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When Mumbai became a classroom for Palghar’s tribal students

When Mumbai became a classroom for Palghar’s tribal students

Around 150 tribal students from Palghar’s Onde college visited Mumbai on an educational tour organised by the KAASH Foundation, gaining exposure to academic institutions, national workshops, cultural spaces and civic life beyond textbooks

‘Slop’ is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year 2025; here’s all you need to know

Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called 'slop'. The word's proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year. 'Slop' was first used in the 1700s to mean soft mud, but it evolved more generally to mean something of little val

15 December,2025 12:39 PM IST | Washington | AP

Tribute festival for legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain in Mumbai

Over 50 Indian and international artistes will perform at a two-day tribute festival celebrating Ustad Zakir Hussain, with live screenings across Mumbai

14 December,2025 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Prateek Kuhad mesmerises fans with soul-stirring performance in Mumbai

With beloved tracks like ‘CO2’, ‘Mulaqat’, ‘All I need’, ‘Teri Hi Hum’, the atmosphere evolved into a sea of swaying lights, soulful sing-alongs and shared nostalgia

13 December,2025 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Celebrated author Ruskin Bond hospitalised in Dehradun

Bond's family members said that one of Ruskin Bond's legs has weakened, causing difficulty in walking. They added that he is expected to be discharged from the hospital in the next few days

13 December,2025 12:09 PM IST | Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | ANI

Rare fresco of Jesus as 'Good Shepherd' uncovered in Turkish town

The painting was discovered in August in an underground tomb near Iznik, a town in northwestern Turkey that secured its place in Christian history as the place where the Nicene Creed was adopted in AD 325

13 December,2025 09:10 AM IST | Iznik (Turkey) | AP

67 new cultural elements from around the world added to UNESCO’s heritage list

From Iran’s 'Ayeneh-Kari' and Switzerland’s yodelling to India’s Deepavali, UNESCO has added 67 cultural elements to its Intangible Cultural Heritage lists, during its 20th session in Delhi. The new entries include arts, rituals, and traditions from across the world

12 December,2025 05:53 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Mahindra Blues Festival 2026: Here's all you need to know about the lineup

Taking place on February 14 and 15, the iconic blues festival will take place at the iconic Mehboob Studio in Bandra

12 December,2025 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

All you need to know about the 'Right to Disconnect' Bill 2025

A new bill in Parliament aims to give employees the legal right to switch off from work after hours—here’s what it means for India’s workforce

11 December,2025 04:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Def Leppard to perform for the first time in India in 2026; check details here

Def Leppard’s three-city India Tour continues the series of defining rock live shows under the banner of Bandland On Tour, an extension of Bandland, the rock and alternative music festival

11 December,2025 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Study finds humans were making fire far earlier than once thought

Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago

11 December,2025 12:45 PM IST | London | AP

'Deepavali' inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Heritage list

Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, with celebrations erupting at Red Fort as India marks this global recognition of its festival of lights

10 December,2025 03:53 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Study finds humans were making fire far earlier than once thought

Study finds humans were making fire far earlier than once thought

Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago

11 December,2025 12:45 PM IST | London | AP
'Deepavali' inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Heritage list

'Deepavali' inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Heritage list

Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, with celebrations erupting at Red Fort as India marks this global recognition of its festival of lights

10 December,2025 03:53 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Here's how Japan’s 'Kabuki' is captivating global audience

Here's how Japan’s 'Kabuki' is captivating global audience

Kabuki performance was born more than 400 years ago and in Edo era it was established to formal one. It has many fixed Japanese fans and new global fans

10 December,2025 01:11 PM IST | Tokyo | ANI
Pantone reveals Color of the Year 2026 'Cloud Dancer'

Pantone reveals Color of the Year 2026 'Cloud Dancer'

Pantone picks ‘Cloud Dancer’ for 2026, capturing a global shift toward reflection, simplicity and gentle reset

09 December,2025 09:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karnataka unveils world’s second-largest Khadi Tricolour in Belagavi

Karnataka unveils world’s second-largest Khadi Tricolour in Belagavi

Karnataka unveiled the world’s second-largest Khadi Tricolour at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, with CM Siddaramaiah calling it a symbol of India’s pride, progress and unity

09 December,2025 03:58 PM IST | Belagavi | IANS

PICS | Christmas 2025: Mumbaikars flock Bandra to shop for decorations

As Mumbaikars get ready for the festivities, the streets in the 'Queen of Suburbs' are being lit up with stalls selling decorations 

14 December,2025 03:45 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Post Malone enthralls Indian fans in Guwahati during first-ever solo concert

Post Malone enthralls Indian fans in Guwahati during first-ever solo concert

With a guitar slung over his shoulder, he stepped into the spotlight to a roar that swept across the Khanapara Veterinary Ground, and sang the night away

09 December,2025 01:44 PM IST | Guwahati | mid-day online correspondent

Meet Ahmedabad's octogenarian sisters winning online as fearless 'Biker Dadis'

Meet Ahmedabad's octogenarian sisters winning online as fearless 'Biker Dadis'

Videos of Mandakini, aka Mandaben, riding a scooter with her sister, Ushaben (84), sitting in the sidecar, have gone viral on social media, with people comparing them to Jay and Veeru

09 December,2025 12:16 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI

Goa club fire: Mumbai-based DJ narrowly escapes tragedy, says 'still shaken'

Goa club fire: Mumbai-based DJ narrowly escapes tragedy, says 'still shaken'

DJ Nicky, who was supposed to perform at the Goa nightclub, the night the fire claimed 25 lives and injured several others, took to Instagram to share her emotions

08 December,2025 08:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Indian Sneaker Festival 2025 concludes with a celebration of sneakerheads

Indian Sneaker Festival 2025 concludes with a celebration of sneakerheads

Far from being just another festival, the seventh edition of ISF transformed the venue into a vibrant, multi-sensory playground for sneakerheads and music too

08 December,2025 07:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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
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