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November’s page-turners: Here are the books Mumbaikars read this month

November’s page-turners: Here are the books Mumbaikars read this month

Kicking off with a new monthly section, we bring you a range of titles that avid readers in the city are poring over. Here’s a list of their favourite reads of this month... [Read More]

27 November,2024 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
‘Whether the Silk Road existed in the classical period is questionable’

‘Whether the Silk Road existed in the classical period is questionable’

Historian William Dalrymple was in Mumbai to promote his new title. We caught up with the Scotsman, and discovered how this book situates India at the helm of intellectual and cultural transmission in the ancient period... [Read More]

18 November,2024 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
Know more about sociologist Irawati Karve with this new biography

Know more about sociologist Irawati Karve with this new biography

A new biography on Irawati Karve, the trailblazing sociologist, anthropologist and educator, speaks about the little moments in between the big achievements that made her life extraordinary... [Read More]

15 November,2024 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
1-Minute Read: Feeling Royal-ish in Bagradoo

1-Minute Read: Feeling Royal-ish in Bagradoo

A digital diary, built by her mother, accompanies her everywhere, often answering at the most inappropriate times... [Read More]

11 November,2024 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
Venus Williams lists out six catalysts behind her success on and off the court

Venus Williams lists out six catalysts behind her success on and off the court

In her new book, tennis legend Venus Williams lists down six significant factors that acted as catalysts in her journey towards greatness and defeating the odds both on and off the court... [Read More]

03 November,2024 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
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ENT Top Stories: Rahman’s bassist reacts to link-up rumours

ENT Top Stories: Rahman’s bassist reacts to link-up rumours

Entertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events    ... [Read More]

19 November,2024 07:49 PM IST
T20Is: Youngest Indians to score a century

T20Is: Youngest Indians to score a century

Tilak Varma achieved an incredible milestone in the third T20I match against South Africa. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic/X/@BCCI)... [Read More]

14 November,2024 09:25 AM IST
Spotted in the city: Sana Makbul, Vijay Varma, Akshay Kumar and others

Spotted in the city: Sana Makbul, Vijay Varma, Akshay Kumar and others

Spotted 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]

31 August,2024 08:23 PM IST
Latest OTT releases to watch this week: IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack to Murshid

Latest OTT releases to watch this week: IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack to Murshid

Latest OTT releases to watch this week: It`s that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let`s dive into the exciting lineup.... [Read More]

27 August,2024 06:11 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Ayan Mukerji-Raha Kapoor, Tamannaah-Vijay and others

Spotted in the city: Ayan Mukerji-Raha Kapoor, Tamannaah-Vijay and others

Spotted 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]

11 August,2024 08:36 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Vicky Kaushal, Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma and others

Spotted in the city: Vicky Kaushal, Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma and others

Spotted 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]

10 July,2024 08:20 PM IST
Mirzapur 3: Munna bhaiya to bauji, 10 characters missing this season

Mirzapur 3: Munna bhaiya to bauji, 10 characters missing this season

Mirzapur season 3 is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Before you start binge-watching the much-awaited series, here’s a look at 10 characters who will be missing from this season. From Divyenndu`s Munna Bhaiya to Kulbhushan Kharbanda`s Bauji, here are the characters who are not part of Mirzapur season 3."... [Read More]

05 July,2024 01:41 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Kriti Sanon, Vicky Kaushal, Prachi Desai and others

Spotted in the city: Kriti Sanon, Vicky Kaushal, Prachi Desai and others

Spotted 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]

08 May,2024 08:00 PM IST
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Sobhita Dhulipala, Rekha to Alia Bhatt, Celebs at Manish Malhotra' Diwali bas

Sobhita Dhulipala, Rekha to Alia Bhatt, Celebs at Manish Malhotra' Diwali bas

 At Manish Malhotra`s star-studded Diwali bash, Bollywood celebs brought their fashion A-game. Rekha dazzled as always with her timeless charm, while Kiara Advani and her husband Sidharth Malhotra turned heads with their stylish looks. Sobhita Dhulipala, even amidst her wedding preparations, made a stunning appearance. Watch the full video to catch all the glitz and glam and see who wore what!... [Read More]

