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Mumbai: Two arrested in UP and MP for Rs 1.91 cr jewellery robbery in Agripada

Two armed men looted jewellery worth Rs 1.91 crore from Rishabh Jewellers in Mumbai’s Agripada area. The accused were arrested in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh after a swift investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch.

02 January,2025 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

Civic chief visits construction sites in E ward

Also goes to Metro 3 site, AQI monitoring station, bakeries in the area

02 January,2025 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve

Undertrial prisoner caught with mobile phone hidden in footwear at Thane jail

An undertrial prisoner in Thane Central Jail was caught hiding a mobile phone in his footwear during a routine inspection. The authorities are investigating how the phone was smuggled into the jail.

02 January,2025 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai

Beed sarpanch murder: Maharashtra govt forms SIT to probe killing

The SIT will be headed by Crime Investigation Department's (CID) Deputy Inspector General Basavraj Teli, said an order issued by the state Home department

01 January,2025 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai: Eight Pakistani nationals get 20 years in jail in 2015 drug seizure case

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on each of the convicts

01 January,2025 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

MahaRERA reduces criteria for SRO recognition outside MMR

MahaRERA has revised the criteria for forming Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) in areas outside Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), lowering the threshold from 500 to 200 projects to provide developers with better regulatory support.

02 January,2025 12:45 PM IST | Mumbai

Mumbai: Rs 1.5 cr compensation awarded to kin of man killed in tragic accident

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane has awarded Rs 1.5 crore in compensation to the family of a company owner who died in a tragic road accident in 2021. The truck driver responsible did not appear before the tribunal.

02 January,2025 10:32 AM IST | Mumbai

Mumbai weather update: AQI at 101 as clear skies and sunny weather return

Mumbai is set for a sunny day with temperatures reaching 35°C. Although air quality remains poor, a slight improvement is expected today, with precautions advised for sensitive individuals.

02 January,2025 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai
Shilpa Shirodkar with daughter Anoushka

BB18: Shilpa Shirodkar's daughter reveals Namrata, Mahesh Babu's message

Bigg Boss 18: Shilpa Shirodkar will be reunited with her daughter Anoushka after three months. The little one will be bringing a lot of joy and messages from the family for Shilpa

02 January,2025 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Meghan Markle returns to Instagram after five years, switches off comments

Meghan Markle has returned to Instagram after nearly five years. The bio of her new handle reads- Duchess of Sussex

02 January,2025 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Up and about: Kartik Aaryan spotted at Siddhivinayak temple on day 1 of 2025

Devotees turning up to the city’s Siddhivinayak temple were fortunate to catch a glimpse of Kartik Aaryan, who commenced 2025 by seeking blessings ahead of another busy year

02 January,2025 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team

After Baby John becomes victim of piracy, trade and producers raise alarm

Producers take note as pirated copies of Baby John are released online

02 January,2025 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
A representational image reflecting a declining audience in cinema halls. Pic/iStock

Need stakeholders, not employees!

Producer, media-educator Viveck Vaswani fires fresh salvo in the new year on what’s ailing Bollywood; prohibitive prices of multiplex tickets, included

02 January,2025 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Viveck Vaswani ,

Have you heard? Aryan Khan's NYE with girlfriend; Ajith's Vidaamuyarchi delayed

Shah Rukh Khan's eldest son Aryan Khan was spotted arriving for a New Year's party in the city along with his rumoured girlfriend Larissa Bonesi

02 January,2025 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team ,

Sonakshi Sinha labelled 'hypocrite' for celebrating New Year 2025 amid fireworks

Sonakshi Sinha took to Instagram and wished her fans a Happy New Year. She posted a video in which she and Zaheer Iqbal can be seen enjoying the spectacular fireworks and celebrations in Australia

01 January,2025 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent ,
Sangeeta Bijlani

Sangeeta Bijlani says her ex-boyfriend was controlling, fans ask if it is Salman

During her appearance on Indian Idol 15, Sangeeta Bijlani opened up about an ex-boyfriend who was controlling about her outfits

02 January,2025 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Have you heard? Aryan Khan's NYE with girlfriend; Ajith's Vidaamuyarchi delayed

Shah Rukh Khan's eldest son Aryan Khan was spotted arriving for a New Year's party in the city along with his rumoured girlfriend Larissa Bonesi

02 January,2025 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team , The Hitlist Team

Saira Banu remembers mother on her birth anniversary

In an emotional post on Instagram, Saira Banu reflected on her mother's strength and resilience, recounting how Naseem Banu raised her and her siblings while facing numerous challenges.

