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Sarasvati T

Sarasvati T

Sarasvati T is a multimedia journalist. Her beats of interest are education, issues of social justice and internet freedom.

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Mumbai rains: Leptospirosis alert — check symptoms and preventive measures

Mumbai rains: Leptospirosis alert — check symptoms and preventive measures

As the civic body alerts Mumbaikars about a rise in the cases of leptospirosis in the city after over a week’s heavy rainfall, Mid-Day Online reached out to city-based experts to know the symptoms and preventive measures for the disease... [Read More]

21 July,2022 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati T
Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala dress row: Here’s how Indian museums preserve textiles

Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala dress row: Here’s how Indian museums preserve textiles

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While the controversy concerning reports of Kim Kardashian damaging Marilyn Monroe’s iconic gown deepens, textile conservators and archivists tell us how historical textiles and costumes are preserved in India’s museums... [Read More]

23 June,2022 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati T
World Hypertension Day: Why young Indians need to be cautious about high BP

World Hypertension Day: Why young Indians need to be cautious about high BP

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While hypertension affects over 40 percent of adults in India, only over five percent of diagnosed hypertensives are undergoing treatment for the condition. On World Hypertension Day, experts weigh in on the causes, effects and prevention of hypertension... [Read More]

16 May,2022 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati T
Six years after demolition, Dr Ambedkar Book Centre lives on as makeshift stall

Six years after demolition, Dr Ambedkar Book Centre lives on as makeshift stall

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`Shelf Life` is a weekly series that explores the reading culture in Mumbai. In part one, Mid-day visits Dr Ambedkar Book Centre, once a magnet for students and book sellers in the city, which is now reduced to a make-do stall. After the centre was razed by miscreants, its lone showrunner Mangala Waman Kadam is continuing the struggle for revival... [Read More]

31 March,2022 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati T
How ‘Zollywood’ explores the zest of Vidarbha’s lesser-known zhadipatti theatre

How ‘Zollywood’ explores the zest of Vidarbha’s lesser-known zhadipatti theatre

The Marathi film ‘Zollywood’ offers an unfiltered glimpse into Vidarbha’s thriving zhadipatti theatre scene. Director Trushant Ingle and writer-actor Asawari Naidu tell us about their early engagements with the form and challenges in bringing it to the big screen... [Read More]

05 September,2022 08:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati T
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IN PHOTOS: Immerse yourself in Kerala's Theyyam dance festival

IN PHOTOS: Immerse yourself in Kerala's Theyyam dance festival

Theyyam also known as kaliyattam or tira, is a Hindu religious ritual practiced in northern Kerala and some parts of Karnataka. The festival consists of traditions, rituals and customs associated with the temples and sacred groves of Malabar... [Read More]

19 March,2024 01:12 PM IST
Congress Working Committee meets to finalise party's Lok Sabha poll manifesto

Congress Working Committee meets to finalise party's Lok Sabha poll manifesto

The Congress working committee, met on Tuesday and `deliberated` thoroughly on the party`s manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, dates for which were announced on Saturday (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]

19 March,2024 01:02 PM IST
PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Palakkad ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024

PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Palakkad ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024

Asserting the importance that the BJP-led NDA has given to Kerala in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a massive roadshow in Palakkad on Tuesday to boost support for its candidates from the state, where the saffron party has historically had no significant electoral victories (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]

19 March,2024 12:48 PM IST
IN PHOTOS | IPL 2024: Players to make comeback ahead of the league

IN PHOTOS | IPL 2024: Players to make comeback ahead of the league

Ahead of the IPL 2024, here is the list of players who are set to make a comeback after missing the previous edition (Pic: AFP/KKR)... [Read More]

19 March,2024 12:52 PM IST
 Sachin Tendulkar meets young athletes from the Mann Deshi Champions programme

Sachin Tendulkar meets young athletes from the Mann Deshi Champions programme

India`s batting great Sachin Tendulkar met four female athletes from the Mann Deshi Foundation. Here is all you need to know about this meet... [Read More]

19 March,2024 11:42 AM IST
Spotted in the city: Kareena Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Rakul Preet Singh and others

Spotted in the city: Kareena Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Rakul Preet Singh and others

Spotted 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]

18 March,2024 07:40 PM IST
Antony Blinken says US will always work with Seoul against NKorea's provocations

Antony Blinken says US will always work with Seoul against NKorea's provocations

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken met South Korea`s President Yoon Suk Yeol and assured US will work with Seoul to respond to North Korea`s provocations. Pics/ AFP & X... [Read More]

18 March,2024 06:03 PM IST | Seoul
In Pics: BTS of an epic collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh and Ed Sheeran

In Pics: BTS of an epic collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh and Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran spent a week in Mumbai before his performance on Saturday, March 16. While the singer-songwriter interacted with several famous personalities in the city during his visit, it was his collaboration with Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh that won hearts. He also sang a few lines in Punjabi to the delight of the crowd gathered to hear him sing. Now, Diljit has shared some BTS pics that resulted in this epic collaboration (All Pics/ Diljit Dosanjh Instagram)... [Read More]

18 March,2024 06:41 PM IST
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PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: Excited people laud PM Modi for his work & dedication

PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: Excited people laud PM Modi for his work & dedication

 PM Modi on March 18 held a mega roadshow in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore. The roadshow witnessed massive participation from the crowd. The PM was surrounded by a huge crowd and was felicitated by them by showering flowers on him. The roadshow witnessed massive participation from people. People also raised "We need Hat-Trick posters during the rally. There were non-stop chants of "Modi Modi"  BJP workers. PM Modi paid floral tributes to the portraits of 58 people killed here in 1988 serial bomb blasts. A lot of unmissable incidents occurred during his roadshow. PM Modi during his rally, accepted a painting as a gift from his kid supporter. Modi supporters were seen praising PM Modi for his work and dedication for the nation.... [Read More]

