains iconic. He revealed that due to uncertainties in the film industry at the time, he did not disclose his involvement in "Satya" to his family or friends until the release date was confirmed, fearing the project might be shelved... [Read More]
18 April,2024 04:25 PM ISTPopular television actress and host Sara Arfeen Khan hosted a star-studded Iftaar party in the city. The who`s who of telly land graced the extravagant affair. Among those in attendance were Karanvir Bohra, and Teejay Sidhu with their daughters, actress Rashami Desai, and Ajaz Khan. Sara rose to fame with the show `Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein`. She was also seen in `Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls`, `Jamai Raja`, and `Love Ka Hai Intezaar`.... [Read More]
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