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Vinod Kumar Menon

Vinod Kumar Menon

He is the Editor (Special Investigation) at Mid-Day and has won several prestigious awards and scholarships as an investigative journalist. Twitter: @vinodkumarmenon

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Experts hail indigenous test kit for monkeypox

Experts hail indigenous test kit for monkeypox

The indigenously developed kits for mpox will be manufactured by a unit in Vadodara, with a production capacity of one million test per annum... [Read More]

08 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mumbai: Experts want to do away with 3-year law course

Mumbai: Experts want to do away with 3-year law course

According to experts, as the five-year course for legal studies provides comprehensive education, the three-year course may be done away with... [Read More]

06 September,2024 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mumbai: 75 per cent attendance must in law colleges, UGC reaffirms

Mumbai: 75 per cent attendance must in law colleges, UGC reaffirms

Statutory authority has revealed its stand in affidavit before Bombay High Court in a PIL filed by an associate professor from a city-based law college... [Read More]

04 September,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Virginity test finds its way back into medical syllabus

Virginity test finds its way back into medical syllabus

After the syllabus underwent amendments following a HC directive, the National Medical Commission now appears to have reverted to the ‘unscientific’ guidelines of 2019... [Read More]

02 September,2024 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Exclusive: State FSL wants to go mobile

Exclusive: State FSL wants to go mobile

The state FSL has floated tenders for firms to provide customised mobile forensic vans along with its operation and maintenance, forensic kits, manpower, technology implementation for crime scene evidence collection... [Read More]

29 August,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
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IN PHOTOS: This Ganesh Chaturthi, follow these easy tips to make healthy sweets

IN PHOTOS: This Ganesh Chaturthi, follow these easy tips to make healthy sweets

With Ganesh Chaturthi here, more people are mindful about their healthy choices and with that comes the need for healthy sweets. Soaking in the festivities, mid-day.com spoke to to Suman Agarwal, nutritionist and founder of SelfcarebySuman, and nutritionist Anupama Menon, who share easy tips to turn your sweets into healthy treats... [Read More]

07 September,2024 09:30 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Ajay Devgn, and others

Spotted in the city: Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Ajay Devgn, and others

Spotted 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]

05 September,2024 08:35 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Karunaratne, Chandimal overtake two Sri Lankan legends in Test

IN PHOTOS: Karunaratne, Chandimal overtake two Sri Lankan legends in Test

Sri Lanka`s Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal overtook two nation`s batsmen during the Test match against England. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]

02 September,2024 06:30 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Sana Makbul, Vijay Varma, Akshay Kumar and others

Spotted in the city: Sana Makbul, Vijay Varma, Akshay Kumar and others

Spotted 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]

31 August,2024 08:23 PM IST
Latest OTT releases to watch this week: IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack to Murshid

Latest OTT releases to watch this week: IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack to Murshid

Latest OTT releases to watch this week: It`s that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let`s dive into the exciting lineup.... [Read More]

27 August,2024 06:11 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: This school in Rajasthan is designed to offer respite from heat

IN PHOTOS: This school in Rajasthan is designed to offer respite from heat

India recorded extremely high temperatures in various cities this year. But in the sweltering heat of India`s Thar desert, where summer highs soar above 50 degrees Celsius, an architecturally striking school made with a combination of age-old techniques and modern design is an oasis of cool. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls` School uses the same yellow sandstone as the 12th-century fort in nearby Jaisalmer, in India`s western state of Rajasthan. (Report and Pics: AFP)... [Read More]

27 August,2024 01:47 PM IST
Janmashtami 2024: Tracing the transformation of Dahi Handi in Maharashtra

Janmashtami 2024: Tracing the transformation of Dahi Handi in Maharashtra

Come August 27 and Govindas will have the spotlight in the streets of Mumbai for the celebration of Dahi Handi. Human pyramids, pots of curd and butter, loud DJs and cultural fervour can be seen commonly during this festival. While Dahi Handi has been central to Janmashtami celebrations since a long time, it has evolved from a cultural phenomenon to a sport.... [Read More]

26 August,2024 05:28 PM IST
Suryakumar, Shreyas and Sarfaraz in focus for Buchi Babu tournament

Suryakumar, Shreyas and Sarfaraz in focus for Buchi Babu tournament

Ahead of the Buchi Babu tournament, people will keep tabs on Team India stars Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]

26 August,2024 01:04 PM IST
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Akshay Kumar On Stardom And Being Replaced By Ajay Devgn In Phool Aur Kaante

Akshay Kumar On Stardom And Being Replaced By Ajay Devgn In Phool Aur Kaante

As Akshay Kumar turns 57, here`s looking back at Mid-day`s Sit With Hitlist conversation with the Bollywood superstar. He reflected on his incredible rise to fame. Akshay candidly shared how veteran actor Danny Denzongpa became his greatest inspiration and mentor and how he would like to replicate his life`s trajectory. He shared some of the behind-the-scenes stories of his early days, including the surprising moment when he was replaced by Ajay Devgn in the classic film `Phool Aur Kaante.` From humble beginnings to becoming one of India’s most beloved actors, learn about the ups and downs of Akshay`s illustrious career from the star himself.... [Read More]

