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PICS | Byculla Zoo turns 163: 5 fascinating facts about Mumbai's oldest zoo

The city's beloved zoo sees many young and old Mumbaikars throng its gates to see different kinds of animals and learn more about them. As it turns a year older, here are some interesting facts about it

19 November,2025 01:32 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Byculla Zoo, as it is popularly called, is situated in the South Mumbai neighbourhood. Photos Courtesy: File pics

Hidden Heritage of Girgaon: Oldest Ganeshotsav Pandals of Mumbai

    Hidden Heritage of Girgaon: Oldest Ganeshotsav Pandals of Mumbai

    Step into the heart of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav with Mid-Day. In this special video, we take you on a tour of Girgaon’s oldest Ganpati pandals, each with a history of over 100 years. From Keshavji Naik Chawl—the birthplace of Mumbai’s first public Ganeshotsav in 1893—to other iconic mandals of Girgaon, witness the traditions, the idols, and the stories that have kept this festival alive for generations.

    02 September,2025 03:43 PM IST

    Travel News

    Dubai Airport records 93.8 million passengers amid new airport plans

    Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, has seen 93.8 million passengers already pass through its terminals this year, blowing past last year's record-setting results

    19 November,2025 02:48 PM IST | Dubai | AP

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    Relationship drama is not passion, say 27 per cent India daters: Survey

    Over 31 per cent of women and 26 per cent of men shared that they equated jealousy and the 'break-up make-up' cycle, with passionate love

    19 November,2025 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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