July 29 is celebrated as Global Tiger’s Day; we speak to two wildlife photographers as they recall their favourite tiger sighting... [Read More]
28 July,2022 10:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Vedika ManeIn a first for a wetland that is located within an urban metropolis in the country, the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary has been declared a Ramsar site. Experts decode what this recognition means for the region... [Read More]
16 August,2022 02:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Vedika ManeHere is our guide to five Instagram accounts that might help you ace the skincare game... [Read More]
20 August,2022 04:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Vedika ManeHead to this Bandra venue for an exhibition that explores the idea of art being purely a stimulus for the senses... [Read More]
29 August,2022 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Vedika ManeWhy not make your own Ganesha at home? Here’s a curated list of interesting workshops where you can learn the tricks ... [Read More]
27 August,2022 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Vedika ManeThe 15th-century South Asian spiritual landscape bears the permanent imprint of Sikhism`s founder, Guru Nanak. His ideas, which are enshrined in the revered Sikh text Guru Granth Sahib Ji, serve as the cornerstone of Sikh philosophy and continue to direct millions of his devotees around the globe. In addition to having a strong foundation in religious theory, Guru Nanak`s legacy also includes significant humanitarian ideals that promote social justice, equality, and peace. See pics (Written by Mohammad Abdul Rafi) (File Photos)... [Read More]
26 November,2023 05:34 PM ISTLatest OTT releases to watch this week: It`s that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let`s dive into the exciting lineup.... [Read More]
19 October,2023 01:11 PM ISTMumbai`s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 194, in the `moderate` category, around 8 am but the SAMEER data further reveals that of the total 22 stations in Mumbai, Vile Parle and Chakala reported `very poor` air quality (Pic/Atul Kamble)... [Read More]
18 October,2023 10:52 AM ISTThe European Union on Friday said it is looking forward to welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 at its New Delhi summit. Photos/AFP... [Read More]
08 September,2023 11:49 AM ISTA group of protesting employees of private bus operators contracted by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on Monday sought permanent jobs in the civic-run BEST (Pics/Mid-day Photo Team) ... [Read More]
07 August,2023 06:42 PM ISTThere are many reasons why India’s former skipper Virat Kohli seems endlessly fired up, perhaps one has to delve deep to comprehend him, the cricketer and the man. There is an expressive reaction after every near-miss, temper writ large on his face after every spill, and who could possibly miss his over-the-top celebration even for a tail-ender’s dismissal. There is never a dull moment for him, perennially charged up with a body language that is permanently over the top. (Pic Courtesy: PTI)... [Read More]
21 February,2023 04:00 PM ISTThe veteran actor Krishna, who also happens to be the father of actor Mahesh Babu, breathed his last today after suffering a mild cardiac arrest. The entire south film industry came to a standstill with this news. Krishna, whose full name was Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy, had made his debut in films as a leading man in 1965 with `Thene Manasulu`. Today, many celebs came to pay their last respects to the departed soul.... [Read More]
15 November,2022 02:03 AM ISTBollywood Top Stories: Armaan Malik and Vedika Pinto take the ultimate `romance quiz’, Sumbul Touqeer gives Archana Gautam a strong lesson for unnecessarily dragging her father into the fight, Actress Hrishitaa Bhatt visits Mahakal Temple with Madhur Bhandarkar, Nimrat Kaur, finishes the first schedule for `Happy Teachers Day` in Pune, Abhishek Banerjee looks rowdy and dangerous in his first look from Apurva... [Read More]
07 November,2022 10:19 PM ISTThe biggest movie clash of the year is going to take place on December 1, 2023, with Ranbir Kapoor`s Animal and Vicky Kaushal`s Sam Bahadur. The bookings for Animal opened on Saturday, November 25 and it has already minted more than Rs 14 crore while Sam Bahadur`s booking has minted more than a crore. Let`s go back to listening to the two actors talk about their methods of acting from their Mid-day.com`s Sit With Hitlist interview!... [Read More]
29 November,2023 07:41 PM IST | MumbaiAfter Sardar Udham, Vicky Kaushal is all set to present audience with yet another real life hero. In the upcoming film `Sam Bahadur`, the actor will be seen transforming himself into India`s first Field Marshall Manek Shaw. Directed by Meghna Gulzar. Let`s go back Mid-day.com`s Sit With Hitlist interview where Vicky Kaushal revealed the first time he faced the camer. Vicky Kaushal even spoke about how he wanted to make a place for himself in the industry and didn`t want to get a role in a film with the help of his father and action director, Sham Kaushal. Vicky mentioned that he wants some stories for himself to be able to share with his kids. Watch the full video for more insights!... [Read More]
