Is it a workout or Ozempic?” That’s the comment dominating online chatter around Bhuvan Bam’s physical transformation. The actor and content creator, however, insists his approach is about balance. “I can’t make huge sacrifices to attain six-pack abs. I want to do what I can follow for life,” he tells mid-day. Excerpts from the interview:…
After mid-day shed light on the financial and emotional turmoil faced by Krishna and Sanjana Parab, a Worli-based couple battling to keep their daughter, Sejal, alive, Mumbaikars once again displayed their large-heartedness, depositing over Rs 1,01,413 into Krishna`s account within 24 hours. For Krishna, this sudden inflow of support is nothing short of a lifeline….
Rarely does this emotion strike filmmakers, but when it does, it hits hard. Nikkhil Advani experienced it — that feeling of a filmmaker reminding you of your younger self — when he watched Rohan Kanawade’s Sabar Bonda. “Rohan is the filmmaker we set out to be 30 years ago. But along the way, we had…
It seemed like business as usual at a Worli residential society on Monday, September 15 evening. Ground floor resident 10-year-old Jaden Marzy Parakh, a Std V student, was outside his Poonam Apartments, D Wing home when he noticed smoke originating from the ground floor flat next to his. Number genius Jaden’s father, social worker Marzy…
At the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) earlier this month, cinephiles saw Sholay (1975) as filmmaker Ramesh Sippy had first envisioned and shot it. To mark 50 years of the blockbuster’s release, the Sanjeev Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Hema Malini-starrer was screened at TIFF with its original ending where Kumar’s Thakur kills…
Over three generations and multiple decades, the Nadiadwala family has backed numerous films, from the 1960’s hits Taj Mahal (1963) and Patthar Ke Sanam (1967) to the iconic Hera Pheri (2000). Today, as the family celebrates founder and late producer Abdul Karim Nadiadwala’s 115th birth anniversary, his grandson Firoz Nadiadwala reveals to mid-day that he…
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 September 25. Aries March 21 – April 20Preparing a presentation has been time consuming (it’s completed). A karmic cycle of travel…
Maharashtra`s School Education Department has released the timetable for the Periodic Assessment Test (PAT) for the academic year 2025-26. The three exams planned for students of Class 2 to Class 8 are: Foundation Test, Comprehensive Assessment Test-1, and Comprehensive Assessment Test-2. The Foundation Test will be conducted from October 10 to 13, 2025….
The Charkop Police have cracked the sensational murder of 65-year-old Mumbai industrialist Ayub Sayyed, revealing it as a contract killing orchestrated by his business partner Shanu Chaudhary, 40, and younger son Hamid Sayyed. The conspiracy came to light after one of the attackers, Mohammad Khairul Islam, was captured on CCTV speaking on the phone moments…
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal delighted fans on Tuesday by revealing that they are expecting their first child together. The announcement, which was announced on Instagram, has been received with love and well-wishes from all corners of the profession. But for Katrina, this new chapter in her life is more than just a milestone; it…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher ran into the original “Cool” director Ram Gopal Varma in Mumbai on Monday. Kher revealed that although he has only done a small cameo appearance in one of Ram Gopal Varma`s movies (Sarkar), he has always been an admirer of his brilliance as a filmmaker. Posting a photo with the `Satya`…
Maharashtra Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar has urged authorities to ensure strict enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act to improve the state’s sex ratio and curb female foeticide. He also directed that district-level supervisory committees be set up within the next month and regular workshops be conducted to monitor…
Actress Raveena Tandon had once revealed how veteran actor and writer Kader Khan stood by her side during the most challenging phase of her life, offering love, guidance, and support like a true father figure. During Kader’s old appearance on the chat show “Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai,” Raveena joined through a video call to…
The Legendary actress Waheeda Rehman once shared an interesting anecdote from the shooting of the English version of her film ‘Guide’. In a resurfaced video shared by India’s state broadcaster Doordarshan, the actress can be seen talking about the incident when the director of the English version of the film asked her to kiss the…
Farah Khan`s first films as a choreographer were Mansoor Khan`s Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Kundan Shah`s Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), and Vidhu Vinod Chopra`s 1942: A Love Story (1994). A lesser-known film was Shafi Inamdar`s directorial debut, the 1995 action thriller Hum Dono, which starred Pooja Bhatt, Nana Patekar, and the late Rishi…
No more hoardings on building terraces, compound walls, and the maximum size of hoardings to be limited to 40 feet by 40 feet are some of the recommendations suggested by a high-level committee that was set up following the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse last year, the officials said. The incident had lead to the death of…
The Congress party on Tuesday urged the Maharashtra government to immediately declare a “wet drought” in light of the recent torrential rains and widespread crop destruction, demanding compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare for affected farmers, news agency PTI reported. State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal criticised the government for delaying relief by insisting on surveys…
Maharashtra Congress on Tuesday urged the state government to declare a “wet drought” in response to the recent spell of heavy rains that has severely impacted farmers across the state and demanded compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare for affected cultivators, reported the PTI. Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal criticised the state government for delaying relief…
With expressways coming up across the state, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will now also be recognised for solar energy generation. A solar energy project at Karjalad in Washim and at the Mehkar Interchange in Buldhana district on the Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Highway has been commissioned. With this, the Samruddhi…
Hundreds of stranded residents were rescued by the National Disaster Response Force from Beed, Dharashiv and other adjoining areas after heavy rains lashed parts of state, officials said. According to the NDRF, constant heavy rainfall across several districts of Maharashtra has led to a flood-like situation in some districts of the state. In response to…
Following heavy rains in parts Maharashtra, the state has postponed elementary drawing exams, officials said. The decision was taken keeping in mind the safety of students after the local administration in some districts have declared a holiday for schools in districts witnessing heavy rains. Parts of Maharashtra, especially Marathwada is witnessing flood situations. Officials on…
Rajat Bedi, who has been making waves for his performance in Aryan Khan`s directorial debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood, recently spoke up about his path, challenges, and return to the industry. The actor discussed being “used and abused” in business and movies, his popular bad character in Hrithik Roshan`s Koi Mil Gaya, and how he…
Vikrant Massey has officially etched his name in the history of Indian cinema by winning the National Film Award for Best Actor for his remarkable performance in 12th Fail. The film is based on the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame immense challenges to clear the UPSC exam and become an IPS officer….
