Tributes were paid to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj across Maharashtra on his 396th birth anniversary on Thursday, February 19, with grand civic celebrations. Here are the glimpses of the Shiv Jayanti 2026 celebrations from Mumbai and Thane. PICS/BMC and TMC
19 February,2026 06:13 PM IST | Divya Nair
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Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena was also known as Tiger and Hindu Hriday Samraat (Emperor of Hindu Hearts) among his supporters. Balasaheb was born on January 23,1926 in Pune, Maharashtra. On his birth anniversary here are some lesser known facts about the late Shiv Sena chief. File Photos/mid-day photo team/X
23 January,2026 02:40 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray paid heartfelt tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his centenary birth anniversary in Colaba, remembering his legacy, ideology and lasting influence on Maharashtra’s politics and Marathi identity. (Pics/X)
23 January,2026 12:24 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Late actor Irrfan Khan may have left us too soon, but his legacy lives on. Even in a relatively short lifespan, he left a mark with his talent, giving some of the best movies and performances that live rent-free in our minds and hearts. While he received a lot of acclaim for his performances in movies like Paan Singh Tomar, The Lunchbox, Piku, Hindi Medium, and Life in a...Metro, there are some underrated gems wherein the actor shone bright but went unnoticed. On his birth anniversary, here's looking at some of Irrfan Khan's most underrated films.
07 January,2026 01:31 PM IST | Amarylisa GonsalvesADVERTISEMENT
