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Thane senior citizen loses Rs 14.87 lakh in FD fraud, police begin probe

The victim, resident of Kolbad area, had a joint savings account with his wife in a private bank, where he had also parked a significant amount in fixed deposits (FDs)

28 July,2025 01:27 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent ,

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar was in touch with BJP leaders, claims Nitesh Rane

28 July,2025 01:12 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent ,

Devendra Fadnavis: Thackeray brothers' reunion shouldn’t be politicised

28 July,2025 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

"No one can separate Mumbai from the Thackeray brand": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader

28 July,2025 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Thane travel firm owner booked after Rs 15.37 lakh ticket fraud on students

Maharashtra: Wall of vacant house collapses in Thane; no casualty

The wall of the single-storeyed house located in Lokmanya-Savarkar Nagar area crashed at 1.58 am, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said

28 July,2025 10:03 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent ,

City’s water reservoirs now 88.70 per cent full amid continued Mumbai rains

As per the BMC on Monday (July 28), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 12,83,741 million litres, which amounts to 88.70 per cent of their total capacity

28 July,2025 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar was in touch with BJP leaders, claims Nitesh Rane

28 July,2025 01:12 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent ,

Raj Thackeray visits Matoshree after six years to wish Uddhav on 65th birthday

28 July,2025 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar ,

Devendra Fadnavis: Thackeray brothers' reunion shouldn’t be politicised

28 July,2025 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

"No one can separate Mumbai from the Thackeray brand": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader

28 July,2025 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

City’s water reservoirs now 88.70 per cent full amid continued Mumbai rains

Mumbai weather updates: Cloudy skies, moderate rainfall likely today

The IMD's Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 29.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.1 degrees Celsius on Monday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 29.2 degrees Celsius and a low of 24.8 degrees Celsius, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates

28 July,2025 10:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Maharashtra: Wall of vacant house collapses in Thane; no casualty

The wall of the single-storeyed house located in Lokmanya-Savarkar Nagar area crashed at 1.58 am, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said

28 July,2025 10:03 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Thane senior citizen loses Rs 14.87 lakh in FD fraud, police begin probe

28 July,2025 01:27 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent ,

Thane travel firm owner booked after Rs 15.37 lakh ticket fraud on students

28 July,2025 10:21 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent ,

Maharashtra: School watchman held for alleged sexual abuse of two boys

27 July,2025 11:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Minor girl, Bangladeshi woman rescued from prostitution racket in Vasai, 3 held

27 July,2025 08:17 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent ,

Mumbai: Man given five years rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault on minor

MHADA official booked for abetment of suicide after wife kills self in Mumbai

The 42-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide in her flat in Lokhandwala area of Kandivali East on Saturday evening, the Samata Nagar police station official said

27 July,2025 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Woman abducted, raped and dumped on road in Lonavala hill town; one held

According to a police official, the incident occurred on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday at Tungarli in Maval area of Lonavala, a popular tourist destination located around 80 km from Mumbai

27 July,2025 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

What Jagdeep Dhankhar’s silence means for us

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The medical reason Dhankhar cited in his resignation letter is universally disbelieved, suggesting the nation reflexively knows a wide spectrum of democratic politics has increasingly become invisible to it. Silence and secrecy do not a vibrant democracy make

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Cannot allow footpaths to be blatantly encroached

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While vendors dominate nearly three-fourths of available pavement space, the remaining stretch is taken up by people queuing for buses or autos, leaving no room for safe pedestrian movement

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Israel-Hamas War: 20 Killed at Gaza aid site; Israeli Strikes Hit Civilians

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TGIKS 3: Parineeti Chopra googled Raghav Chadha's height after their first meet

Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra will appear together on The Great Indian Kapil Show, where they candidly discuss their relationship and share laughs with Kapil Sharma

28 July,2025 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Actor-politician Ramya gets death and rape threat from Darshan's fans

After receiving rape and death threats from fans of murder accused Kannada actor Darshan, actress Ramya has filed a complaint against social media trolls

28 July,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Mahesh Bhatt reveals Parveen Babi's last words before her death

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has revealed late actress Parveen Babi's last words and her final days ahead of her death. He shared how she could not distance herself from the limelight even in her last days

28 July,2025 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | ,

Border 2 to introduce debutant Medha Rana opposite Varun Dhawan

Border 2 is all set to introduce a new face, Medha Rana, as the female lead in the war drama opposite Varun Dhawan. The film features an ensemble cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Sunny Deol and more