02 January,2025 07:25 AM IST | Washington | ANI , ANI

Anil Kapoor looks back on 2024, calls it a year of "grit and growth"

On Wednesday, on New Year day, Anil Kapoor took to Instagram to post a video montage recapping his achievements from the past year

02 January,2025 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI , ANI
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PM Narendra Modi meets Diljit Dosanjh, talk about music, culture and yoga

“After wrapping the Dil-Luminati India tour, Diljit Dosanjh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spoke about music, culture and yoga”

02 January,2025 07:19 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Up and about: Kartik Aaryan spotted at Siddhivinayak temple on day 1 of 2025

Devotees turning up to the city’s Siddhivinayak temple were fortunate to catch a glimpse of Kartik Aaryan, who commenced 2025 by seeking blessings ahead of another busy year

02 January,2025 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team , The Hitlist Team

Hans Zimmer's music makes Bollywood debut with Sonu Sood's Fateh

German music legend Hans Zimmer to make his Bollywood debut with Sonu Sood’s Fateh, not Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayan, confirms the actor

02 January,2025 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu , Mohar Basu
Zeenat Aman

'The Royals' to 'Stardom', most-anticipated web series of 2025

Worried what to binge-watch in the new year? Well, put your minds to rest because we have you covered. Here are the web releases that have created quite the buzz even before they are out

01 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam Abraham

'The Royals' to 'Stardom', most-anticipated web series of 2025

Worried what to binge-watch in the new year? Well, put your minds to rest because we have you covered. Here are the web releases that have created quite the buzz even before they are out

01 January,2025 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam Abraham , Letty Mariam Abraham

Manoj Bajpayee wraps up shooting for 'The Family Man 3'

In the series created by Raj and DK, Manoj Bajpayee plays Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man leading a double life as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictional division of the National Investigation Agency

30 December,2024 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI , ANI

Mismatched actor Taaruk Raina: ‘I am not sitting with 10 scripts in front of me’

Even as he wins praise for Mismatched 3, Taaruk Raina on how he isn’t spoilt for choice and sometimes takes up roles he doesn’t want to

28 December,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma , Priyanka Sharma
Kritika Kamra. Pics/Instagram

Kritika Kamra: ‘The audience is ready to experiment, if creators are’

“With Gyaarah Gyaarah’s success telling her that viewers seek novel stories, actor Kritika Kamra is betting on her next, For Your Eyes Only”

26 December,2024 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

Jaideep Ahlawat starrer 'Paatal Lok' season 2 to stream on this date

Directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware and created by Sudip Sharma, the series is produced by Clean Slate Filmz in collaboration with Eunoia Films LLP.

24 December,2024 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI , ANI

Bandish Bandits stars Ritwik Bhowmik,Shreya Chaudhry's small steps to success

With two successful editions of Bandish Bandits behind them, actors Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry discuss how they’re paving their way as artistes in a cut-throat field

23 December,2024 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma , Priyanka Sharma
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Mark Wahlberg celebrates New Year with family in Barbados

The Fighter actor moved his family from California to Las Vegas in 2022. He spoke about the major shift in March 2024

02 January,2025 08:35 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS

Meghan Markle returns to Instagram after five years, switches off comments

Meghan Markle has returned to Instagram after nearly five years. The bio of her new handle reads- Duchess of Sussex

02 January,2025 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent

"Can't wait": Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade shows off her baby bump

Taking to her Instagram handle, the influencer and daughter of Eminem, shared adorable photos in which Evan can be seen holding her baby bump as she stands in front of the Christmas tree

02 January,2025 07:28 AM IST | Washington | ANI , ANI

Justin Baldoni files 250 million dollars lawsuit against The New York Times

It Ends With Us actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times for their 4000-word article projecting Blake Lively a victim of sexual harassment while relying on selective text messages

01 January,2025 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent
A still from Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning

Aliens, animals and more avatars! Here's what to expect from Hollywood in 2025

“A long-running franchise is expected to culminate, and a once-forgotten superhero is set to make his return to entertain a new generation—in 2025, Hollywood has a lot to offer to buffs of cinema”

