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How Mumbai's undertakers navigate coffins, cemeteries and morgues

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How Mumbai's undertakers navigate coffins, cemeteries and morgues

Even as most people come across accidents and deaths every other day, talking about it is very difficult. With Day of the Dead observed earlier this month, mid-day.com spoke to Mumbai undertakers to understand more about how they live life among the dead

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sculptures for National Unity Day & Diwali

In a celebration of art and national unity, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted a sculpture at Puri Beach, honouring Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

31 October,2024 12:10 PM IST | Puri | ANI

Maroon 5 to perform in India for the first time in Mumbai on December 3

With a career spanning three decades, Maroon 5’s diverse discography has regularly topped global charts, earning them super stardom status with their music—an infectious blend of pop, rock and funk

30 October,2024 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Dhanteras 2024: Planning to invest in gold? Here’s what you need to know

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From physical gold to bonds and other financial instruments, gold investment has evolved over the years. On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, experts explain various investment avenues

29 October,2024 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2024 to be held from November 15-17 at NCPA

This year’s stellar line up will include Arundhathi Subramaniam, Christopher Merrill, Farrukh Dhondy, Gautam Bhatia, Gulzar, Huma Qureshi, Hussain Zaidi, Ila Arun, Jane Goodall to name a few

28 October,2024 01:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Diljit Dosanjh Dil-Luminati Tour: Singer shares pictures from Delhi concert

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh set the stage on fire in Delhi during his Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

27 October,2024 02:32 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Ayodhya prepares for Deepotsav with over 2.5 million diyas this Diwali

Preparations are complete in Ayodhya for the grand Deepotsav celebration with a target of lighting 2.5 million diyas and set a world record

27 October,2024 02:32 PM IST | Ayodhya | IANS

Preserving heritage: Are we failing India's Dhokra artisans?

The ancient ‘Dhokra’ art of metal casting, primarily practised by tribal artisans in Bastar district of Chhatisgarh, is an important part of India’s craft legacy. But is it losing its place in the contemporary world? We travel to Bastar to find out

26 October,2024 07:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

'My music is a 100 pct Jay Sean, I'm not trying to sound a like another person'

Ahead of his performance at Nykaaland 2.0 in Mumbai this weekend, mid-day.com spoke to Jay Sean about performing in the city, his music and how it has evolved over the last 20 years

26 October,2024 05:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Bryan Adams extends India tour to Goa with performance on December 17

Having almost sold-out his six-city tour comprising Kolkata, Shillong, Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, this announcement marks the legendary singer-songwriter’s first-ever performance in the vibrant city of Goa

26 October,2024 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Love wine? Why you need to attend this immersive theatrical play in Mumbai

It is a hilarious one-hour performance that roasts the nuances of wine connoisseurship in a delightful mix of Hinglish, making it relatable and entertaining for everyone

26 October,2024 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Sumukhi Suresh: I am blessed with the worst luck and that's the best thing

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Sumukhi Suresh, one of India's most beloved comedians, recently performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In this exclusive interview, she shares her experience of performing on one of the world's most prestigious comedy stages, writing dialogues for Vikramaditya Motwane, and more

26 October,2024 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Love wine? Why you need to attend this immersive theatrical play in Mumbai

Love wine? Why you need to attend this immersive theatrical play in Mumbai

It is a hilarious one-hour performance that roasts the nuances of wine connoisseurship in a delightful mix of Hinglish, making it relatable and entertaining for everyone

26 October,2024 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sumukhi Suresh: I am blessed with the worst luck and that's the best thing

Sumukhi Suresh: I am blessed with the worst luck and that's the best thing

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Sumukhi Suresh, one of India's most beloved comedians, recently performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In this exclusive interview, she shares her experience of performing on one of the world's most prestigious comedy stages, writing dialogues for Vikramaditya Motwane, and more

26 October,2024 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Amit Trivedi to Jorja Smith: NH7 Weekender 2024 announces lineup for Dec 14 - 15

Amit Trivedi to Jorja Smith: NH7 Weekender 2024 announces lineup for Dec 14 - 15

With a revamped two-day format, the festival will take place on December 14 and 15 at Teerth Fields in Pune and showcase music from many different genres like Pop to Electronic, to Hip-Hop and Rock

25 October,2024 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Alan Walker: Indian fans know their music well and are always open to a good set

Alan Walker: Indian fans know their music well and are always open to a good set

In an exclusive interview with mid-day.com, the Norwegian DJ and music producer dived into his recent India visit for the WalkerWorld tour. He also spoke about the evolution of fans in India and the reception for the house music genre in the last decade he has been performing here

25 October,2024 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Lights, sound, action! Tracing the dynamics of concert culture in India

Lights, sound, action! Tracing the dynamics of concert culture in India

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While live music experiences have always existed here, the concert culture in India has witnessed a rampant rise in recent years. From quickly sold-out tickets for Diljit Dosanjh and Coldplay to increased flight and train bookings around concert dates, we trace factors that are driving this shift and challenges associated with this growth

25 October,2024 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

IN PHOTOS | Vocalist Mahesh Kale lights up Maharashtra with Diwali concerts

Fresh off his successful ‘Abhangwari’ concert tour in India, San Francisco-based National Award-winning vocalist Mahesh Kale has embarked on another journey, performing eight concerts for Diwali in just eight days across India - Kolkata, Dehradun, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik and Vadodara. Here are some glimpses from his shows in Maharashtra.

03 November,2024 02:57 PM IST | Raaina Jain
AP Dhillon's India performances will feature 360-degree levitation stage

AP Dhillon's India performances will feature 360-degree levitation stage

The three-city trek, scheduled to kick off in Mumbai on December 7, will also feature a first-time performance in New Delhi on December 14 followed by a stop in Chandigarh on December 21

24 October,2024 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Bigger homes continue to dominate buyers’ demand in India, finds report

Bigger homes continue to dominate buyers’ demand in India, finds report

Bigger homes continue to dominate demand in India and in the first half this year, at least 51 per cent property preferred 3-BHKs and 39 per cent opted for 2-BHKs

22 October,2024 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Legacy Collective announces new homegrown music festival ‘LEGACY Rewind'

Legacy Collective announces new homegrown music festival ‘LEGACY Rewind'

Headlining the first edition are Bollywood superstar Farhan Akhtar and popular singer Nikhita Gandhi, supported by a stellar lineup of emerging homegrown artists

21 October,2024 11:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Alan Walker drops remix of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ and folk anthem ‘Tamdi Chamdi'

Alan Walker drops remix of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ and folk anthem ‘Tamdi Chamdi'

Despite the pouring rain, the crowd was undeterred as the Norwegian music producer took the stage, captivating the audience with his chart-topping hits like ‘Faded’ and ‘Alone’ before playing the trending tracks

21 October,2024 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Diwali 2024: Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi at home In a simple way explained

    Diwali 2024: Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi at home In a simple way explained

    The festival of lights Diwali 2024 is here. This is known to be one of the most auspicious times of the year and conducting Laxmi Puja on Diwali is considered to be highly blissful. In this video, Varun Panditji explains how to do Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi in a simple way. Take a look.

    29 October,2024 05:59 PM IST
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