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday virtually laid the foundation stone for an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centre in the state, marking the beginning of the company’s USD 8.3 billion investment in Maharashtra. Had a productive meeting with Michael Punke, VP Global Public Policy @awscloud who was joined by Sandeep Dutta, CEO…
Parineeti Chopra is all set to embrace motherhood as she is expecting her first child with Raghav Chadha. The actress delighted her fans as she proudly flaunted her baby bump while announcing the relaunch of her offer channel after an 8-month break. In a goofy way, she spoke about the challenges she faced as she…
After heavy rains, landslides and cloudbursts wreaked havoc in the Marathwada region, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demanded an assistance package of Rs 10,000 crore from the Centre, news agency PTI reported. The disaster-hit region has reported crop damage and property destruction over the past few days. The former Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) said…
The Union government has approved the transfer of 53.174 acres of salt land in Maharashtra’s Thane district to the state government for a vital road project connecting Dahisar and Vasai Creek, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced. According to the news agency PTI, the road development is being carried out in two phases: the…
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan not only broke box office records, but also marked an important milestone in the actor’s career as she won his first National Award in 30 years. For the award ceremony, the actor reached Delhi along with Rani Mukerji and Vikrant Massey. Just like always, the actor won hearts with his gesture….
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a Rs 1,339 crore assistance package for farmers whose crops were damaged due to heavy rainfall between June and August, news agency ANI reported, quoting official sources. The relief will be distributed through direct benefit transfers (DBT) directly into farmers’ bank accounts. This assistance is based on the panchnama…
US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the use of acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) during pregnancy could be “associated with a very increased risk of autism,” a statement that contradicts decades of medical research and expert consensus supporting the safety of the drug for pregnant women, CNN reported. Speaking from the Oval Office,…
The BEST Workers’ Union has issued an ultimatum of October 31 to the management over its pending dues and demands. In a letter to the BMC chief and the BEST general manager, BEST Workers’ Union secretary Shashank Sharad Rao said that the workers who retired after August 1, 2022, are still waiting for their gratuity…
The Marathwada region of Maharashtra has not witnessed such intense rainfall in more than 50 years as it has experienced over the past few days, state Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said on Tuesday. Eight persons have died and hundreds of houses and several roads have been damaged in the region since September 20, officials…
Actress Rashmika Mandanna is presently in Italy to shoot for her much-talked-about sequel “Cocktail 2,” co-starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Rashmika took to her official Instagram account and dropped a string of photographs from her time in Italy. The first still in the post featured the `Animal` actress sleeping with a cute headpin facing…
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who recently appeared in the movie Ajey: The Untold Story of a Monk, has opened up about the reasons behind the box office failures of films. In an interview with IANS, the Hera Pheri actor reflected on changing audience habits, technological advancements, and other key factors, sharing his insights on why…
Navratri isn’t just about dance and devotion—it’s also about mindful eating. Many devotees observe fasts during these nine days, but fasting doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste or nutrition. With the right ingredients, your vrat menu can be both delicious and energy-boosting. Here are some fasting-friendly foods to add to your plate this…
As veteran actress Tanuja turned 82 on Tuesday, Jackie Shroff penned a message for her, which drew a warm response from her superstar daughter, Kajol. Jackie took to Instagram stories, where he shared a black and white photograph of the yesteryear star from her younger days and wrote: “My Respect Always. HappyBirthday Tanuja ji.” Picture…
Singer Zubeen Garg`s body was consigned to flames, amid chanting of Vedic hymns in the sylvan surroundings of Kamarkuchi on the outskirts of Assam`s Guwahati. His final journey to the cremation ground had begun from the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati, where his body was brought after the second post-mortem examination at the…
Music legend AR Rahman has teased an upcoming collaboration with popular Japanese boy band JO1. The Oscar-winning singer-composer took his Instagram handle and shared a picture with JO1 members Mame and Shosei at his Mumbai studio. While details surrounding their projects remain under wraps, Rahman promises “cultural fusion at its finest.” …
In a shocking incident on Tuesday, a man sustained severe injuries after climbing onto the roof of an AC local train between Diva and Kopar stations. The episode occurred around 10:12 AM when the AC local (No. K/25, scheduled to arrive at Diva Station at 10:00 AM, reached Platform No. 1 with a 12-minute delay….
Several airlines, including Air India, have unveiled their flight operation plans from the Navi Mumbai airport. In its initial phase, Air India Express plans to operate 20 daily departures, amounting to 40 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs), connecting over 15 cities across India. By mid-2026, the airline aims to scale up to 55 daily departures (110…
