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As office-goers got off the Bandra East railway station on Monday, they had to scramble for public transport. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto

PHOTOS: Mumbai office-goers struggle for public transport on flooded road outside Bandra East railway station

Amid the ongoing monsoon, Mumbaikars had to deal with a flooded road outside the suburban railway station in one of the most busy business districts in Mumbai

16 June,2025 12:31 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Retrace the city’s queer roots with this crawl that celebrates early LGBBefore queer visibility became a movement, it was key to create safe pockets of the city. Photos Courtesy: File pics

IN PHOTOS: Here's where the LGBTQiA+ community met in Mumbai over the years

Retrace the city’s queer roots with this crawl that celebrates early LGBTQiA+ hangouts and cultural creators (Story by Junisha Dama)

15 June,2025 10:37 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Father's Day is being observed on June 15 this year around the world. Photos Courtesy: File pics

PICS | Father's Day: Glimpses from Mumbai's streets as mid-day's photographers capture dads with their kids

Here’s to the one who always shields us from the rain, but also teaches us how it’s fun to just let go and splash around sometimes. Sunday mid-day brings you a few tender moments between fathers and their children from across the city (Team SMD)

15 June,2025 04:30 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

(L) Late Ustad Zakir Hussain; (R) Anoushka Shankar (Pics: AFP)

IN PHOTOS | Father’s Day 2025: Indian musicians who followed in their fathers’ footsteps

India has been home to many gifted musicians across generations. Among them are those who were inspired by their parents’ musical journeys to follow the same path. Ahead of Father’s Day 2025, here are some Indian and Indian-origin father-child duos or teams who have each carved unique musical paths and identities

14 June,2025 07:24 PM IST | Raaina Jain

On this day, 83 years ago, young Anne Frank received a diary for her birthday, and it became the most treasured diaries in literature. Photo Courtesy: File pics

IN PHOTOS: On Anne Frank's birth anniversary, explore 6 other books that are unique literary diaries

On the much-loved diarist Anne Frank’s birth anniversary today, we honour diaries in literature that have lent a significant hand in revealing the inner lives of their keepers (Story by Nandinii Varma)

12 June,2025 01:34 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

You can not only explore theatre but also comedy and music among other interesting activities this week. Photos Courtesy: File pics

IN PHOTOS: Here are 7 things to do in Mumbai this weekend in June

If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy (Story by Shriram Iyengar)

12 June,2025 11:43 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Frederick Forsyth passed away at the age of 86, confirmed his literary agents Curtis Brown. Photos Courtesy: AFP/File pics

IN PHOTOS: British author Frederick Forsyth passes away; here are 5 lesser-known facts about him

Celebrated British author Frederick Forsyth passed away on June 9. While he is most popularly known for 'The Day of the Jackal', Forsyth was a person of many talents, and here are some unique facts you need to know about him

10 June,2025 03:35 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

This year's major release would have been iOS 19 -- the direct follow-up to iOS 18. However, it will be now named according to the year to be iOS. Text and Photo Courtesy: ANI/Istock

IN PHOTOS: As Apple unveils iOS 26, here are 10 key features you need to know about

Global tech giant Apple has unveiled its iOS 26 on June 9 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in California. As tech lovers await the new products, here's all you need to know about the new operating system

10 June,2025 02:01 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

You can not only test your creativity but also put your love for music to the test. Photos Courtesy: File pics

IN PHOTOS: Sign up for these 5 interesting workshops in Mumbai this week

Depending on what mood you are in, sign up for these fun workshops (Story by Minal Sancheti)

09 June,2025 11:29 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto

IN PHOTOS: Check out these 5 unique events in Mumbai this week

If you are looking to do something fun in the city this week, then explore these food, art, music and dance but not without soaking up some sun around you (Story by Saesha Deviprasad)

08 June,2025 01:11 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Tom Felton played the role of Harry Potter's nemesis in all the seven movies, and is the only actor to return for the role. Photos Courtesy: File pic

PICS: As Tom Felton makes Broadway debut with Draco Malfoy, check 5 lesser-known facts about the character

Tom Felton, who played the role of Draco Malfoy in the film adaptation of the Harry Potter series, has reprised the role for the Broadway musical of 'The Cursed Child'. While fans are excited, here are lesser known facts about the literary character that so many people loved to hate

06 June,2025 02:07 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto