As `Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva` celebrated three big wins at the 70th National Awards, actor Alia Bhatt was quick to share her excitement. The sci-fi epic, which has captured the hearts of many, won in several categories. Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram Stories to share a post from Dharma Productions. “Only love and…
Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, who have been married for two months, continue to win over fans with their adorable pictures. The latest picture shared by Sonakshi left fans smiling yet again. On Saturday, Sonakshi took to her Instagram Stories to post a picture with Zaheer. In the photo, Sonakshi can be seen resting…
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 August 19. Aries March 21 – April 20Keeping your higher self stronger and in control is the best way to walk…
Congress leader and former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and demanded a strict testing and quarantine protocol at the Mumbai airport in view of the Monkeypox concerns, reported the PTI. Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), a member of…
Maharashtra MLC and Personal Assistant to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Milind Narvekar, met with the brave constables and the Ola driver who saved a woman attempting to commit suicide by jumping from Atal Setu. “All of them demonstrated admirable courage in saving the woman`s life. The constables even risked their own lives to…
The movie ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ which marked the debut of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as the lead, is getting a re-release in theatres. On Saturday, the makers of the film took to their Instagram and shared news about the film’s re-release on August 23 with their followers. They wrote in the caption, “It`s time to…
Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders including Shiv Sena (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will share the stage with Lok Sabha opposition leader and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai to mark the birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, reported the PTI. Congress president…
Amidst the ongoing controversy of Vijay Raaz being fired from the film, Vijay claimed his removal stemmed from failing to greet Ajay Devgn on their first day. In contrast, producer Kumar Mangat cited Raaz’s alleged rude behavior toward the crew as the reason behind his dismissal. Now, Sanjay Mishra breaks the silence on replacing Vijay…
A 4-foot-long male Indian Marsh Crocodile was successfully rescued from the Khambyacha Pada area of Aarey Milk Colony after being swept into a ditch by rain-induced floods. The rescue of the crocodile took place on the evening of August 16 at 8:30 pm, when local residents noticed the young reptile stranded close to human habitation….
As we celebrate National Couples Day 2024 on August 18, we revisit some of the most romantic proposal stories of real life couple from Bollywood: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone: Five years after their marriage, the couple revealed on Koffee With Karan 8 on how Ranveer proposed to Deepika in the Maldives. “We (Deepika and…
A major security scare incident unfolded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Terminal-2) in Mumbai on the morning of August 16, when a passenger`s bag caught fire due to a flammable substance. The police are now investigating a smuggling conspiracy into the matter, an official said. The incident involved Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-641 bound for…
Local residents and villagers of Puntamba and surrounding small villages in Maharashtra staged a rail roko for three hours at Puntamba Junction railway station on the Daund-Manmad railway line for their various demands. The primary demand has been to restore halts to trains at the station. “Puntamba Railway Station has been operational since the British…
A bag containing Rs 5 lakh worth of cash was found at Churchgate station in Mumbai and it was later returned to its owner, the officials said. In a recent incident, a passenger named Hemprakash Patil found a left behind bag on a bench of Platform No. 4 on Churchgate station. The bag had Rs…
Maharashtra resident doctors` and hospitals on Saturday joined the country-wide stir and protested against the Kolkata rape and murder case, reported the PTI. According to the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors, elective services such as outpatient departments, planned surgeries and lab procedures were hit due to the protest, but emergency services were attended to. Meanwhile,…
John Abraham and director Nikkhil Advani`s film `Vedaa` hit the theatres this Independence Day. They two have collaborated earlier as well. Their first collaboration was for the 2007 film `Salaam-E-Ishq`. The film had a huge ensemble cast including Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Ayesh Takia, Govinda, Akshaye Khanna. The film had six…
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday defended party chief Uddhav Thackeray`s push for decision on CM`s face from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections , reported the PTI. Uddhav Thackeray has demonstrated largeness of heart by offering support to any leader from the Congress and NCP (SP)…
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have arrested a 23-year-old woman from Maharashtra`s Thane district in connection with six chain-snatching incidents onboard suburban trains, an official said on Saturday, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, the GRP was probing a complaint of a woman who lost a gold chain while boarding a local train from…
Actor Rhea Chakraborty was spotted on Saturday morning in the city riding pillion on a bike. The bike was being ridden by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. It is rumoured that the two have been dating for a while now. As they took a ride in the city, paparazzi identified them and clicked some pictures and…
A passenger onboard a Mumbai AC local train on Western Railway attacked a ticket checker in the moving train after he was fined for travelling in the first class compartment, the officials said. The passenger even tore off his shirt allegedly leading to the loss of ticket fine cash collected, an official said. Chief Ticket…
The shoot of Ajay Devgn`s `Son of Sardaar 2` is currently going on in the UK. After Sanjay Dutt dropped out of the film due to visa issues, Vijay Raaz has been fired from the film. According to the producer Kumar Mangat, Raaz was removed due to his rude behaviour, expensive demands and lack of…
The news of the Kolkata doctor’s murder and rape has angered the nation. Many women have expressed concern over the growing safety issues in the country. Amid this, actress Celina Jaitly came out and spoke about unpleasant incidents she faced during her school days. Jaitly said that the “victim is always at fault” and recalled…
Actor Pavan Malhotra has earned his second National Film Award, receiving the Best Supporting Actor honour for his performance in the Haryanvi film `Fouja`. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Malhotra shared his excitement and explained why this award is particularly special to him. “This is my second National Award, and to be honest, I…
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra`s Thane district has awarded a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the parents of a five-year-old boy who was killed in a road accident in 2017, reported news agency PTI. In his order, Thane MACT chairman and principal district judge S B Agrawal directed the owner of…
Daler Mehndi is one of the most loved singers in the music industry. The legendary artist has given us some of the most beloved Bollywood tracks, which are now a part of our everyday party playlist. From `Bolo Ta Ra Ra` to `Na Na Na Re,` his songs have made a lasting impression on us….