23 October,2024 10:37 PM IST | Mumbai
Salman Khan in doubt for 'Singham Again' with Ajay Devgn

Salman Khan in doubt for 'Singham Again' with Ajay Devgn

Following the demise of Baba Siddique, Salman Khan’s security has been significantly tightened due to ongoing threats from the Bishnoi Gang but the Bollywood star is set to resume his work. Director Rohit Shetty recently met him on the set of Sikandar to discuss arranging a special shooting day for his cameo in Singham Again. Meanwhile, Ram Gopal Verma is eager to make a biopic on Bishnoi, drawing inspiration from the current situation with Salman Khan and openly expressing his fascination with gangsters.... [Read More]

18 October,2024 03:27 PM IST
 IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack actor Dibyendu on ‘Bhola, Shankar’ controversy

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack actor Dibyendu on ‘Bhola, Shankar’ controversy

 ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who essayed the role of Abhijeet Kumar, a senior officer in the MEA speaks exclusively to mid-day.com on the controversy that overshadowed Anubhav Sinha’s debut web series on Netflix. He reveals how the makers only went by the book and that the questions raised over the names of terrorists in the show are baseless. Watch the video for more. ... [Read More]

29 September,2024 06:08 PM IST | Mumbai
Isha Koppikar looks back at her journey in Bollywood | Birthday Special

Isha Koppikar looks back at her journey in Bollywood | Birthday Special

On Isha Koppikar`s birthday, here`s taking a look back at the time she opened up about her childhood and early days in Bollywood. The `Krishna Cottage` famed actress talked about her association with Ram Gopal Verma and how she regretted her decision to not sign `Dil Chahta Hai` opposite Saif Ali Khan due to her other work commitments and how her sensational item song `Khallas` garnered her a lot of attention. She also gave us a glimpse into her personal life as she talked about her precious daughter, Rianna Narang.... [Read More]

19 September,2024 11:22 AM IST
Naseeruddin Shah recalls memories of Kandahar hijack | IC 814 | Netflix

Naseeruddin Shah recalls memories of Kandahar hijack | IC 814 | Netflix

Actor Naseeruddin Shah plays the role of Cabinet Secretary Vinay Kaul, IAS, based on Prabhat Kumar, in the web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. Talking about his memories of the December 1999 incident, the veteran actor said that he feared the hijack would trigger another wave of Islamophobia. He also likened working with seasoned actors like Pankaj Kapur in the Anubhav Sinha directorial to `being in heaven`. Watch the full video for more.... [Read More]

04 September,2024 09:34 PM IST
Ram Gopal Varma on not working with AR Rahman again after 'Rangeela'

Ram Gopal Varma on not working with AR Rahman again after 'Rangeela'

In this old interview for Mid-day`s podcast series `The Bombay Film Story`, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma opened up about why he did not work with musician AR Rahman after the film `Rangeela`. The filmmaker shared his experience of working with the ace music composer and recalled a particular incident that made him want to throw him out of the car. `Rangeela` was A. R. Rahman`s first Hindi film with an original score and soundtrack #rgv #arrahman #rangeela #hairamayehkyahua #satya #vishalbhardwaj #ramgopalvarma #bombayfilmstorypodcast... [Read More]

27 May,2024 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai
Ram Gopal Varma on portraying the underworld in Satya and Company

Ram Gopal Varma on portraying the underworld in Satya and Company

Some of the best works of Ram Gopal Varma have been gangster dramas like Satya and Company, inspired by the underworld. The filmmaker told Mid-day during our Bombay Film Story podcast, that he never attached any judgement while portraying characters inspired by the world of crime. He also said that real gangsters do not care about how they are portrayed in cinema.... [Read More]

25 May,2024 09:54 PM IST
MAMI Select: Mouni Roy, Vijay, Aditi, Siddharth, and others grace screening

MAMI Select: Mouni Roy, Vijay, Aditi, Siddharth, and others grace screening

A slew of celebs attended the special screening of MAMI Select, a collection of films shot on iPhone, in Mumbai on Thursday. Newly engaged couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth, marked their first public appearance post-engagement. They were joined by other stars like Mouni Roy, Shabana Azmi, Kiran Rao, Prajakta Kohli, Taaruk Raina, Jim Sarbh, Vijay Varma, Sobhita Dhulipala, Zoya Akhtar, and Gaurav Chaudhary and others on the red carpet... [Read More]

19 April,2024 01:32 PM IST
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