09 September,2024 05:54 PM IST
Prithviraj Sukumaran reacts strongly to Hema Committee report

Prithviraj Sukumaran reacts strongly to Hema Committee report

Actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran has reacted to the Justice Hema Committee report that was recently made public. In a statement to the media, the actor said, "If allegations have been made, thorough investigations need to be followed up with, and if these investigations lead to the allegation being proven right, there has to be exemplary punishments handed out." A redacted version of the Justice Hema Committee report on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry was made public. The Kerala Police has registered a case against director Ranjith following Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra`s complaint. Actor Minu Muneer accused actors M Mukesh, Jayasurya, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Idavela Babu of subjecting her to verbal and physical abuse in the process of filming movies. Watch the video for more.... [Read More]

27 August,2024 07:36 PM IST
'Stree 2' fever takes over Gurgaon I Rajkummar Rao I Shraddha Kapoor

'Stree 2' fever takes over Gurgaon I Rajkummar Rao I Shraddha Kapoor

`Stree 2` cast including Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshaki Khurana recently visited a mall in Gurgaon to promote their horror-comedy. The four were clearly taken away by the outpouring of love they received from the locals. Rajkummar, a Gurgaon boy himself, expressed his joy at being in the city and promoting the film there. He promised that Stree 2 is much bigger and better than Stree 2 and guruanteed that the audience will have fun watching it. Shraddha Kapoor also shared the enthusiasm and said that she will take back Gurgaon`s energy to Mumbai. The film was released in theatres on August 15.... [Read More]

16 August,2024 01:32 PM IST
Khel Khel Mein cast shares their phone secrets and exchange quirky compliments!

Khel Khel Mein cast shares their phone secrets and exchange quirky compliments!

Fardeen Khan, Pragya Jaiswal, Ammy Virk, and Aditya Seal spill the beans on the wildest excuses they use to keep their phones to themselves, the apps they’d gladly get rid of, and the quirks they love about each other. Plus, get the inside scoop on their latest film Khel Khel Mein—a rollercoaster of laughter, drama, and unexpected twists also featuring Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, and Vaani Kapoor. Get ready for laughs and surprises! #KhelKhelMein #AkshayKumar #TaapseePannu #FardeenKhan #AmmyVirk #PragyaJaiswal #AdityaSeal #VaaniKapoor #ExclusiveInterview... [Read More]

15 August,2024 06:40 PM IST
Khel Khel Mein Public Review: Audience gives verdict on Akshay Kumar-starrer

Khel Khel Mein Public Review: Audience gives verdict on Akshay Kumar-starrer

`Khel Khel Mein` centers around seven friends who gather for a dinner party and end up playing a game in a room. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk and Taapsee Pannu in the lead. It is the remake of the popular Italian film `Perfetti Sconosciuti`. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha and Ajay Rai, `Khel Khel Mein` is directed by Mudassar Aziz.... [Read More]

15 August,2024 03:13 PM IST
Independence Day 2024: Birla House Tour where Gandhiji planned India's freedom

Independence Day 2024: Birla House Tour where Gandhiji planned India's freedom

The Birla House in Mumbai is unlike any in the city. The walls of this house are a witness to many strategic meetings that led to India’s independence. This house is a bridge to India’s iconic past. In this episode of Inside Access, on the occasion of Independence Day 2024, Yashovardhan Birla - a young scion of the illustrious Birla family, gives an inside look into the iconic rooms and spots at the legendary Birla House that were like home to India’s freedom leaders. The Birla family played a key role in India’s freedom movement and the Birla house served as an epicentre for leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhai Patel for discussions, meetings and gatherings revolving around India’s liberation from the British clutches. Here’s a visual tour of the iconic Birla house in Mumbai.... [Read More]

13 August,2024 07:21 PM IST
Parth Samthaan and Khushalii Kumar on Ghudchadi | Exclusive

Parth Samthaan and Khushalii Kumar on Ghudchadi | Exclusive

Parth Samthaan and Khushalii Kumar have acted in music videos earlier and are now paired opposite each other in the recently released film Ghudchadi. In an exclusive chat with mid-day.com, the actors 5. "This is why I am not dating him," jokes Khushalli. Parth revealed his mother wants him to get married soon. The lead pair also talked about working with Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon in Ghudchadi, which is streaming on JioCinema. Watch the video for more of this fun conversation.... [Read More]

11 August,2024 06:00 PM IST
‘Ghudchadi’ Screening: Raveena Tandon, Khushalii Kumar, Parth Samthaan Attend

‘Ghudchadi’ Screening: Raveena Tandon, Khushalii Kumar, Parth Samthaan Attend

At the special screening of `Ghudchadi` in Mumbai, stars like Raveena Tandon, Khushalii Kumar, Parth Samthaan, and Arjan Bajwa dazzled. 90s icon Raveena looked stunning in black, while Khushalii wowed in a denim co-ord. Parth Samthaan marks his Bollywood debut with the film. Suniel Shetty, his wife Mana, and son Ahan also attended, along with Avika Gor and power couple Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakkar. Watch the video for more.  ... [Read More]

06 August,2024 05:37 PM IST
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