She is an award-winning Mumbai-based filmmaker, writer, and curator working with fiction and non-fiction. Email:paromita.vohra@mid-day.com
What prevents someone claiming to be a political thinker a chance to deepen their political understanding?... [Read More]
01 September,2024 08:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraWhat were the times that Salim-Javed were part of, which made them as much as they made it?... [Read More]
24 August,2024 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraCalls for hanging discourage examination of the conditions of injustice in which sexual violence is embedded.... [Read More]
17 August,2024 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraVinesh Phogat knows this-many times over. Justice has eluded or been patchy in response to the protest she spearheaded against sexual harassment of wrestlers by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh... [Read More]
11 August,2024 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraThe ruling party was quick to call this a Communist-government made disaster, as if it is not a disaster that we all live within... [Read More]
03 August,2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita VohraFor the Paris Olympics 2024 that started out a week ago, it has seen a record number of 193 LGBTQIA+ athletes compete in different disciplines. While there are close to 200 athletes, here are five of the most popular ones that have been competing at the highest level and received a lot of love for it... [Read More]
03 August,2024 03:59 PM ISTA voter turnout of over 25 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of polling in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday amid sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh (Pics/AFP and PTI)... [Read More]
07 May,2024 01:01 PM ISTGunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow, opening fire on the crowd, resulting in deaths of at least 93 people, including three children, in one of Russia`s deadliest attacks in years. Pics/ AFP & AP... [Read More]
23 March,2024 03:35 PM IST | MoscowTwo properties belonging to the family members of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim were sold off here on Friday at an auction organised by the competent authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act. Pics/PTI/ANI/File... [Read More]
05 January,2024 07:46 PM ISTNotorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim, who`s been living in Pakistan for decades now hiding from Indian law enforcement authorities, is in the news again. Articles, citing Pakistani reports, have claimed that the fugitive gangster has been hospitalised after he was poisoned. Pics/ Mid-day Archives... [Read More]
18 December,2023 04:35 PM ISTSeveral families have contributed to the advancement of Indian cinema over the years, across sectors, languages, and communities. The Kapoors are the most famous family in Hindi cinema, with five generations of directors, stage artists and actors. They span nearly eighty years of Indian filmmaking, from the 1920s to the present. They are also related to other prominent cinema families. Surinder Kapoor, Bollywood producer and father of actors Anil, Boney, and Sanjay Kapoor, was Prithviraj Kapoor`s cousin. Kareena Kapoor`s marriage to Saif Ali Khan has linked them to the Pataudis, and Shweta Bachchan`s mother-in-law was Raj Kapoor`s daughter, the late Ritu Nanda. Here`s a look at the Kapoor family tree, which spans 93 years and 5 generations of direct descendants, with Prithviraj Kapoor as the patriarch.... [Read More]
09 September,2023 04:03 PM ISTTwo Indian Railways iconic trains will complete 111 and 93 years of service on June 1. The iconic Mumbai-Pune Deccan Queen train completes 93 years of public service and the Punjab Mail completes 111 years on June 1, the officials said. Pics/Central Railway via Rajendra Aklekar... [Read More]
31 May,2023 07:32 PM ISTRuskin Bond is a popular and much-loved author among people of all ages. He was born on this day in 1934 and turned 89 today. On this day, we bring to you some rare pictures of him that take us straight into his world... [Read More]
19 May,2023 06:11 PM ISTVeteran Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, where he had been receiving treatment for a prolonged illness. He was 93 years old. Born in 1931 in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, Singh transitioned from a distinguished diplomatic career to Indian politics. He served as the External Affairs Minister from 2004-2005 under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and held various ministerial roles including Union Minister of State for Steel, Mines and Coal, and Agriculture in Rajiv Gandhi`s government from 1985-1986. Singh was first elected as an MP from Bharatpur in the 1984 elections, marking his entry into politics from the Indian Foreign Services. His career spanned significant roles in both diplomacy and politics, reflecting his substantial contributions to Indian public life. Watch video.... [Read More]