28 July,2025 12:46 PM IST | Mumbai | ,

New dad Sidharth visits Siddhivinayak Temple, prays for Kiara and baby girl

Days after welcoming a baby girl with Kiara Advani, new dad Sidharth Malhotra was seen visiting Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple with his mother. The actor and his wife Kiara became parents after she gave birth to a baby girl on July 15, 2025

28 July,2025 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Jennifer Lopez wardrobe malfunction

Jennifer Lopez’s skirt falls on stage; here’s how she handled it

Jennifer Lopez, who is currently busy performing across Asia and Europe with her Up All Night tour, recently faced a massive malfunction on stage during a show. However, the way the 56-year-old handled the situation has left everyone in awe

28 July,2025 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Eve Jobs marries Harry Charles; THIS musician performs for Rs 11 crore

Steve Jobs' youngest daughter, Eve Jobs, recently married British Olympic equestrian Harry Charles in a lavish wedding in Cotswolds, England. The wedding reportedly cost $6.7 million, where a music legend performed for a hefty fee

28 July,2025 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Have you heard? Aneet Padda and Fatima Sana Shaikh to team up for their next

Saiyaara star Aneet Padda's next Nyaya, which she shot before Saiyaara, also features Fatima Sana Shaikh as a cop. Meanwhile, Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 is in the works

28 July,2025 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team ,

Prateeksha Srivastava on making her playback debut with Aap Jaisa Koi’s Mila Tu

Prateeksha Srivastava, who made her playback debut with Aap Jaisa Koi’s superhit love ballad, Mila Tujhe, opens up about her experience. She also spoke about the song being recorded in 2022

28 July,2025 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Komal RJ Panchal ,

India's first AI rock band, Trilok, created by Vijay Subramaniam

As India gets its first AI rock band, Trilok, its creator, Vijay Subramaniam, decodes how it reinterprets spiritual music to form its own sonic identity. The band launched its debut track, Achyutam Keshva,m on July 9

28 July,2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu ,

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Kajol celebrates Parent's Day by expressing gratitude to her parents and in-laws

Actress Kajol shared a heartfelt post on the occasion of Parent's day. She shared pictures with Tanuja, Veena Devgan and remembered dad Shomu Mukherjee and father-in-law Veeru Devgan, In the caption, she thanked all of them for showering her with love and support

28 July,2025 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI ,

Ameesha Patel revisits Humraaz days with Bobby Deol and Akshaye Khanna

Ameesha Patel took a trip down memory lane and shared shared a rare unseen picture with Bobby Deol and Akshaye Khanna from the Humraaz premiere in London. The to is seen beaming with joy and happily posing. The film released in 2002 got rave response

28 July,2025 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

New dad Sidharth visits Siddhivinayak Temple, prays for Kiara and baby girl

Days after welcoming a baby girl with Kiara Advani, new dad Sidharth Malhotra was seen visiting Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple with his mother. The actor and his wife Kiara became parents after she gave birth to a baby girl on July 15, 2025

28 July,2025 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Did Karisma Kapoor demand share from Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore property?

Karisma Kapur could be asking for her share of her late ex-husband Sunjay Kapoor's property worth Rs 30,000 crore. The industrialist died in June following a tragic heart attack in London

28 July,2025 12:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Suniel Shetty's comment 'husband career banayega' sparks outrage

“Suniel Shetty's comment on how a husband should focus and career and the wife must stay at home to nurture the kids has sparked outrage among the fans. They slammed the actor for his remark”

28 July,2025 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Aamir Khan's Bandra home visited by 25 IPS officers

A group of 25 IPS officers were recently seen departing from Aamir Khan's Bandra residence, accompanied by police cars. The reason for the visit is unknown, leaving fans speculating

28 July,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Bayaan: Director Bikas Ranjan Mishra says actors backed out for smaller roles

With Bayaan headed to the Toronto International Film Festival, director Bikas Ranjan Mishra recalls facing rejections from actors and how Huma Qureshi had the guts to front the thriller. He reveals many actors backed out after getting small roles In big films

28 July,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma ,

Parineeti Chopra Raghav Chadha

TGIKS 3: Parineeti Chopra googled Raghav Chadha's height after their first meet

Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra will appear together on The Great Indian Kapil Show, where they candidly discuss their relationship and share laughs with Kapil Sharma

28 July,2025 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Saiyaara star Shaan Grover bags supernatural musical Jagdalpur

Mrs producer Harman Baweja is set to make ‘Jagdalpur’, a musical with a supernatural theme. The series is believed to be headlined by Saiyaara actor Shaan Grover, who played the villain in the Mohit Suri directorial

28 July,2025 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma ,

When Kajol opened up to Twinkle Khanna about aging anxiety

When Twinkle asked Kajol if being an actor, she ever worries about aging, she revealed that, as a matter of fact, she does worry about it

27 July,2025 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI ,

Selena Gomez's Only Murders in the Building Season 5 gets a release date

Since its debut in 2021, Selena Gomez starrer Only Murders in the Building has become a fan favourite and has received nearly 60 Emmy nominations. The series is all set to reboot for the fifth season this September.

