My lunch-time reading is via mid-day. It gives me news about a city that I love, the place where I live. It is a habit for me. And I'm delighted that the habit is growing. Amish,&nbsp;Author
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The little snippets, the colourful spottings, the easy-to-read information is what gets my day going. Thank you for celebrating me, as we celebrate you today. Kubbra Sait,&nbsp;Actor
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I get a whole bunch of newspapers every day, but the first one I pick up is mid-day. It has information, and even the gossip is not malicious. Sunil Sampat,&nbsp;Jazz historian
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It's 'local-ness' is its strength. The culture pages are a big part of my life, and through mid-day, I learn of the oddball things happening in the city that reflect its soul. Quasar Thakore Padamsee, Theatre&nbsp;director
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My grandfather ran Goa's first daily, the Heraldo and they'd say that the Goan breakfast would not be complete without coffee and Heraldo. For me, it's the same with mid-day. It's true, careful and conscientious about the city. That's what makes me a devoted reader. Gerson da Cunha Former adman, author and actor
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mid-day spells news that's not sensationalised. Its local history and heritage features are extremely well-researched. Fleur D'Souza, Historian and academic
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My dad and I would fight over who'd read it first. I like it for its fresh news. Salil Ankola, Cricketer-turned-actor
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I've been reading it for decades since I arrived in Mumbai. It holds a special place in my heart due to its impactful&nbsp;content. Sonu Nigam, Singer
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It's been a part of my life since I came to this city 25 years ago. I like the fact that it covers various aspect of city life, and the entertainment coverage is not restricted to Bollywood. Onir, Filmmaker
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It offers excellent coverage of issues that affect the common Mumbaikar, as well news about animal welfare and heritage that are dear to me. Abodh Aras CEO, The Welfare&nbsp;of Stray Dogs
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It has consistently been the voice of Mumbai: bold, alert, and vibrant in its approach, comprehensive in coverage, and inclusive in scope. It is as much a part of the city's ethos as vada pav. It's indispensable. Murzban F Shroff,&nbsp;Author
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My mornings begin with mid-day. I get a sense of what's going in the city thanks to the paper. Farah Khan,&nbsp;Choreographer-filmmaker
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Congratulations! I'm not surprised since mid-day is a source of wholesome news, including that from the entertainment world. Tabu,&nbsp;Actor
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It's a racy, spicy and interesting read with good design, easy to consume content. D Sivanandhan&nbsp;Former DGP, Maharashtra
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It's been on my personal Top 10 list of newspapers forever. It always the first to support the cause of the public. mid-day used to carry the photo of a half-nude Mate. When I wrote in, objecting, the then editor published a picture of a barely dressed male mate. I love the irreverence of the paper. Ritu Dewan,&nbsp;Developmental&nbsp;economist
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Desh ki khabar, videsh ki khabar, Mumbai, Bollywood aur sports ki khabar. I read it every day. Bappi Lahiri,&nbsp;Musician
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When I was a student of Sydenham, and later JJ, newspapers were only a source of news, but mid-day was a culturally relevant daily. It told me about music gigs in the city, the indie scene, and I was big on reading the sports section as well. It serves as a cultural marker and very much an essential part of the Bombay fabric. Sam Kulavoor,&nbsp;Graphic designer
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I have been reading mid-day for three years. On Sundays, I get two copies &mdash; one to read and the other to keep clippings of relevant articles. Vandana Shah,&nbsp;Advocate and&nbsp;social activist
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Smart reporting, relevant topics and a lens on culture is what I enjoy. It's like having a best friend who is in the know of all the good things. Best taken with a cup of tea in the morning. Roshan Abbas,&nbsp;Television commentator
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The new look layout is reader-friendly and packages a wider range of articles. Ajit Agarkar,&nbsp;Cricketer-turned-analyst
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mid-day dares to cover not just the superstars of Mumbai, but also everyday Mumbaikars who are trying to make a difference. Tina Nandi Stephens,&nbsp;Photographer and&nbsp;Love Your Parks&nbsp;co-founder
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mid-day covers Bombay, and thoroughly. The arts and lifestyle are particularly well documented. It's my go-to publication when I need to know what's happening in the city. Anil Kably,&nbsp;Restaurateur
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