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Vinod Kumar Menon

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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CAS employees in Mumbai wait 54 years for pension, medical cover, and justice

CAS employees in Mumbai wait 54 years for pension, medical cover, and justice

Staff of Children’s Aid Society demand pension, medical cover, and leave encashment; rights denied to them for over half a century... [Read More]

15 December,2025 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
AIIMS forum discusses dignity in death during disasters

AIIMS forum discusses dignity in death during disasters

Experts say global best practices, virtual autopsy technology, national SOPs will ensure dignified handling of human remains following tragedies... [Read More]

01 December,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
From seven summits to South Pole

From seven summits to South Pole

On November 28, Kaamya’s South Pole expedition will officially be launched by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC) chief Bhushan Gagrani at the iconic Penguin Enclosure at the Byculla Zoo... [Read More]

27 November,2025 11:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Maharashtra: Debate over MOFA repeal reignites amid builder-housing clash

Maharashtra: Debate over MOFA repeal reignites amid builder-housing clash

Maharashtra is reviewing whether to repeal the 1963 Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA). Builders push for scrapping, citing RERA, while housing federations warn that repeal could harm flat owners and over 2 lakh apartment units. Expert input is being collected... [Read More]

27 November,2025 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
A broken promise: India's juvenile justice system in crisis

A broken promise: India's juvenile justice system in crisis

The India Justice Report 2023 reveals that over 50,000 children remain stuck in pending juvenile cases, with systemic failures ranging from understaffed Boards and child care institutions to the absence of a reliable national data system. Experts urge urgent reforms to protect vulnerable children... [Read More]

24 November,2025 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
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Spotted in the city: Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and others

Spotted in the city: Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt 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. (All pics/Yogen Shah)... [Read More]

09 January,2026 07:47 PM IST
Who is Riddhi Kumar? Prabhas RajaSaab co-star and face of India pageant

Who is Riddhi Kumar? Prabhas RajaSaab co-star and face of India pageant

Prabhas-starrer The RajaSaab is all set to release on January 9. The film reunited him with Radhe Shyan co-star Riddhi Kumar. The actress grabbed attention at pre-release event after she revealed the rebel star gifted her a saree. It even sparked dating rumours. As she continues to make waves, let`s know more about the actress who was a winner of face of India pageant... [Read More]

08 January,2026 07:30 PM IST
Yash Birthday 2026: 13 pics that prove KGF star is a family man

Yash Birthday 2026: 13 pics that prove KGF star is a family man

Rocking Star Yash and Radhika Pandit are among celebrated couples from the Sandalwood industry. While the actor became a household name post his stint in KGF, he makes sure to take time out and spend time with family. He has often shared glimpses of his times with wife Radhika and kids- Yatharv and Ayra. As Yash turns 40 on 8th January, let`s look at some adorable, pure-goal family moments of him... [Read More]

07 January,2026 09:46 PM IST
Top 13 photos of 2025: Images of Mumbai that defined the year | Mid-Day

Top 13 photos of 2025: Images of Mumbai that defined the year | Mid-Day

As we get ready to bid adieu to 2025, here are some visuals of the city that you might like another look at. (PICS /SATEJ SHINDE, SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI, RANE ASHISH, KIRTI SURVE PARADE, SHADAB KHAN, ATUL KAMBLE)... [Read More]

31 December,2025 09:42 AM IST
IN PHOTOS: Haze blankets Mumbai's skies on Tuesday evening

IN PHOTOS: Haze blankets Mumbai's skies on Tuesday evening

Mumbai was enveloped in a layer of smog and haze on Tuesday evening. The city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 137, according to the Centre’s SAMEER app (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)... [Read More]

30 December,2025 08:41 PM IST
Twinkle Khanna birthday: 13 romantic pics with Akshay Kumar

Twinkle Khanna birthday: 13 romantic pics with Akshay Kumar

Bollywood actress and bestselling author Twinkle Khanna is celebrating her 52nd birthday today. Heralded as the queen of wit, style, and inspiration, the diva never fails to grab headlines for her unfiltered opinions. As the celebrate her, let`s have a look at her romantic pics with Akshay Kumar that prove they are the IT couple Bollywood.... [Read More]

29 December,2025 12:12 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Best Smartphones Under Rs 50,000 that in 2025

IN PHOTOS: Best Smartphones Under Rs 50,000 that in 2025

From powerful processors to AI-driven features, 2025 has seen impressive smartphones under Rs 50,000. Models like OnePlus 13R, Realme GT 7, Pixel 9a, Galaxy S24 FE and Oppo Reno14 offer flagship-level performance, cameras and battery life at competitive prices.... [Read More]

