Hsieh, who also uses the English name of Akon, added, “I saw 43-year-old Bopanna win the men’s doubles title at this year’s Australian Open and also rise to the World No. 1 spot in doubles. I realised that I was 10 years younger than him and should be able to fight again ... [Read More]
19 May,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalYou may have excelled in soaking in everything about the sporting year of 2023. Now’s the time to go one step ahead and answer these questions on sports events and personalities which will make the Olympic year of 2024 special... [Read More]
31 December,2023 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalFancy cracking this quiz without peeping at the answer box? A good score will mean you are ready for the sporting year... [Read More]
02 January,2023 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalA fairy-tale romance with an African-American jazz sensation, surviving a murder attempt, an epic escape from the jaws of death at a Japanese labour camp during World War II—all this after being part of India’s inaugural cricket Test match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in 1932, whose 90th anniversary we celebrate this week... [Read More]
26 June,2022 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalRemembering Soli, the Parsi batsman, whose 61 in the first innings of a Brabourne Stadium-hosted Probables v Possibles cricket match 90 years ago, earned him a place in the Indian team for their first-ever Test match held on June 25, 1932, at Lord’s in London... [Read More]
23 January,2022 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalFrom investigations to arrests, these updates highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and the community`s response to crime. Here are the top Mumbai crime stories of the week. ... [Read More]
29 June,2024 01:33 PM ISTThis week in Mumbai, several noteworthy events captured the city’s vibrant pulse. From railway scraping tricolour signboards to no data on wheelchairs at Mumbai airport. Here are the top Mumbai stories of the week... [Read More]
28 June,2024 12:20 AM ISTHeavy rains lashed the city for a second consecutive day on Friday. Similar weather conditions have been predicted to prevail by the IMD for the next 24 hours. Pics/ Kirti Surve... [Read More]
28 June,2024 06:22 PM ISTA portion of a Railway safety wall collapsed near a platform at Thane station on Friday morning amid rains, injuring a 62-year-old man, civic officials said. Pics/RDMC... [Read More]
28 June,2024 04:48 PM ISTTraffic on the busy Mumbai-Nashik highway was affected for more than three hours early on Thursday after a container overturned at Majiwada in Thane city of Maharashtra, a civic official said. Pics/RDMC... [Read More]
27 June,2024 02:27 PM ISTThe dismantlement of the skywalk from the Bandra railway station to the Lucky Junction on SV Road in Mumbai had once again began on May 26. (Pic/ Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
25 June,2024 10:22 PM ISTPalestinian children suffering from malnutrition and chronic diseases like cancer wait at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on June 24, 2024, after receiving rare permission from the Israeli army to leave the besieged territory for treatment through the Kerem Shalom crossing. Image courtesy: AFP... [Read More]
24 June,2024 12:41 AM ISTMaharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Sunday handed over a compensation cheque of Rs 50 lakh to the kin of Rakesh Yadav, an excavator operator who was buried in the Palghar soil cave in, an official statement said. Pics/CMO... [Read More]
23 June,2024 05:19 PM ISTHi everyone. Welcome to the weekly news roundup with Midday. Let`s take a look at the the top 5 news of the week. This week`s top news highlights include Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal`s private wedding on June 23rd, the tragic Tamil Nadu hooch incident claiming 61 lives with 200 hospitalized, controversy over alleged cracks on Maharashtra`s Atal Setu bridge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s induction into the 18th Lok Sabha session, and Rahul Gandhi displaying the Constitution during PM Modi`s oath alongside Asaduddin Owaisi`s "Jai Palestine" chant. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
