Olympic and world javelin champion Neeraj Chopra will bid to remain injury-free and overcome any doubts about a groin muscle that wove unwanted cobwebs in his mind to the point that his hand sub-consciously reached out to the muscle before and after each throw... [Read More]
31 December,2023 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | G RajaramanThere are no airs about India’s World Championships javelin hero Neeraj Chopra. No pretence too, as he conquered the physical and mental aspect of his sport to earn himself a silver medal; the gold being a bridge too far on the day... [Read More]
25 July,2022 07:29 AM IST | Eugene (USA) | G RajaramanBorn six months after Balbir Singh Sr won the first of his three Olympic gold in 1948, Viswanath was simply in awe of independent India's first hero... [Read More]
26 May,2020 07:07 AM IST | New Delhi | G RajaramanIn the wake of a series of setbacks in the second half of 2016, her father's passing, her coach Gandhi's sudden demise and an injury - the 800m runner came back to storm Asian athletics in Doha... [Read More]
05 May,2019 07:44 AM IST | | G RajaramanNaser's best time (49.08 seconds) is 1.71 seconds faster than Hima's best. Significantly, Hima broke the 51-second barrier in her rookie season over 400m while the Bahraini was in her third season to go past this milestone... [Read More]
01 January,2019 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | G RajaramanVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, several Union ministers and MPs on Friday paid floral tributes to those who laid down their lives in the 2001 terror attack on Parliament 23 years ago. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
13 December,2024 11:29 AM ISTAs many as six people lost their lives in the fire accident that occurred at a private hospital in Tamil Nadu`s Dindigul on Thursday night, the Dindigul district Superintendent of Police said. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
13 December,2024 10:55 AM ISTThe Christmas season is here and Mumbaikars are embracing the holiday spirit as they shop for the festive season. From Christmas trees to home décor items, people were seen shopping at Hill Road, Bandra on December 12. (Photos Courtesy: Anurag Ahire)... [Read More]
13 December,2024 11:03 AM ISTIndian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren in the last game of a nerve-wracking showdown to herald a new era of dominance by the country`s chess players. (Photos: X/PTI)... [Read More]
13 December,2024 10:12 AM ISTSix schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails early on December 13, 2024. The schools involved include Bhatnagar International School, Cambridge School, DPS Amar Colony, South Delhi Public School, Delhi Police Public School, and Venkateshwar Global School. (PICS/PTI)... [Read More]
13 December,2024 10:14 AM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
12 December,2024 09:22 PM ISTWinter smog was seen over the city skyline at Walkeshwar and Marine Drive areas in Mumbai on Wednesday (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)... [Read More]
12 December,2024 06:29 PM ISTThe long wait for Mumbai`s pink visitors has finally come to an end. The first batch of graceful pink flamingos arrived at Vashi Creek in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, signaling the start of their much-anticipated winter migration. (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)... [Read More]
12 December,2024 02:38 PM ISTJohn Abraham has been planning a film on bike racing for a long time. The film is set to roll mid next year, John told Mid-day at the 2024 Indian Racing League (IRL) at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, where his team Goa Aces won the title. His film will be set in the Isle of Man. The actor is also coming up with his own helmet line.... [Read More]
12 December,2024 08:03 PM ISTThe critically acclaimed film `Girls Will Be Girls,` an Indo-French collaboration, will premiere in India on December 18 on Prime Video. Starring newcomers Preeti Panigrahi, Kesav Binoy Kiron, and Kani Kusruti, the film has received widespread recognition, winning awards at Sundance, Busan, TIFF, and the Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI). Producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal expressed excitement about its Indian release. The `Masaan` actress also shared how she was initially unaware of Ali`s romantic interest during the filming of their movie `Fukrey`, despite his direct approach.... [Read More]
12 December,2024 07:58 PM ISTIf you are looking for some respite from the hustle and bustle of Amchi Mumbai in the lap of nature, the day is not far away when you can enjoy a forest walkway right inside Mumbai. Inspired by Singapore’s forest walkways, this 705-meter-long elevated forest walkway offers a ton of features for walkers and nature enthusiasts. What all is there to explore? Here’s Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor taking you through this journey. ... [Read More]
12 December,2024 07:00 PM ISTHave you been to a Circus lately? If not, take this as a sign to visit one and head to Rambo Circus in Borivali. The history of Circus in India dates back to 135 years and when it comes to Rambo Circus, it has been entertaining its audience with hair-raising stunts since 1991. What goes on behind the scenes of the life of a circus artist? Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor takes you through in this exclusive episode of Inside Access. Take a look.... [Read More]
12 December,2024 06:00 PM ISTThe Government of India has successfully evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria due to the recent unrest in the country. This evacuation was carried out with coordination between the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut, after carefully assessing the security situation and responding to requests from Indian citizens in Syria. One of the evacuees, Ravi Bhushan, shared his terrifying experience after being brought back to safety. Speaking to ANI, he described the alarming conditions he faced in Syria. The evacuation aimed to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian citizens caught in the crisis, as the situation in the country worsened, and the government worked to bring them home amidst growing concerns.... [Read More]
12 December,2024 05:40 PM ISTIn a deeply emotional moment, Atul Subhash’s father was overcome with grief and cried as he mourned the loss of his son. He spoke with great sadness, saying that if Atul had been a girl instead of a boy, things might have turned out differently. Atul Subhash, died by suicide on 9th of December. He was living in Bengaluru but was originally from Uttar Pradesh. Before his death, Atul left behind a 24-page suicide note. In the note, he accused his wife, her family, and a judge of causing his distress. He claimed they were responsible for "explicit instigation for suicide, harassment, extortion, and corruption. Watch video for ,ore information... [Read More]
12 December,2024 05:33 PM ISTA major explosion occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, near a mosque, killing Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Afghan Taliban`s acting Refugees Minister, along with six others. Haqqani was leaving the mosque after afternoon prayers when the blast happened. The Taliban spokesperson accused the Islamic State group of the attack, but ISIS did not claim responsibility. Haqqani was a senior leader of the Haqqani network, known for carrying out major attacks during the 20-year war. The U.S. had labeled him a "global terrorist" in 2011 and offered a $5 million reward for his capture. The Taliban had taken control of Afghanistan in 2021, but attacks in urban areas continue.... [Read More]
12 December,2024 04:33 PM ISTFor Raj Kapoor`s 100th birth anniversary, the Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss the upcoming centenary celebrations. During their interaction, Ranbir shared a light-hearted anecdote about getting free taxi rides in Russia because he is Raj Kapoor`s grandson. PM Modi hailed Raj Kapoor`s efforts to establish India`s soft power and recalled how veteran leaders LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee watched `Phir Subah Hogi` to lift their spirits after a political loss. He also told Kareena and Saif Ali Khan that he wanted to meet their sons, Jeh and Taimur. ... [Read More]
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