01 January,2025 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla

Aliens, animals and more avatars! Here's what to expect from Hollywood in 2025

A long-running franchise is expected to culminate, and a once-forgotten superhero is set to make his return to entertain a new generation—in 2025, Hollywood has a lot to offer to buffs of cinema

01 January,2025 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla , Sonia Lulla

Kate Beckinsale says she was forced to do photoshoot a day after miscarriage

Kate Beckinsale's comments come after Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni on allegations of sexual harassment

31 December,2024 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI , PTI
Chahat Pandey with her mother inside Bigg Boss 18 house

Bigg Boss 18: Chahat Pandey's mother comes in her defense

Chahat Pandey's mother grilled Avinash Mishra for his past remarks on her daughter. She also came in defense of her daughter with regards to her much talked about her relationship status

02 January,2025 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

BB18: Shilpa Shirodkar's daughter reveals Namrata, Mahesh Babu's message

Bigg Boss 18: Shilpa Shirodkar will be reunited with her daughter Anoushka after three months. The little one will be bringing a lot of joy and messages from the family for Shilpa

02 January,2025 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent

Bigg Boss 18: Vivian Dsena cries upon seeing wife Nouran during family week

Chaahat Pandey’s mother Bhawna and Vivian Dsena’s wife Nouran arrived inside the star-studded house to extend their support during the family week on Bigg Boss 18

01 January,2025 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent

Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary give daughter a unique name with the letter 'I'

Yuvika Chaudhary and Prince Narula, whose love story began on Bigg Boss 9, got married on October 12, 2018. The couple announced their pregnancy in June 2024

01 January,2025 07:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent
Jheel Mehta marries Aditya Dube

Watch: Taarak Mehta fame Jheel Mehta aka Sonu marries boyfriend Aditya Dube

“ In a video shared on Instagram, Jheel Mehta took her fans and followers behind her wedding day with Aditya Dube which was filled with emotional moments”

01 January,2025 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Did Bigg Boss 18 ex-contestant Sara allege Karan Veer is abusive towards women?

Bigg Boss 18 evicted contestant Sara Arfeen hinted towards Karan Veer Mehra being physically abusive towards women and made some serious allegations

31 December,2024 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi Chaturvedi , Shachi Chaturvedi

Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum to return to TV, here’s when you can watch

Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is not a typical drama; it tells the story of a girl, Sharjeena, a top student and practical young woman, who enters into a marriage of convenience

31 December,2024 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent
Unni Mukundan in Marco

'I am feeling helpless': Marco actor Unni Mukundan makes a request

Unni Mukundan who is basking in the success of his recently released film Marco has made an appeal to the audience. The actor said that he is feeling helpless and only the audience can help

02 January,2025 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Keerthy Suresh reveals how she kept her relationship under wraps until marriage

Keerthy Suresh got married to her long-time boyfriend Antony Thattil in December last year. They managed to keep their relationship a well-guarded secret for 15 years. The actress reveals how she did it and why

02 January,2025 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent

Shiva Rajkumar reveals he is cancer-free after surgery, shares emotional message

Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar shared a touching video, offering a glimpse into his emotional cancer journey following his recent surgery in Miami, Florida

01 January,2025 09:26 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI , ANI

Naga Vamsi says 'no disrespect' towards Boney Kapoor after social media backlash

Telugu film producer Naga Vamsi went viral for telling Boney Kapoor that Bollywood is stuck making films for Bandra and Juhu and suggesting that Mumbai must have not slept after Pushpa 2 collected more than Rs 80 crore in a single day

01 January,2025 04:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent
Rajinikanth (Pic/ X)

Superstar Rajinikanth greets fans outside his Chennai residence on New Year

“With a wide smile, superstar Rajinikanth greeted his sea of fans gathered outside his Chennai home on New Year morning. The superstar was seen in a white outfit”

01 January,2025 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI

Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan enjoy New Year's Eve with R Madhavan, Sarita in Dubai

The photo was originally shared by R Madhavan's wife Sarita on her Instagram stories, who wrote, “Making beautiful memories with beautiful people. Happy 2025"

31 December,2024 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent

Pawan Kalyan backs Allu Arjun in Pushpa 2 stampede case

While Allu Arjun was arrested by Hyderabad police after being held responsible for the death of a 35-year-old woman, Pawan Kalyan on Monday said that the law does not give preferential treatment to anyone

31 December,2024 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent
Squid game season 2 brings back former winner Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae)

Squid Game season 2 abrupt ending explained; what to expect from season 3?

