Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day's journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai's remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.
17 April,2024 09:00 PM IST
On 14th April, BJP released its election manifesto, ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at party headquarters. EAM S Jaishankar and other party leaders including Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw arrived at the BJP headquarters. From Bullet Trains to UCC and Olympics in India, here are top 10 promises made by PM Modi in BJP’s Manifesto.
15 April,2024 07:35 PM IST
As Lok Sabha Elections are around the corner, PM Modi on April 10 held a massive public rally in Maharashtra’s Kamtek. CM Eknath Shinde, Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari were also in attendance. A massive turnout of BJP supporters at the Prime Minister’s rally in Kamtek ahead of General Elections. During PM Modi’s election speech, he saw a little girl in the crowd. The PM amazed by a little girl donning Lord Ram’s avatar. He showered blessings on 'Ram Bhakt' beti. Watch video for more
13 April,2024 05:28 PM IST
On the occasion of Eid, superstar Shah Rukh Khan stepped out of his house and greeted the sea of fans waiting for him. Like every year, Khan won hearts with flying kisses, waves, and his iconic open-arms pose. Adding to the charm, his younger son AbRam joined him, waving to the excited crowd alongside his father. The adorable father-son duo captured the love and affection of all the fans gathered outside
12 April,2024 05:58 PM IST
General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee Sarwan Singh Pandher on March 05 called for a nationwide ‘Rail Roko’ protest on March 10. He appealed to the citizens of Punjab and all over India to stop trains only in stations and railway crossings in the presence of railway staff in the context of the ‘Rail roko’ protest. Taking a dig at BJP, he further said, “The BJP’s hands are stained with the blood of farmers". The Modi government doesn’t care about the farmers. They are not interested in even giving answers about whether they will grant MSP Legal Guarantee law or not. They are busy in their work", he added.
05 March,2024 12:46 PM IST
BJP claimed that Pakistan Zindabad slogans were raised by Congress supporters after Congress Rajya Sabha poll victory. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi has strongly condemned the alleged Pro-Pakistan slogans raised by the supporters of Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain in Vidhan Soudha after he was elected as the Rajya Sabha member. The Karnataka BJP unit has filed an FIR at the Vidhan Soudha Police Station in this regard. Pralhad Joshi took a sharp jibe at the Congress Party after the serious allegations. On the other hand, Naseer Hussain said that he did not hear any “Pakistan Zindabad” slogan in the Assembly.
28 February,2024 10:38 AM IST
Alia Bhatt's blockbuster movie 'Highway' was released 10 years ago on February 21 in the year 2014. Let us go back to listening to Alia Bhatt talk about how she landed 'Highway', directed by Imtiaz Ali. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Alia spoke about how Imtiaz Ali came to her place and she read through the script. As per Alia, She gave Imtiaz that vibe that she really wanted to do 'Highway'. Watch the full video for more!
21 February,2024 06:02 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 09 drew parallels between the 2010 Commonwealth Games and 2023 G20 Summit. Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the scandals that happened during the Commonwealth Games and said that India was mocked all across the world. She also said that on the other hand, India’s G20 presidency under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regime was a success and the countries across the world heaped praises for India.
10 February,2024 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai
Haldwani violence: A violence broke out in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand’s Haldwani on February 08. As violence rocked Haldwani, DM Vandana Singh held detailed press conference on Feb 09. Nainital DM Vandana Singh clarified that demolished property is “not a religious structure”. She said, “This was not an isolated activity to target a particular property only. This drive has been going on for a long time in different areas of Haldwani. It is an empty property that has two structures. Which are not registered as religious structure or has been given any such recognition. Some people call it a Madrasa, but on papers, there is no such existence. We vacated it and notice was pasted. The area is called ‘Malik ka Bagicha’, but in papers, it is not registered like that. It has been registered as the property of the Municipal Council.” Notably, 4 persons were killed and over 100 police personnel sustained injuries in the violence. Internet services in the area have been suspended and Section 144 has been imposed in Haldwani. Several vehicles including cars, trucks, bikes were set ablaze and later, shoot-at-sight orders issued by DM
09 February,2024 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai
Security has been stepped up in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after violence broke out. An anti-encroachment drive was carried out on February 08 after which violence broke out in the area. So far, 4 persons killed, and over 100 policemen sustained injuries in the Haldwani violence. Four companies of paramilitary forces were rushed to the city to maintain the law and order situation. District Magistrate has imposed a curfew in Banbhoolpura and issued shoot-at-sight orders. Many vehicles including cars, motorcycles were set ablaze during the violence on February 08. Internet Services have been suspended and educational institutions have been closed in the district. Uttarakhand Police has also requested the Home Ministry to send additional paramilitary forces. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged locals to maintain the law and order in district.
09 February,2024 10:47 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
