Twinkle Khanna and Kajol are currently hosting the celebrity chat show Two Much. The second episode of the show featured the reunion of actors Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. On the show, Khanna recalled a hilarious moment when she was mistaken for Rishi Kapoor`s illegitimate daughter. She revealed that the misunderstanding stemmed from a birthday…
Mumbai is spilling with such different kinds of new restaurants, cafés and food experiences. While there are many, some of them are unique in their own way, as they not only include new cocktails to try but also food festivals, and even supper clubs – all of which are showcasing global to regional Indian cuisine…
Simi Garewal, a veteran actor and talk show host, stunned fans and netizens with an unconventional Dussehra message on social media. Simi took to her X (previously Twitter) account on Thursday to write a lengthy message celebrating Ravan, the demon king who is customarily burned in effigy on Dussehra to commemorate the triumph of good…
Actress Bipasha Basu recently dropped a reel recreating the viral Bipasha Bipasha song trend, leaving her fans mesmerised. The actress looked breathtaking in her Durga Puja attire, which highlighted her elegance as she flaunted a traditional red saree, complete with intricate jewellery and a radiant festive glow. Bipasha Basu recreates her song trend The transition…
The Powai Police in Mumbai have detained nine foreign nationals from Uganda and Kenya for allegedly staying illegally in the city after the expiry of their visas, police said. The action followed a directive from the Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, to crack down on foreign nationals suspected of engaging in illegal activities within their jurisdiction,…
A Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) deputy commissioner was held by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with a Rs 25 lakh bribery case and on Thursday remanded into police custody till October 4, reported the PTI. A private individual, arrested along with the deputy civic commissioner was also remanded to police custody, officials said. The…
As Shashank Khaitan`s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari hit the big screens today, October 2, 2025, the director recently got candid about his latest film as well as the cast. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rohit Saraf, and Sanya Malhotra in the lead roles. So far, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari reviews have…
Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena party workers have reached Dharashiv district to aid flood-hit families, an official statement said. It said that While most people on Thursday celebrate Dussehra with sweets and rituals, Shiv Sainiks chose to mark the festival by helping flood-affected families in Athardi village, Kalamb taluka, Dharashiv district. Following the…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have reportedly filed a lawsuit against YouTube and its parent company Google. The Bollywood couple sought Rs 4 crore (around USD450,000) in damages. The legal move comes after a series of their alleged AI-generated deepfake videos allegedly appeared on the platform, after a recent Delhi High Court order, which…
Suhas Desai, the Thane city president of the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), on Thursday crossed over to the rival NCP, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Ajit Pawar, news agency PTI reported. Desai, along with more than two dozen followers, formally joined the ruling coalition party at a brief function held at…
A Mumbai-based comedian was on their hitlist, the Delhi Police`s Counter Intelligence Unit (CIU) said after arrest of two shooters following an operation in the national capital. The Counter Intelligence Unit of Delhi Police arrested two armed criminals connected to the fugitive gangster duo, Rohit Godara and Virender Charan, after a brief but intense encounter…
As Ananya Panday enters her birthday month in October, she dropped an adorable childhood click on social media as part of her `Birthday month mood`. The `CTRL` actress took to the stories section of her Instagram handle and shared a cute picture of herself as a kid, where she posed in a white t-shirt with…
Central Railway celebrated Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti 2025 with a special ‘Swachhotsav’ programme at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The event was part of Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 and the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0. According to an official statement, the day focused on honouring Mahatma Gandhi’s values of cleanliness and social harmony and Vijay Kumar, General Manager…
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra`s Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 53.20 lakh to the family of a 29-year-old man who was killed in a road accident in 2022. According the news agency PTI, the deceased, a senior operations representative at Convergys India Services Pvt Ltd, died on the spot after…
Love is in the air for Bollywood`s Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad, who have completed four years of togetherness. The couple, often spotted hand-in-hand at events and holidays, marked this special occasion with a sweet post that Hrithik shared on his Instagram. The pictures showed the two looking adorable and very much in love, leaving…
Kumar Sanu has issued a legal notice to his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya following her severe charges against the singer in a recent interview. Rita accused Sanu and his family of denying her food and other essentials while she was pregnant with their third child. Kumar Sanu sends a legal notice Sanu delivered the legal notice…
Every Bollywood star has a beginning, and for Rani Mukerji, it all started with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat in 1997. The film may not have been a box-office success, but it gave Rani the stepping stone she needed, eventually leading her to cult hits like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Ghulam. However, not many know…
Dr Ananthan Ramakrishna Pillai, who led India’s fight against leprosy, has passed away at the age of 97. He breathed his last on September 29, an official statement said. Dr Pillai was moved by the plight of underprivileged and disabled individuals. He dedicated his life to fighting the social evils born from centuries of injustice…
The shocking demise of Zubeen Garg has left the country and the Assam music industry in shock and grief. Speaking with CNN-News18, his wife, Garima Garg, offered some light on the circumstances surrounding his death and hinted at his manager`s involvement. The renowned singer was in Singapore to commemorate the 60th anniversary of India-Singapore diplomatic…
