As part of our weekend special series, here's a roundup of the most popular and trending articles, photo galleries and videos from the week that was
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Rakesh Maria's diktat to Mumbai cops: Don't harass couples at public places
Faced with widespread outrage after mid-day reported on couples being picked up from hotel rooms in a raid at Madh and Aksa, Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has issued a circular to his men, asking them to avoid trampling all over citizens' privacy, or face legal action (Read More)
Mafatlal brothers at war: Atulya was not aware of Ajay's death
Even in death, Atulya Mafatlal didn’t know of estranged sibling Ajay’s Saturday demise until this paper took the news to him via a close aide (Read More)
Shetty 2.0: Mana and Suniel emotionally prepare for Athiya's debut
As Bollywood readies for daughter Athiya Shetty's big screen entry with 'Hero', Mana and Suniel Shetty tell Sunday mid-day they won’t play star-mom and dad (Read More)
Pervert flashes girl, nabbed as he goes to complain about missing wallet
Zakhir Guzariya (46) got up to offer his seat to a 22-year-old college student and then unzipped and began touching himself right next to her face; he dropped his wallet while trying to escape a beating from commuters and got arrested when he sauntered into a police station to complain about it the next day (Read More)
Day before murder, Indrani and driver looked for spots to dump Sheena's body
In his statement to the police, Indrani Mukerjea’s driver, Shyam Rai, said that she enlisted his help to plan Sheena Bora’s murder and they had scouted for suitable locations to dump the body a day in advance (Read More)
Cops nab gang of five who stole more than 10 bikes to impress their girlfriends
How far would you go to impress your girlfriend? Would you beg or borrow or steal? The Vasai police arrested five youth on Monday, two of them juveniles, who chose the last option (Read More)
Spine-chilling! Sensational crimes involving Bollywood celebrities
With Indrani Mukerjea, ex-CEO of a media company, being arrested for the alleged murder of her daughter, we look at some sensational killings within the entertainment industry... (Read More)
Food: Now, enjoy world's best Misal Pav in Ghatkopar
Opening its third outlet in Mumbai, Aaswad comes to this central suburb, Ghatkopar, offering its traditional Maharashtrian fare in Jain options too (Read More)
Tech: How safe is your privacy on the internet?
As the Ashley Madison controversy spirals out of control in an industry where data is money, security a nightmare, and privacy rare, would you rather take control of your online safety or let the big corporates do it for you? the guide scans the risks involved with data sharing and how you can safeguard against it. Also, gauge why India needs a robust law to protect the freedom and privacy of its citizens (Read More)
Photos: Bollywood celebs visit Sanjay Dutt
Vidhu Vinod Chopra and host of other Bollywood celebrities visited Sanjay Dutt at his residence in Bandra after he came out on a 30 day parole from Yerawada Jail in Pune. Here's a look... (View Photos)