She is an award-winning Mumbai-based filmmaker, writer, and curator working with fiction and non-fiction. Email:paromita.vohra@mid-day.com
The sheer presence of unconventional, or let’s just say it, diva types, including Tabu in rose gold gharara, felt like a feminist Farah Khan song... [Read More]
30 June,2024 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraIf it were not for the dresses, would women be tempted into matrimony one wonders... [Read More]
23 June,2024 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraIn Madurai, temples are everywhere, their varied surfaces teeming with mythical creatures and uncompromising gods... [Read More]
16 June,2024 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraA Kangana Ranaut clip encouraging Pahadi women to give every champu a pahadi thappad circulated soon after... [Read More]
09 June,2024 01:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraToo many words and ideas? Zoning out? Arright! Back to numbers.... [Read More]
02 June,2024 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraA voter turnout of over 25 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of polling in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday amid sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh (Pics/AFP and PTI)... [Read More]
07 May,2024 01:01 PM ISTThis exhibit showcases a culmination of Vora`s introspective journey and artistic exploration, promising a charismatic experience for art enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike... [Read More]
25 April,2024 04:36 PM ISTGunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow, opening fire on the crowd, resulting in deaths of at least 93 people, including three children, in one of Russia`s deadliest attacks in years. Pics/ AFP & AP... [Read More]
23 March,2024 03:35 PM IST | MoscowTwo properties belonging to the family members of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim were sold off here on Friday at an auction organised by the competent authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act. Pics/PTI/ANI/File... [Read More]
05 January,2024 07:46 PM ISTNotorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim, who`s been living in Pakistan for decades now hiding from Indian law enforcement authorities, is in the news again. Articles, citing Pakistani reports, have claimed that the fugitive gangster has been hospitalised after he was poisoned. Pics/ Mid-day Archives... [Read More]
18 December,2023 04:35 PM ISTSeveral families have contributed to the advancement of Indian cinema over the years, across sectors, languages, and communities. The Kapoors are the most famous family in Hindi cinema, with five generations of directors, stage artists and actors. They span nearly eighty years of Indian filmmaking, from the 1920s to the present. They are also related to other prominent cinema families. Surinder Kapoor, Bollywood producer and father of actors Anil, Boney, and Sanjay Kapoor, was Prithviraj Kapoor`s cousin. Kareena Kapoor`s marriage to Saif Ali Khan has linked them to the Pataudis, and Shweta Bachchan`s mother-in-law was Raj Kapoor`s daughter, the late Ritu Nanda. Here`s a look at the Kapoor family tree, which spans 93 years and 5 generations of direct descendants, with Prithviraj Kapoor as the patriarch.... [Read More]
09 September,2023 04:03 PM ISTTwo Indian Railways iconic trains will complete 111 and 93 years of service on June 1. The iconic Mumbai-Pune Deccan Queen train completes 93 years of public service and the Punjab Mail completes 111 years on June 1, the officials said. Pics/Central Railway via Rajendra Aklekar... [Read More]
31 May,2023 07:32 PM ISTRuskin Bond is a popular and much-loved author among people of all ages. He was born on this day in 1934 and turned 89 today. On this day, we bring to you some rare pictures of him that take us straight into his world... [Read More]
19 May,2023 06:11 PM ISTCentral Railway announced a 63-hour mega block starting midnight on May 30, impacting 930 local train services. This block aims to extend platforms at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and widen platforms at Thane station. Operations will resume by 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, 1st June. With over 1,800 local train services daily, serving over 30 lakh passengers across four corridors, disruptions and overcrowding are expected. Thane`s overcrowded platforms 5 and 6 will be widened by 2-3 meters. During the block, 444 suburban services will be shortened and 446 services will originate from other stations. Mr. Ram Karan Yadav, the general manager of Central Railway said that Mega block is being carried to extend the length of CST. Apart from the local train services, long-distance trains are also expected to be affected during the block period. The railways have appealed to commuters to avoid travelling by local trains, unless necessary. However, daily commuters faced overcrowding and difficulties navigating through the crowds during the Mumbai block on 30th of May.... [Read More]
31 May,2024 11:55 AM ISTJigna Vora who gained popularity from Bigg Boss 17 celebrated her 50th birthday today. She hosted a fun birthday bash which was attended by many TV stars. Her birthday celebration was full of glitz and glam. The birthday bash was attended by celebrities like Isha Malviya, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain. All of them looked stunning in their fashionable attire. Birthday girl Jigna wore a shimmery metallic dress and looked absolutely stunning. She was seen cutting cake as her friends sang for her.... [Read More]
23 February,2024 02:26 PM ISTOne of the most influential leaders in Maharashtra politics for about six decades, Bal Keshav Thackeray, famously known as Balasaheb Thackeray, was born on January 23, 1926. He was a significant political leader who played a pivotal role in shaping Maharashtra`s politics. Balasaheb Thackeray was loved and supported by millions of people for upholding the cause of the local Marathi community. On his 98th Birth Anniversary, Smita Thackeray organised `Balasaheb Ek Aehsas` event where many celebs & Political leadears paid tribute to the late Balasaheb Thackeray... [Read More]
24 January,2024 01:57 PM ISTEvicted ‘Bigg Boss 17’ contestant and former crime journalist Jigna Vora, said that she never spoke about her past to gain sympathy as she never needed that in the past 12 years and wouldn’t need it now by being on the show.... [Read More]
28 November,2023 10:41 AM ISTIn the last few days, the closeness between Vicky Jain and Sana Raees Khan has become noticeable on the show. In the latest episode, Salman Khan disclosed that they held hands, a revelation made before Ankita. When questioned about Vicky and Sana`s connection, Jigna, who exited the show recently, explained, "Sana fears nomination, harbours insecurities, and believes Vicky Bhaiya can offer protection. She strategically plays that card." Jigna was also questioned about the relationship between Ankita and Vicky. Ankita has often complained to Vicky that he pays more attention to other contestants than her. There has been a fight between the two regarding this matter. When Jigna was asked about Vicky and Ankita`s relationship, he took Ankita`s side. Jigna said that Vicky is so engrossed in other issues and other people that he does not get time for Ankita.... [Read More]
27 November,2023 04:05 PM ISTActor Karishma Tanna is receiving a lot of praise for her portrayal of Jagruti Pathak`s character in series ‘Scoop’ which is streaming on Netflix right now. In an exclusive interview with Gujarati Mid Day Dot Com she talks about how people`s perception has changed towards her as an actor after Scoop. She also shared about her process and preperation for her character of a crime journalist. She tells that she always had the hunger to prove herself as an actor and with Scoop she could do that. ... [Read More]
14 June,2023 01:36 PM ISTFancy gadgets that tell you about your VO2 Max and HRV stats are all the norm today. But, what do these terms actually mean? Our orthopaedic and sports medicine doctor tells you how to comprehend the readings of your smartwatch... [Read More]
29 November,2022 11:20 AM IST | MumbaiA 93 year old freedom fighter Joins Bharat Jodo Yatra. She participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942 & today participated in t Bharat Jodo Yatra near Balapur Maharashtra. ... [Read More]
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