Pooja Desai is Website Head, Mid-Day. A journalist and editor with more than two decades of experience, she has previously worked with two national newspapers, two Mumbai tabloids, a national news website and a local community newspaper. Tweets: @poojadesaid
Jatin Lalit Singh, Malvika Aggarwal and Abhishek Vyas have never met in person, but are the co-founders of three entirely crowd-funded community libraries in UP. They are also involved in Covid-19 relief work and have helped thousands of migrant workers stuck in cities reach safely home... [Read More]
20 June,2021 07:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Pooja DesaiThe new national vaccination policy announced by PM Narendra Modi reserves 25 per cent of vaccines for private entities. Health economist Dr Rijo M John tells Mid-Day.com the policy is inequitable, and the Centre must publish a policy paper on its Covid-19 vaccine programme in consultation with all state governments to ensure fair distribution... [Read More]
14 June,2021 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Pooja DesaiSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
13 October,2024 06:31 PM ISTPooja Hegde has made her mark in Indian cinema having worked in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language films opposite some of the biggest superstars of the country. Apart from her acting chops, she has also time and again stunned with sartorial choices. On her birthday, we take a look at some of her best saree looks... [Read More]
13 October,2024 09:38 AM ISTA day after unveiling the cast of Thalapathy 69, the makers held the puja ceremony of Vijay`s last film. The puja ceremony was attended by Thalapathy Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and Mamitha Baiju and other team members... [Read More]
04 October,2024 04:18 PM ISTIt`s time to take out your green outfit to celebrate day 2 of the much-loved festive season of Navratri. While you have your colours sorted for the nine days of Navratri, it can sometimes be tedious how to style these colours. You can take inspiration from these celebs on styling your green outfits... [Read More]
03 October,2024 03:57 PM ISTWith Navratri 2024 just around the corner, it`s the perfect time to start planning your festive outfits! And who better to draw inspiration from than television’s top style icons? From Rashami Desai and Tina Dutta to Rubina Dilaik and Ankita Lokhande, these leading ladies have delivered some stunning looks over the years, ideal for the festive season. So, as Navratri approaches, get ready to plan your day-wise, colour-coordinated wardrobe with us!... [Read More]
29 September,2024 11:06 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
16 September,2024 10:28 PM ISTBeing a pet parent is not an easy task, but celebrities do it with utmost sincerity. Several celebs have cute cats as their pets. On National Cat Day, here`s a look at celebrities who have cute furry friends- From Alia Bhatt`s Edward to Jacqueline Fernandez`s Miu Miu... [Read More]
07 August,2024 10:06 AM ISTMany celebrities are proud pet parents, sharing their lives with adorable furry companions. From Dheeraj Dhoopar’s British Bulldog Oreo to Rashami Desai’s sweet pup Oreo, and Karan Patel’s beloved Naughty Patel, these stars frequently share their love for their pets on social media, showcasing heartwarming moments and strong bonds... [Read More]
31 July,2024 03:42 PM ISTOrganised by the Bengali community in Mumbai, Durga Puja pandals offer an extraordinary devotional experience for worshipping Maa Durga. A special bhog is offered to the goddess and distributed as prasad to all the devotees each year. More than 30,000 people take bhog in this pandal each year and cooking at such a large scale is not easy! The scale of cooking is huge and the responsibility is even bigger - but year by year - tirelessly in all devotion - the bhog is cooked and served with love and consumed by thousands in the spirit of Joi Maa Durga! In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores what goes into making the bhog at Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav 2024. Take a look.... [Read More]
10 October,2024 08:00 PM ISTRani Mukerji, Kajol, and other Bollywood celebrities celebrated Durga Puja 2024 at the North Bombay Durga Puja Pandal. As Bengalis with a strong heritage, they`ve been organizing the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja for years. For day 1 of the festivities, Rani wore a blue, printed silk sari, while Kajol stunned in a yellow sari, both embracing a "less is more" approach. They were seen participating in rituals, offering prayers, and celebrating the festival with their families. Watch the video to see their precious moments!... [Read More]
10 October,2024 11:02 AM ISTThe festival of Durga Puja 2024 is being celebrated across India. Each year on the occasion of Durga Puja, numerous Durga Puja pandals are organised in the city of Mumbai however a few Durga Puja pandals stand out for their special festivities. The Lokhandwala Durgotsav organised in the Lokhandwala Durga Puja pandal by Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is known to attract devoted from far and wide. The first look of the Durga Maa idol was unveiled on 8th October. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen playing traditional Bengali Dhak at the event to welcome Ma Durga. Take a look. ... [Read More]
09 October,2024 05:30 PM ISTThe festival of Durga Puja 2024 is being celebrated across India. Each year on the occasion of Durga Puja, numerous Durga Puja pandals are organised in the city of Mumbai however a few Durga Puja pandals stand out for their special festivities. The Lokhandwala Durgotsav organised in the Lokhandwala Durga Puja pandal by Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is known to attract devoted from far and wide. The first look of the Durga Maa idol was unveiled on 8th October. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen playing traditional Bengali Dhak at the event to welcome Ma Durga. Take a look.... [Read More]
09 October,2024 04:59 PM ISTDurga Puja 2024: The Goregaon Mahotsav, organized by popular television actors Pooja Banerjee and Kunal Verma, drew a glamorous crowd of celebrities who came to the pandal to seek blessings from Maa Durga. Notable attendees included Isha Malviya, Ankita Lokhande, Rashami Desai, and Nia Sharma, all looking their festive best. Check out how your favorite stars joined in the celebrations and embraced the festive spirit as they sought blessings.... [Read More]
09 October,2024 04:23 PM ISTThe festival of Durga Puja 2024 is here and this brings us to one of the most culturally rich celebrations in the country. The city of Mumbai is soaked in the fervour as Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai kicked off the Durga puja celebrations. One of Mumbai’s most famous Durga Puja pandals - Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav also kicked off celebrations in the evening of 8th October. The first look of Durga Ma was unveiled as scores of devotees gathered to catch the first darshan. The members from the Bengali community made Alpona and traditional Bengali Dhak was played to celebrate the occasion. Take a look.... [Read More]
09 October,2024 01:53 PM ISTDurga Puja 2024 rituals have kicked off in the Durga Puja pandals across the city from today. One of the oldest Durga Puja in Mumbai - Bombay Durga Bari Samiti conducted special puja in the morning today. Here is the first look of the Durga Puja murti and the puja ceremony from the event. Watch the video for more. ... [Read More]
09 October,2024 11:10 AM ISTThe festival of Durga Puja lights up the city of Mumbai, thanks to the city’s vibrant pandals that have been carrying forward a legacy of their own. One among them is the Lokhandwala Durga Puja Pandal led by singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya. The pandal happens to be one of the most popular pandals in the city and attracts devotees from far and wide. Catch the first look of the Durga murti and the pandal here at Lokhandwala Durgotsav.... [Read More]
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