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Late Michael Jackson's brother Tito Jackson passes away at 70

Late Michael Jackson's brother Tito Jackson passes away at 70

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70

Alan Walker collaborates with Pritam for pop ballad 'Children Of The Sun'

The seeds of this collaboration were sown back in 2019 when Walker met with Pritam during the Mumbai leg of his Aviation World Tour

16 September,2024 02:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Gully Fest hip-hop music festival returns on October 26 - 27 in Mumbai

This edition’s line-up will feature international hip-hop icon Pusha T as a headliner, alongside the festival’s founder DIVINE. It also includes Gully Gang All Stars, Prabh Deep, Lisa Mishra, Sambata, Yashraj, Gravity, Bombay Bassment, Reble, DJ Proof, DJ Kan-i, OG Shez, and Beatraw x D-Cypher

15 September,2024 01:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Onam 2024: Keralites celebrate with tradition, Onasadhya and games

Marking the 'Thiruvonam', the most auspicious day of the 10-day-long festival, people wore traditional 'kasavu' sarees and 'mundu' (dhoti) and visited temples in villages and towns early in the morning

15 September,2024 11:41 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI

Sunita Williams to cast vote in US presidential elections from space

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow NASA colleague Butch Wilmore expressed their anticipation on Saturday for casting their votes in the 2024 US presidential elections from space

14 September,2024 01:10 PM IST | Washington, USA | IANS

France to bid final farewell to Paris Olympics 2024 with Champs-Elysees parade

France is to bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies

14 September,2024 11:11 AM IST | Paris | AFP

SpaceX creates history with first-ever private spacewalk

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission launched Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in half a century

13 September,2024 05:54 PM IST | Washington, USA | AFP

Gen Z prioritises job satisfaction and growth opportunities over money: Report

72 per cent of Gen Z professionals consider job satisfaction more important than salary, according to the report

13 September,2024 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Onam 2024: Why the Onam Sadhya is more than a meal for these Mumbaikars

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Onam will be celebrated on September 15 this year. For Mumbai's Malayalis, the festival is all about culture and tradition but they also talk about how the Onasadhya brings people together in different ways. They also tell you the best way to eat it without being intimidated

13 September,2024 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

This Mumbaikar found his calling in restoring Catholic statues after job loss

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Jobless during the Covid-19 pandemic and being the sole earning member of his family, Lawrence Massey's angel in disguise was a Catholic lady who gave him a Mother Mary statue to restore, and he hasn't looked back since

11 September,2024 04:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Lollapalooza India 2025: Green Day, Shawn Mendes to perform in Mumbai

Set to take place on March 8 - 9 in 2025, the music festival will see EDM powerhouse Zedd and the unstoppable John Summit will be dropping beats, along with Nothing But Thieves performing rock

10 September,2024 02:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Academic failure, relationship issues biggest drivers of suicides

Academic failure and relationship issues are the biggest drivers of suicides among Indian youth, shows data at a leading suicide prevention helpline

10 September,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Lollapalooza India 2025: Green Day, Shawn Mendes to perform in Mumbai

Lollapalooza India 2025: Green Day, Shawn Mendes to perform in Mumbai

Set to take place on March 8 - 9 in 2025, the music festival will see EDM powerhouse Zedd and the unstoppable John Summit will be dropping beats, along with Nothing But Thieves performing rock

10 September,2024 02:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Academic failure, relationship issues biggest drivers of suicides

Academic failure, relationship issues biggest drivers of suicides

Academic failure and relationship issues are the biggest drivers of suicides among Indian youth, shows data at a leading suicide prevention helpline

10 September,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Women’s safety and justice: A deep dive into how the law protects women

Women’s safety and justice: A deep dive into how the law protects women

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As India reels under the weight of numerous cases of sexual offences against women, and the situation once again brings focus on women’s safety in the country, mid-day.com speaks to lawyers, who detail the legal provisions in place for the protection of women and also discuss loopholes and possible improvements

09 September,2024 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
‘We prayed for a child for 9 yrs': Why city Catholics celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

‘We prayed for a child for 9 yrs': Why city Catholics celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

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Indians around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival very dear to Mumbai, this year. Interestingly, many from the city’s Catholic community also celebrate the festival for different reasons that have evoked their devotion to not only get Lord Ganesha into their homes but also celebrate Mother Mary’s birthday

09 September,2024 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
How expats cultivate a strong connection with Ganeshotsav

How expats cultivate a strong connection with Ganeshotsav

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Ganeshotsav is one of the most revered festivals in Mumbai. The city echoes with the ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ chants, and the streets and homes witness people coming together to participate in the festivities. However, these celebrations are not limited by geography or nationality. Expats living in Mumbai and Indians living abroad share experiences

09 September,2024 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

IN PHOTOS | A final farewell: France bids adieu to Paris Olympics 2024

France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies. (Pics: AFP)

16 September,2024 02:30 PM IST | Raaina Jain
15-foot-tall Ganesh idol made using 25,000 glass bangles in Odisha's Baripada

15-foot-tall Ganesh idol made using 25,000 glass bangles in Odisha's Baripada

A youth organisation of Odisha is celebrating for the 18th year, and have not only made it with bangles but also made the pandal out of bamboo in Baripada

08 September,2024 03:47 PM IST | Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | ANI

Boeing's Starliner lands safely on Earth; astronauts to return in Feb 2025

Boeing's Starliner lands safely on Earth; astronauts to return in Feb 2025

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on Saturday landed back safely on Earth without astronauts, after a three-month trip to the International Space Station (ISS)

07 September,2024 12:34 PM IST | New Mexico | IANS

'Athachamayam' celebrations mark the start of 10-day Onam festivities in Kerala

'Athachamayam' celebrations mark the start of 10-day Onam festivities in Kerala

A colourful rally of caparisoned elephants, floats and folk-dance performances marked the 'Athachamayam' celebrations in Tripunithura on Friday

06 September,2024 12:42 PM IST | Kerala | PTI

Boeing's Starliner spaceship finally returning to Earth without astronauts

Boeing's Starliner spaceship finally returning to Earth without astronauts

Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner is set to finally depart the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, returning to Earth without astronauts after NASA deemed the risk too great

06 September,2024 12:05 PM IST | Washington DC | AFP

Onam 2024: Why is it celebrated in Kerala and How?

    Onam 2024: Why is it celebrated in Kerala and How?

    The time is here when India, especially the state of Kerala is going to rever in the culturally-rich festival of Onam 2024. This festival has a deep religious significance. This festival goes on for a period of 10 days. This year it is being celebrated from 10-15 september concluding on 15th september. People visit temples to seek blessings with their families. Traditional dances are also a part of this celebration. Traditions like the grand Onam sadya (feast), Pookalam (floral decorations), and Vallamkali (boat races) are celebrated. Here is everything you need to know on why is it celebrated and how. Take a look.

    12 September,2024 06:00 PM IST
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