Veteran actor Ranjeet was seen dancing to his granddaughter Deeya’s tunes at her birthday bash, as the six-year-old got him grooving to the popular track by Flipperachi from the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, which is currently making waves at the box office. Ranjeet took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself dancing on the…
Divya Dutta took to social media to share unseen moments from late veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday celebrations. The intimate gathering brought together stalwarts like Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajit Kapur, Atul Tiwari, filmmaker-actor Kunal Kapoor, and others. Taking to her Instagram handle, Divya shared a throwback image from the celebrations…
Actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan was recently surrounded by controversy after a video of him riding a bike on the streets of Mumbai late at night went viral. What caught everyone`s attention was that he was seen without a helmet, violating traffic laws. Now the actor has shared a very crucial message for all the…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday carried out the groundbreaking ceremony of a state-of-the-art, international-standard ‘Exotic Bird Park’ at Mulund (West), marking a significant step toward strengthening tourism and enhancing the quality of life in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs. The event was held at Nahur, behind Raj Industrial Estate on D.P. Road, Salpadevi Pada, in…
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda shared a series of pictures on his social media on Sunday as he visited Cellular Jail, where he shot his directorial debut, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Released in March 2024, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar revolved around the life of an Indian politician, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. It featured the actor in the titular role. …
Saumya Tandon has become the talk of the town among audiences after her thrilling performance in Dhurandhar. The actress played the wife of Rehman Dakait, essayed by Akshaye Khanna. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, she opens up about her experience, the polarised opinions surrounding the film, and why she is not a part of…
Haze is expected during the morning hours on Monday in Mumbai, with mainly clear skies in the afternoon and evening across the city and suburbs. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 33 degrees Celsius and 16 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The minimum temperature recorded in Colaba…
The Airports Authority of India`s (AAI) high-frequency radar at Dahisar in Mumbai will be relocated to Gorai, unlocking hundreds of acres of land for affordable housing projects in the area, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has said, reported news agency PTI. This decision was taken following a meeting between various stakeholders, including the Civil…
Several departments of the Maharashtra government have failed to submit utilisation certificates (UCs) for grants-in-aid of thousands of crores, even as they rushed to incur a bulk of their expenditure in the closing month of 2024-25, says CAG, reported news agency PTI. The Housing Department figured prominently on both counts. The Comptroller and Auditor General…
The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has started the process to explore a third runway at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by inviting bids for a consultant to conduct a techno-commercial feasibility study. In a public notice, CIDCO called for online Requests for Proposal (RFPs) from reputed single entities, joint ventures, or…
What do you do when the God of football visits your city and you get a VVIP pass to meet him in person? You count to 100 and remind yourself to breathe. But, for a news person mostly tuned to reading the crowd, too, the meet and greet with Lionel Messi at the Cricket Club…
The Kalachowkie police have arrested two within 24 hours of an alleged burglary being committed, revealing that the accused had a peculiar modus operandi — they would take shelter at the Shirdi Sai Baba temple after committing theft and donate a portion of the stolen money as offerings. The crime occurred between 2 am and…
As Pune witnessed a sharp drop in minimum temperature to 7.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday, signalling intensified winter conditions, Pune Airport authorities conducted a comprehensive fog and low-visibility management mock drill and tabletop exercise to strengthen operational preparedness during the fog-prone season. Pune Airport Director Santosh Dhoke stated that the drill was part of the…
A leopard that had got entangled in fencing wire near Mulshi in Pune district was safely rescued on Sunday following a swift, coordinated operation by the Pune Forest Department and RESQ Charitable Trust. The forest department received information about the incident at around 11.00 am and immediately alerted RESQ. Responding within minutes, the RESQ team…
Officers from Malad police station have nabbed five members of a gang allegedly involved in stealing Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) cables. Senior Police Inspector Dushyant Chauhan was on night patrol in the Charkop Government Industrial Estate area when he noticed a group of 20-25 people cutting MTNL cables and loading them into a tempo….
No attitude, no problem Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently opened up about the long-standing rumour of a rift with his The Lunchbox (2013) co-star, the late Irrfan Khan. In an interaction with Hindi Rush, Nawazuddin said that the supposed tension between the two of them was “just news” that appeared and he has no clue why….
On Sunday, members of Marathi Abhyas Kendra, a Marathi cultural and language group, held a session in Dadar to voice concerns over the alleged razing of Marathi school buildings across Mumbai. The group has now called for a protest on Thursday, December 18, outside the BMC headquarters, followed by a march to Azad Maidan. A…
While sancha manyata or teacher allotment has long been a concern for day schools, the regulation has become especially alarming for Mumbai’s night schools. Already dealing with fluctuating student enrollment, many fear that allotment rules tied strictly to student numbers may leave them without enough teachers to sustain classes. The principal of a Worli-based night…
Sahil Samuel, known to his fans as Naalayak, has earned a reputation for turning emotions into indie anthems like Zakir, Baawra, and Haan Pyaar Hai. But with Marammat — his latest album, named after the Urdu word for “repair” — the Chandigarh-born pop-rock artiste has stepped into his most vulnerable creative phase. He says the…
Mumbai-based activist Godfrey Pimenta has complained to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), alleging that a ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant near a residential area in Kurla is generating excessive dust and air pollution. According to Pimenta, emissions from the plant pose a serious health risk to nearby residents. On…
For the last fifty-four years, employees of the Children’s Aid Society (CAS), Mumbai’s oldest child-welfare institution, at 98 years old, have waited for justice. Despite risking their lives to rehabilitate vulnerable children, these Class III and IV staff remain deprived of pension, medical cover, and leave encashment, even as similar organisations receive full state benefits….
