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Mumbai: A cultural kaleidoscope reflecting unity amidst diversity

Mid-Day Premium Mumbai: A cultural kaleidoscope reflecting unity amidst diversity

Mumbai, often referred to as the “City of Dreams” is indeed a melting pot of cultures and traditions. Its diverse population comprises people from various communities, religions, and backgrounds

21 September,2023 12:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Muhammad Raafi
Manmohan Singh Birthday: Lesser-known facts about former Prime Minister of India

Manmohan Singh Birthday: Lesser-known facts about former Prime Minister of India

The former Prime minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, was born on September 26, 1932

19 September,2023 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi Birthday 2023: Schemes launched by PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi Birthday 2023: Schemes launched by PM Narendra Modi

We have compiled a list of the Modi government’s major centrally sponsored schemes

16 September,2023 06:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
River of red wine flows through Portuguese town after distillery accident

River of red wine flows through Portuguese town after distillery accident

The leak was so large that the wine that spilled might have filled an Olympic-sized swimming pool, causing an environmental alert

12 September,2023 10:38 AM IST | Lisbon (Portugal) | ANI

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IN PHOTOS: Farmers celebrate Pola festival across India

IN PHOTOS: Farmers celebrate Pola festival across India

Pola festival is an annual agricultural fest celebrated by the rural farmers. The festival is celebrated to honor and thank the cattle who work hard throughout the year (Pic/PTI) 

15 September,2023 04:18 PM IST | Anagha Sawant
In PHOTOS: Mumbaikars gather in large numbers to welcome New Year 2023

In PHOTOS: Mumbaikars gather in large numbers to welcome New Year 2023

Mumbaikars gathered in large numbers to welcome the new year at different prominent spots in the city on Saturday night. The city celebrated New Year's Eve without any Covid-19 restrictions after two years as Mumbai Police beefed up security to prevent any untoward incident. Pic/Mid-day Photo Team

01 January,2023 10:02 AM IST
Yearender 2022: Celebrations and festivals in Mumbai without Covid curbs

Yearender 2022: Celebrations and festivals in Mumbai without Covid curbs

After two years of muted festivities owing to the pandemic, Mumbaikars celebrated plethora of festivals with sheer enthusiasm and devotion throughout the year. Pic/Mid-day Photo Team

23 December,2022 10:22 AM IST
From kids' attending class on skywalk to practicing gymastics on scrap cardboard

From kids' attending class on skywalk to practicing gymastics on scrap cardboard

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce. Pic/Mid-day Photo Team      

28 August,2022 05:34 PM IST

Videos

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Women dhol-tasha players are stealing the show

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Women dhol-tasha players are stealing the show

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 has begun on the beats of Dhol Tasha and what is really stealing the show at the Ganpati Aagman 2023 are the women Dhol Tasha players. Breaking gender barriers, more and more women are becoming a part of the Dhol Tasha troops making everyone dance at the Ganpati festival 2023 to their beats. What is it really like to be a female dhol tasha player? Watch the video.    

20 September,2023 06:54 PM IST
World Vada Pav Day 2023: 3 unique vada pavs in Mumbai at Laxman’s Om Vada Pav

World Vada Pav Day 2023: 3 unique vada pavs in Mumbai at Laxman’s Om Vada Pav

The thing about fusion food is - it’s a hit or miss and nothing in between. And when we talk about giving a twist to the classic Vada Pav recipe, it is like walking on thin ice. But there is one shop in Mumbai that does this job really well. Situated in Ghatkopar, Laxman’s Om Vada Pav is known to offer one of the best Vada Pav in Mumbai. And more so, their unique Vada Pav varieties are a huge crowd-puller. This World Pav Day 2023, try out Mumbai’s most famous unique Vada Pavs from Laxman’s Om Vada Pav. We tried Maggi Cheese Vada Pav, Masala Cheese Vada Pav and Peri Peri Cheese Vada Pav and here is our taste test.

22 August,2023 05:33 PM IST
Hanuman Jayanti: This Clip Of Youth Singing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ Will Amaze You

Hanuman Jayanti: This Clip Of Youth Singing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ Will Amaze You

As India celebrates Hanuman Jayanti today, take a look at this viral clip that shows a group of young people jamming on Hanuman Chalisa. This clip was taken outside a cafe in Gurugram where young people with guitars and dholak came together to sing Hanuman Chalisa

07 April,2023 02:50 PM IST
You Must Not Have Seen This Lathmar Holi Of Barsana

You Must Not Have Seen This Lathmar Holi Of Barsana

Lathmar Holi started on Wednesday evening in Barsana, the city of Radha Rani... There is a festive atmosphere all around... The crowd of devotees is so much that there is no place to even step foot.

02 March,2023 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai

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