Kolkata Knight Riders` Rinku Singh is pictured during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match. Pic/AFP

The sting of exclusion

Dube, another all-rounder, was boldly put into the squad ahead of in-form Rinku to toil hard alongside big names

01 May,2024 05:30 PM IST

Dadar’s iconic eateries not only serve scrumptious food but also have a rich history to tell. They all collectively make up for the identity of Dadar and its culture. Photo Courtesy: Gomantak Boarding House/Tibb’s Frankie Yogesh Powar

Maharashtra Day 2024

5 iconic eateries in Dadar you must try to relish `assal` Maharashtrian cuisine

Besides being a shopping hub during festivals, Mumbai’s Dadar is famous for its iconic eateries too. We share a curated list of places you must try when you set foot in this ever-bustling neighbourhood

01 May,2024 03:14 PM IST

Solkadhi is a classic drink made from kokum, coconut milk and spices that is particularly enjoyed during the summers but also consumed throughout the year. Photo Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto

Maharashtra Day 2024

Why Maharashtra needs to celebrate solkadhi, the classic summer drink

Maharashtra’s cuisine boasts of many food delicacies that are enjoyed across different communities living in the western state. With Maharashtra Day almost here, mid-day.com spoke to Maharashtrians living in Mumbai about their love for solkadhi, a summer drink that is a favourite and definitely deserves more love than it gets

01 May,2024 03:10 PM IST

Shraddha Almeida has built her collection that boasts of books, figurines, wand, mandrake and more, over the last 18 years. Photo Courtesy: Shraddha Almeida

Looking for Mumbai`s biggest Harry Potter fan

As the world celebrates Harry Potter on May 2, one of the many days to show their love for the fictional character created by British author JK Rowling, Mumbaikars tell us about their love for the character. In the process, have we found one of the biggest fans of Harry Potter in Mumbai?

01 May,2024 10:30 AM IST

Screen-free retreat in the suburbs of Mumbai. Pic/Ainie Rizvi

Is your child hooked to screens? Check this digital detox summer camp in Bandra

The theme for this year’s summer getaway is ‘campsite,’ harmonising the verdant canopy of mango, hibiscus, banana, coconut and more trees, nestled in the heart of this 158-year-old Bandra bungalow

01 May,2024 09:27 AM IST

Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh and KL Rahul. Pics/AFP, Getty Images

Misters and Misses

Rinku Singh, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill must consider themselves desperately unlucky to miss the bus, but with so many options at their disposal, any call the selectors make will have both supporters and detractors

01 May,2024 06:32 AM IST

India`s chief cricket selector Ajit Agarkar (R) speaks as team captain Rohit Sharma watches during a press conference (Pic: AFP)

Wait for the knives to be out!

It is learnt that the composition of India’s top four positions had largely been settled, several months prior to the IPL

30 April,2024 07:18 PM IST

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Beer bottle chaas to Piyush: Try these 9 refreshing summer drinks in Mumbai

Why sip fizzy sodas when you can quench your thirst with traditional Indian summer drinks? Here is a round-up of 9 summer drinks to cool off

30 April,2024 10:29 AM IST

Heatstroke occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. Photo Courtesy: Sameer Abedi

Organ damage and death by heatstroke: Doctors spell out health tips

Mumbaikars are trying their best to keep themselves cool during this blazing heat, but the risk of heat-induced ailments cannot be ignored. Mid-day.com dialled city health experts to seek guidance on how citizens can protect themselves from heatstrokes

30 April,2024 09:30 AM IST

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Stress Awareness Month: Overcome stress with box breathing

This Stress Awareness Month, we’ve got a pulmonologist to explain box breathing, its benefits, and how to leverage the breathing exercise as a relaxation tool

30 April,2024 09:20 AM IST