She is News Features Editor, Mid-day. She covers the nitty-gritty of Maximum City and puts her finger on the pulse of the people, sights and sounds, news, cues, and views of Mumbai.
Let’s hear it for Dadar’s Shivaji Park, which will celebrate 100 years of existence in 2025... [Read More]
31 December,2024 04:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharMuslim women’s body asks for change and gender justice, codified personal laws... [Read More]
31 December,2024 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharAs favourite hill station is poised for a tourist boom come New Year, a Matheran visitor is heartened by a recent scene... [Read More]
28 December,2024 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharFour walls in Colaba are rolling back the years through art; paint and brush bring past alive. As artists, we have to remember that we are painting for both, pedestrians and car passengers. The pedestrian may have the time to stop ‘n’ stare, and the car passenger may only have a minute. We have to capture the attention of all kinds of audiences. ... [Read More]
25 December,2024 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharUrbanist, engineer Shirish B Patel leaves his imprint on Maximum City... [Read More]
21 December,2024 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal AsharAndre Timmins, one of the co-founders of Wizcraft International Entertainment, a premier event management company that organises the International Indian Film Academy Awards, celebrated his birthday with a grand bash on Saturday night. The who’s who of Bollywood marked their attendance... [Read More]
17 November,2024 01:07 PM ISTIn Mumbai’s 36 Assembly constituencies, 33 per cent of key candidates from major political parties are over 60, while 40 per cent are over 50 (Pic/ X and Facebook)... [Read More]
02 November,2024 11:12 AM ISTThe 2022 junior national karting champion, Abhay Mohan won his first Formula 1600 National Championship. Here is all you need to know (Pic: Instagram/abhay_racing/raaj.bakhru)... [Read More]
18 August,2024 06:03 PM ISTIndia Meteorological Department said that Mumbai has received 600 mm of excess rainfall since the onset of the monsoon. Pics/ Shadab Khan; Reported by: Sanjana Deshpande... [Read More]
25 July,2024 12:42 PM IST | MumbaiAt least seven Indian nationals are among more than 60 passengers who are believed to be missing after two buses were swept away by a massive landslide and pushed into a swollen river in Nepal early Friday, officials and media reports said. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
12 July,2024 11:04 PM ISTThe death toll from heavy rains in Brazil`s southern Rio Grande do Sul state jumped to 29 as of Thursday night, with another 60 people missing, according to the state`s civil defence agency (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
03 May,2024 02:52 PM ISTVoter turnout of 60.96 per cent was recorded till 7 pm in phase two of the Lok Sabha elections held on Friday across 88 constituencies spread in 13 states, the Election Commission said. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
26 April,2024 10:09 PM ISTMaharashtra Day, observed on May 1 every year, commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. It holds significant historical importance as it marks the day when the state was officially established. Pics/ Aditi Haralkar... [Read More]
23 April,2024 05:42 PM ISTOn December 30, ISRO`s PSLV-C60 successfully launched the SpaDeX mission along with 24 innovative payloads into orbit. The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is a groundbreaking mission designed to demonstrate India`s capabilities in orbital docking. This technology will be crucial for future space endeavors, including rendezvous, docking, and undocking between spacecraft. SpaDeX is a significant step in India’s space ambitions, such as human spaceflight and the establishment of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. ISRO`s long-term vision also includes landing a human on the Moon by 2040. With this mission, India is set to become the fourth nation in the world to possess space docking technology, marking a major milestone in its space exploration journey.... [Read More]
31 December,2024 10:33 AM ISTAfter more than five decades of President Bashar al-Assad`s rule, Syria is witnessing a transformative period. Across the country, there is a visible shift towards a renewed sense of hope and optimism. The streets are filled with smiling faces, and the familiar sight of victory signs. Most notably, the return of employees to work marks an essential milestone in Syria`s recovery. It seems as if normalcy has returned to Syria. In the wake of al-Assad’s over 50-year rule, Syria is now poised to enter a new chapter, where the future is determined not by a single leader but by the people themselves. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
11 December,2024 05:50 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 60th Foundation Day Parade of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He saluted the BSF contingents during the parade and honored the BSF jawans who had recently killed three terrorists from Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an operation. The event marked an important milestone for the BSF, which celebrates its Raising Day on December 1, the day it was established in 1965. During the ceremony, Shah also unveiled a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Circuit House. This event highlighted the BSF’s long history and its crucial role in protecting India’s borders and maintaining security.... [Read More]
08 December,2024 06:13 PM ISTIn a heartbreaking incident from a remote tribal village in Pen, Maharashtra, a woman lost her life due to the absence of accessible roads. Despite a ₹60 lakh road construction tender issued in April 2023 and a ₹7 crore work order granted in January 2024, no progress has been made. The village, cut off from main roads, lacked any transport facilities. Villagers were forced to carry the woman in a makeshift cloth cradle for 10 kilometers to the nearest hospital, where she tragically passed away. Her body was then brought back the same way. This tragedy underscores the critical need for infrastructure development and accountability.... [Read More]
16 November,2024 01:18 PM ISTAfter six decades of the pact formation, India is now seeking changes in the Indus water treaty and has formally notified Pakistan to amend the pact. According to sources, "India has served a formal Notice to Pakistan on August 30, 2024, seeking review and modification of the Indus Water Treaty under Article XII(3) of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT).” Under Article XII(3) of the IWT, its provision may from time to time be modified by a duly ratified Treaty concluded for that purpose between the two Governments. The longstanding dispute concerning the Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has prompted India to seek a modification in the treaty. According to the treaty, the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab waters were allocated to Pakistan, while India has rights over the Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej). India has the right to produce electricity from run-of-the-river projects. However, Pakistan has time and again objected to these projects, thus affecting the water flow to India. "India`s notification highlights fundamental and unforeseen changes in circumstances that require a reassessment of obligations under various Articles of the Treaty.... [Read More]
20 September,2024 04:02 PM ISTThe Union Budget 2024 was announced on 23rd July by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. While the budget touched upon varied sectors of priorities for the government, it has raised several questions for the middle class. Are the taxes simplified enough? Will the standard deductions given matter much? What should be the right approach to investing? In the episode of Money Matters, Certified Financial Planner and SEBI Registered Investment Advisor Kalpesh Ashar in conversation with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explains various aspects of personal finance related to this year’s budget. From the widening of the tax slabs, raising STT on F&O, and raising taxes on Capital Gains to the new pension scheme for minors, in this video Kalpesh Ashar busts the myth and explains how these reforms can impact you. ... [Read More]
24 July,2024 07:05 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2024. She unveiled new schemes for Bihar during her Budget 2024 speech on July 23. These initiatives are part of a broader initiative called “Purvodaya,” aimed at advancing the overall development of eastern states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The schemes are designed to bolster various sectors in Bihar, enhancing infrastructure, education, healthcare, and overall economic growth. Sitharaman highlighted these efforts as pivotal for ensuring equitable development across the region, emphasizing the government`s commitment to fostering prosperity and opportunities in eastern India. Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
23 July,2024 01:19 PM ISTActor Amol Parashar recently reminisced about his Mumbai memories, sharing stories of his first house in the city and his mixed feelings about the monsoons. He also opened up about his past dating experiences, the qualities he seeks in a life partner, and his ideal date ideas. What is the most romantic comment that he has received? Watch the video to know more.... [Read More]
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