He is an adman, theatre director/playwright, photographer, and traveller. Email: rahul.dacunha@mid-day.com
The son, with an irritated eye roll explains, “See Pa, Dhriti equals ‘they’ — Dhriti likes to be called ‘they, them’ not ‘she, her’.”... [Read More]
30 November,2025 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaI decided to interview Innaritu and Cruise myself. Finally they relented... [Read More]
23 November,2025 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaBut there was a “kahaani mein twist”. The family announced that Dharamji was alive. “The media has killed our ‘Garam Dharam’ prematurely,” they complained... [Read More]
16 November,2025 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha“See men, Dikuna, dere are tree-foe major communities dat make up our Virar.... [Read More]
09 November,2025 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaSatish Shah had a similar problem to Asrani, who passed two weeks before Shah, as they weren’t conventionally good looking, in fact they were odd looking, by Hindi movie standards... [Read More]
02 November,2025 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaMumbai residents were treated to a beautiful sight on Thursday night as the Cold Supermoon, the last full moon of the year, lit up the city’s sky. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]
05 December,2025 11:01 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day.... [Read More]
05 December,2025 09:52 PM ISTAhead of Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025, huge crowds of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar were seen gathering at the Shivaji Park in Dadar area of Mumbai on Friday. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
05 December,2025 08:15 PM ISTMumbai Police officials on Friday participated in Mahim Dargah Urs, a tradition that has been followed for decades. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
05 December,2025 08:09 PM ISTWith Dhurandhar finally in theatres, the spotlight is once again on Akshaye Khanna, the actor who always leaves an impact with strong roles. Over the years, he has delivered performances that linger long after the credits roll. As audiences appreciate his latest outing, it’s the perfect moment to revisit the roles that showcased his brilliance.... [Read More]
05 December,2025 03:05 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt ahead of his summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
05 December,2025 12:30 PM ISTFor Alia Bhatt, November was all about family, festivities, and fresh beginnings. The actress shared an endearing photo dump revealing Raha’s birthday celebrations, her new home`s Griha Pravesh ceremony, and sweet moments with Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Soni Razdan and others.... [Read More]
05 December,2025 02:28 PM ISTThere was no respite from toxic air in the city as the air quality stayed in the `very poor` category on Friday. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
05 December,2025 11:38 AM ISTAfter nearly 5 years, 39,000 video files, 600 tips, and 1,000+ interviews, the FBI has finally identified and arrested the suspect accused of planting two pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC headquarters on January 5, 2021 — just hours before the Capitol riot. What clues finally cracked the case and why the search took nearly 5 years? Take a look.... [Read More]
05 December,2025 12:49 AM ISTCould Democrats really impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth? While pressure is mounting after the Pentagon controversies — from secret Signal chats to alleged “kill everybody” orders — the political math in Congress makes impeachment extremely difficult.... [Read More]
05 December,2025 12:47 AM ISTA high-stakes military and political storm is unfolding on Capitol Hill as a U.S. Navy admiral formally rejects claims that Pete Hegseth ordered a controversial second strike on a Venezuelan drug vessel. The dispute has triggered intense scrutiny across Washington, raising new questions over rules of engagement, use of force and the handling of classified operational details. After a series of closed-door briefings and reviews of the double-strike footage, Congress moved swiftly to back Admiral Frank Bradley, who is at the center of the operation. Lawmakers describe the video as "deeply troubling". The House is now pushing for the public release of the footage. WATCH ... [Read More]
05 December,2025 08:48 PM ISTTrump has set the internet ablaze after claiming Joe Biden has "Stage 9 cancer", a medical impossibility that immediately triggered a storm of confusion, memes and serious national concern. The viral mix-up came as Trump appeared to confuse Biden’s Gleason 9 score, a measure of prostate cancer aggressiveness with a fictional cancer staging system. As the online firestorm spreads, medical experts are stepping in to correct misinformation and clarify Biden’s actual condition. WATCH ... [Read More]
05 December,2025 03:40 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin has escalated his rhetoric once again, vowing that Russia will seize full control of Ukraine’s Donbas region “by any means necessary.” His comments come as U.S. envoys meet with Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian officials head to Washington for new peace talks aimed at ending the war.... [Read More]
04 December,2025 11:34 PM ISTIn a personal conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the high-profile DealBook forum, Erika Kirk dismantles the idea that guns alone explain the tragedy behind her husband Charlie Kirk’s death. Instead, she brings forward a far more complex and unsettling picture, one rooted in psychological strain, cultural conflict and a profound social unraveling. Erika argues that America is fighting a “deeply human, soul problem”, not a simple gun issue. She highlights what counselors on college campuses are already warning; a full-blown mental health collapse among young people, shaping their decisions, reactions and capacity for conflict. WATCH... [Read More]
04 December,2025 10:36 PM ISTA Pentagon watchdog investigation has uncovered a major communications breach involving Pete Hegseth, who reportedly used his personal Signal app to transmit classified Yemen strike information to an unintended recipient. The revelation comes as the Pentagon confirms its internal review is complete, even as legal and ethical scrutiny surrounding Hegseth continues to intensify. According to the IG, Hegseth’s March 15 Signal chat included details of an imminent Yemen strike, raising concerns about operational security and the risks posed if the message had been intercepted. WATCH ... [Read More]
04 December,2025 10:30 PM ISTA dramatic incident unfolded over the California desert today as a Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet went down mid-mission during a training exercise. The pilot ejected seconds before the jet erupted into flames, landing safely in the remote Mojave Desert near Trona. The crash, which occurred at approximately 10:45 AM, was captured on video and is now going viral, showing the split-second escape that saved the pilot’s life. Authorities confirm the pilot is in stable condition under medical care, while the jet was destroyed in the fiery crash. WATCH ... [Read More]
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