An official on Saturday said that the police in Maharashtra`s Thane district have registered a case against Hindu religious leader Ramgiri Maharaj over his alleged objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad and Islam, reported news agency PTI. The remarks were allegedly made recently by Ramgiri Maharaj at Shah Panchale village in Sinnar taluka of Nashik district…
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray for his opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that Thackeray “is indebted to Muslims for their overwhelming support,” reported news agency ANI. In a video released by the Shiv Sena on Friday, the Lok Sabha member from Thane said, “To oblige them…
`Stree 2` is doing wonders since its release. With a combined total of first-day earnings and paid previews coming to Rs 64.8 crore, the Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer has secured the spot as the third largest opening film after `Pathaan` and `Jawan`. Now, the movie has received a thumbs-up from actor and politician…
Water levels in Mumbai`s seven reservoirs, which provide the city with drinking water, have reached 93.20 per cent, as reported by the BMC on Saturday. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the collective water stock in Mumbai lakes is currently at 13,48,886 million litres, which is 93.23 per cent of capacity. Mumbai draws water…
Imtiaz Ali began his career directing TV programs including Kurukshetra for Zee TV and Imtihaan for Doordarshan. He made his filmmaking debut in 2005 with the romantic comedy Socha Na Tha starring Abhay Deol and Ayesha Takia. However, he was supposed to begin making films with Mahesh Bhatt, but that never materialised. During Mid-day’s Sit…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall in Mumbai on Saturday, as per the latest Mumbai weather update. The weather department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted a “partly cloudy sky with possibility of occassional light spells of rain in city and its suburbs” over the next 24 hours. The maximum…
The 24 families that resided in Chembur’s Tilak Safalya Co-operative Housing Society have not been able to go home for 17 years. Like so many other cases in Mumbai, the builder who was supposed to redevelop their building left the project to rot for years. The residents have since taken matters into their own hands,…
The Sahar police have arrested five individuals for allegedly attempting to smuggle flammable materials onto a flight. A fire broke out in a passenger’s bag, which was quickly put out by airport authorities. The incident took place on August 16 at around 10.30 am aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight. The flight was halted, the fire…
After a five-month delay in implementation, the BMC announced on Saturday its intention to roll out its R500-crore zero-prescription policy for patients in the coming months. In a meeting held on Friday, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Health) Abhijit Bangar directed the civic body’s Central Purchasing Department to expedite the tender process for the scheme. “The Central…
It was the seventh day of protests at Mount Mary, where senior citizens and women who previously had stalls at the Bandra fair protested against the new, hiked stall rentals. The church will start distributing around 600 forms for 150 stalls from Monday with the new rates. As mid-day reported earlier, people who have been…
After making rounds of public hospitals in the city for three months, Mahesh Vainegara, 39, arrived at Holy Family Hospital, Bandra West, on Saturday, hoping to finally see a doctor and get answers for a condition he has been grappling with for some time. He was among many patients turned away as select private hospitals…
A dramatic incident was averted on the Atal Setu Bridge, also known as the Mumbai Trans-Harbour link, when Mulund resident Reema Patel, 56, attempted to take her own life. However, the woman in her statement to police, said that she had gone there to immerse the photo of God and lost her balance. However, her…
Saif Ali Khan turned a year older yesterday, and the actor received a lot of love from his friends, family members, and fans alike. However, the sweetest surprise was from his kids, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. On Saif Ali Khan’s 54th birthday, Sara gave him a cute gift by bringing a delicious…
Alia Bhatt made her Bollywood debut with typical Bollywood fare – Student of the Year. Her second film, Highway, however, was quite a brave choice for a newcomer. The film is based on the Stockholm syndrome. It tells the story of a young woman who discovers freedom after being kidnapped. As a guest on Mid-day’s…
The director of `Brahmastra: Part One-Shiva`–Ayan Mukerji has expressed gratitude as the movie has bagged three awards at the 70th National Film Awards for the year 2022 on Friday. Music Composer Pritam has won the award for `Best Music Direction`, while Arijit Singh won the `Best Male Playback Singer` for the song `Kesariya`. The film…
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, who made her acting comeback after 13 years with Gulmohar, is thrilled that the film won the Best Film award at the 2024 National Film Awards. In an interview with ANI following the award announcement, Tagore expressed her delight, saying, “The National Award is the highest honour in the country, and…
