A devastating New Year’s Eve tragedy has shaken Switzerland and the global sporting community. A highly rated teenage golfer has been identified as the first confirmed victim in the deadly fire that tore through Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Authorities confirm that at least 47 people lost their lives, while more than 115 others, many of them young, were injured and rushed to hospitals. A chilling image from inside the bar has now gone viral, capturing the exact moment sparks reached the ceiling’s foam insulation. Investigators believe sparklers placed in champagne bottles may have ignited the ceiling material, causing flames to spread within seconds. WATCH
02 January,2026 10:07 PM IST
Step into the heart of Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav with Mid-Day. In this special video, we take you on a tour of Girgaon’s oldest Ganpati pandals, each with a history of over 100 years. From Keshavji Naik Chawl—the birthplace of Mumbai’s first public Ganeshotsav in 1893—to other iconic mandals of Girgaon, witness the traditions, the idols, and the stories that have kept this festival alive for generations.
02 September,2025 03:43 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 celebrations are incomplete without delicious sweets offered to Bappa as bhog (naivedya). Among the many festive treats, Phirni stands out as a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for the occasion. In this special recipe video, food blogger Shruti Murdeshwar shares her step-by-step method to prepare Phirni at home. Made with rice, milk, and aromatic flavors, this Ganesh Chaturthi special sweet is simple yet irresistible — a perfect offering for Lord Ganesha and a delightful treat for your family.
18 August,2025 07:55 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is here, filling the air with the beats of dhol-tasha, chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya, and the irresistible aroma of festive sweets. Among them, the star of the celebration is Ukadiche Modak — the traditional Maharashtrian delicacy and Lord Ganesha’s all-time favourite. Made from a soft rice flour shell filled with sweet coconut-jaggery mixture, Ukadiche Modak is prepared in almost every Maharashtrian household during the Ganpati festival as a special offering (naivedya) to Bappa. In this video, learn how to make Ukadiche Modak easily at home with a step-by-step recipe.
18 August,2025 07:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
