Vinod Kumar Menon

He is the Editor (Special Investigation) at Mid-Day and has won several prestigious awards and scholarships as an investigative journalist. Twitter: @vinodkumarmenon

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Maharashtra's Stamp duty amnesty scheme may benefit housing societies

Evasion of stamp duty by members in a housing society had earlier come in the way of Deemed Conveyance... [Read More]

01 December,2023 05:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon

Mumbai: ‘State should protect public, not put them in prolonged agony’

Real estate and legal experts come out in support of ageing housing societies on the disputed land, raise the protection of their fundamental right to shelter and redevelopment... [Read More]

30 November,2023 04:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon

Mumbai: Will Chheda Nagar ever be redeveloped, ask worried residents

Ownership of 156-acre land has been under dispute since 1974; residents who have been managing with regular repairs say they must be allowed to rebuild... [Read More]

28 November,2023 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon

Mumbai-based advocates say: 'It is for us citizens to keep Constitution alive’

Ahead of the 74th Constitution Day on Sunday, experts in the supreme law of the land present challenges facing the country and remind citizens of the role they must play in overcoming them... [Read More]

25 November,2023 04:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon

Maharashtra govt orders seizing of Mumbai developer’s assets for fraud

Hundreds of flat buyers across the city, many from the lower middle class, see ray of hope in Home Department’s action; experts, however, term it superficial, say more stringent steps needed... [Read More]

24 November,2023 05:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon

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IN PHOTOS: Most centuries in T20 internationals

After a stunning hundred against India, Australia`s Glenn Maxwell has equalled the record of Rohit Sharma for the most centuries in T20 internationals. Here is the list of players with the most number of centuries in T20 internationals (Pic: File Pic/ Twitter)... [Read More]

01 December,2023 01:26 PM IST

From modern prints to traditional elegance, Taapsee Pannu’s saree saga

Taapsee Pannu is all set to charm everyone with her never-seen-before avatar in Shah Rukh Khan`s `Dunki`. The actress is known for her brilliant acting skills and impeccable fashion sense and has a special affinity towards sarees. Here are some of her best looks in six yards... [Read More]

01 December,2023 12:13 PM IST

Spotted in the city: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone 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]

29 November,2023 09:03 PM IST

Spotted in the city: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol 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]

28 November,2023 09:50 PM IST

Ranbir Kapoor to Imran Khan, Bollywood actors who got their kids' names inked

Bollywood stars have often flaunted their tattoos in pictures. Be it their favourite quotes, symbols, religious signs or unique designs, they`ve given inspiration to fans. Some actors simply chose to dedicate tattoos to their children. Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar to Imran Khan, here`s looking at celebrities who got their kids` names inked... [Read More]

27 November,2023 01:15 PM IST

Akshay, Fadnavis and others visit Dr. Panda's wildlife photo exhibition

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Chhagan Bhujbal were among those who on Saturday visited renowned cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Asian Heart Institute, Dr. Ramakanta Panda`s wildlife photo exhibition in Mumbai. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]

25 November,2023 07:01 PM IST

The Archies to Wonka, films releasing in Nov-Dec to spread festive cheer

The festive season continues across the world as the year is coming to an end. With Christmas and winter holidays inching closer, filmmakers have charted their release schedules well in advance to make sure they spread festive cheer among the audience. From the much-awaited The Archies in Hindi to Hollywood`s anticipated Wonka, here`s what November and December look like for cinema enthusiasts... [Read More]

21 November,2023 09:22 AM IST

Spotted in the city: Vicky promotes Sam Bahadur; SRK and Deepika returns to Bay

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]

20 November,2023 08:50 PM IST

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Medha Shankar: Vidya Balan Was Tested 26 Times For 'Parineeta' | Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, 12th Fair actress Medha Shankar spoke about not coming from a film background and wanting to becoming an actor was about a lot of rejections taking place for her. She even talked about why she stopped doing advertisements after a point. She even mentioned how Vidhu Vinod Chopra Gives Rs. 20 to whoever is working on set if he likes Someone`s work. She stated how hard working Vikrant Massey is as an actor. Vidya Balan called Medha and told her how she really enjoyed watching Medha on-screen. Watch the full video to find out more insights on 12th Fail. ... [Read More]

28 November,2023 10:36 AM IST

British composer Sam Slater on composing music for 'The Railway Men'

