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Navratri 2024: The rich history & journey of Dandiya in Mumbai - Watch video

Navratri 2024: The rich history & journey of Dandiya in Mumbai - Watch video

Every year Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. Navratri 2024 will be celebrated from 3rd October to 12th October. During Navratri, Devotees honor Maa Durga through fasting and participate in vibrant festivities like Garba and Dandiya which is particularly popular in cities like Gujarat, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Mumbai. Dandiya, in particular, is a core part of this joyous occasion. And over the years Mumbai has become a vibrant home to this traditional folk dance from Gujarat. During Navratri, the city pulses with energy as Dandiya and Garba nights unfold in Mumbai. From every corner, you can feel the spirit of the festival, as people wear colorful costumes and dance to the infectious rhythms of traditional music. But wait! How did a Gujarati traditional dance form gain such popularity in Mumbai? What's the history and the journey of Dandiya in Mumbai? Let us know all of it in the video

03 October,2024 01:25 PM IST
After Lonavala Waterfall tragedy, Mumbai’s travel influencer falls into gorge

After Lonavala Waterfall tragedy, Mumbai’s travel influencer falls into gorge

Is shooting that perfect angle more important than your life? Do your social media posts matter more than your chance to live? Accidents from selfies and video stunts are increasing and adding to this a shocking incident has come into the limelight from Maharashtra after the Lonavala Waterfall tragedy. While shooting an Instagram reel, Aanvi Kamdar, a 27-year-old travel influencer from Mumbai, tragically lost her life at Kumbhe waterfall in Raigad district, Maharashtra. She was rescued after a six-hour search operation but was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. In this episode of Mid-day explains, Shantanu Kuveskar - one of the rescuers of Aanvi what went behind the scenes of the tragic death.

20 July,2024 02:22 PM IST
Election Results 2024: Votes being counted in Mumbai amid tight security

Election Results 2024: Votes being counted in Mumbai amid tight security

 The counting of votes is underway at multiple centers across the country to determine the the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results. When it comes to Mumbai, the counting is being done at Nesco Complex, Bombay Exhibition Center in Goregaon East for Mumbai north, Mumbai North west and Mumbai North Central constituencies. For the South Central Mumbai and South Mumbai constituencies - counting is being done at Sewri and a primary school of Vokhroli East is the hub for counting the votes in the North East Mumbai. Traffic restrictions have been imposed by the Mumbai Traffic Police near the counting centres to ensure smooth operations untilt he counting the done for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election results. 

04 June,2024 10:24 AM IST
Israel-Hamas War To Pune Porsche Accident, Here Is Mid-day’s Weekly Roundup

Israel-Hamas War To Pune Porsche Accident, Here Is Mid-day’s Weekly Roundup

From All Eyes On Rafah trending on social media to Gujarat fire that killed 27 people, welcome to our weekly roundup where we bring you the top news stories on Midday. Stay informed and up-to-date with the hottest stories that you loved consuming on Midday. In this week's video, we delve into Israel-Hamas conflict, the wrath that cyclone Remal created, Rajkot fire that killed 27 people, Pune Porsche accident that killed two young people and Hardik and Natasa's divorce rumours. Don't miss out on the stories that matter – tune in now to catch up on the week's top news! Subscribe for weekly updates and stay ahead of the curve.m

31 May,2024 07:34 PM IST

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