25 July,2025 02:47 PM IST | Washington | ANI ,

Pratik Gandhi in the series

Saare Jahan Se Accha: Makers recreate parts of Karachi in Mumbai and Chandigarh

“Makers of Pratik Gandhi’s spy thriller Saare Jahan Se Accha recreated parts of Karachi in Mumbai and Chandigarh. The story of the series is inspired by India and Pakistan’s nuclear arms race in the 1970s”

25 July,2025 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR ,

‘I thought she was smarter’: Purav Jha on Elnaaz Norouzi | Exclusive

Purav Jha exposes Elnaaz Nourouzi's claims about what went on between the traitors inside the secret tower at night. He also opened up about Nikita declining the offer and revealed that he is soon to make his acting debut

24 July,2025 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Amarylisa Gonsalves ,

Vaani Kapoor opens up on playing a cop in Mandala Murders

Vaani Kapoor is all set to play a cop in Mandala Muders, a role she has never done before. She praises the show's balance of strength and vulnerability in her character. Kapoor, who admires female-led action films, says the physical and emotional demands of action are intense but rewarding

23 July,2025 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI ,

Jennifer Lopez wardrobe malfunction

Jennifer Lopez’s skirt falls on stage; here’s how she handled it

Jennifer Lopez, who is currently busy performing across Asia and Europe with her Up All Night tour, recently faced a massive malfunction on stage during a show. However, the way the 56-year-old handled the situation has left everyone in awe

28 July,2025 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Selena Gomez doesn't want a big cake at her wedding

Selena Gomez recently opened up about her wedding plans with fiancé Benny Blanco, revealing that she doesn't want a big cake at her wedding and that she prefers small desserts over a big cake

28 July,2025 08:42 AM IST | Washington | ANI ,

'Bend It Like Beckham' to get a sequel; will OG cast make a comeback?

Chadha adds that Nagra, Knightley, Archie Punjabi, Juliet Stevenson and other members of the original cast "are aware that a sequel is being developed, but they obviously want to see a script before they commit"

27 July,2025 08:54 PM IST | Washington DC | ANI ,

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas attend BLACKPINK's concert in New York; see pics

Priyanka Chopra recently revealed she's a big fan of BLACKPINK, attending their Deadline World Tour concert in New York with her husband, Nick Jonas, sing Malti's favourite APT song

27 July,2025 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Taylor Swift will not let ex-boyfriend Matt Healy’s mother 'ruin her day'

“During a recent appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live’, Matt’s mother Denise insisted it was unfair that Matt couldn’t talk about the relationship”

27 July,2025 02:30 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANS ,

GOT's Jamie Lannister aka Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Bengaluru? Fans spot him

Nikolaj, dressed casually in a black shirt and cap, was seen mingling with tourists. Shakira’s tweet about the unexpected encounter quickly went viral, with fans eager to know more

27 July,2025 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Is Bradley Cooper planning to propose girlfriend Gigi Hadid soon?

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid are reportedly taking their relationship to the next level, with sources claiming that Cooper is planning to propose soon, the duo sparked rumours in 2023

27 July,2025 11:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Vatsal Sheth, Ishita Dutta, Vaayu, Veda

Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth name their newborn daughter 'Veda'

Vatsal Sheth and Ishita Dutta recently welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Veda, in early June, completing their family. The duo then revealed their little girl's name

27 July,2025 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Smriti Irani and Ektaa Kapoor to visit Nathdwara temple ahead of Kyunki release

Smriti Irani is all set to reprise the role of Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. As the show releases, producer Ektaa Kapoor and the politician will visit the sacred Shrinathji temple at Udaipur and offer prayers ahead of new season

26 July,2025 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Ektaa Kapoor issues statement denying her association with ALTT amid ban

The Ministry of Broadcasting (MIB) imposed a ban on several apps, including ALTT, due to objections over the obscene content. Amid this, Ektaa Kapoor has shared a statement and clarified that she is no longer associated with it in any capacity, she even urged the media to report accurately

26 July,2025 01:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Jennifer Winget's heart belongs to her furry buddy; check it out

Jennifer took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a picture of cuddling a Border Collie

