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Taste the tricolour: Republic Day special feasts across Mumbai

Rich servings The Sadhya spread. Pic courtesy/@kamats_legacy For fans of South Indian cuisine, this restaurant is serving a humble, but rich spread of Sadhya, leading up to Republic Day.TILL January 26AT Kamats Legacy, Malad West (also at Nariman Point, Mira Road, and Vashi).CALL 7304453376Cost Rs 699 (plus taxes) Flavourful brunch Sushi. Pic c

24 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh
The parade route march commencing from Shivaji Park ground through Gate No. 5, police said. File Pic/PTI

R-Day: Mumbai Police issues traffic diversions, alternate routes around Dadar

Mumbai Police on Friday issued a list of traffic diversions and alternate routes for motorists around Dadar area in city ahead of the Republic Day 2026 parade. In a traffic notification, Mumbai Police said that on January 26, 2026, due to the Republic Day parade at Shivaji Park ground in Dadar, all adjoining roads shall be closed for vehicular tra

23 January,2026 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Naval Brass Band marches during full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day 2026 Parade. Pic/PTI

R-Day parade to showcase India's democratic spirit; here are its significance

The Republic Day 2026 parade, held on January 26, is one of India’s most significant national events, symbolising the country’s democratic values, cultural diversity and growing global stature. The grand parade, held every year, marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950 and reflects the nation’s journey as a soverei

23 January,2026 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse said the initiative is based on the ‘Nation First’ concept. PIC BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Maharashtra to hold mass patriotic song recital in schools on Republic Day

The Maharashtra government will organise a simultaneous mass drill of patriotic songs across all schools in the state on January 26 on the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day, School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse announced on Thursday. The programme will take place in schools of all boards, mediums, and managements, following the official

22 January,2026 09:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali to represent Indian Cinema at Republic Day Parade

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has collaborated with acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to present a special tableau celebrating Indian cinema at the Republic Day Parade this year. The tableau will be showcased on January 26 at Kartavya Path, marking a historic moment as, for the first time ever, an Indian film director will re

22 January,2026 04:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh CM receives bomb threat ahead of Republic Day

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday received a life threat ahead of Republic Day, with an email warning of a suicide bomb attack during the national flag-hoisting ceremony, officials said. According to the police, the threatening email was received on the official email ID of the Deputy Commissioner's office in Shiml

22 January,2026 12:26 PM IST | Shimla | ANI
The drill will be performed to patriotic songs. Pic/Special Arrangement

Republic Day: KDMC school students prepare for synchronised patriotic drills

Lakhs of students studying in government and private schools within the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) limits will take part in a large-scale, synchronised mass drill on January 26 as part of Republic Day celebrations. The drill will be performed to patriotic songs and will involve students from schools of all mediums across the civi

21 January,2026 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
Tandoori Surmai. Pics courtesy/Moonstone Hammock

Savour coastal food in Alibaug to enjoy unique flavours this long weekend

Mumbaikars who are fans of seafood can spend this weekend, enjoying the culinary heritage of the coastal belt at a food festival in Alibaug. Organised by travel and adventure tourism platform Moonstone Hammock, the pop-up to be held at Buddha Café offers diners regional seafood dishes from Konkani, Goan, Malwani, Malabari, and Mangalorean cu

21 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh
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Republic Day curbs disrupt flights after NOTAM in Delhi

Two flights to and from Srinagar airport were cancelled on Tuesday following the issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) at Delhi airport in connection with Republic Day preparations, officials said.  The affected flights were cancelled by the respective airlines owing to airspace and operational restrictions imposed at Delhi airport. Airport

20 January,2026 12:50 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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