Mumbai hyper-local | Sub Editor. Focused on amplifying the voices of citizens, promoting health awareness, and offering an insightful guide to Mumbai`s lifestyle, real estate and business landscape. Reach out to her at ainie.rizvi@mid-day.com
Considering the deep-rooted cultural habits of Indian consumers, how extensively will lab-grown diamonds penetrate the market? Experts dissect... [Read More]
13 August,2024 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviDiseases such as hemoglobinopathies, thalassemia and certain types of muscular dystrophies can now be effectively eradicated through meticulous genetic screening. However, an ethical dilemma of ‘designer babies’ lurks on the horizon. Experts dissect... [Read More]
06 August,2024 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviTo uncover the risk factors, symptoms and available screening tests for lung cancer in young women, Midday sought answers from lung experts who highlight the primary obstacles in managing these cases. Their findings are detailed here... [Read More]
09 August,2024 10:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviThree Gen Zers from Mumbai unite to raise funds for a unique bus project designed to deliver music lessons to children in the city`s slums. Young learners will have the opportunity to explore instruments like keyboards, guitars, ukuleles, djembes, tabla and more percussion tools... [Read More]
07 August,2024 03:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviThe inability to disconnect from work can come at a cost. Women in leadership positions share honest accounts of juggling high-stakes careers and personal obligations. Also, they share practical methods that help them strike a work-life balance... [Read More]
18 July,2024 11:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviIf you`re looking to spend your Independence Day in Mumbai this year, we`ve curated a list of exciting things to do. Scroll below to find out how you can ring in patriotic spirits this August 15... [Read More]
11 August,2024 08:15 PM ISTAlbanian jeweller Pirro Ruco has laboured day and night for five years to capture the essence of his country in a spectacular luxury watch. Look how it turned out... [Read More]
08 August,2024 03:53 PM ISTBangladeshi mobs were captured torching TV stations, protesters lounging in beds in Sheikh Hasina`s home. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes after the country`s prime minister was ousted on Monday and the military took power. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
06 August,2024 03:22 PM ISTPolish DJ and activist Wirginia Szmyt, also known as, DJ Vika, is a young-at-heart great-grandmother determined to break down stereotypes... [Read More]
22 July,2024 05:27 PM ISTGraphic Content | Ashura observed on the 10th day of Muharram, marks a significant mourning period for Muslims, particularly within the Shia community. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The period holds deep historical and religious significance as it symbolises the struggle against tyranny and injustice. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
17 July,2024 01:23 PM ISTWorld Youth Skills Day, celebrated annually on July 15, highlights the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. In India, this observance is particularly significant given the country`s substantial youth population and current employability challenges. Introducing an alternative approach to skills development, Magic Bus India Foundation is focusing on employability skills to help youth secure sustainable jobs in the service sector... [Read More]
15 July,2024 04:02 PM ISTMake your monsoon tea time special with scrumptious cake recipes. Chefs and bakers share with us unique recipes for Goan bebinca, chocolate and orange almond cake, coffee cream tart and more... [Read More]
09 July,2024 02:28 PM ISTSince 1998, Tibetans worldwide celebrate World Tibet Day annually on July 6, marking the birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama, their revered spiritual and political leader. At Dorje Drak Monastery located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, monks-in-exile gathered to offer early morning prayers for the long life of the Dalai Lama on Sunday morning. Image courtesy: ANI... [Read More]
06 July,2024 11:23 AM ISTJapanese airplane on Jan 02 was engulfed in flames at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The passenger airplane A350 caught fire after a collision with Coast Guard aircraft. All 379 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated after the Japan Plane Collision. Efforts are being made to douse off the blaze. The Coast Guard is investigating the matter. Haneda has closed all runways following the incident. Video footage from cameras installed at Haneda Airport by Japan Airlines and NHK captured the horrifying moment when flames erupted from the aircraft shortly after it touched down. The incident occurred during what should have been a routine landing, as the flight was scheduled to depart from New Chitose Airport at 4 pm and land at Haneda Airport at 5:40 pm.... [Read More]
02 January,2024 07:00 PM ISTUsama Parkar and Azim Shaikh struck gold for Rizvi Springfield, Bandra as the two scored unbeaten double centuries to post a humongous 869 for five in reply to Christ Chruchu00e2u20acu2122s paltry first innings score of 22. Defending champions won the match by a massive margin of an innings and 808 runs as the Byculla side could only manage 39 in their second outing. Son of ex Ranji player and former coach of Anjuman-I-Islam school Zulifiqar Parkar, Usama scored a splendid 277 while his partner Azim got 229 to his name. The two shared the highest sixth wicket stand of 512 runs. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,MiD-DAY ... [Read More]
15 December,2010 10:40 AM ISTSpringfield Rizvi skipper Akash Luthra had a pay a sum of Rs 19,000 in his bid to play the Harris Shield final against IES Raja Shivaji, Dadar yesterday. The lad had been busy representing Mumbai in the Under-16 tournament held in Kerala. He asserted that it was extremely important for him to play in his Schoolu00e2u20acu2122s final game in the tournament. He left his Mumbai team-mates behind and flew in alone to lead his side in the Harris Shield final. u00e2u20acu0153Last couple of days has been absolutely crazy. I desperately wanted to play for Rizvi in the final and Iu00e2u20acu2122m glad I reached just in the nick of time,u00e2u20acufffd said Akash who reached Mumbai on Monday evening while rest of his team members arrived yesterday. And he made his presence felt immediately as his gritty knock of 82 helped the defending champions to post a competitive total of 259 in their first innings of the Four-Day final being played at the Cricket Club of India, Churchgate. He was well supported by Rugved Insulkar (88) as the pair added a vital 147 runs for the fifth-wicket. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,MiD-DAY ... [Read More]
05 January,2011 08:58 AM ISTAkash Luthra's brilliant allround display helped Rizvi Springfield beat IES Raja Shivaji to successfully defend their Harris Shield title and clinch a hat-trick of trophies as they comfortably dismissed their Dadar counterparts to win by 225 runs. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,Mid-Day... [Read More]
07 January,2011 10:51 AM ISTAnjuman-I-Islamu00e2u20acu2122s Khizar Dafedar is desperate to avoid the kind of embarrassment his side faced when they last met Rizvi Springfield in the Giles Shield final. The skipper is keen to make up for last yearu00e2u20acu2122s disappointment and wants his side to put up a brave show if they are to win the Under-14 title. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,MiD-DAY ... [Read More]
02 February,2011 08:04 AM ISTPrithvi Shaw silenced his critics after he smashed an unbeaten 157 to help Rizvi Springfield gain a lead of 141 runs against Anjuman-I-Islam English in the Giles Shield final at the Vengsarkar Academy, Oval Maidan. He was well supported by Armaan Jaffer (112 not out) with whom he shared an unbeaten stand of 262 runs for second wicket as the defending champions ended the day on 302 for one. Story & Video By - Husain M Zaidi,MiD-DAY ... [Read More]
03 February,2011 08:11 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