26 July,2025 01:08 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani recalls how Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi changed their lives

“The iconic TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is returning with a new season starting July 29th, with Smriti Irani reprising her legendary role as Tulsi. Smriti reflected on the show’s original run (2000–2008), calling it revolutionary”

25 July,2025 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Payal Malik reaches Kali temple seeking apology after getting brutally trolled

Payal Malik, social media influencer and Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant, has issued a public apology after facing backlash for a video where she dressed as Goddess Kali, which many found offensive. The video, now deleted, sparked outrage for hurting religious sentiments

25 July,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Kashmera Shah pens a heartfelt note for Krushna Abhishek on their anniversary

Krushna married his long time girlfriend Kashmera in 2013. They met at the sets of the movie Aur Pappu Paas Ho Gaya, directed by Shyam Soni

25 July,2025 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

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Bihar issues residence certificate to 'Dog Babu'; FIR filed after viral post

In a bizarre incident from Bihar’s Patna district, a residence certificate was issued to a dog named 'Dog Babu' through the RTPS portal. The document, listing parents as 'Kutta Babu' and 'Kutiya Devi,' went viral, sparking public outrage. The Bihar govt cancelled the certificate and filed an FIR against the applicant and responsible officials.

28 July,2025 02:42 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for day amid Oppn uproar over Bihar voter list revision

When the House met at 12 noon, Opposition MPs against urged the Chair to allow them to speak over the SIR issue, and also raised slogans leading to the House being adjourned till 2 pm

28 July,2025 02:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

Send leaders empowered to take decisions for all-party meetings: LS speaker

Birla's remarks came as the opposition members sought an assurance from the government on discussion on the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar after the conclusion of the debate on Operation Sindoor

28 July,2025 02:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

Bangladesh forms commission to probe deadly air force Jet crash

Bangladesh has formed a nine-member commission to investigate last week's crash of an Air Force training jet, an F-7 BGI, into a school in Dhaka. The incident, which happened last Monday due to a reported "mechanical fault" after takeoff, resulted in the deaths of 34 people, mostly students, at Milestone School and College

28 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI ,

Three terrorists neutralised in Operation Mahadev encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces had launched a massive operation to track down the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, and intelligence inputs over the past month had suggested that the terrorists might have moved towards the Dachigam area

28 July,2025 02:10 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent ,

Taiwan's machinery exports: A major shift towards the US market

In 2024, the United States became the top destination for Taiwan's machinery exports, surpassing China and Hong Kong for the first time. This shift, reported by Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, is largely due to China's push for its own machinery production. Meanwhile, Taiwan exported 5.8 billion dollar in machinery to the US

28 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | Taipei | mid-day online correspondent ,

Kharge set to kick off 'Operation Sindoor' debate in Rajya Sabha tomorrow

Congress has been allotted approximately two hours out of the total 16-hour time slot reserved for the discussion on Operation Sindoor and the debate in the Rajya Sabha is scheduled for tomorrow, a day after it takes place in the Lok Sabha.

28 July,2025 01:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

Cash discovery row: SC grills Justice Yashwant Varma over his petition

The top court further quizzed Justice Varma over the parties he had made in his plea and said he should have filed the in-house inquiry report with his plea

28 July,2025 01:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

Miscreants set ablaze school building in Arunachal's West Siang

The annexure building of the school at Lipu Bagra village, in which nursery, Class I, and Class II classes were held, was completely gutted in the blaze, the police said. The incident occurred on Sunday near Aalo, the district headquarters town

28 July,2025 01:54 PM IST | Itanagar | PTI ,

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Bihar issues residence certificate to 'Dog Babu'; FIR filed after viral post

In a bizarre incident from Bihar’s Patna district, a residence certificate was issued to a dog named 'Dog Babu' through the RTPS portal. The document, listing parents as 'Kutta Babu' and 'Kutiya Devi,' went viral, sparking public outrage. The Bihar govt cancelled the certificate and filed an FIR against the applicant and responsible officials.

