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IN PHOTOS: Five lesser known facts about Mumbai's Minara Masjid

IN PHOTOS: Five lesser known facts about Mumbai's Minara Masjid

The central floor conceals the tombs of two significant Sufi saints: Abdullah Shah Maudi Rehmatullah Alaih and Syed Muzaffar Shah Maudi Rehmatullah Alaih. Their ancestors migrated from the Arab region to India in the 19th century

08 April,2024 05:01 PM IST | Editor
Remembering Vijayakanth: Lesser known facts about Tamil cinema's 'Captain'

Remembering Vijayakanth: Lesser known facts about Tamil cinema's 'Captain'

Remembering Vijayakanth: Indian politician and former actor Vijayakanth, recognized by his stage name 'Captain', passed away on December 28. The 71-year-old, also known by his original name Narayanan Vijayaraj Alagarswami, was admitted to a private hospital on Thursday due to pneumonia. Sadly, he tested positive for Covid-19 and was placed on ventilator support.

29 December,2023 04:20 PM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay
Rare photos of Jagjit Singh: Remembering the Ghazal maestro

Rare photos of Jagjit Singh: Remembering the Ghazal maestro

It's Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh's death anniversary on October 10. We pay a tribute to the legend with a collection of rare images from his life and career

10 October,2023 09:25 AM IST | Athulya Nambiar
IN PHOTOS: Lesser known facts about Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary

IN PHOTOS: Lesser known facts about Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary

Each one of us has grown up reading as well as reciting the literature produced by one of India’s famous poets, writers and social reformers, Rabindranath Tagore. On the 162nd birth anniversary of this Nobel Laureate, here are some lesser facts on the life of this finest poet

09 May,2023 02:51 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
Bal Thackeray birth anniversary: Five lesser known facts about Shiv Sena founder

Bal Thackeray birth anniversary: Five lesser known facts about Shiv Sena founder

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

22 January,2023 11:09 AM IST
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADITYA ROY KAPUR: Lesser known facts about the birthday boy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADITYA ROY KAPUR: Lesser known facts about the birthday boy

Today is the birthday of the hunky actor Aditya Roy Kapur, who made his debut in Bollywood with the musical film ‘London Dreams’. This was followed by an array of films like 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', 'Ok Jaanu' and others which established his presence in Bollywood. Let’s have a look at a few lesser known facts about the birthday boy Aditya Roy Kapur. Disclaimer: All the ‘unknown facts’ written here have been collected from the information available on the internet. 

16 November,2022 06:57 PM IST
HAPPY BIRHDAY JUHI CHAWLA: Here are some lesser known facts about her

HAPPY BIRHDAY JUHI CHAWLA: Here are some lesser known facts about her

The chirpy Juhi Chawla was one of the earliest Miss India pageant holders who made a successful progression towards the silver screen and has been extremely successful in that as well. On the occassion of her birthday, lets have a look at a few unknown facts about her. 

13 November,2022 03:00 AM IST
Happy Birthday Ashutosh Rana: Lesser known facts about the actor

Happy Birthday Ashutosh Rana: Lesser known facts about the actor

The very mention of Ashutosh Rana ignites the image of one of silver screen’s extremely versatile actors who can mould themselves in any role. Well, that’s the power of his acting prowess which he delivers with every performance. When he makes an entry on screen, he SIMPLY OWNS the screen, irrespective of the medium! Added to that, his commanding voice that flawlessly complements his on-screen characters. Since today is the birthday of Ashutosh Rana, let’s have a look a few unknown facts about the actor. Disclaimer: The facts have been compiled from the internet.

10 November,2022 09:10 AM IST
Happy Birthday Anushka Shetty! 5 lesser known facts about the actress

Happy Birthday Anushka Shetty! 5 lesser known facts about the actress

'Baahubali' actress Anushka Shetty turns 41 today. Here's looking at 5 lesser known facts about the birthday girl. 

07 November,2022 11:25 AM IST
Isha Koppikar Birthday 2023: Lesser known facts of 'Khallas girl'

Isha Koppikar Birthday 2023: Lesser known facts of 'Khallas girl'

Isha Koppikar Birthday 2023: Isha Koppikar is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood films. She made her debut in the 1998 film 'Kaadhal Kavithai' and gained fame for her role in 'Khallas' song from the movie 'Company'. As the actress turns a year older, let's look at some of the lesser-known facts about her

19 September,2022 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi Chaturvedi

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