She writes about music, celebrities, gender and all that makes a buzz on social media. When she`s not following a pop culture story, she writes romance stories and sings love songs.
It’s official. Thanks to all the tech we use, slouching is now an epidemic. Erectile dysfunction, poor cognitive function, and cardiovascular diseases are just some of the maladies awaiting you if your back doesn’t straighten up... [Read More]
25 August,2024 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray BananI first met him in 1998, when I came down from Kolkata to try and be a journalist. In those days, you called on the landline... [Read More]
24 August,2024 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray BananThe Modi-Putin bromance in Moscow had a critical third angle: Putin’s bespectacled interpreter who spoke fluent Hindi. She inspired us to grab an appointment with Gurdeep Chawla, once a key interpreter in the Indian Parliament, now working in the US... [Read More]
13 July,2024 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray BananIt’s the precursor to the big M, but little is known about it. Brain fog, insomnia, palpitations, that stubborn, stubborn belly—Here’s why women in their 40s are now talking, sharing and trying to make sense of Perimenopause... [Read More]
06 July,2024 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray BananTelling women what they should and shouldn’t do is almost a national pastime. Last week everyone, and their gynaec, had an opinion about Deepika Padukone wearing heels while pregnant. Enough women and more told us how they continued their daily exertions and how it helped give birth, and recover... [Read More]
30 June,2024 01:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan , Arpika BhosaleVirat Kohli was guarded in his approach while Axar Patel was the enforcer as India recovered from early jitters to post 176 for 7 against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final here on Saturday (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]
29 June,2024 10:04 PM ISTMSRTC to celebrate 76th anniversary of ST bus service on June 1 with passengers and staffers on June 1. (Pic/ MSRTC)... [Read More]
31 May,2024 11:20 PM IST | Mumbai2024 Cannes Film Festival: From stunning gowns to chic suits, see how these style icons are setting new trends and making unforgettable fashion statements at one of the most glamorous events of the year.... [Read More]
18 May,2024 04:22 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi subtly criticised the BJP on the 76th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi`s death anniversary during his ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra in Bihar. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
30 January,2024 02:44 PM IST | ArariaA charter plane carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking, landed in Mumbai in the wee hours on Tuesday, an official said (Pics/PTI and AFP)... [Read More]
26 December,2023 12:12 PM ISTWe bring you a sneak peek into Magnolia Bakery, the iconic New York eatery that has launched in Bandra, Mumbai. On the offings are Banana Pudding, Classic Tres Leches, Double Fudge Brownie and much more... [Read More]
03 November,2023 03:51 PM ISTOn Monday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai was reported to be in the `moderate` category, as per the SAMEER app... [Read More]
23 October,2023 12:09 PM ISTIndependence Day 2023: From Shah Rukh Khan to Salman Khan actors have taken to their social media handle to mark India`s 76th Independence Day. Check out pictures of celebrities from the Indian film industry... [Read More]
15 August,2023 11:20 PM ISTPM Modi has topped the list of most popular global leaders yet again with 76 pc approval rating. The latest approval rating was published by Morning Consult, a US-based decision intelligence company. Other world leaders are trailing behind Narendra Modi by a huge margin as per the latest survey. The second-highest approval rating is held by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at 66 percent. United States President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remained absent from the top 5 popular leaders. US President Biden has a 37 pc approval rating, Canadian PM Trudeau stood at 31 pc, UK PM Sunak at 25 pc. While PM Modi has consistently secured the top position in global rankings for the past several years. PM Modi has also been lauded by global leaders and influencers for his impact and leadership. Recently, Russian President Putin heaped praises on PM Modi and said, he can’t be “forced or intimated”. Approval ratings have followed stunning victories of PM Modi-led BJP in 3 key state polls ahead of 2024 polls... [Read More]
09 December,2023 05:35 PM IST | MumbaiMumbai’s rich history lies in its people, culture and food. Travelling through the bylanes of Mumbai’s Mahim, we discovered a quaint sweet shop with a rich history - Joshi Buddhakaka Mahimhalvawala! This 200-year-old sweet shop carries forward a legacy like no other. Jawaharlal Nehru’s handwritten letter still hangs on the wall expressing his fondness about the sweets from here. As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day 2023, here is a look into this legendary sweet shop in Mumbai that has been satisfying Mumbai’s sweet tooth from the pre-independence era.... [Read More]
10 August,2023 04:18 PM ISTThe Chhattisgarh Assembly on Friday unanimously passed two amendment bills on reservation. The bills are to amend reservation in government jobs and admission in educational institutions in proportion to the population of different categories. The bills are taking the total reservation quota in the state to 76 per cent. CM Bhupesh Baghel tabled the Chhattisgarh Public Service Amendment Bill and Chhattisgarh Educational Institutions Amendment Bill. ... [Read More]
04 December,2022 04:02 PM IST | MumbaiMumbaikars celebrated 76th Independence Day with full fervour. People were seen celebrating and shouting slogans- Jai Hind and Vande Mataram. School and college students were seen participating in the processions at various places. Here are some of the visuals of the celebration across Mumbai. #Mumbai #IndependenceDay #azadikaamritmahotsav... [Read More]
16 August,2022 10:25 PM IST | MumbaiAhead of the 75th Independence Day celebration, Mumbai’s iconic places like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mantralaya, Mount Mary Church, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Headquarters, Asiatic Library, Metro stations and many more places were illuminated in tricolour for August 15.... [Read More]
13 August,2022 10:46 PM IST | MumbaiCurrently, there are 2,300 active patients in Mumbai out of which 260 are being treated in hospitals and 38 patients are on oxygen support. The city reported two deaths on Sunday. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on July 17 congratulated Indians for achieving the 200 crore COVID vaccination milestone and said that it is a proud moment for the nation.... [Read More]
18 July,2022 06:49 PM IST | MumbaiMaharashtra on Saturday recorded 1,357 new Covid-19 positive cases, out of which Mumbai reported 889 new cases. Also, 329 patients were recovered today, taking the total number of recoveries in the city to 10,45,035.... [Read More]
05 June,2022 11:07 PM IST | MumbaiChief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the country’s first water taxi in Mumbai on Thursday. The Mumbai water taxi services will link Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai ensuring faster connectivity for commuters.... [Read More]
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