28 July,2025 02:42 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Monsoon session

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day amid Oppn uproar over Bihar voter list revision

When the House met at 12 noon, Opposition MPs against urged the Chair to allow them to speak over the SIR issue, and also raised slogans leading to the House being adjourned till 2 pm

28 July,2025 02:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

India News

Send leaders empowered to take decisions for all-party meetings: LS speaker

Birla's remarks came as the opposition members sought an assurance from the government on discussion on the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar after the conclusion of the debate on Operation Sindoor

28 July,2025 02:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Three terrorists neutralised in Operation Mahadev encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces had launched a massive operation to track down the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, and intelligence inputs over the past month had suggested that the terrorists might have moved towards the Dachigam area

28 July,2025 02:10 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Miscreants set ablaze school building in Arunachal's West Siang

The annexure building of the school at Lipu Bagra village, in which nursery, Class I, and Class II classes were held, was completely gutted in the blaze, the police said. The incident occurred on Sunday near Aalo, the district headquarters town

28 July,2025 01:54 PM IST | Itanagar | PTI ,

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Kharge set to kick off 'Operation Sindoor' debate in Rajya Sabha tomorrow

Congress has been allotted approximately two hours out of the total 16-hour time slot reserved for the discussion on Operation Sindoor and the debate in the Rajya Sabha is scheduled for tomorrow, a day after it takes place in the Lok Sabha.

28 July,2025 01:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Parliament monsoon session: Both houses adjourned amid continuing Oppn protests

Both Houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, were adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition protests over various issues, including electoral rolls revision in Bihar, continued to rock the House.

28 July,2025 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Cash discovery row: SC grills Justice Yashwant Varma over his petition

The top court further quizzed Justice Varma over the parties he had made in his plea and said he should have filed the in-house inquiry report with his plea

28 July,2025 01:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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UP CM Yogi announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia over Barabanki temple electrocution

The Chief Minister has directed the District Administration officials to expedite the proper treatment of the injured and relief operations

28 July,2025 01:06 PM IST | Uttar Pradesh | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Taiwan's machinery exports: A major shift towards the US market

In 2024, the United States became the top destination for Taiwan's machinery exports, surpassing China and Hong Kong for the first time. This shift, reported by Taiwan's Ministry of Finance, is largely due to China's push for its own machinery production. Meanwhile, Taiwan exported 5.8 billion dollar in machinery to the US

28 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | Taipei | mid-day online correspondent ,

World News

Bangladesh forms commission to probe deadly air force Jet crash

Bangladesh has formed a nine-member commission to investigate last week's crash of an Air Force training jet, an F-7 BGI, into a school in Dhaka. The incident, which happened last Monday due to a reported "mechanical fault" after takeoff, resulted in the deaths of 34 people, mostly students, at Milestone School and College

28 July,2025 02:16 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI ,

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Train derailment that killed 3 in Germany apparently caused by landslide

More than 100 people were aboard the Deutsche Bahn train when at least two carriages derailed Sunday evening in a forested area near Riedlingen, about 158 kilometres west of Munich

28 July,2025 01:14 PM IST | Berlin | AP ,

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Donald Trump calls Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire "easy"

Speaking to reporters during his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump reiterated his commitment to using economic pressure to end the ongoing border war between the two Southeast Asian nations

28 July,2025 12:17 PM IST | Turnberry | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Germany: Three dead, several injured after passenger train derails in Riedlingen

The incident occurred near the town of Riedlingen in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, with approximately 100 passengers reportedly on board at the time; emergency services, including firefighters, rescue teams, and police, responded swiftly to the scene

28 July,2025 09:31 AM IST | Munich | ANI ,

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Malaysia to host Thailand-Cambodia peace talks as border tension escalates

Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will head Bangkok's delegation for the negotiations, with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expected to participate in the meeting

28 July,2025 09:27 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | ANI ,

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US and China to talk in Stockholm on trade with eye on Trump-Xi summit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to hold talks for the third time this year ' this round in the Swedish capital, nearly four months after President Donald Trump upset global trade with his sweeping tariff proposal, including an import tax that shot up to 145 per cent on Chinese goods

28 July,2025 09:21 AM IST | Washington | AP ,

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Hezbollah Radwan force leader, artillery commander both eliminated in Lebanon

The terrorists were engaged in attempts to restore the terrorist infrastructure of the Radwan force and promoted terrorist plots against IDF (Israel Defence Forces) forces and the State of Israel

28 July,2025 09:16 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI ,

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US-EU Pact imposes 15 pc tariff on most EU imports, averting trade-war threat

Their private sit-down culminated months of bargaining, with the White House deadline Friday nearing for imposing punishing tariffs on the EU's 27-member countries

28 July,2025 09:13 AM IST | Edinburgh | AP ,

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Bomb scare on Mumbai-bound plane at Kolkata airport, passenger detained

The passenger who was about to board the plane was detained after he told the airline's security officer that he had a bomb with him, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said

13 May,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Gurunanak Jayanti brings light and devotion to Mumbai's gurudwaras

Mumbai marks Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary with celebrations highlighting his teachings on unity, service, and compassion.