Squid Game season 2 ended with a cliffhanger, without wrapping up the battle started by Player 456. Here's what you can expect from Squid Game season 3, coming in 2025

31 December,2024 03:36 PM IST | Seoul

Squid Game 2 actor Park Sung-hoon courts controversy after porn parody post

Park Sung-hoon, who plays a transgender ex-soldier Cho Hyun-ju posted a porn parody of the Squid Game show's poster which included an X-rated portrayal of several women

30 December,2024 09:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent

BTS fans stage their own kidnapping in a bid to meet the K-pop band

The girls, hailing from Dharashiv district, had planned to go to Pune to earn money that they needed to travel to South Korea and meet the K-pop band BTS

30 December,2024 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI , PTI

BTS' V's birthday: BigHit refrains from posting any content due to THIS reason

As BTS' V turned a year older, fans across the globe expected a barrage of content from BigHit music as per tradition. However, the boy band’s agency has refrained from doing so

30 December,2024 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent
V

BTS: ARMY installs over 70 banners for Kim Taehyung aka V's 29th birthday

“BTS: Kim Taehyung aka V will turn 29 on December 30. To mark his birthday, fans of the K-pop idol have installed banners near the military base”

30 December,2024 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Squid Game season 2 review: What happens when the player wants to be the saviour

This second season of the highly anticipated series is sure to give you an adrenaline rush, but will it top the first one? Certainly not. So what works in favour of the series, and what went wrong?

27 December,2024 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Shachi Chaturvedi , Shachi Chaturvedi

Sets of Nam Joo Hyuk's upcoming K-drama East Palace burn down due to a fire

Nam Joo Hyuk's upcoming Netflix K-drama East Palace faces an unprecedented obstacle. The series also stars Roh Yoon Seo, and Seung Woo Cho in main roles

21 December,2024 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , mid-day online correspondent

‘BJP planning to demolish places of worship in Delhi’

No immediate reaction was available from the BJP and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's office on the chief minister's allegations

02 January,2025 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Defence ministry declares 2025 as year of reforms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says reforms will lay the foundation for unprecedented advancements

02 January,2025 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Record-breaking New Year’s Eve display in UAE

Major celebrations across the world as South Korea continues to mourn

02 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) | Agencies

Jeju Air crash: Flight data recorder to be sent to US

Officials said that the timeline for transferring the flight recorder will be determined in coordination with the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

02 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies

Gurugram: Woman dies after being 'pushed' from roof; husband, in-laws held

The police arrested her husband and he was sent on one-day police remand by the court while his parents were sent to judicial custody, an official said

01 January,2025 10:59 PM IST | Gurugram | PTI

Warm January likely in most parts of India: IMD

IMD also noted that rainfall in north India between January and March is likely to be below normal, with levels expected to be less than 86 per cent of the long-period average (LPA). The average rainfall for north India during this period, based on data from 1971-2020, is approximately 184.3 mm

01 January,2025 05:54 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

The exchange of the list took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attacks against nuclear installations and facilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

01 January,2025 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

32-year-old man, his wife found dead inside home in Delhi, suicide suspected

The couple got married five years ago and are survived by their four-year-old son, the police said

01 January,2025 09:24 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Engineering student kills parents after differences over his education in Nagpur

The tragic incident occurred on December 26 at the family's residence in the Kapil Nagar area. The discovery of the decomposed bodies came to light on Wednesday, after neighbors reported a foul smell emanating from the house, an official stated

01 January,2025 07:07 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent

Biological Park in Jaipur installs heaters to protect animals from the cold

Fe medicines are also being given to animals as a precaution in this winter season so that their body temperature remains maintained

02 January,2025 12:48 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondent

Delhi Assembly elections: PM Modi set to launch several development projects

The development push from the BJP-led government at the Centre comes ahead of the assembly polls in Delhi expected to be held in February

02 January,2025 12:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Pakistan: Karachi and Lahore becomes the world's most polluted city

The Climate Action Centre (CAC), an environmental NGO, has previously linked the smog in Lahore and other cities in Punjab, as well as the recent haze in Karachi, to vehicle emissions

02 January,2025 12:05 PM IST | Lahore | mid-day online correspondent

Thick fog and cold wave persist in Delhi with AQI reaching 278 as 2025 begins

Dense fog and a cold wave continue to grip Delhi and several cities across India, with poor air quality and disruptions to transport. Shelters have been set up for the homeless as temperatures drop sharply.

