He is an adman, theatre director/playwright, photographer, and traveller. Email: rahul.dacunha@mid-day.com
Magician and cable technician Lobo Lobo dressed as an Easter egg for a rich family’s performance, got drenched in eggs by a mischievous neighbour, and plans a humorous revenge dish called “Hormuz Hilsawalla par eedu"... [Read More]
05 April,2026 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaMinu was a wizard with “machi”, pomfret, and prawns, and rawas, squids and clams. If it swam in water, she found a way to cook it, fillet it, fry it.... [Read More]
29 March,2026 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha“But dude, it’s how he felt. You may not agree, but what an artist says or feel can’t impact his work, right?”... [Read More]
22 March,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha“Slow down Lobo Lobo, what’s happened and who are we talking about?”... [Read More]
15 March,2026 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaThis was to be the first of three plays, Vijay and I did together. ... [Read More]
08 March,2026 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da CunhaThe Mumbai Cricket Association unveiled the Ravi Shastri Stand at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, honouring the former India coach’s contribution. Gates were also named after Diana Edulji, Eknath Solkar and Dilip Sardesai for their impact on Mumbai and Indian cricket. (Pics/Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
09 April,2026 09:59 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]
09 April,2026 09:25 PM ISTDays after celebrating her 30th birthday in her hometown, Coorg, with her close family, Rashmika Mandanna has now shared glimpses of the celebrations on her social media. Describing her day, she wrote, "My 30th birthday was kinda different this time. Went back home after a while. Went to the temple I’ve grown up going to." She also revealed that she even visited her school, caught up with old friends, and hosted a dinner for people who have blessed her from childhood.... [Read More]
09 April,2026 09:06 PM ISTMumbai’s popular landmarks, Marine Drive and Gateway of India, saw sparse crowds as the city on Thursday continued experience scorching afternoon heat. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
09 April,2026 06:34 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced six guarantees for Bengal if the BJP wins the Assembly polls and sought the ouster of the "`nirmam`" (cruel) TMC government, accusing it of "setting new parameters of development debacle and pulling the state back". (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
09 April,2026 05:32 PM ISTPolling in all the 140 Assembly constituencies in Kerala commenced at 7 am on Thursday. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
09 April,2026 05:21 PM ISTThe southern state of Kerala went to elections on April 9. The complete exercise will be completed in a single phase. On Thursday, celebrities like Mohanlal, Mammootty and Fahadh Faasil were seen stepping out to cast their votes. ... [Read More]
09 April,2026 04:14 PM ISTAs the temperatures spike, the residents of Mumbai`s Khar Danda Koliwada are reeling under a severe water crisis that has disrupted daily life and raised serious concerns about basic civic infrastructure. What was once an intermittent issue has now become a persistent problem for locals (Pics/Aditi Pawar and Special Arrangement)... [Read More]
09 April,2026 03:19 PM ISTIran has warned that the fragile ceasefire with the United States could collapse after Israeli strikes in Lebanon. President Masoud Pezeshkian said continued attacks would render negotiations meaningless and declared Iran’s “fingers on the trigger.” Tehran also signaled pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, limiting vessel movement and raising concerns over global oil supply. Oil prices jumped as markets reacted to the escalating tensions. Talks in Pakistan aim to stabilize the situation, but the ceasefire remains under serious strain.... [Read More]
09 April,2026 09:21 PM ISTIsrael claims it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in massive overnight airstrikes on Beirut, marking a dramatic escalation in the Israel–Lebanon conflict. The IDF says Qassem’s personal secretary Ali Yusuf Kharshi was also eliminated in the same wave of strikes, along with multiple weapons storage sites, launchers, and command centres. According to Israel, around 10 Hezbollah military locations were targeted, including strategic crossings used to transfer weapons south of the Litani River. If confirmed, Qassem’s death would deal a major blow to the Iran-backed group, which already lost longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah in a previous Israeli strike.... [Read More]
09 April,2026 08:28 PM ISTAn early morning fire broke out at the iconic Rio Olympic Velodrome, sending flames racing across the arena’s fabric roof and triggering a massive emergency response. Fire crews rushed to the scene at approximately 4:17 AM, deploying over 80 firefighters and multiple vehicles to contain the blaze before it could spread further. The fire, which originated within the roof structure, was swiftly brought under control by the Rio de Janeiro State Military Fire Department, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. WATCH... [Read More]
09 April,2026 04:56 PM ISTIntelligence inputs suggest that Mojtaba Khamenei is currently in critical condition and under intensive medical care in Qom, a city central to Iran’s religious and political structure. Reports indicate he may be incapacitated and unable to participate in governance during a period of heightened regional conflict. A memo reportedly shared among Gulf allies, attributed to US and Israeli-backed assessments, claims Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious. These developments come amid growing uncertainty within Iran’s leadership following the reported death of Ali Khamenei in an early-stage wartime strike. Qom has now emerged as the focal point of both treatment and strategic developments, with intelligence tracking preparations that include the construction of a large mausoleum. WATCH... [Read More]
08 April,2026 03:54 PM ISTTensions surrounding Iran and US involvement took a sharper turn as US President Donald Trump used a public appearance during the White House Easter event to call out what he described as the “misuse” of American support. Speaking during the annual Easter Egg Roll, Trump raised serious concerns over reports that weapons allegedly sent to support Iranian protesters never reached their intended recipients. Instead, he suggested that certain groups may have diverted or withheld the aid, triggering strong warnings from the president. Trump went a step further, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum directed at the Iranian regime, linking the situation to broader instability in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks have added a new layer of controversy, especially around US involvement in the region, the role of proxy groups, and the risks tied to arms distribution in conflict zones. Trump’s warning that those responsible would “pay a big price” underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the potential for escalation. WATCH... [Read More]
07 April,2026 03:52 PM ISTIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the death of its top intelligence figure, Majid Khademi, in a pre-dawn strike. The incident has sent shockwaves through Tehran, with officials directly accusing the United States and Israel of orchestrating a targeted operation against one of the country’s most critical security pillars. Khademi, believed to be at the core of Iran’s intelligence network, played a key role in shaping strategic operations within the IRGC. His elimination marks not just a high-profile loss, but a potential fracture in Iran’s intelligence command structure. Notably, Iranian authorities have withheld details regarding the exact location and conditions of the strike, adding to the growing speculation around the scale and precision of the attack.... [Read More]
08 April,2026 03:48 PM ISTA rapidly escalating situation across the Middle East is now spilling beyond traditional conflict zones. A fire at Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan Port in the UAE, reportedly triggered by debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile, has left multiple foreign nationals injured, raising fresh concerns about the widening fallout of ongoing hostilities. Meanwhile, Israel’s port city of Haifa has come under intense and repeated missile fire, with over ten locations reportedly targeted. Rescue teams continue search operations as casualties mount, with confirmed deaths and several individuals still missing under the rubble. In Lebanon, deadly strikes have rocked Beirut’s Jnah area and Ain Saadeh, killing civilians and injuring dozens more.... [Read More]
06 April,2026 03:00 PM ISTBeirut wakes up to devastation. In one of the most intense escalations since early March, Israel has launched a sweeping wave of airstrikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern regions with over 100 strikes in a matter of hours. The assault comes just hours after a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, raising urgent questions about the region’s stability. Lebanese authorities report at least 254 people killed and over 1,100 injured, with emergency services overwhelmed as ambulances race through shattered streets. Hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of victims, while civilians flee amid smoke-filled skies and collapsing infrastructure. WATCH... [Read More]
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