16 November,2024 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava ,

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Devotees drink AC water believing it’s ‘Charan Amrit’ at Banke Bihari temple

In a recent viral video from Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, devotees were seen drinking water dripping from an elephant spout, mistaking it for holy water or ‘Charan Amrit.’ The water was actually discharge from the temple’s air conditioning system, sparking debate on faith and scientific awareness.

04 November,2024 08:47 PM IST | Vrindavan | Anisha Shrivastava ,

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Indira Gandhi Death Anniversary: Why former Indian PM was called the 'Iron Lady'

Indira Gandhi is remembered for her strong leadership and efforts to modernise India, her tenure was also marred by controversies for taking strong decisions including the declaration of a state of emergency from 1975 to 1977

30 October,2024 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Diwali 2024: Traditions, rituals, and the spirit of the festival of lights

For many, Diwali is a time to seek blessings, express gratitude, and start afresh. The festival is often seen as an opportunity to reflect on one’s journey, appreciate loved ones, and welcome new beginnings

28 October,2024 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Dhanteras 2024: The significance of buying gold on this auspicious day

Buying gold on Dhanteras has been a long-standing tradition in Hindu culture. Gold is not only a symbol of wealth but also of divine blessings

28 October,2024 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Dhanteras 2024: Date, Time, and Significance of Dhanteras Puja

On the day of Dhanteras 2024, devotees must perform Lakshmi Puja in the 'Pradosh Kaal' as the 'Sthir Lagna' arrives around this time. 'Sthir' means to remain still or fixed. It is believed that if the Puja is conducted during this auspicious time, Goddess Lakshmi stays in the house, bringing prosperity and wealth in the family

23 October,2024 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Opinion

What Jagdeep Dhankhar’s silence means for us

The medical reason Dhankhar cited in his resignation letter is universally disbelieved, suggesting the nation reflexively knows a wide spectrum of democratic politics has increasingly become invisible to it. Silence and secrecy do not a vibrant democracy make

28 July,2025 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf ,

Opinion

Cannot allow footpaths to be blatantly encroached

While vendors dominate nearly three-fourths of available pavement space, the remaining stretch is taken up by people queuing for buses or autos, leaving no room for safe pedestrian movement

28 July,2025 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial ,

Opinion

Fortifying our fort icons

With the Maratha Military Landscape in Maharashtra earning UNESCO World Heritage Site status, Sir PM and Lady Flora discuss the development in their trademark investigative manner

28 July,2025 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez ,

Opinion

Mama, I’m coming home

Growing up, I had a complicated relationship with you. In fact, a complicated one with Black Sabbath

27 July,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha ,

Opinion

Have you tried Dalit food?

Shahu Patole’s book Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada, artist Rajyashri Goody’s installation Eat with Great Delight, and Sri Vamsi Matta’s curated ‘Come Eat With Me’ events—all assert their caste identity in different ways

27 July,2025 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde ,

Opinion

Will it be Shat Pratishat BJP?

MVA’s relentless targeting of errant ministers and MLAs belonging to Shinde Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP seems to be fuelling BJP’s goal of becoming the single-largest winner in the state local body polls

26 July,2025 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar ,

Opinion

Authorities must tackle flooding effectively

Frequent closures of the subway due to waterlogging also cause congestion and slow-moving traffic along the SV Road and the Western Express Highway in the Andheri and Jogeshwari areas.

26 July,2025 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial ,

Opinion

Of motherhood and transformation

Having become a mother for the second time, I am more confident in my relatively new role, but I wonder if the self I had to shed in order to accommodate life will ever re-inhabit my maternal body

25 July,2025 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello ,

Opinion

Parking lots need to be more accessible to motorists

This leads to parking on roads, further congesting an already congested city

25 July,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial ,

Do you think millets are actually a healthy snack option?

Not really, I prefer traditional snacks
Maybe, but only if they taste good
Never tried millets, so can't say

Sports News

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'We want to build this team on partnerships, not on individual scores': Gambhir

Gambhir backed Sudharsan by saying a player can't be judged after every match. He also added that Sai is a 23-year-old player, and people need to be patient with all the players

28 July,2025 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Ben Stokes opens up on chat with Team India's Jadeja

28 July,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Ravindra Jadeja scripts history with century in Manchester

Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Ben Stokes achieves rare double in Manchester

Kaneria criticises BCCI for showing double standards for India-Pakistan clash

Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin pinpoints 'tactical' mistake made by Shubman Gill

Even as Ashwin spoke about tactics, he was nothing short of praise for the 25-year-old skipper and backed him by saying Gill walked out to bat when everything was down, and still batted beautifully

