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Presently, Minara Masjid stands atop the tombs of several Sufi saints. Within its premises, there are 21 visible tombs, with 9 located in the basement, 4 positioned near the dargah, one adjacent to the Burj, and 6 situated behind the mosque

Updated 2 months ago

Ahead of World Pneumonia Day on November 12, mid-day.com spoke to Mumbai doctors who deep-dived into the lung infection. They not only highlighted the causes but also effects and treatment, but not without an important warning

Updated 6 months ago

Ganeshotsav is one of the most revered festivals in Mumbai. The city echoes with the ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ chants, and the streets and homes witness people coming together to participate in the festivities. However, these celebrations are not limited by geography or nationality. Expats living in Mumbai and Indians living abroad share experiences

Updated 9 months ago

Pune, the birthplace of the ‘Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav,’ celebrates the festival with grandeur and rich traditions. Over the years, these traditions have shaped the festivities. But are these time-honoured practices now clashing with modern innovations? Let's explore

Updated 9 months ago

The city loves Ganeshotsav and has been eagerly waiting and preparing to welcome the deity into their homes this year. Amid preparations, Mid-day Online spoke to Mumbaikars who have been making their own idol to understand why and how they decided to sculpt their own idols

Updated 9 months ago

Devotees of Lord Ganesh will come together to celebrate Ganeshotsav and offer his favourite modaks. Interestingly, people from other parts of the country including Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Maharashtra, and more particularly Mumbai highlight sweet dishes that are made beyond the popular modak for the festival

Updated 9 months ago

Indians around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival very dear to Mumbai, this year. Interestingly, many from the city’s Catholic community also celebrate the festival for different reasons that have evoked their devotion to not only get Lord Ganesha into their homes but also celebrate Mother Mary’s birthday

Updated 9 months ago

Princess of Bhavnagar Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil's great-grandfather was the first Indian king to give up his kingdom for a democratic India in 1947. In a candid chat for Independence Day, mid-day.com spoke to the Gujarat native, known to the world for her work in art and heritage, about the royal kitchens and her perspective on traditional recipes

Updated 9 months ago

Mumbai's influence on India's road to freedom extends beyond the obvious, with hidden streets and landmarks holding tales of sacrifice and solidarity. As the nation celebrates its 77th Independence Day, we uncover the untold stories that shape Mumbai's unique contribution to August 15, 1947

Updated 9 months ago

India boasts of close to 30,000 tuskers but even as there are efforts being made to conserve them, man-elephant conflict seems to be a cause for concern. Mid-day Online spoke to Patricia Sims, founder of World Elephant Society, to understand how conservation has changed in the last 10 years since she first instituted the day for elephants

Updated 9 months ago