Hsieh, who also uses the English name of Akon, added, “I saw 43-year-old Bopanna win the men’s doubles title at this year’s Australian Open and also rise to the World No. 1 spot in doubles. I realised that I was 10 years younger than him and should be able to fight again ... [Read More]
19 May,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalYou may have excelled in soaking in everything about the sporting year of 2023. Now’s the time to go one step ahead and answer these questions on sports events and personalities which will make the Olympic year of 2024 special... [Read More]
31 December,2023 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalFancy cracking this quiz without peeping at the answer box? A good score will mean you are ready for the sporting year... [Read More]
02 January,2023 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalA fairy-tale romance with an African-American jazz sensation, surviving a murder attempt, an epic escape from the jaws of death at a Japanese labour camp during World War II—all this after being part of India’s inaugural cricket Test match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in 1932, whose 90th anniversary we celebrate this week... [Read More]
26 June,2022 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalRemembering Soli, the Parsi batsman, whose 61 in the first innings of a Brabourne Stadium-hosted Probables v Possibles cricket match 90 years ago, earned him a place in the Indian team for their first-ever Test match held on June 25, 1932, at Lord’s in London... [Read More]
23 January,2022 07:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalAs the 10-day Ganeshotsav festivities commence tomorrow, the Mumbai civic body is readying artificial ponds across the city for idol immersion. The immersion rituals will begin on Sunday when devotees will bid adieu to the one-and-a-half day idols (PICS/KIRTI SURVE PARADE)... [Read More]
06 September,2024 06:21 PM ISTVehicular movement on the busy Ghodbunder Road in Thane city was affected for over five hours after a truck fell from a flyover on Wednesday morning, civic officials said. Pics/RDMC... [Read More]
04 September,2024 06:07 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
03 September,2024 09:55 PM ISTIndian para-athlete Preethi Pal scripted history at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Here is all you need to know about the challenges she faced in her initial stages of life (Pic: File Pic/X/@RCBTweets/@narendramodi/@sachin_rt)... [Read More]
02 September,2024 02:06 PM ISTVehicular access to the internal streets of Kala Ghoda has been halted from Saturday evenings, converting the area into a pedestrian-only zone from 7 pm to midnight on weekends. Pics/ Shadab Khan... [Read More]
01 September,2024 10:46 PM ISTTeachers from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools and BMC-aided institutions gathered outside the Education Officer`s office at Triveni Sangam School on Friday. They protested against issues impacting their rights and the future of schoolchildren, demanding immediate action on long-standing concerns. Pics/ Ashish Raje; Reported by: Prasun Choudhari... [Read More]
30 August,2024 08:56 PM ISTLocals in Maharashtra`s Palghar district staged a protest on August 30 against the deep-water port which will be coming up in Vadhvan. Pics/ Sourced Photos, Screengrabs... [Read More]
30 August,2024 08:23 PM ISTThe United States intensified its crackdown on entities and individuals who are contributing to violence and instability in the West Bank, announcing new sanctions on Wednesday. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
29 August,2024 03:04 PM ISTIn UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou. ... [Read More]
17 August,2023 01:47 PM IST | MumbaiDid you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day`s journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai`s remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.... [Read More]
17 April,2024 02:59 PM ISTAnant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s grand wedding hosted the biggest gathering of spiritual leaders. Making it the biggest congregation of such figures at a wedding ceremony in recent memory. During the ‘Blessing Ceremony’, groom Anant Ambani’s parents Nita and Mukesh Ambani paid their respects to the spiritual gurus. Nita and Mukesh Ambani paid respects to Shankaracharya of Dwarka Peeth Swami Sadananda Saraswati and Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath Swami Avimukteshwaranand. Other Gurus, including Gaur Gopal Das, Swami Rambhadracharya, Dhirendra Shastri attended the Blessing Ceremony.... [Read More]
15 July,2024 12:00 PM ISTThe Israel-Palestine war continues to grab headlines. At a recent Palestine solidarity convention, Palestinian Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Haija, emphasized that India has a history of supporting Palestine. He acknowledged India`s friendship with both Israel and Palestine and expressed hope for India to take on a mediator role. Abu Al-Haija praised India`s peaceful nature and urged the country to help achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. He called on India to support an international conference aimed at resolving the conflict and establishing an independent Palestinian state. This state would include the land from 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The ambassador`s message was clear: he sees India as a crucial ally in working towards peace and a fair solution for the Palestinian people. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
08 September,2024 12:58 PM ISTAmidst the ongoing investigation in the Kolkata Rape Horror case, the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the residence of former principal of Kolkata`s RG Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh on September 06. ED registered a case under PMLA to probe money laundering charges against Sandip Ghosh in financial irregularities case. The former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh is presently in CBI’s custody.... [Read More]
06 September,2024 01:17 PM ISTOn September 3, 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei with a historic visit. During his trip, PM Modi engaged in significant discussions with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, reinforcing bilateral ties. The highlight of the visit was a grand banquet hosted by the Sultan at the world’s largest residential palace. The event showcased ‘Food Diplomacy,’ with a diverse array of dishes that reflected global culinary traditions. Among the delicacies were Indian fusion treats like Mango Saffron Peda and Motichoor Laddoo, alongside other international cuisines. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
05 September,2024 12:12 PM ISTOn September 4, Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of RG Kar Medical College, faced angry protesters in Kolkata. The crowd surrounded the car he was in as the CBI moved him from the Alipore District & Session Court, shouting and pushing against it. Ghosh is being criticized for how the hospital handled the rape and murder of a doctor. He was arrested by the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch on September 2 for corruption and financial misconduct. On August 24, the Calcutta High Court ordered the CBI to investigate Ghosh, leading to an FIR against him. The court has given the CBI three weeks to report on the investigation, with a progress report due on September 17. On September 4, Ghosh also filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s decision to order the CBI probe. The murdered doctor was found on August 9. The Kolkata rape horror created a massive outrage among people in the nation. Watch video. ... [Read More]
05 September,2024 11:35 AM ISTActor Naseeruddin Shah plays the role of Cabinet Secretary Vinay Kaul, IAS, based on Prabhat Kumar, in the web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. Talking about his memories of the December 1999 incident, the veteran actor said that he feared the hijack would trigger another wave of Islamophobia. He also likened working with seasoned actors like Pankaj Kapur in the Anubhav Sinha directorial to `being in heaven`. Watch the full video for more.... [Read More]
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