In focus A woman strides past the imposing sculpture titled Cameraman, created by artist Suryakant Lokhande, near Mehboob Studios in Bandra West On cloud nine Diners at the restaurant. Pic Courtesy/Port_Bombay Bryan Adams might have been on the playlist if you dropped by for a bite at PORT Kitchen and Bar at G5A in Mahalaxmi…
The relocation of the Government Railway Police (GRP) station from Dadar’s Platform 9 to a newly constructed building has finally cleared the way for long-awaited upgrades at the overcrowded junction. With the shift complete, the old GRP office on Platform 9A will now be demolished, allowing Central Railway to widen the congested platform, add a…
When Paresh Rawal had briefly exited Hera Pheri 3, many on the internet felt Pankaj Tripathi would be a good fit for the role. Well, even as everyone’s happy that Rawal has returned to Hera Pheri 3, it looks like the internet was on to something. Filmmaker Priyadarshan is teaming up with Tripathi for another…
A refusal to give an alcoholic beverage parcel allegedly triggered a violent rampage at a toddy shop in Mankhurd, where a group dominated by juveniles barged into the premises, vandalised the counter, assaulted the shop owner and his worker, and fled with cash, police said. According to police, the incident occurred around 5.45 pm on…
Thanks to Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh is ending 2025 with a bang. His 2026 looks equally promising. mid-day has learnt that the actor’s ambitious post-apocalyptic film, tentatively titled Pralay, is set to go on floors sometime between July and August. A source revealed, “Don 3, helmed by Farhan Akhtar, will roll first in 2026. After that,…
After a chaotic first leg of Argentine legend Lionel Messi`s GOAT Tour of India on Saturday morning and a rushed Hyderabad leg in the evening, Mumbai fans approached Sunday’s third leg with understandable caution. Would it be organised? Would there be chaos? Would they actually get to see Messi? By the end of the day,…
Very day without fail from 4.30 pm to 8 pm, Bharat Panchal, 85, mans his ‘post’ at Thakur Complex signal on the Western Express Highway in Kandivli East, managing traffic, preventing vehicles from entering the wrong lane, and urging motorists to wear helmets and seatbelts. Panchal, who claims he isn’t on any medication despite his…
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 December 15. Aries March 21 – April 20With so many calls to attend to, you wonder when you can begin doing…
The suburban railway station at Targhar, located near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport , will open for local train services on the Port Line of Belapur–Nerul–Uran from Monday. The launch coincides with the operationalisation of Gavan station and the introduction of five additional pairs of suburban services on the Uran line. “Central Railway has…
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who took her son, Viaan-Raj Kundra to meet the football legend Lionel Messi at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, said that her son`s dream was fulfilled after meeting the G.O.A.T. The actress was seen coming out of the stadium, as she briefly interacted with the media, and shared her experience…
Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has been creating big waves at the box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is also gaining a lot of acclaim from viewers and critics alike. The film is believed to be inspired by real-life events and crime syndicates in Karachi`s Lyari area. Ittakes inspiration from true incidents to depict India`s…
Mumbai civic chief Bhushan Gagrani on Sunday inaugurated the Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre at King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Parel, making it the first government hospital in the city to offer a dedicated, technology-driven treatment and rehabilitation facility for sportspersons. The new centre, housed under a newly created independent sports medicine department, aims…
A controversy recently erupted in Bengaluru after videos of a late-night altercation at a pub co-owned by actor Shilpa Shetty went viral. The incident allegedly involved former Bigg Boss contestant and businessman Satya Naidu. He was accused of misbehaving with the staff following a dispute over bill settlement. Brawl at Shilpa Shetty`s Bastian in Bengaluru…
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (Mahavitaran), the country’s largest power distribution utility, has repaid a loan of Rs 12,800 crore taken from the State Bank of India (SBI) in a single instalment ahead of schedule, marking a significant step toward strengthening its financial position. Mahavitaran Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra said the prepayment…
Mumbai Police on Sunday dismissed as misleading a series of messages circulating on social media claiming a rise in cases of children going missing from the city, asserting that such posts do not reflect the actual situation on the ground. In an official clarification issued on X, the Mumbai Police said it treats every case…
Even as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar skipped the visit to RSS founder K B Hedgewar`s memorial in Nagpur on Sunday, his party NCP stressed that it joined the Mahayuti alliance for the state`s development, reported news agency PTI. The National Congress Party`s ideology is based on the “progressive thoughts of (social reformers) Shahu,…
The opposition on Sunday criticised the Mahayuti government in the Assembly over the issue of trainees from the CM Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana being thrashed by the police, reported news agency IANS. Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, who was joined by members Jayant Patil and Nana Patole, grilled Minister of Skill Development Mangal Prabhat…
There is truly no stopping Aditya Dhar’s directorial Dhurandhar, which seems to be on a path to break every record at the box office. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Akshaye Khanna in prominent roles, has registered the highest second Saturday collection in the history of Hindi cinema. This…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde and ruling BJP, Shiv Sena legislators visited RSS founder K B Hedgewar`s memorial in Nagpur on Sunday, while Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and other NCP leaders skipped the event. During the visit, Shiv Sena chief Shinde congratulated the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for completing 100 years of…