11 August,2024 10:53 AM ISTThe recent Bangladesh protests have turned deadly, with at least 93 people killed and a total death toll of 300 in just three weeks, making it the deadliest period in the country`s civil movement. The violence erupted as people demanded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Protesters have urged others to stop paying taxes and sending money home through banks. The situation worsened when Awami League members clashed with demonstrators. In response, the government has imposed a strict curfew, shut down 4G mobile internet, and closed public and private offices, including banks, for three days. India has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Bangladesh. Earlier protests were sparked by calls to change a quota system for civil service jobs. Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
05 August,2024 03:51 PM ISTRemembering 2006 Mumbai train bombings, which upturned the lives of hundreds of Mumbaikars on 11th July 2006 forever in a mere span of 15 minutes. Post the 1993 blast, the Mumbai 7/11 train bombings were one of the deadliest terror attacks that Mumbai had seen. The terror attack halted city’s lifeline that targeted first-class suburban compartments during the evening rush hour. However, most remarkable was the heroic efforts of the Railway men on duty who brought back the Railway operations to normal soon after the attack and got back Mumbai on its feet even amidst the turmoil of suffering, loss and trauma. In this video, Mr. M.K. Jagesh. Traffic Inspector (Trains), Western Railway and Mr. Prashant Kumar Majumdar, Traffic Inspector (Trains), Western Railway share spine-chilling details of the evening that shook Mumbai. ... [Read More]
11 July,2024 10:49 AM ISTCentral Railway announced a 63-hour mega block starting midnight on May 30, impacting 930 local train services. This block aims to extend platforms at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and widen platforms at Thane station. Operations will resume by 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, 1st June. With over 1,800 local train services daily, serving over 30 lakh passengers across four corridors, disruptions and overcrowding are expected. Thane`s overcrowded platforms 5 and 6 will be widened by 2-3 meters. During the block, 444 suburban services will be shortened and 446 services will originate from other stations. Mr. Ram Karan Yadav, the general manager of Central Railway said that Mega block is being carried to extend the length of CST. Apart from the local train services, long-distance trains are also expected to be affected during the block period. The railways have appealed to commuters to avoid travelling by local trains, unless necessary. However, daily commuters faced overcrowding and difficulties navigating through the crowds during the Mumbai block on 30th of May.... [Read More]
31 May,2024 11:55 AM ISTJigna Vora who gained popularity from Bigg Boss 17 celebrated her 50th birthday today. She hosted a fun birthday bash which was attended by many TV stars. Her birthday celebration was full of glitz and glam. The birthday bash was attended by celebrities like Isha Malviya, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain. All of them looked stunning in their fashionable attire. Birthday girl Jigna wore a shimmery metallic dress and looked absolutely stunning. She was seen cutting cake as her friends sang for her.... [Read More]
23 February,2024 02:26 PM ISTOne of the most influential leaders in Maharashtra politics for about six decades, Bal Keshav Thackeray, famously known as Balasaheb Thackeray, was born on January 23, 1926. He was a significant political leader who played a pivotal role in shaping Maharashtra`s politics. Balasaheb Thackeray was loved and supported by millions of people for upholding the cause of the local Marathi community. On his 98th Birth Anniversary, Smita Thackeray organised `Balasaheb Ek Aehsas` event where many celebs & Political leadears paid tribute to the late Balasaheb Thackeray... [Read More]
24 January,2024 01:57 PM ISTA 93 year old freedom fighter Joins Bharat Jodo Yatra. She participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942 & today participated in t Bharat Jodo Yatra near Balapur Maharashtra. ... [Read More]
18 November,2022 01:37 PM IST | MumbaiOn the occasion of her 93rd birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a special tribute to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Lata Mangeshkar`s lifespan is depicted by 92 white lotus of marble in the chowk complex. He said, “The huge Veena of Maa Saraswati installed at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya will become a symbol of musical harmony. “On this occasion, I, on behalf of my countrymen, pay my heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Lata Ji. I have a lot of pleasant memories with her, her voice used to mesmerise me every time. She called me in happiness when Bhoomi Poojan of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple got completed,” he added.... [Read More]
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