A gas leak was on Thursday reported near a hospital in Maharashtra`s Thane due to which supply to several residents nearby was affected, civic officials said. According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), a gas leak incident was reported near Shriram Hospital in Owale area at Ghodbunder Road…
Maharashtra reported a slight decline in cases registered under `Offences Against the State` in 2023, according to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). A total of 169 cases were recorded in 2023, down from 174 in 2022 and 218 in 2021, placing the state at seventh position nationwide under this…
The Maharashtra government has confirmed that all shops and commercial establishments, except those selling or serving liquor, can now operate 24/7 across the state. The decision aims to prevent confusion among local authorities and traders following reports that some were being restricted from staying open late. According to the reports, the state’s industries department issued…
On Thursday, Mumbai is expected to experience a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light to moderate rain spells across the city and suburbs, according to the latest forecast. The weather may lead to brief showers during the day, though no severe weather warnings have been issued. The maximum and minimum temperatures in the…
With the festive season in full swing, there are even more reasons to celebrate this Dussehra, as two major films release on the same day. On one side is Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s family entertainer Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, and on the other is Rishab Shetty’s highly anticipated Kantara: Chapter 1. While the…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 98.82 per cent. As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains on…
After losing his wife and six others to a gas leakage fire, Mitul Gandhi has appealed to the government and the BMC to establish a dedicated burns centre in Mumbai. Gandhi, whose wife Shivani, 53, suffered fatal burns. The incident claimed the lives of Shivani Gandhi, 53, Nitu Gupta, 31, Janaki Gupta, 39, Durgavati Gupta,…
Bustle at the Borivli flower market. PICS/NIMESH DAVE Dadar flower market comes alive. PICS/SHADAB KHAN A flower vendor sells his wares in the middle of a divider at SV Road in Borivli. PICS/NIMESH Dave Bulk flower for sale at Dadar market. PICS/Ashish Raje
Basic facilities like toilets, petrol pumps and food malls will soon come up along the Samruddhi Expressway. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to appoint consultants to set up these basic facilities along the route. “Of the 16 locations, at least four locations on the highway should be…
While Mumbai city and its suburbs remain the only districts yet to complete the installation of war sirens distributed by the Civil Defence Department in May this year, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked the state’s Disaster Management Department to provide funds for their installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance. The sirens were distributed nationwide…
When the trailer of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (SSKTK) was released, it oozed typical masala entertainer vibes. From tragedy and comedy to chaos, the film promised everything. But does it live up to the expectations? Let’s find out. Plot SSKTK begins with Sunny (Varun Dhawan) mounting a Baahubali-style setup to woo and propose to…
Ninety-five years after the Colaba station on the Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway (Western Railway) was consigned to the history books, trains are returning to the tony area in the form of a modern Metro. Ahead of the proposed opening of the final stretch of the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 — from Worli…
Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) has been ranked 9th among International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) schools worldwide, based on the IBDP Results 2025, in a list released by Education Advisers UK. Education Advisers, UK, are independent education consultants, specialising in providing information about private schools and colleges throughout the world. DAIS is the only Indian…
The Kandivli fire accident that claimed six lives and left families battling mounting hospital bills has once again highlighted the urgent need for a dedicated burns unit in Mumbai’s western suburbs. While civic plans exist to create space for burn patients in upcoming hospitals, delays in establishing a specialised unit at a major public hospital…
Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, marks the triumph of good over evil, celebrating Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s defeat of Mahishasura. It concludes Durga Puja and Navaratri with sacred rituals. On this occasion, Indira Krishnan, set to play Maa Kaushalya in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, spoke to mid-day about the festival, her role, and working…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray took a dig at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for stating that there is no term as ‘wet drought’. Thackeray claimed when he was chief minister and Fadnavis was leader of the Opposition, the latter had written a letter asking for relief for wet-drought-affected farmers. “When in Opposition, the term…
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction will hold its Dussehra rally today at the Nesco Centre in Goregaon, inside an air-conditioned dome, to counter the threat of rain. The venue, with a seating capacity of about 20,000 and a total capacity of 25,000, has been secured with high-level arrangements, including the deployment of a police…
The long-awaited access road for Mumbai Public School (CBSE) at Natwar Parekh Compound, Govandi, was finally nearing completion — but now faces yet another hurdle. As mid-day reported on August 8, the brand-new CBSE school building had remained unused because it lacked a road and was surrounded by heaps of garbage. Following the report and…
A 52-year-old man was gravely injured after being attacked with sharp weapons during a mobile phone snatching incident in Mulund East on Wednesday morning. The incident took place around 6 am near the bus stop opposite Veer Savarkar Hospital on the Mahatma Phule road near Hanuman Chowk. The victim, Wilson Albert Barretto, a resident of…
The iconic St Andrew’s Church at Hill Road, Bandra West, has reached a critical juncture in its restoration. Fr Nigel Barrett, parish priest, said, “Restoration of this magnificent church — I do not like to call it a building but a legacy — began in April 2024. The deadline for the restoration work is December…
Vibrant Circles Dancers spin during a performance at Navratri celebrations in Vile Parle Dussehra on a bike The bikers ride in a cordon in Dussehra 2024. Pic Courtesy/Ravi Agarwal Others might choose pandal-hopping, but the cyclists in the SoBo Cyclists group would prefer to stay on their bikes. Today, around 250 cyclists will sign up…