19 March,2024 12:11 PM IST
Bengaluru shopkeeper assault: BJP leader Tejasvi Surya slams Congress govt

Bengaluru shopkeeper assault: BJP leader Tejasvi Surya slams Congress govt

A video of a Bengaluru shopkeeper being thrashed by Muslim mob, is making rounds on social media. The shopkeeper was allegedly thrashed for playing Hanuman Chalisa at his store. Political slugfest broke out soon after the videos reached the Opposition in the state. Taking to ‘X’, LoP R Ashoka shared the video and questioned the state government over the incident. Meanwhile, BJP leader PC Mohan alleged that the attack on man is the grim reality of Congress’ ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’. BJP Yuva Morcha National President Tejasvi Surya alleged that the incident was result of Conress’ appeasement politics. Surya after meeting the victim on March 18 said that he has demanded an unbiased investigation from Bengaluru City Commissioner. Agitated by the incident, people in large numbers raised ‘Jai Shree Ram’ in the area.... [Read More]

19 March,2024 12:05 PM IST
PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Coimbatore

PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Coimbatore

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, PM Narendra Modi held a massive roadshow in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 18th of March. The PM was surrounded by a huge crowd and was felicitated by them by showering flowers on him. The roadshow witnessed massive participation from people. People also raised "We need Hat-Trick posters during the rally. There were non-stop chants of "Modi Modi"  BJP workers. PM Modi paid floral tributes to the portraits of 58 people killed here in 1988 serial bomb blasts. Take a glimpse of the mega roadshow in Coimbatore in this video. Watch video. ... [Read More]

19 March,2024 10:56 AM IST
K Annamalai criticizes DMK over freshly released Electoral Bonds data

K Annamalai criticizes DMK over freshly released Electoral Bonds data

Lottery king Santiago Martin`s Future Gaming was the biggest purchaser of electoral bonds at Rs 1,368 crore, of which nearly 37 per cent went to the DMK, the Election Commission data showed on March 17. The company donated Rs 509 crore to Tamil Nadu`s ruling party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), through the electoral bond. Tamil Nadu’s BJP Chief K Annamalai slammed the DMK-led MK Stalin Government and said, “How can you get 90 per cent from a company that too is involved in lottery and gaming? DMK has to come out. Chief Minister has gone against one private new magazine in Tamil Nadu for defamation, where he has given in writing to a Court an affidavit that he never took money from any of the companies that are involved in the gambling and gaming business.”... [Read More]

18 March,2024 04:59 PM IST
 Lakme Fashion Week 2024: B-town beauties sizzle at the event

Lakme Fashion Week 2024: B-town beauties sizzle at the event

Lakme Fashion  Week was a grand hit this year. Lakme Fashion Week in collaboration with FDCI came to an end with Rahul Mishra presenting the grand finale. Bollywood actress Ananya Panday turned showstopper for the design Maverick. Other actors who also sashayed on the ramp at this edition of the fashion extravaganza were Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit, Diana Penty, and Shehnaaz Gill. All of the Bollywood divas looked absolute Goddesses in their sizzling ensembles. Watch the full video for more scoop, fun interactions, and dazzling looks by designers.  ... [Read More]

18 March,2024 04:33 PM IST
 PM Modi interrupts Pawan Kalyan's speech, urges people to climb down lamp post

PM Modi interrupts Pawan Kalyan's speech, urges people to climb down lamp post

PM Modi on March 17 held a public meeting in AP’s Palnadu joined by TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan KalyanIt was the first occasion, the 3 leaders shared the stage in a rally ahead of the Lok Sabha Polls 2024 However, an unmissable incident occurred when PM Modi interrupted Pawan Kalyan’s speech  Interrupting Kalyan’s speech, PM Modi asked some of his supporters to climb down lamp post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noticed people climbing the structure on which lights were fixed and immediately interrupted Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan, who was addressing the gathering, to urge them to come down from the lamp post. Watch video.... [Read More]

18 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
Hema Malini emphasizes importance of Lok Sabha polls

Hema Malini emphasizes importance of Lok Sabha polls

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini emphasised the importance of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on March 17. While speaking tomediapersons, Hema Malini said the elections are important for the whole world. She also said that global leaders are rooting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get elected as Prime Minister again. BJP MP Hema Malini said, "These elections are very important not only for the state or the country but also for the whole world. The leaders of the world want PM Modi to become the prime minister and guide them... The popularity of Mathura and Vrindavan has increased in the last 10 years. River Yamuna is also one of the main issues for us this time."... [Read More]

18 March,2024 12:32 PM IST
Vladimir Putin warns of World War 3 in election victory speech

Vladimir Putin warns of World War 3 in election victory speech

Vladimir Putin won the Russian Presidential Elections with nearly 88 per cent votes. While addressing Russian citizens, the newly elected President Putin warned of World War III. Direct conflict between Russia, NATO would mean the world would be “one step away” from World War III. The Ukraine conflict has triggered deepest crisis in Moscow`s relations with West since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Putin has often warned of the risks of nuclear war but says he has never felt the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Elections in Russia came just over two years since the full-scale conflict broke out between Ukraine, Russia. It has been considered as one of the Europe’s deadliest conflict since the World War II. The chair of the central election commission in Moscow said Putin won a record 88 pc of the vote. He received more votes in comparison to the 2018 Elections where he bagged 76.69 per cent of the total votes counted. Vladimir Putin was first elected as the President in 2000 and re-elected in 2004, 2012, 2018 and 2024 respectively.... [Read More]

18 March,2024 12:32 PM IST
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