02 January,2025 09:33 AM IST | New Delhi

Gurugram: Three criminals held after gunfight

Later, the trio accused was apprehended by the police team from the spot, and the two injured were admitted to the hospital for further treatment

02 January,2025 08:26 AM IST | Gurugram | IANS

Defence ministry declares 2025 as year of reforms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says reforms will lay the foundation for unprecedented advancements

02 January,2025 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

‘BJP planning to demolish places of worship in Delhi’

No immediate reaction was available from the BJP and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's office on the chief minister's allegations

02 January,2025 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Elon Musk suspects a link between Cybertruck explosion and New Orleans attack

Musk said that the explosion was caused by fireworks or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck and not by the vehicle itself

02 January,2025 10:09 AM IST | Las Vegas | mid-day online correspondent

Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans terror attack

The New Orleans "act of terrorism" claimed 15 lives after a car rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. The FBI is investigating the attacker’s links to ISIS and urging public assistance in the probe.

02 January,2025 08:56 AM IST | Orleans

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 jolts South Sandwich Island

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 95 kilometres at Latitude 56.29deg S and Longitude 26.75deg W

02 January,2025 08:26 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Montenegro shooting rampage: 10 dead, including family members; suspect on run

"He then went home, brought back a weapon, and opened fire at around 5:30 pm," Scepanovic said

02 January,2025 08:26 AM IST | Podgorica (Montenegro) | ANI

"Act of pure evil!": Donald Trump slams Democrats over New Orleans car-ramming i

Crowds had gathered to attend an open-air concert and New Year's countdown, with restaurants offering special deals and performances, CNN reported quoting the city's official website

02 January,2025 08:25 AM IST | Washington | ANI

Jeju Air crash: Flight data recorder to be sent to US

Officials said that the timeline for transferring the flight recorder will be determined in coordination with the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

02 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies

Record-breaking New Year’s Eve display in UAE

Major celebrations across the world as South Korea continues to mourn

02 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) | Agencies

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

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

Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun

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

Varanasi: Large crowds gather at Dashashwamedh Ghat for 'Ganga Mahotsav 2024'

Large crowds gathered at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat for the ongoing Ganga Mahotsav 2024, where cultural performances, including a Kathak dance by Yasmin Singh, added to the vibrant atmosphere. The festival celebrates the spiritual significance of the Ganges and attracts visitors from around the world

13 November,2024 09:59 AM IST | Varanasi

Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with holy dip in Ganga at Patliputra Ghat

On the first day of Chhath Puja, devotees gathered at Patliputra Ghat in Patna to perform sacred rituals, take a holy dip in the Ganga, and prepare offerings for the Sun God.

05 November,2024 11:20 AM IST | Patna

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

Make railway station infra commuter-friendly

The existing Dadar railway police station on platform 9A not only occupies much space, but also narrows down the platform significantly

02 January,2025 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

A TO Z of Sydney

26 reasons to remember Test matches at the SCG, where Rohit Sharma’s Indians take on Pat Cummins’ Aussies for the fifth and final Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

02 January,2025 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello

Give way for the new!

If the experienced players aren’t delivering, it’s time to bring in fresh talent. Jaiswal, Reddy have shown what hunger and fresh ideas can do for the team

02 January,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Balvinder Singh Sandhu

Give way for the new!

If the experienced players aren’t delivering, it’s time to bring in fresh talent. Jaiswal, Reddy have shown what hunger and fresh ideas can do for the team

02 January,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Balvinder Singh Sandhu

Revellers, please pick up after yourselves

Picking and packing your rubbish must be ingrained in our people. Responsible revelry and relaxation should be part of the getaway package

01 January,2025 03:43 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial

‘Chadhi mujhe aisi, jaise daru desi’

Making a new year prediction: Sooner or later, the world will discover mahua as the first indigenous, tequila-like drink to savour from India

01 January,2025 03:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar

The Father of Quantum Statistics: Remembering Satyendra Nath Bose at 131

By Nishant Sahdev, theoretical physicist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

