In a recent exclusive interview on 'Sit with Hitlist,' Ananya Panday opened up about the impact of social media influencers, especially her cousin, Alanna Panday, being one of the most well-known personalities in the online space. Alanna, who runs a popular couple's YouTube channel with her American husband, Ivor, has made their lives a public affair for millions of followers. Ananya shared that she drew inspiration from Alanna's channel for her role in the film 'CTRL,' which revolves around the lives of an influencer couple. Ananya expressed her concerns, admitting that the life of an influencer can be "scary" and is, in many ways, a full-time job.
11 November,2024 12:16 PM IST
Israel is facing escalating tensions with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis following the deadly attack on October 7. Recently, in northern Gaza, four Israeli soldiers from the elite Multidomain Unit, known as the "Ghost Unit," were killed, and an officer was seriously injured during ongoing military operations. This incident raises the total number of Israeli soldiers killed in the conflict to 367. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their operations in Gaza, particularly after eliminating Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader linked to the October 7 attacks. As hostilities increase, the situation in West Asia remains highly volatile, with Israel also targeting Iranian influence and its regional proxies. The conflict continues to have severe repercussions for both sides, exacerbating regional instability. Watch video
30 October,2024 04:14 PM IST
The Mid-Day India Influencer Awards 2024 brought together a vibrant lineup of social media stars, including Poonam Pandey, Arshi Khan, Danny Pandit, Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma, Sana Sultan, Rajiv Adatia, Taher Shabbir, Alankrita Sahai, Eshan Masih, and Sunny Waghchoure with Preeti Soni. The guest of honour, Amruta Fadnavis, shared her thoughts on the Midday Awards and social media influencers' rage. The award winners radiated excitement as they accepted their accolades, emphasising how invaluable these recognitions are to their journeys.
20 October,2024 06:40 PM IST
The Mid-Day India Influencer Awards 2024 brought together a vibrant lineup of social media stars, including Arshi Khan, Danny Pandit, Eshan Masih, and Vagmita Singh. During the event, these influencers shared their invaluable insights on achieving and maintaining a successful Instagram presence and how they keep their followers engaged. These influencers shared their unique "secret sauces" for relevance in an ever-evolving digital landscape, inspiring many to embrace their individuality and turn challenges into opportunities.
19 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
The United States Department of State has hit Russian state media and RT with new sanctions, accusing it of playing a key role in carrying out 'covert influence activities' aimed at undermining American elections and democracies. The State Department said it is starting a diplomatic campaign to alert nations about the risks associated with RT activities and disclosed declassified US intelligence findings suggesting RT is completely integrated with Russia's intelligence operations worldwide.
14 September,2024 03:55 PM IST
Is shooting that perfect angle more important than your life? Do your social media posts matter more than your chance to live? Accidents from selfies and video stunts are increasing and adding to this a shocking incident has come into the limelight from Maharashtra after the Lonavala Waterfall tragedy. While shooting an Instagram reel, Aanvi Kamdar, a 27-year-old travel influencer from Mumbai, tragically lost her life at Kumbhe waterfall in Raigad district, Maharashtra. She was rescued after a six-hour search operation but was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. In this episode of Mid-day explains, Shantanu Kuveskar - one of the rescuers of Aanvi what went behind the scenes of the tragic death.
20 July,2024 02:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Modi, during his address to the Indian Diaspora in Vienna on July 10, emphasized India's global influence and contribution to peace. He highlighted the world's ongoing curiosity and discussions about India, underscoring India's role in promoting peace through teachings like those of Buddha. PM Modi proudly stated that India, throughout history, has shared knowledge and expertise without engaging in warfare, symbolizing its commitment to peace and prosperity. He expressed optimism about India's continued global leadership in promoting harmony, describing India as a 'vishwa bandhu' (friend of the world), a source of pride for its citizens in the 21st century.
11 July,2024 12:40 PM IST
Ever thought about becoming an influencer but don't know where to start? Mid-day.com sat down with two of India's first influencers, Unnati Malharkar and Manav Chhabra, who started their journey 8 years ago, to get all the secrets for you. While they post adorable couple videos that make everyone melt and gush, this duo actually began their journey as friends. From how to become an influencer to whether joining Bollywood is on the cards, get ready to hear everything the OGs have to say!
05 July,2024 06:21 PM IST
Talking to Mid-day for the Bombay Film Story, actress Sonali Bendre recalls her journey in Mumbai and her accidental entry into showbiz. Daughter of a government servant, Sonali Bendre got into modelling by accident. In this interaction, she recalls her first professional shoot, working on ad films and how her first paycheck left her shocked. She also revealed how she convinced her family's to get on board with her decision to join showbiz
27 June,2024 08:18 PM IST
The e-rickshaw drivers in Ayodhya expressed dismay after the tourist influx was reduced after the Lok Sabha results. BJP lost the Lok Sabha seat of Faizabad just after 4 months of Ram Mandir's inauguration. BJP’s Lallu Singh is defeated by Samajwadi Party’s Awadesh Prasad Singh in the Lok Sabha polls.
08 June,2024 03:38 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
