He is the Photo Editor at mid-day and has won over 13 regional, state-level and national awards in the field of photo journalism. He has excelled in his varied coverage over the last two decades. Twitter: @AshishRane2
It got tiles depicting life at Dhobi Ghat in June, but was cleared in a few days; images of the Racecourse now on it; civic body is clueless... [Read More]
14 October,2021 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashish Rane , Chetna SadadekarI am a die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan. Call me and you will hear some popular ringtones from films that feature him. Ek Doosre Se Karte Hain Pyaar Hum is the current one. I have been an Amitabh Bachchan fan since childhood. My cousin and I have watched every Bachchan flick first day, first show... [Read More]
11 October,2012 09:43 AM IST | | Ashish RaneAs Mumbai buzzes with Ganpati Festival celebrations, another important occasion, Gauri Puja, is also being celebrated in the city. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
09 September,2024 09:32 PM ISTMumbai on Monday witnessed sunny weather as rains in city took a break during the ongoing monsoon season in the state. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
09 September,2024 09:13 PM ISTThe officials of Mumbai Police on Friday held briefing sessions with police mitras (volunteers) at Juhu beach ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024. Pics/Atul Kamble... [Read More]
06 September,2024 07:34 PM ISTPreparations on Monday began at the Vidhan Bhavn in south Mumbai ahead of President Droupadi Murmu`s visit to the city on Tuesday, September 3. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
02 September,2024 09:01 PM ISTThe preparation for the annual Bandra fair, which comes alive around the Basilica of the Mount Mary in the Bandra area, has commenced. Pics/ Ashish Raje... [Read More]
02 September,2024 11:09 AM ISTSplitsvilla X5 has just ended, and Jashwant Bhopana and Akiriti Negi lifted the trophy of the reality show. After a successful run, the makers threw a success bash, and almost all the contestants of the show attended the grand party. From Siwet Tomar, Anicka, Rushali Yadav, and Kashish Kapoor to Ishita Rawat and Shobhika Bali, take a look at the contestants who attended the bash... [Read More]
13 August,2024 01:52 PM ISTMumbai`s Dadar west area witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday evening. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
23 July,2024 07:19 PM ISTPeople watched as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament on Tuesday. (Pics/Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
23 July,2024 02:01 PM ISTVoting is underway for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections on May 20. BJP candidate from Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat, Piyush Goyal cast his vote at a polling station in Mumbai. After casting vote Piyush Goyal came forward and urged people to come out and vote. He appreciated people who even in such humid conditions in Mumbai came forward to vote for their favourite candidate. Industrialist Anil Ambani casts his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also cast his vote at a polling booth in Thane. On the other hand, Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar arrived at a polling station in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Ashish Shelar appealed to the voters to participate in the festival of democracy. He mentioned that ECI has made good arrangements and voters should follow ECI’s guidelines. He added that Mahayuti will win all the six seats in Mumbai. Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda also arrived at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Polling is underway at 49 constituencies from 6 states, 2 UTs. ... [Read More]
20 May,2024 10:56 AM ISTIn reaction to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar giving the verdict that the Eknath Shinde faction was the real Shiv Sena following the June 2022 split in the party, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on January 10 that the decision given on the Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena issue is the victory of democracy. He also said that the result is given on merit. While speaking to the reporters, Eknath Shinde said, "It is `Satyamev Jayate`. The truth has won... This result has been given on merit. Majority is very important in democracy and hence the decision given by the Speaker today is the victory of democracy."... [Read More]
11 January,2024 01:00 PM ISTFormer Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed intentions of normalising ties with India. While speaking to ticket aspirants of his party, Sharif called for improving ties with New Delhi. He also said that during his tenure as Prime Minister, two Indian PMs visited Pakistan. In 1999, former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Pakistan just a few months before the Kargil War began. In the year 2015, PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with Nawaz in Pakistan during a surprise visit to the country. Nawaz Sharif also said that he was ousted by former military-chief of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf for opposing Kargil War. Pakistan’s continuous attempts to infiltrate Indian territory with terrorists have been the reason for unfriendly relations. The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks left an unending outrage and pain amongst Indians. India-Pakistan ties nosedived after the abrogation of Article 370 in the year 2019.... [Read More]
10 December,2023 04:55 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on December 06 narrated the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru’s letter to United Nations over the Kashmir issue. The context of the letter is rooted in the aftermath of the Partition of British India in 1947, which led to the creation of India and Pakistan as independent nations. The princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which had a majority Muslim population but a Hindu ruler, became a point of contention between the two newly formed countries. Over the years, the Kashmir issue has remained a longstanding and contentious matter between India and Pakistan, with both countries holding different perspectives on the region`s status.... [Read More]
08 December,2023 01:05 PM IST | MumbaiFollowing Union Home Minister Amit Shah`s visit to Lalbaugcha Raja, BJP President JP Nadda sought blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja today. He also visited the historically significant Keshavji Naik chawl in Girgaon. Nadda was accompanied by Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP leader Ashish Shelar among others. The BJP chief also visited Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis`s house for Ganpati Darshan. Earlier in the day, he was welcomed by the Dy CM at Mumbai airport. ... [Read More]
26 September,2023 04:13 PM IST | MumbaiA sea of people paid their last respects to Major Aashish Dhonchak in Panipat’s Binjhol in Panipat. The braveheart lost his life while fighting terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir on Sept 13 during the Anantnag encounter. However, security forces neutralised 2 terrorists during an encounter in Rajouri’s Narla on Sept 12. ... [Read More]
15 September,2023 01:22 PM ISTJoin us for a star-studded spectacle at India`s grandest Dahi-Handi festival in Ghatkopar, where Bollywood icons took center stage! Witness Shakti Kapoor`s comedic charm, Jeetendra`s mesmerizing dance moves, and the presence of Padmini Kolhapure, Ritu Shivpuri, and renowned choreographer Terence Lewis. Notably, politicians Ashish Shelar, Ramdas Athwale, Devendra Fadnavis, and Kirit Somaiya added to the excitement, breaking Dahi-Handi on stage. Also, don`t miss Vicky Kaushal`s attendance at this unforgettable event!... [Read More]
07 September,2023 07:12 PM ISTIn an unfortunate mishap of crane collapse, at least 16 people lost their lives and three got injured after a girder launching machine collapsed near Shahpur in Thane. As per the information, the machine was being used in the construction of Phase III of the Samruddhi Express Highway.... [Read More]
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