31 December,2024 07:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Nishant Sahdev

Rohit Sharma's spot in Playing XI uncertain as Gambhir holds back on SCG line-up

Rohit was seen during warm-ups, practicing his drives in the nets and engaging in a lighthearted football kick-around with his teammates

02 January,2025 09:24 AM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent

General Education Academy beat Al-Barkaat MMI English by 72 runs

In reply, Al-Barkaat finished at 244-8 in their 45 overs. Medium pacer Yash Salunkhe picked up 3-32 in eight overs

02 January,2025 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

We will meet when you get better, Kapil Dev tells an emotional Vinod Kambli

On Wednesday, Kambli moved out of the hospital appearing physically frail but high in spirits, and posed for photographs with the hospital staff, besides playing a short game of cricket

02 January,2025 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , PTI

PCB scrambles to complete National Stadium renovation ahead of Champions Trophy

The stadium will play host to the opening match of the ICC marquee event between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 19

02 January,2025 11:10 AM IST | Karachi | mid-day online correspondent , PTI

Gambhir reaffirms 'team first' ideology amid reports of unrest in dressing room

As India prepare for what promises to be a historic battle at the Sydney Cricket Ground, coach Gautam Gambhir outlined the team's core philosophy, having emphasised that the team always 'comes first'

02 January,2025 10:57 AM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent , PTI

West Ham’s Michail Antonio out of hospital after car crash

“Happy New Year and I’ll be back on that pitch soon,” Antonio wrote in a message posted by the club on its official website

02 January,2025 08:41 AM IST | London | AP , PTI

Pep says City have ‘no chance’ of winning title

“We are far away from winning the Premier League. We accept there’s already no chance of that but we have other things to fight for,” Guardiola said

31 December,2024 07:57 AM IST | Leicester | AP , PTI

Title comes first!

Though Liverpool striker Salah is open to discuss a free transfer from Jan 1, he says focus is solely on team winning league after scoring in 5-0 West Ham rout

31 December,2024 07:53 AM IST | London | AFP , PTI

India’s Erigaisi fourth, Gukesh fifth in latest chess rankings

While Gukesh, 18, who defeated Ding Liren of China to win the World Championships title last month, is at fifth with 2783 points

02 January,2025 08:39 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI , PTI

'Power-packed performance': Vishy on Vaishali’s bronze

In the ‘Open’ section, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the Blitz title after three sudden-death games failed to produce a winner

02 January,2025 08:34 AM IST | New York | PTI , PTI

Vaishali cliches women's world blitz bronze as India sign off on a high

Vaishali defeated China's Zhu Jiner 2.5-1.5 in the quarter-finals before losing to another Chinese opponent Ju Wenjun 0.5-2.5 in the semi-final. In an event completely dominated by the Chinese, Ju Wenjun went on to snare the world title defeating compatriot Lei Tingjie 3.5-2.5

01 January,2025 02:02 PM IST | New York | PTI , PTI

Check 2025 horoscope to see what the new year has in store for you

For those who faced a challenging 2024, 2025 looks like a much better year. Plans and goals should materialise with a little focus and work and paying attention to what is really important. Focus on not getting into trying to be one up on others but just improving yourself and your circumstances

Letters and lessons from Japan

Inspired by this ode to the written word and the art of correspondence, here’s why you should make a pledge this year: to write more letters to your loved ones

02 January,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak Siddiqi , PTI

We are Savitribai

A city-based NGO is calling for women who draw inspiration from Savitribai Phule’s legacy to showcase their art on her 194th birth anniversary

02 January,2025 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble , PTI

Here are eight interesting activities to do this weekend in Mumbai

If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy

02 January,2025 11:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Divyasha Panda , PTI

New Year 2025: What will be new in Mumbai's F&B landscape this year?

