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Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani offers prayers at Badrinath Dham

Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani, on Friday offered prayers at the Badrinath Dham in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Badarinath is one of the holy shrines for Vaishnavites among the 108 divya desams incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath town is also the part of Panch Badri temples including Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavis

10 October,2025 06:24 PM IST | Chamoli | ANI
The civic body's licence department said the crackdown on illegal displays will continue.

Two days after Navratri, BMC removes 7,789 banners, hoardings, and posters

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken down 7,789 banners, hoardings, posters and flags across the city in the past two days following the conclusion of the Navratri 2025 festivities. According to the civic body’s licence department, the drive was carried out on Friday and Saturday to clear materials that had either outlived

04 October,2025 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
UP CM Yogi Adityanath. FIle/Pic

UP govt commits to bring prosperity in people's lives: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh government is committed to bringing prosperity in the lives of the people of the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said here on Friday. According to an official statement, despite being engaged for four consecutive days in rituals and festivities of Shardiya Navratri and Vijayadashami, the chief minister on Friday morning held a

03 October,2025 02:58 PM IST | Gorakhpur | PTI
Simi Garewal

Simi Garewal labelled ‘Surpanakha’ for defending Ravan on Dussehra

Simi Garewal, a veteran actor and talk show host, stunned fans and netizens with an unconventional Dussehra message on social media. Simi took to her X (previously Twitter) account on Thursday to write a lengthy message celebrating Ravan, the demon king who is customarily burned in effigy on Dussehra to commemorate the triumph of good over evil. S

02 October,2025 07:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Get festive ready: Top 5 makeup looks to steal the show this Durga Puja

The festive season in India has kicked off with a bang, with celebrations like Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami and Ganeshostav already ticked off the list. Now begins a long chain of festivals-- each not just a reason to look up in joy and anticipation, but also the perfect opportunity to dial up your makeup game. After all, celebrations are the best e

02 October,2025 12:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde will hold separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Oct 2. File Pic

Uddhav, Shinde to address Dussehra rallies of rival Shiv Sena factions on Oct 2

Rival Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will hold separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Thursday. Both leaders are expected to criticise each other during their speeches. The tradition of Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally began in 1966 with party founder Bal Thackeray. However, after a split

01 October,2025 10:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Passengers garland the Dombivli-CSMT slow local on Wednesday morning. Pic/Shrikant Khuperkar

Dombivli station witnesses unique display of devotion

While daily commuters on Central Railway’s (CR) suburban line often express frustration over delays and overcrowding, this Wednesday morning brought a refreshing display of unity and devotion on the Dombivli-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) slow local. On the occasion of Khande Navami — the ninth day of Navratri — regu

01 October,2025 09:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Shrikant Khuperkar
The MBMC also shared the list of designated immersion spots in the city. Pic/MBMC

Durga Visarjan 2025: MBMC sets up 9 immersion spots, check details here

As part of the ongoing Navratri 2025 celebrations, the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) on Wednesday announced nine immersion spots across the city for Durga Visarjan 2025. The MBMC, in an official statement said that the 9 immersion points across the city have been set up for the safe and eco-friendly Durga idol visarjan scheduled for

01 October,2025 06:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ayan Mukerji Priyanka Chopra Tanishaa Mukherjee (Pic by Yogen Shah)

Priyanka Chopra spotted seeking blessings at Durga Puja Pandal

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas is currently in Mumbai, and embracing the Durga Puja festivities, she paid a visit to the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal on Tuesday.  Priyanka spotted at the Durga Puja Pandal The diva was captured by IANS, offering prayers to Maa Durga wearing a beautiful blue salwar kameez, paired with silver jh

30 September,2025 07:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Navratri 2025 Day 9: Significance of the colour pink

Today marks day nine of Navratri 2025. The colour pink is donned in honor of Maa Siddhidarti. Pink symbolises compassion, love and harmony. It is also considered a colour associated with femininity, compassion and maternal care as it is a soothing colour. Maa Sidhhidarti is the ninth and final form of Maa Durga. She is worshipped on the concluding

30 September,2025 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Parelchi Devi in Mumbai. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

Have you heard about 'Kumkum Archana' ritual? Here’s all you need to know

The Parel Vibhag Sarvajanik Navratri Utsav Mandal, located at Kamgar Maidan in South Mumbai, has completed a remarkable milestone of 75 years, marking the occasion with grandeur, tradition, and deep devotion. Known as one of Mumbai’s most iconic Devi pandals, the mandal is especially renowned for its spiritual highlight, the Kumkum Archana,

29 September,2025 08:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Anushree Gaikwad
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