28 June,2024 05:04 PM ISTIn a polarizing moment during the oath-taking ceremony in India`s Lok Sabha on June 25, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi concluded his oath with `Jai Palestine,` while BJP MP Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar ended his with `Jai Hindu Rashtra, Jai Bharat.` This sparked immediate objections from Opposition leaders, who deemed Gangwar`s statement as unconstitutional and attempted to disrupt proceedings. The contrasting oaths reflect deep-seated political and ideological divisions within the Indian Parliament, highlighting ongoing debates over nationalism and constitutional propriety in public discourse. The incident underscores the tense political atmosphere where symbolic gestures during official duties can carry significant implications. Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
26 June,2024 11:27 AM ISTAsaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM President and MP, recently took oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, concluding with the words, "Jai Bhim, Jai Meem, Jai Telangana, Jai Palestine". His inclusion of "Jai Palestine" sparked political controversy, prompting Owaisi to issue a clarification. He defended his statement, asserting it was not unconstitutional and did not violate any norms. Owaisi emphasized that expressing solidarity with Palestine was within his rights and aligned with principles of justice and international solidarity. The incident underscores ongoing debates around free speech, political expression, and the intersection of domestic politics with global issues.... [Read More]
25 June,2024 05:10 PM ISTStar-studded screening of `Ishq Vishk Rebound` was held in Mumbai on Thursday. The film`s cast includes Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan, and Neha Grewal. The screenig was attended by Bollywood celebs like Hrithik Roshan`s girlfriend Saba Azad, Saqib Saleem, Darshan Raval, Varun Sharma, Jonita Gandhi, Palak Tiwari, Akanksha Ranjan Kapoor, Aditya Seal with Anushka Ranjan Kapoor, and director Siddharth Anand. ... [Read More]
21 June,2024 10:45 PM IST | MumbaiEid al-Adha is approaching, and it is only right to cook something delicious to celebrate the festival. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, in an Eid special episode with mid-day.com, shared the delicious recipe for Sheer Khurma and talked about his journey, decision to become a chef, invention of Namak Shamak, and his new show with Bharti Singh. Harpal shared that Arjun Bijlani and Aly Goni are the front benchers of his new show. Watch the full video to know more spicy gossip.#eidaladha2024 #chefharpalsingh #sheerkhurma #chefharpalsinghsokhi #foodrecipe #namakshamak #eidrecipe... [Read More]
16 June,2024 06:46 PM IST | MumbaiIn a throwback interview for Mid-day.com`s BTS Stars, choreographer Vijay Ganguly shares his journey in the industry. From accidentally joining Shiamak Davar`s dance classes to becoming a choreographer for Anurag Basu`s film `Jagga Jasoos`. He also spoke about training Vidya Balan and Namashi Chakraborty. He also shared his experience of shooting `Galti Se Mistake` with Ranbir Kapoor... [Read More]
17 June,2024 03:23 PM ISTMember of Parliament from Mumbai’s North Constituency Gopal Shetty has been a popular leader of BJP amongst the masses. He has in total three terms as a Corporator, two terms as MLA from Borivali Constituency and finally became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 2014 in the Modiji`s Government. For this Lok Sabha Elections 2024, he was replaced by Piyush Goyal from Mumbai’s North seat. Just days before the Lok Sabha Election results, in this episode of Straight Talk, Gopal Shetty talks about the issues that the upcoming MP would need to undertake, the tiff between an MP and the Bureaucrats, and his road ahead.... [Read More]
02 June,2024 05:00 PM ISTAmid ongoing hostilities, Hamas expresses openness to a comprehensive agreement contingent upon Israel ceasing military actions. Ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar have repeatedly stalled amid mutual accusations. Despite an International Court of Justice order to cease attacks, Israel continues its offensive in Rafah. Hamas cites aggression, siege, and alleged genocide as reasons for halting negotiations. They propose a prisoner exchange as part of a broader peace deal. The global "All eyes on Rafah" trend highlights solidarity with Gaza, countered by Israel questioning past attention. Israel, perceiving Hamas as a threat, rejects previous offers, focusing its offensive on rescuing hostages and targeting Hamas militants. Gaza`s Health Ministry reports nearly 36,000 Palestinian casualties. Israel initiated the operation following Hamas-led attacks on southern Israeli communities on Oct 07. Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
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