Heart attack, stroke, or heart failure come with warning signs in 99 per cent cases, according to a large study that refuted the notion that these devastating events often strike people without warning signs. The study led by Northwestern Medicine, US, and Yonsei University in South Korea, showed people with these deadly cardiovascular diseases —…
Author and former actress Twinkle Khanna on Tuesday was spotted offering prayers at the prestigious 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Twinkle was all smiles as she met her friends Kajol and Rani Mukerji at the pandal. The trio even posed for the pictures. On Tuesday evening, actor Priyanka Chopra also paid a visit to…
The makers of Tere Ishk Mein – Aanand L Rai, Bhushan Kumar and Colour Yellow – unveiled the official teaser of the film with soulful music by A. R. Rahman and powerful writing by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, starring National Award winners Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. Marking a fresh and unexpected pairing, the teaser captures…
Actor Tusshar Kapoor has wrapped up the shoot for his forthcoming laughter ride Masti 4 in Madh Island. Announcing the update, he dropped a video of himself on the Versova Jetty on his official IG, claiming the ferry ride felt nostalgic. “Another movie wraps up in Madh Island and I’m back to beating the traffic…
Ya Ali singer Zubeen Garg’s untimely demise has sent shockwaves across the nation. While Singapore authorities claimed the case of his death was due to drowning, Assam CM initiated a probe after finding something suspicious. Zubeen’s family even filed an FIR against his manager, Siddharth Sharma, and festival organisers. As per the latest update, they…
A fire broke out in the electrical meter box room of a building in Maharashtra`s Thane city early on Wednesday, damaging 16 meters, an official said, reported news agency PTI. No person was injured in the incident, Thane Municipal Corporation`s disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The blaze erupted on the ground floor of…
Four people were injured, two of them critically, in the blast of an LPG cylinder at a construction site in the Ghatkopar area late on Tuesday night, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). According to the civic body, the incident occurred around 9.11 pm in temporary sheds built for workers at Neeldhara, a private…
The rapidly changing eating habits with high intake of carbohydrates and saturated fat, with low protein levels, are behind the dramatic increase in diabetes and obesity cases among Indians, according to the latest evidence generated from the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study on Tuesday. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine,…
Bollywood’s much-loved couple Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are on cloud nine as they are set to embrace parenthood for the second time. The couple tied the knot on May 8, 2018 and welcomed their first child, Vayu Kapoor Ahuja on August 20, 2022. Now, the couple is expecting their second child and they are…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 98.70 per cent. As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains on Wednesday…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain over Mumbai and its suburbs today. The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 29.8 degrees Celsius and a low…
Sept 23Helmet saves youth after pothole fall under cement truck Sept 26Deadly pothole near Andheri flyover fixe Sept 19Defying High Court order, Kalyan Dombivli hawkers install LEDs on trees Sept 23KDMC takes action to save trees Sept 26Bandraites slam BMC’s ‘quick fix’ as manhole lid comes loose in two months Sept 27BMC quickly refits lid…
After mid-day highlighted the struggle faced by women commuters at the Kalyan end of platform no. 5 at Dombivli station, railway authorities have finally taken note — and acted. On September 30, officials from the Kalyan railway technical department inspected the site using a regular 15-coach train departing from Kalyan to check alignment and crowd…
Seventeen-year-old Jiya Madan Rai has made history as the first girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to swim across the Catalina Channel on September 26 in Los Angeles, but her journey to this stage was anything but easy. Remarkably, Jiya achieved this feat without any professional coaching — her first coach has been her father,…
Chaos erupted during peak hours at Dombivli railway station on Tuesday morning after a stray dog bit at least nine commuters — including a Railway Protection Force (RPF) staffer — on the foot overbridge (FOB) and nearby platforms. The incident occurred between 8.45 am and 9.15 am at the Kalyan-end FOB, which was heavily crowded…
Main hoon Parveen Babi Actor Triptii Dimri is reportedly set to step into the shoes of Parveen Babi for an upcoming biopic on the iconic star. Industry sources reveal that the project, backed by producer Sneha Rajani, is being developed as a limited edition series for Netflix. Acclaimed filmmaker Shonali Bose is expected to helm…
The state recorded the highest (763) cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act in the country in 2023, according to the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Interestingly, the state also topped the list in copyright violation cases. As many as 335 such cases were registered in the state with 340 people…
The GST officials have arrested a Thane businessman for tax evasion of Rs 17.48 crore. According to officials, the accused, identified as Chandan Lakhara, showed bogus purchases and sales to avail an Input Tax Credit (ITC) of more than Rs 8.74 crore. According to officials, Lakhara, the proprietor of Moon Trader company — registered under…
The state government has announced immediate relief measures for flood-affected families and farmers, including changes to the District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC) rules, relaxed e-KYC norms, and instructions to banks not to initiate loan recoveries. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that around 60 lakh hectares of farmland were damaged in recent floods….
