Experience the grandeur, art, and intense devotion of South Mumbai's famous Khetwadi circuit! Mid-day takes you on a complete virtual tour through the iconic 1st to 13th lanes of Khetwadi during Ganeshotsav 2026. From the historic 40-foot legacy of Khetwadicha Ganraj (12th Lane) and the majestic 40-foot Mumbaicha Maharaja (11th Lane) to the unique themes and stunning decorations across every single lane—get a front-row seat to Mumbai's grandest street celebrations without facing the crowds!

A ceremonial royal visit is now at the center of a geopolitical and historical debate. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly stated that he would urge King Charles III to return the Kohinoor diamond if the two meet during the monarch’s upcoming visit for the September 11 commemoration at One World Trade Center. The remark, made during a press briefing, has transformed what was expected to be a symbolic diplomatic engagement into a renewed conversation about colonial history and restitution. The Kohinoor diamond, often called the “Mountain of Light”, remains one of the most contested artifacts of the colonial era. Originally mined in India’s Kollur mines, the gem passed through Mughal and Sikh rulers before coming under British control in 1849 following the Treaty of Lahore, signed by Maharaja Duleep Singh after the Second Anglo-Sikh War. WATCH