We gaze into the crystal ball for a taste of exciting new adventures that look set to take over Mumbai’s eclectic and competitive F&B landscape in 2025

01 January,2025 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar , Nasrin Modak Siddiqi

Cooking it up: Here's what you can expect in food trends in 2025

The year witnessed an exciting wave of new F&B concepts, which will continue in the coming year. Pave the way for supper clubs, Asian fare, rum ruling the roost, edible garnishes on cocktails and on-the-go micro-size eateries

28 December,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum Pandya , Nasrin Modak Siddiqi

Enjoy these culinary delights in and around Mumbai this Christmas

With the season of joy upon us, we curate the best places in and around Mumbai to savour the sweet, the spicy and everything in between to ring in the Christmas cheer. Plus, a list of home chefs to order in

24 December,2024 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar , Divyasha Panda

Here are eight interesting activities to do this weekend in Mumbai

If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy

02 January,2025 11:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Divyasha Panda , Divyasha Panda

Letters and lessons from Japan

Inspired by this ode to the written word and the art of correspondence, here’s why you should make a pledge this year: to write more letters to your loved ones

02 January,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak Siddiqi , Divyasha Panda

We are Savitribai

A city-based NGO is calling for women who draw inspiration from Savitribai Phule’s legacy to showcase their art on her 194th birth anniversary

02 January,2025 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble , Divyasha Panda

From Tagore’s kitchen

To celebrate the Nobel laureate’s 160th birth anniversary, a chef has curated a menu inspired by the icon and his family’s culinary traditions

07 August,2023 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Sukanya Datta , Divyasha Panda

The Return of the Fraser

With his latest success at Venice, actor Brendan Fraser has returned to the limelight with aplomb. We look back at the roles that truly embrace the versatility and panache of this underrated actor

17 September,2022 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar , Divyasha Panda

Naari Shakti

Singer Aditi Ramesh’s fun new single makes a strong case for female empowerment

17 December,2021 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Shunashir Sen , Divyasha Panda

Ice cubes, chips, grapes: Here’s what Indians ordered most on New Year Eve 2024

What caught eyeballs was the number of orders placed for grapes, as social media went abuzz with a growing trend showcasing people around the world pledging to eat 12 green grapes at midnight

01 January,2025 08:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , Divyasha Panda

Locals begin new year at century-old ice skating rink in Shimla

The open-air rink, one of its kind in India, has been a centrepiece of Shimla's winters for over a hundred years

01 January,2025 07:21 PM IST | Shimla | ANI , Divyasha Panda

IN PHOTOS: Glimpses from New Year 2025 celebrations around the world

As we bid adieu to 2024 on Tuesday, places across the world witnessed a vibrant energy as people gathered to ring in the new year. Here are some glimpses of the New Year celebrations in India and beyond.

01 January,2025 12:16 PM IST , Divyasha Panda

India's out-of-home coffee market expected to grow exponentially by 2028: Report

Coffee has moved beyond instant and traditional brews to premium experiences. It is now a lifestyle product for Indian customers

31 December,2024 04:27 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS , Divyasha Panda

Culinary trails of India: Savour the culture of Mumbai, Delhi, Goa and Rajasthan

As travellers plan journeys around culinary explorations, food as a cultural lens paves the path to cultural immersion. From indigenous sustainability to tales of migration, these artfully curated tours take you on a journey well beyond spices

31 December,2024 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal , Divyasha Panda

Popups to plant-based cuisine, these trends took over India in 2024

This year saw a lot of new and unique trends take over restaurants and people's lives, not only in Mumbai but also different parts of Goa

31 December,2024 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto , Divyasha Panda

Stroke in winter: Risk factors and preventative measures you need to know

Given the life-threatening complications caused by a stroke, it becomes crucial to understand and recognise risk factors for timely intervention

01 January,2025 10:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , Divyasha Panda

New Year 2025: Here's why preventive healthcare should be a priority

Neglecting our health doesn’t just take a physical toll; it also brings financial, emotional, and psychological burdens, leaving families vulnerable to preventable crises

01 January,2025 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS , Divyasha Panda

5 health goals everyone should have in 2025, according to an expert

As the world prepares to welcome 2025 with new resolutions, a health expert shares goals that everyone should have to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the new year

31 December,2024 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , Divyasha Panda

Staying single may have medical and economic disadvantages: Study

These findings point to the need for developing helpful networks catered to single people. This is especially crucial as people get older and may become more reliant on others

29 December,2024 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS , Divyasha Panda

Millennials rushing to find the perfect match before 2024 ends: Survey

There's a significant spike in matches among this age group, and a striking number of daters have updated their bios with keywords "serious matches", "serious relationship", and "commitment"

26 December,2024 09:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , Divyasha Panda

Breadcrumbing to zombieing, 10 Gen Z dating terms that dominated 2024

If you want to enter 2025 with an idea of complicated relationship scenarios, here is a look at dating terms and trends that were popular in 2024

