In an era where playlists are flooded with global beats and algorithm-friendly hooks, Vishal Bhardwaj continues to do something rare- he makes music that smells of mitti, echoes with street chatter, and pulses with unapologetic desi swagger. Across decades of filmmaking, Bhardwaj has created songs that are not just chartbusters, but cultural moments—tracks that live beyond the screen, woven into the everyday rhythm of Indian life

Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and Rajya Sabha MP, celebrates his 85th birthday on December 12, reflecting a remarkable five-decade political career marked by Maharashtra leadership, Union ministerial roles, electoral victories, and enduring prominence in Indian politics. Here are some snapshots showing his political journey. (PICS: Mid-day archives, X)