28 July,2025 02:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Clouds of uncertainty linger on Jasprit Bumrah as series heads into final test

28 July,2025 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Yuvraj Singh heaps praise on Shubman Gill-led Team India after Manchester's draw

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Ind vs Eng 4th Test: Washington Sundar reveals Gautam Gambhir's message on Day 5

28 July,2025 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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'Sport must go on': Sourav Ganguly on India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash

28 July,2025 12:06 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI ,

Football News

Defending champions England beat Spain on penalties to win Women's Euro 2025

La Roja dominated possession as expected, but ultimately paid the price for not putting the game to bed against an England side who never know when they are beaten. Yet even at 1-0 it felt like England were still in the game, and they took their chance when it came in the 57th minute

28 July,2025 10:53 AM IST | Basel, Switzerland | AFP ,

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'We missed Bruno’s goalscoring ability in the box...': Ruben Amorim

28 July,2025 08:38 AM IST | East Rutherford (USA) | IANS ,

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Viktor Gyokeres joins Arsenal for a huge amount of $85 million

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Fake Xavi Hernandez coach bid sent by 19-year-old student using ChatGPT: Report

27 July,2025 04:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Xavi, Guardiola applications, a hoax: AIFF

27 July,2025 09:09 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI ,

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Belgian Grand Prix: McLaren’s Piastri fends off teammate Norris in wet Spa

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc came third as Piastri (266 points) stretched his lead in the drivers’s standings over Norris (250 points) to 16 points

28 July,2025 08:28 AM IST | Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) | AFP ,

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Thulashi, Nithya win gold at British and Irish Int’l

28 July,2025 08:24 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI ,

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Ankita bags 3000m steeplechase silver at World University Games

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Indian swimmers Aryan, Likhith exit from World Aquatics C’ships

28 July,2025 08:20 AM IST | Singapore | PTI ,

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Divya Deshmukh holds Koneru Humpy to secure tie-break in all-Indian final

27 July,2025 09:03 PM IST | Batumi (Georgia) | mid-day online correspondent ,

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How Mumbai's theatre artistes are redefining performance culture

With big spaces out of reach and indie films losing space, Mumbai's artistes are turning to black boxes, bars, and living rooms, with Andheri and Versova at the heart of it. It's a new wave of theatre powered by grit and a personal connect

27 July,2025 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Tanisha Banerjee ,

How Mumbai's theatre artistes are redefining performance culture

What is it about Saiyaara that is making everyone cry?

27 July,2025 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Akshita Maheshwari ,

Ozzy Osbourne death: A glimpse into the late musician's life and career

27 July,2025 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Narendra Kusnur ,

When Shahiri met theatre: Explore this performance that unfolds as a sung story

27 July,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Junisha Dama ,

Is there a market for digital art in India? Tracing the growth of this medium

27 July,2025 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Debjani Paul ,

Coldplay concert controversy: Can infidelity in relationships be understood?

27 July,2025 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale ,

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IN PHOTOS: 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas makes Comic-Con debut in San Diego

Comic-Con fans pulled out their lightsabers on July 27 to welcome ‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas to the prominent pop culture convention in San Diego, California, for the very first time. Attendees lined up for hours to grab a seat inside the 6,500-person capacity venue to see the legendary filmmaker behind the 'Indiana Jones' franchise speak at the event on its final day (Report and Pics: AFP)

28 July,2025 10:40 AM IST | | ,

Fashion News

ICW 2025: Amit Aggarwal presents collection that views time as an inward journey

The outfits featured sculpted, cocoon-like shapes that opened up like living forms, made using handwoven nylons, recycled polymers, organic cotton, and traditional ikat

27 July,2025 03:12 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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ICW 2025, Day 4: Manish Malhotra redefines runway show with a couture party

The spotlight was firmly on the designer as he hosted his first-ever couture party -- an event that blended delectable cuisine, curated cocktails, and a stunning showcase of craftsmanship

27 July,2025 01:28 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI ,

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ICW 2025: Tarun Tahiliani celebrates 30 years in fashion with bridal showcase

During the showcase, the runway came alive with a regal palette of ivories, golds, deep reds, and soft pastels, brought to life through intricately embroidered sherwanis, structured lehengas, and delicately layered drapes

27 July,2025 03:56 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI ,

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ICW 2025: Amit Aggarwal presents collection that views time as an inward journey

The outfits featured sculpted, cocoon-like shapes that opened up like living forms, made using handwoven nylons, recycled polymers, organic cotton, and traditional ikat

27 July,2025 03:12 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Kolhapuri chappals to get QR certification to establish authenticity & identity