Sam Slater chats with mid-day about the music he composed for The Railway Men, his love for Sikkim’s tomato curry, and how honesty defines his compositions. Slater is known for his background scores in the OTT show Chernobyl and the movie Joker.Ask British composer Sam Slater what composing music for a film or series involves and he introduces us to the concept of a sound world. Slater, a two-time Grammy award winner who’s known for his background scores in the documentary Chernobyl and the movie Joker, says that coming up with a musical theme for a series involves “staying true to its history”.... [Read More]

26 November,2023 01:38 PM IST

Smriti Irani fumes over Nitish Kumar’s speech

The row over Nitish Kumar’s speech doesn’t seem to die down. Union minister Smriti Irani has come down heavily on Nitish Kumar’s ‘sex-ed’ remark. Kumar’s ‘sexist’ and ‘vulgar’ comments during his address at Bihar Assembly had triggered a row. During his address, CM Nitish used controversial remarks while speaking about birth control and educated women. Soon after his remarks, massive outrage erupted as several BJP leaders blasted on the CM and asked his resignation. However, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav came to the defence of Nitish Kumar’s speech and said “Statement was about sex education.” After facing a huge backlash, Nitish Kumar apologised over his remarks on 8th November but BJP is in no mood to forgive.... [Read More]

09 November,2023 12:41 PM IST

Nitish Kumar’s Speech: African-American singer slams Nitish Kumar’s remark

African-American singer Mary Millben on Nov 08 slammed Nitish Kumar for his derogatory remarks in the state assembly. Millben then called on a “courageous” woman to “step up” and declare her candidature for Bihar Chief Minister. She also lauded the Indian Prime Minister saying that he stands for women and is the best leader for India and the progress of Indian citizens. Millben made the remarks while reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s use of derogatory language in the state assembly to explain the role of education and women in population control. Soon after Nitish Kumar’s speech, massive outrage erupted as several BJP leaders blasted on the CM and asked his resignation. ... [Read More]

09 November,2023 12:02 PM IST

Nitish Kumar’s Speech: PM Modi slams Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over his remarks

PM Narendra Modi reacted to CM Nitish Kumar`s speech on population control in Bihar Vidhan Sabha. Kumar’s ‘sexist’ and ‘vulgar’ comments during his address at Bihar Assembly had triggered a row. During his address, CM Nitish used controversial remarks while speaking about birth control and educated women. Soon after his remarks, massive outrage erupted as several BJP leaders blasted on the CM and asked his resignation. After facing a huge backlash, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on November 08, apologised for using derogatory language in the state assembly while attempting to explain the role of education and women in population control.... [Read More]

08 November,2023 05:58 PM IST

Nitish Kumar’s Speech: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar apologises for derogatory remarks

After facing a huge backlash, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on November 08, apologised for using derogatory language in the state assembly while attempting to explain the role of education and women in population control. Kumar’s ‘sexist’ and ‘vulgar’ comments during his address at Bihar Assembly had triggered a row. During his address, CM Nitish used controversial remarks while speaking about birth control and educated women. Soon after his remarks, massive outrage erupted as several BJP leaders blasted on the CM and asked his resignation. However, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav came to the defence of Nitish Kumar’s speech and said “Statement was about sex education.”... [Read More]

08 November,2023 02:50 PM IST

Nitish Kumar’s Speech: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s bizarre speech in Assembly

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s ‘Sexist’ and ‘vulgar’ comments during his address at Bihar Assembly has triggered a fresh row. During his address, CM Nitish used controversial remarks while speaking about birth control and educated women. Soon after his remarks, massive outrage erupted as several BJP leaders blasted on the CM and asked his resignation. However, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav came to the defence of Nitish Kumar’s speech and said “Statement was about sex education.”... [Read More]

08 November,2023 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi govt. brings back Odd-Even post-Diwali

The odd-even scheme in Delhi is about to make a comeback. In Delhi, the air quality is in the `Severe` category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. To tackle the Delhi air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on November 06 announced the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme. The Odd-Even scheme will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th November. Cars whose number plates end with odd numbers – 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 – will be allowed to ply on odd-numbered dates. On the other hand, vehicles whose number plates end with even numbers – 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 – will be allowed to ply on even-numbered dates. Stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is credited for creating smog in Delhi.... [Read More]

06 November,2023 06:05 PM IST

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Arjuna should keeping firing away

As Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning captain turns 60 tomorrow, it is hoped that he continues to be a non-fence sitter irrespective if people agree or cringe at the Colombo-based great’s observations