28 November,2023 05:26 PM ISTSam Bahadur Teaser Launch: At the teaser launch event of Meghna Gulzar`s upcoming film `Sam Bahadur`, the lead star of the movie, Vicky Kaushal spoke about how it took him time to come out of his character of India’s First Field marshall and military might, Sam Manekshaw even when not being on set shooting for the film. On the other hand, he mentioned that his film is now sandwiched between two of Katrina`s upcoming movies and that Katrina and him are equally excited about each other`s films. Watch the full video to find out more... [Read More]
13 October,2023 07:00 PM ISTSam Bahadur Teaser Launch: Sam Bahadur`s teaser starring Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, and Fatima Sana Shaikh released on October 13. It is a biopic of India’s First Field marshall and military might, Sam Manekshaw. The teaser launch event for the film was attended by its makers including director Meghna Gulzar, Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, and Fatima Sana Shaikh and producer Ronnie Screwvala. Vicky Kaushal, finds himself to be fortunate as an actor to be able to play historic characters in movies like Raazi, Sardar Udham, and Sam Bahadur. He mentioned that director Meghna Gulzar lets an actor get into the soul of the character of her movie. Sanya Malhotra talked about how it was an easy yes for her to say to director Meghna for this role and how she always makes a conscious decision before saying yes to a movie. On the other hand, Fatima talked about how she isn`t someone who has read a lot but understands the importance of playing the role of personalities like Indira Gandhi and how Meghna is a tick to her list of directors she wished to work with. ... [Read More]
13 October,2023 06:11 PM ISTThe head of the African Union (AU) was moved to tears when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the regional bloc`s inclusion in G20 forum during the 18th summit in New Delhi on Saturday. On 9th September, Prime Minister Modi had announced that the African Union (AU) had become the second group, following the European Union (EU), to secure permanent membership in the global forum. He underscored the importance of the AU`s inclusion, emphasizing its role in amplifying the voice of the Global South and providing it with the platform it rightly deserves. While speaking to the media persons on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, the President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani said that India is the 5th superpower in the world, and India is ahead of China now.... [Read More]
11 September,2023 12:45 PM IST | MumbaiChandrayaan-3 has successfully performed second orbit-raising maneuver (Earth-bound apogee firing). The spacecraft is now in 41603 km x 226 km orbit. The next firing is planned for tomorrow between 2 and 3 pm IST. Chandrayaan-3 was launched on GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota as per scheduled launch time. The journey from Earth to the moon for the spacecraft is estimated to take about a month and the landing is expected on August 23. Upon landing, it will operate for one lunar day, which is approximately 14 Earth days. One day on the Moon is equal to 14 days on Earth.Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar exploration mission, will make India the fourth country after US, China, and Russia, to land its spacecraft on the surface of the moon and demonstrate the country’s abilities for safe and soft landing on lunar surface. Chandrayaan-3 is the ISRO`s follow-up attempt after the Chandrayaan-2 mission faced challenges during its soft landing on the lunar surface in 2019 and was eventually deemed to have failed its core mission objectives. Chandrayaan-3 will be inserted into the Lunar Transfer Trajectory after the orbit raising maneuvers. Covering a distance of over 300,000 km, it will reach the moon in the coming weeks. Scientific instruments onboard will study the Moon’s surface and enhance our knowledge. Chandrayaan-3 is equipped with a lander, a rover and a propulsion module. It weighs around 3,900 kilograms. Moon serves as a repository of the Earth’s past and a successful lunar mission by India will help enhance life on Earth while also enabling it explore the rest of the solar system and beyond.... [Read More]
17 July,2023 05:16 PM IST | MumbaiAmbassador of India to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj addressed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in New York on June 01. While speaking at the roundtable she stated the need to review and draft the reforms of the United Nations Security Council regarding sustainability and global peace. The Indian ambassador asserted that the “time for Security Council reform is now,” as the urgency of UNSC reform is also underscored by the unprecedented global challenges that transcend borders.... [Read More]
02 June,2023 01:58 PM ISTIt`s a wrap for Vicky Kaushal`s Sam Bahadur, a Meghna Gulzar-directed biopic on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, set for a December 1 release. Vicky shared the news with his followers via an Instagram post on March 14 alongside a picture of him posing with Meghna. Several stars attended the wrap party including Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Sanya Malhotra, Meghna Gulzar.... [Read More]
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