The move aims to check counterfeiting and highlight the identity of the artisan behind each product, officials from the government-run Leather Industries Development Corporation of Maharashtra (LIDCOM) said

27 July,2025 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI ,

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DJ Snake to perform in Mumbai and five other cities; check all the details here

The timing of the tour coincides with DJ Snake’s upcoming album, ‘Nomad’ slated to release this September, and fans can expect club-rattling hits such as ‘Turn Down for What’, the viral smash ‘Taki Taki’, the all-time favourite ‘Let Me Love You’ and the generational anthem ‘Lean On’

24 July,2025 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Nita Ambani leads pooja ceremony ahead of Swadesh store launch in Mumbai

The auspicious ritual was held ahead of the Swadesh store’s opening on July 25

22 July,2025 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Devotees observe second Monday of Shravan month with prayers and special rituals

Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be one of the most auspicious months of the year, especially for Lord Shiva devotees

21 July,2025 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI ,

Health & Fitness News

Over 9 pc of world's land area under high risk of zoonotic outbreak: Study

The team's analysis suggests that conditions driven by climate change -- higher temperatures and rainfall, and water shortage -- elevate the risk of zoonosis, or 'spillover events'

27 July,2025 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI ,

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Vaccines prevented over 2.5 million Covid-19 deaths worldwide: Study

In all, vaccines have saved 14.8 million years of life (one year of life saved for 900 doses of vaccine administered), revealed the findings

27 July,2025 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS ,

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Onion, potato prices in India rose by 80 pc in 2024 due to climate change: Study

In India, extreme heat in May severely affected crop yields and supply chains, contributing to high inflation in essential vegetables

27 July,2025 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI ,

Travel News

35 pc of Indian travellers forget phone chargers while packing for trips: Report

From chaos over a forgotten phone charger to the comforting presence of homemade namkeen, Indian travellers’ journeys are shaped by several quirks, relatable practices and unexpected moments

17 July,2025 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Visiting the US? Explore these five offbeat experiences in Philadelphia

These fascinating, one-of-a-kind experiences aim to invite travellers to discover some of Philadelphia’s most unique and unexpected gems

16 July,2025 01:54 PM IST | Philadelphia (USA) | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Did you know 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' was shot in Thailand?

From the lush landscapes of Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Trang in the film to real dinosaur fossils across Thailand, discover unique attractions in the country

15 July,2025 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,

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Take style inspiration from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to ace your fashion game

On the birth anniversary of the First Lady of Style — Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, here’s a look at her glorious fashion legacy

28 July,2025 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul ,

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Catch a performance by this Kohima-born musician in Mumbai

A month-long concert series featuring musicians from across the country will kick off with a spotlight on a talented Kohima-born musician who also trains young minds in music

28 July,2025 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble ,

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Explore this poetry book that is inspired by the natural world

A new poetry title is a meditative look at parts of the natural world that don’t appear to belong

28 July,2025 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma ,

Mumbai Food News

Mumbai: This noodle restaurant is serving authentic Ma La flavours from Sichuan

Goregaon gets bragging rights with a new noodle shop that stirs up authentic Ma La flavours from Sichuan

25 July,2025 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum Pandya ,

Mumbai Food News

Tequila Day: Enjoy bold flavours of the spirit at these places in Mumbai

On International Tequila Day today, we scour the city for some stellar cocktails, and a few budget shots to boost your weekend celebrations

24 July,2025 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar ,

Mumbai Food News

Love Japanese cuisine? Visit this new restaurant and bakehouse in Mumbai

A new Japanese restaurant and bakehouse rolls into Mumbai with maximalist flair, inspiration from Tokyo’s Shibuya precinct, and a conveyor belt that dishes out sushi

22 July,2025 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Dhara Vora Sabhnani ,

Things To Do News

Is your wardrobe going green yet? Here are fashion tips to look stylish

Fashion’s latest colour obsession is proving to be quite pervasive, and is making its way into a spectrum of attire — from street wear to corporate suits

26 July,2025 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul , Anushree Gaikwad

Things To Do News

A new book for children dives into wildlife around us using poetry as a medium

Zai Whitaker’s new book for children introduces them to tiny, amazing creatures, from scorpions to centipedes and frogs in the form of fun, informative poems

26 July,2025 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez , Anushree Gaikwad

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Mangroves, meri jaan: How these two young Nerul locals are making a difference

On The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem today, get inspired by two budding conservationists from Nerul, and take your pick from events in the city to play your part

26 July,2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble , Anushree Gaikwad

In Focus

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day amid Oppn uproar over Bihar voter list revision

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