Juhi Parmar, who was most recently seen in Yeh Meri Family season 3, in an exclusive conversation with midday.com, talked about the difficulties of entering the OTT space for a television star, recalled the time when she was asked to take a break from TV and much more. The third season of the loving series is streaming on Amazon mini TV.
18 April,2024 10:00 AM IST
As Ramadan comes to an end, Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations kick in across the country. Muslims across the country gathered at religious places to offer Eid prayers. An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi’s iconic Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees filled the Jama Masjid in bright attires on April 11 to offer prayers on Eid. In Mumbai, devotees gathered at Mahim Masjid to offer ‘namaz’ on Eid-ul-Fitr. Devotees in MP’s Bhopal offered Eid prayers at Eidgah with family and friends. Eidgah in Assam’s Guwahati witnessed a large number of devotees on the occasion of revered Eid. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings of the crescent moon as it indicated the beginning of a new month.
11 April,2024 11:14 AM IST
5 Chinese nationals among 6 killed in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 26. An explosive-packed vehicle rammed into the bus carrying the Chinese nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) lashed out at Pak Govt. POK Activist said, “The attack signifies that the Pakistani Army is losing control in the region”. Pakistan Govt issued a statement following few hours after the attack calling it a ‘heinous act’.
28 March,2024 04:28 PM IST
PM Modi implemented CAA on March 11. Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri took a sharp jibe at the political leaders opposing Citizenship Amendment Act. He said, “There are persecuted minorities in some of our neighbouring countries- Buddhists, Christians, Jains, Hindus, Sikhs, among others... In 1947, the population of Hindus in Pakistan was 24% which stands at 1% today. In erstwhile East Pakistan, there was a certain Hindu population but now there are just 7%. Some of these people who came to India before 2014 are being given a right. The people who are suddenly worried that these few immigrants will take away all jobs and resources need to know that our population is 140 crores and only 1000 people have registered on the portal so far. The number of people who had applied for citizenship under the Citizenship Act of 1955 is also just 4000. What is this completely distorted picture which is being presented? This is not about religion.
14 March,2024 11:27 AM IST
The 55th session of Human Rights Council was attended by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. He highlighted the ongoing situation in war-torn Gaza. He said that terrorism and hostage-taking are unacceptable. On top of that, Dr Jaishankar said, “I assure you of my delegation’s full support and cooperation to you, the office of the High Commissioner, and all mechanisms of the Council. India remains committed to working with Council members and observers for the promotion and protection of all human rights. India's approach to Human Rights is rooted in our democratic principles and pluralistic approach.”
27 February,2024 12:39 PM IST
Emmys 2024: The 75th Emmy Awards, which was scheduled for September 2023, was postponed due to WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, kicked off with Anthony Anderson as the host. A star-studded guest list featured Rhea Seehorn, Giancarlo Esposito, Selena Gomez, and more. Celebrities showcased their style on the red carpet, with highlights including Padma Lakshmi in lime green, Courtney Eaton in a sheer black gown, and Emily Hampshire looking stunning. Notable appearances included Tyler James Williams, Laverne Cox, and Marla Gibbs. The event was a glittering affair with fashion-forward attendees celebrating the delayed but highly anticipated Emmys. Watch the full video to get a look at the stars shine on the red carpet!
16 January,2024 07:42 PM IST | Mumbai
On the occasion of 14 years of '3 Idiots', let's go back to listening to Animal star Ranbir Kapoor talk about how he was supposed to play Aamir Khan's role in the blockbuster movie '3 Idiots' but director Rajkumar Hirani wanted an actor who could play the character of a college boy and also a mid-aged man. According to Ranbir, he didn't deserve a movie like '3 Idiots'. Also, Ranbir didn't think that he was in the right phase or place in his life when the movie was offered to him. Watch the full video for more insights!
25 December,2023 10:00 AM IST
Hollywood star, Angelina Jolie, who is also a refugee advocate, has lambasted Pakistan as deep concern is rising about the survival of Afghan refugees leaving Pakistan. In an Instagram post, she said she was “saddened they would so abruptly push back refugees who face the impossible realities of trying to survive in today’s Afghanistan, where women have again been deprived of all rights and the possibility of education, many are being imprisoned, and there is a deep humanitarian crisis.” Terming Pakistan’s move of expelling “yet another example of the backsliding in human rights global”, Jolie said that his is a new tragedy in the long history of the suffering of Afghan people.
15 November,2023 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on November 03 inaugurated a photo exhibition of 104 AMCHAM companies in New Delhi. While addressing the event, Ambassador Garcetti praised the India-US relationship and said there’s never been a stronger US-India moment than right now. “There’s never been a stronger US-India moment than right now...In other words, it’s not the US plus India, it’s really the US times India. You feel this around the country, you feel this in every sector, you feel it in all aspects of this relationship. In fact, in less than a week, we will have the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defence here....”
04 November,2023 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai
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This year marks the 10th Anniversary of World Brain Day, hosted annually on July 22 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Bringing public awareness, we aim to promote their this year’s theme “brain health and disability; Leave no one behind.” When it comes to healthcare, many of us tend to hide or ignore our body's signals and may be reluctant to visit a doctor for regular checkups. However, denying these issues can have serious consequences. Let's break this habit! The pandemic served as a wake-up call, emphasising the importance of prioritising and caring for our mental health. Unfortunately, for many individuals, accessing private healthcare and life-saving drugs for neurological conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and Parkinson's disease is simply unaffordable. The burden of out-of-pocket costs can lead to medical debt, compromising essentials like food, and even result in patients not taking their necessary medications as prescribed. To shed light on this growing challenge of neurological disorders, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, Senior Consultant Neurologist and Head of the Department of Neurology at Global Hospitals in Mumbai.
21 July,2023 07:20 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
