Divine heights Amid Navroze celebrations, pigeons perch on the winged Farohar symbol on the facade of the Seth Jamshedji Dadabhai Amaria Agiary in Marine Lines. A swift call for help The new Flash Care ambulance. Pic Courtesy/Yoda; (right) Dhiraj Tejwani Streeties across Mumbai will have a swanky new ambulance of their own this summer. Yo
21 March,2026 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-dayOn the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, on the 19th of March, Bollywood celebrities took to their respective social media accounts to extend festive wishes to their fans, further marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many parts of India. Actor Ajay Devgn shared a festive post highlighting traditional food associated with the f
20 March,2026 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Sharad Kelkar, who plays the role of Arya in the television show Tumm Se Tumm Tak, has shared that he likes to hold on to his roots and traditions as they remind him of his beginnings, and how far he has come. The actor is celebrating Gudi Padwa, and is fond of celebrating the festivals. Despite his demanding schedule, the actor tries to squ
20 March,2026 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Sagarika Ghatge shared glimpses of her family’s traditional Maharashtrian Gudi Padwa celebrations at home, revealing how her little baby boy Fateh loved the traditional Maharashtrian delicacy, Puran Poli. Posting a carousel post of pictures featuring husband and former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and their son Fateh, Sagarika gave a
20 March,2026 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSMaharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre, criticising the Indian government for not openly supporting Iran amid the ongoing conflict. Questioning India’s stance, at his annual Gudi Padwa 2026 rally at Shivaji Park Ground, Mumbai, on Thursday, Thackeray asked why the
19 March,2026 10:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarIn an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and cultural fervour, the annual ‘Navvarsh Swagat Yatra’ was held in Thane on Thursday to mark Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian New Year. The procession was jointly organised by Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Kopineshwar Sanskrutik Nyas. The yatra began at 7 am from Kopineshwar Temple after M
19 March,2026 07:30 PM IST | ThaneTelevision actress Sonalika Joshi, best known for playing Madhavi Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, opened up about her cherished traditions and memories surrounding Gudi Padwa in an exclusive conversation with mid-day. The actress shared how the festival holds deep cultural and emotional significance for her, both at home and on set. On c
19 March,2026 06:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti SampatOn the occasion of Gudi Padwa, legendary Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar extended his wishes by sharing a post on his official social media handle. "तुम्हाला व कुटूंबियांना, गुडीपाडवा व मराठी नववर्षाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छ
19 March,2026 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, was on Thursday celebrated with great enthusiasm in Girgaon, one of Mumbai’s most culturally vibrant neighbourhoods. The area came alive with traditional fervour as residents gathered to take part in colourful processions, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of dhol-tasha. Dhol-tasha troupes playing during
19 March,2026 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFestivals like Gudi Padwa are synonymous with indulgent sweets, but celebrating tradition doesn’t have to mean compromising on mindful eating, a way of life that many people have adopted over the years. With modern cooking methods like air frying, it’s easier than ever to recreate festive favourites with lighter ingredients and minimal
19 March,2026 02:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGudi Padwa Traditional treatThe much-awaited Chaitra Thali at Aaswad includes Puri or Chapati, Fansachi Bhaji Kajuchi Usal, Batata Suki Bhaji, Aamras, Aambe Daal, Masale Bhaat, Kadhi, Kobi Pachadi, Special Bhaji, Saal Papdi, Kairi Panhe.WHERE: Aaswad Upahar and Mithai Gruh, Dadar West Sweet beginningsThe Girgaum Kitchen is serving festive Mahar
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