A 26-year-old labourer was killed and another man injured in a violent clash between tenants in Mankhurd on Monday night, allegedly over an electricity connection dispute. Police have registered FIR against 10 people for murder and attempted murder. Of them, nine have been arrested, while one is currently absconding. The deceased has been identified as…
Shreyas Jong, who lost his best friend, Atharva Shelke, after the Yamaha FZ-X motorcycle the 23-year-olds were riding to Panvel plunged into the creek at Dhruvatara jetty on the morning of September 27, revealed that online maps had displayed a wrong route, and it was impossible to change course once they realised this. Jong, an…
Torrential rain and gusty winds over two days have left Palghar district devastated, submerging 705.75 hectares of paddy fields across 350 villages and pushing 3266 farmers into crisis. With crops under water just ahead of harvest, farmers across the talukas are staring at ruin. The heavy rain also triggered dramatic rescue operations. In Dahanu, a…
The Mumbai Customs, in the early hours of Tuesday, apprehended a woman from Chennai who was attempting to illegally transport two wild primate species. Adv Pawan Sharma, founder and president of RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare), said, “The woman was intercepted at the Mumbai International Airport by the Customs while attempting to traffic a…
Following a mid-day report highlighting how two 70-seater public lavatories inaugurated in 2023 were still locked, one of them has finally been opened to the public. The other is expected to be operational soon. Residents of Aarey Milk Colony’s slum pockets and tribal hamlets had long demanded functional toilets, citing the risk of encountering leopards…
Dance of devotion Devotees at the Pushpanjali Durgotsav in Borivli West perform the Sandhi Puja with traditional dhunuchis in their hand Abhishek walks into a Pole Majka Zawadzak and Abhishek Bachchan in Wroclaw. PIC COURTESY/MAJKA ZAWADZAK This diarist got a filmi scoop from an unlikely Bollywood fan all the way out in Poland yesterday. Majka…
Fed-up with freeloaders enjoying the comforts of Mumbai’s AC local trains without paying a rupee, genuine commuters have taken matters into their own hands — by spamming Central Railway (CR) inboxes with complaint mails and photos of defaulters in a form of demonstration they refer to as a ‘Digital Dharna’. Angry passengers say that in…
Year on year, Emraan Hashmi’s fans would express their desire to see a sequel to his action drama, Awarapan (2007). Their wish has been granted — producer Vishesh Bhatt announced Awarapan 2 in March, and has now taken it on floors in Thailand (Bees saal baad, Sep 30). mid-day has now learnt that Hashmi and…
An alert police sub-inspector exposed a YouTube group that had replicated a police vehicle and khaki uniform to shoot a video without permission on the back road in Malad West. The group, consisting of five men in police uniforms, is now accused of impersonation and unlawful use of official insignia. Shockingly, they claimed they were…
Reports doing the rounds over the past few days suggested that Deepika Padukone’s role in filmmaker Atlee’s next with Allu Arjun, the working title of which is AA22xA6, has been trimmed. However, contrary to rumours, sources close to Atlee’s sci-fi action movie have told mid-day that her role remains unchanged. According to two unit insiders,…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for October 2. Aries March 21 – April 20Travel for work takes you to a nearby town and back home at night….
Skincare isn`t a one-size-fits-all journey, and as the seasons change, so should your routine. Navigating the shift from the humid monsoon season to the drier post-monsoon months can be challenging for your skin. This transitional period often brings a frustrating mix of lingering oiliness, stubborn breakouts, and new concerns like dehydration and sensitivity. However, making…
Goods and Services Tax (GST) officers have arrested a Thane businessman for tax evasion of Rs 17.48 crore. According to officers, the accused, identified as Chandan Lakhara, showed bogus purchases and sales to avail an Income Tax Credit (ITC) of more than Rs 8.74 crore. According to officers, Lakhara, the proprietor of M/s Moon Trader…
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced an additional institutional-level admission round for students seeking entry into law (three and five year), Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd), Master of Physical Education (MPEd), Master of Education (Med), and Bachelor of Education (Bed) courses, following disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and floods across the…
As the festive travel season begins, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced a temporary 10 per cent fare hike across all its bus services, excluding the air-conditioned Shivneri and Shivai services, news agency ANI reported. The revised fares will be applicable from October 15 to November 5, the corporation said in an…
Mumbai recorded 778 cases of assault on women with intent to outrage modesty (molestation) in 2023, involving 781 complainants, making it the second highest among metropolitan cities, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Delhi topped the list with 793 cases with 800 complaints, followed by Bengaluru (731 offences and 736 complainants), news agency…
The Chairman of Adani Group, Gautam Adani, on Tuesday visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to inspect the site and review final preparations ahead of the airport’s expected inauguration. The inauguration is likely to take place on October 8, 2025, sources said. It is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Adani…
A court in Maharashtra’s Thane district has acquitted a 30-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, along with his mother and brother, who were charged with caste-based abuse, citing a lack of evidence by the prosecution, news agency PTI reported. The order, passed on September 24 by Additional Sessions Judge AS Bhagwat, designated as a…
Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty, who has long been embroiled in the controversial case surrounding Sushant Singh Rajput`s death, received major relief from the Bombay High Court on Tuesday. The HC has reportedly directed the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to return the actress`s passport, thus easing her bail conditions. Bombay HC orders NCB to return passports…
Mumbai Zone-3 Customs officers intercepted multiple passengers carrying concealed gold and also prevented an attempt to smuggle endangered wildlife during operations conducted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) on Monday and Tuesday. Gold seizures from Nairobi and Dubai flights Acting on profiling techniques, customs officers intercepted several passengers arriving from Nairobi on flight KQ…
A new 360-degree cinema was recently launched at the Bollywood Park in Mumbai`s film city. The whole new movie-watching experience was officially launched last week. Maharashtra’s cultural minister, Ashish Shelar on Saturday officially inaugurated the new 360-degree cinema. He announced upgrades at the Bollywood Park and launch of a dedicated app. The inauguration was done…