26 December,2025 01:33 AM IST
Spotted in the city: Aamir Khan, Imran Khan, Randeep Hooda and more

Spotted in the city: Aamir Khan, Imran Khan, Randeep Hooda and more

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]

26 December,2025 09:43 PM IST
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Storm Goretti forces red alert: Airports shut, 3.8 lakh France homes in the dark

Storm Goretti forces red alert: Airports shut, 3.8 lakh France homes in the dark

Storm Goretti has battered the United Kingdom and parts of northern Europe, bringing violent winds, heavy snow, and widespread disruption. Rail services have been suspended, flights cancelled, and hundreds of schools closed as dangerous weather conditions swept across multiple regions.... [Read More]

09 January,2026 05:58 PM IST
San Francisco shut down hits 130,000 residents, what led to power outage?

San Francisco shut down hits 130,000 residents, what led to power outage?

A massive power outage shut down large parts of San Francisco after a fire broke out at a key electrical substation, plunging neighbourhoods into darkness and disrupting daily life across the city. Officials say more than 130,000 residents were affected as traffic signals failed, businesses closed, and emergency services urged people to limit travel and call 911 only for life-threatening situations.... [Read More]

21 December,2025 06:53 PM IST
“Sanitized” Epstein Docs | Victims Accuse DOJ of HIDING Details as Coverup

“Sanitized” Epstein Docs | Victims Accuse DOJ of HIDING Details as Coverup

The long-buried Jeffrey Epstein files have finally burst into public view and Washington is in turmoil. More than 13,000 documents, images, and videos released by the Department of Justice have triggered fierce backlash as survivors, lawmakers, and legal observers demand full transparency. The partial disclosure, riddled with heavy black-outs, has ignited accusations of a continuing cover-up and raised urgent questions about what the DOJ is still hiding. Survivors say the redactions undermine accountability and delay long-overdue justice, while influential members of Congress are calling the release “selective,” “sanitized,” and structurally designed to protect powerful figures. WATCH ... [Read More]

20 December,2025 09:07 PM IST
Oregon horror crash: Newsom under fire after illegal trucker kills newlyweds

Oregon horror crash: Newsom under fire after illegal trucker kills newlyweds

 A deadly crash in Oregon has sparked national outrage after an illegal migrant truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, caused the accident that killed newlyweds William Carter and Jennifer Lower on Highway 20. Federal officials say Kumar — who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 — was granted a California CDL and a 2023 work permit, raising major questions about how undocumented drivers are operating 40-ton trucks on American highways.... [Read More]

03 December,2025 12:43 AM IST
Hong Kong HELLFIRE: 13 Dead, Dozens Missing as Tai Po Megablock Erupts

Hong Kong HELLFIRE: 13 Dead, Dozens Missing as Tai Po Megablock Erupts

A devastating fire has ripped through the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, engulfing multiple high-rise residential towers and leaving dozens missing in one of the city’s deadliest recent blazes. The 31-storey Wang Fuk Court megablock, home to over 2,000 residents, was overtaken by flames in a nightlong battle, with escape routes blocked and smoke reducing visibility to near zero. Tragically, thirteen lives have been confirmed lost, while families watch helplessly as scaffolding collapses and flames consume their homes. Survivors recount deafening explosions and chaos as firefighters work tirelessly through the night to control the inferno. WATCH... [Read More]

26 November,2025 01:27 AM IST
Candace Owens off-air after accusing Macron of a kill plot

Candace Owens off-air after accusing Macron of a kill plot

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has announced she is going off-air after making her most explosive allegation yet — claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to organize her assassination. Owens says both the White House and U.S. counterterrorism agencies have acknowledged receiving her report, which she says came from a “high-ranking” French government source.... [Read More]

25 November,2025 09:42 PM IST
North Dakota Tornado Upgraded to EF5; First in the U.S. Since 2013

North Dakota Tornado Upgraded to EF5; First in the U.S. Since 2013

The June 20 tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota, has been upgraded to EF5, the most severe tornado rating in the U.S., marking the first EF5 in 12 years. With winds exceeding 210 mph, the tornado was on the ground for 12 miles and over a mile wide, killing three people.... [Read More]

07 October,2025 12:18 AM IST
Greece Strikes Back Against 13 Hour Workdays

Greece Strikes Back Against 13 Hour Workdays

Greece was paralysed by a nationwide strike as workers protested a government bill that could extend working hours to 13 a day. Trains, ferries, taxis and schools were shut down as thousands marched in Athens, chanting “No to slavery!” Unions say the bill will crush workers’ rights, while the government insists it offers overtime pay and flexibility. ... [Read More]

02 October,2025 02:09 PM IST
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