22 December,2024 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , Divyasha Panda

Ice cubes, chips, grapes: Here’s what Indians ordered most on New Year Eve 2024

What caught eyeballs was the number of orders placed for grapes, as social media went abuzz with a growing trend showcasing people around the world pledging to eat 12 green grapes at midnight

01 January,2025 08:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , Divyasha Panda

Delhi to Ayodhya, people visit religious sites to seek blessings on New Year

From Delhi and Mumbai to Ayodhya and Tirupati, people flocked to iconic religious spots to celebrate the day

01 January,2025 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI , Divyasha Panda

Don’t plan a baby yet! 2025 horoscope reveals surprises you never saw coming!

As the world steps closer to 2025, major planetary movements are poised to bring significant changes to careers, relationships, and personal life. Scientific astrologer Greenstone Lobo has provided startling insights into what the new year has in store

31 December,2024 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Katyayani Kapoor , Joy Manikumar

Locals begin new year at century-old ice skating rink in Shimla

The open-air rink, one of its kind in India, has been a centrepiece of Shimla's winters for over a hundred years

01 January,2025 07:21 PM IST | Shimla | ANI , Joy Manikumar

Gujarat's Rann Utsav witnesses influx of tourists ahead of New Year 2025

The cultural festival at Rann of Kutch attracts a large number of tourists every year from across the country and the world

31 December,2024 10:30 AM IST | Kutch, Gujarat | mid-day online correspondent , Joy Manikumar

Diljit Dosanjh Ludhiana concert: 5 places and activities to explore in the city

If you are planning to ring in the new year with this concert in the city, you can expand your itinerary to explore various cultural and culinary treasures Ludhiana has to offer

30 December,2024 10:54 PM IST | Ludhiana | mid-day online correspondent , Joy Manikumar

How Indian fashion designers caught international attention in 2024

In 2024, many prominent Indian fashion designers showcased exquisite collections on international runways and also dressed up global stars

29 December,2024 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent , Joy Manikumar

Beyond diamonds: The colourful gemstone renaissance

This wedding season, jewellery design experts trace the resurgence of vibrant gemstones, and share tips to help you add a splash of opulence

23 December,2024 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal , Joy Manikumar

Isak Andic, founder of fashion chain Mango, dies in accident

Isac Andic quickly opened dozens of more stores in Spain and then abroad, starting in neighbouring Portugal and France, all under the name Mango

15 December,2024 12:38 PM IST | Barcelona, Spain | mid-day online correspondent , Joy Manikumar

Dianabol vs. Anavar: Unlock Explosive Muscle Growth and Strength

Dianabol and Anavar are two of the most popular anabolic steroids used by athletes and bodybuilders to achieve their fitness goals.

18 July,2024 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Advertorial , Joy Manikumar

SARMs vs. Prohormones: Which Is Safer and More Effective?

SARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators) and Prohormones are popular supplements in bodybuilding and fitness.

18 July,2024 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Advertorial , Joy Manikumar

TestoPrime vs. Testo-Max: The Best Choice for Your Testosterone Boosting Needs

TestoPrime takes a broader, more comprehensive approach by incorporating ingredients that support testosterone production from multiple angles. In addition to boosting T-synthesis pathways, it reduces factors that can suppress testosterone, like stress, inflammation, and excess estrogen.

18 July,2024 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Advertorial , Joy Manikumar

'A Christmas gift': Two red pandas brought to Darjeeling zoo from Netherlands

Both red pandas are two-and-a-half years old. They have been brought to add genetic diversity to the zoo, which has a climate typical to their earlier habitat

26 December,2024 02:47 PM IST | Darjeeling | PTI , Joy Manikumar

Odisha: Chandragiri reserve forest set to get elephant care centre

The proposed facility will be the third elephant rescue-cum-care centre in the state after Chandaka in Khurda district and Kapilash in Dhenkanal, forest department sources said

20 December,2024 04:40 PM IST | Behrampur (Odisha) | PTI , Joy Manikumar

Migratory birds flock to Jharkhand water bodies as temperature drops

Jharkhand has been witnessing a large influx of migratory birds this year due to early arrival of winter, according to bird watchers

15 December,2024 02:15 PM IST | Jharkhand | PTI , Joy Manikumar