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
Amidst the festivities and joy of Navratri 2023, a Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata has come up with a unique theme this year. The pandal has come up with the theme of ‘Stop Crimes Against Girl Child’. The pandal has been made by Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Samity. Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in India. This year, it started from October 20 and will continue till October 24.
20 October,2023 01:53 PM IST
Be it a bengali or a non-bengali, a devotee or a non-devotee, the festival of Durga Puja 2023 brings together people from all walks of life. To taste the varied flavours of Durga Puja pandals this Navratri 2023, you really don’t have to go as far as Kolkata. Here are top Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai you can visit to enjoy the Durga Puja festivities.
18 October,2023 07:05 PM IST
Navratri 2023 is here along with the magic and devotional spirit of Durga Puja 2023 pandals. But this particular Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai’s Vakola called as Jai Mata Di Sarvajanik Navratra Utsav Mandal is truly special. Organised by a Muslim family for more than 40 years, this durga puja pandal stands as an icon of true devotion and bhakti breaking religious barriers. Watch this video to know more
17 October,2023 08:09 PM IST
Popular choreographer and reality show judge Geeta Kapur takes mid-day.com on a trip of her favourite restaurants in the city. Find out all about the Colaba girl's childhood memories, favourite dance studios and much more only on Mumbai Meri Jaan. #geetakapur #geetamma #mumbaimerijaan #entertainment #interview
22 August,2023 11:06 AM IST
With just 50 days left until the eagerly awaited ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the revered trophy was showcased with pride at the captivating Taj Mahal in Agra.Ten teams will participate in Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from October 05 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final. The event will feature 48 matches to be played across 46 days.
17 August,2023 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai
After touching the record mark of 208.66 meters in Delhi, the water level in River Yamuna is on a continuous rise. Due to an increase in water level, excess waters reached the outer walls of the Taj Mahal in Agra on July 19. Historic garden behind the seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal completely submerged in floodwaters. Meanwhile, locals are terrified and said that for the first time, they have witnessed such a rise in the water level. Yamuna River touched the walls of the Taj Mahal for the first time in nearly 45 years. “No threat to Taj Mahal” said the Archaeological Survey of India after Yamuna touched the outer walls of the iconic monument
19 July,2023 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai
Actor Naseeruddin Shah reacted in an unusual way when asked a question about renaming cities in India at the Taj screening. Taj: Divided By Blood, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aashim Gulati, Sandhya Mridul, Rahul Bose and others, is all set to release on March 3. So, ahead of the release, the makers organized a special screening for the celebs in Mumbai on Wednesday
02 March,2023 10:10 PM IST
Agra's Taj Mahal has been placed on high alert following an increase in COVID cases in several countries, especially China. Several countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, and the United States, have seen an alarming surge in COVID cases. In order to prevent the spread of infection, all visitors must undergo a test. Health Ministry officials were directed to ensure effective implementation of COVID prevention measures. Taj Mahal visitors are required to wear masks. Anil Satsangi, the District Health Information Officer said, "The health department has already started the tests to prevent the spread of infection. As the alert is on, the tests have now been made mandatory for all the visitors."
23 December,2022 09:58 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar laid a wreath at the 26/11 Memorial at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, on October 28. "26/11 will never ever be forgotten", EAM said after laying the wreath. #SJaishankar #LatestNews #Jaishankar
28 October,2022 05:10 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
