As Diwali approaches, the Kumar community in Nimati Bhitor Kokila Kumar Gaon, Assam, is struggling to keep their 200-year-old pottery tradition alive. This art, which used to be a main source of income, is now at risk of disappearing. The Kumar people are known for making clay utensils along the Brahmaputra River, but modern competition and a lack of resources are making it hard for them to survive. About 120 families live in the village, most of whom are below the poverty line, facing significant economic challenges. They also struggle to get the special clay needed for pottery and receive little support from the government. Without immediate help, the rich cultural heritage of the Kumar community could be lost forever, leaving them in a shadow of uncertainty
24 October,2024 01:53 PM IST
Actress Debina Bonnerjee, the latest guest on mid-day.com's 'Celebrity Pet Parents,' welcomes us into her home to meet her adorable pet Pablo, a Chihuahua. Debina, who calls herself a pet parent by birth, opens up about various aspects of having a fur baby. She got emotional talking about losing her pet Lucky to cancer and shared how she contacted a pet communicator to connect with the soul of her late dog, Dexter. Find out more in this paw-fect video!
29 August,2024 08:07 PM IST
Keeping up with the spirit of Janmashtami, many celebrities attended the Dahi Handi Utsav across Mumbai. From Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, and Jacqueline Fernandez to 'Bigg Boss' fame Isha Malviya and Shehnaaz Gill, stars were spotted at prominent locations, cheering for mandals participating in the dahi-handi breaking event. This year, Janmashtami was observed on August 26 and 27. Jackie Shroff added to the excitement by breaking the Dahi Handi. Suniel Shetty arrived with high security, drawing much attention. Shehnaaz Gill had the time of her life as she took over the stage at Ghatkopar's Ram Kadam Dahi Handi Utsav. Watch the full video to see the excitement as celebrities celebrate Dahi Handi
28 August,2024 09:33 PM IST
The popular reality show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' is set to come back with its 14th season, hosted by Rohit Shetty. In a conversation with ANI, Rohit shared what fans can expect from the new season. "There is no new twist. But there are new contestants, new stunts, and a new country, he said. Rohit also spoke about the importance of safety on the show. "Safety has always been our priority in this show. Because the ones who come to do stunts are actors. They are not stuntmen or trained professionals. So, safety is the most important thing for us," he said. Watch the video for more.
24 July,2024 03:43 PM IST
After their time in the Bigg Boss OTT 3 house came to an end, ex-contestants Sana Sultan and Adnaan Shaikh shared their experiences on the controversial reality TV show. Sana Sultan mentioned that she preferred not to interfere in other people's business and fights, except when she was standing up for her friends like rapper Naezy. Adnaan Shaikh reflected on the time he was shouted at by the host, Anil Kapoor. Both contestants were sad that their time in the house had ended but were excited for their journey ahead. All this and more in the video!
24 July,2024 03:35 PM IST
In this exclusive interview with mid-day.com, actor Aamir Ali talks about consciously choosing OTT over television work in the recent past. With web series like Lootere on Disney+ Hotstar, where he plays an undercover agent, the actor is hoping to break out of the 'lover boy' image, and be known for his work as an actor. "I was told main bahut hero-hero lagta hoon," says Aamir, so he stopped working out and shaving to get into the character for Hansal Mehta's show. Watch the video for more!
14 May,2024 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai
Power couple and new parents Rochelle Rao and Keith Sequeira invited mid-day.com to join them for a cleanup drive at Mumbai's Juhu beach. The two asserted that this was the best way to celebrate Mother's Day 2024 with their baby girl Josephine tagging along for a meaningful cause. Keith said, "We wanted to introduce her at a very early age to what it means to be aware of your environment and sort of just sort of inculcate it. It's not a serious thing. It's just like fun, but it's a very serious issue. All of these issues, when you have a child become way more real to you because you're like, 'what is the world that I have brought my child into?' And 'what is she going to have left?'." Watch the video for more.
12 May,2024 07:29 AM IST
Widely known for her role as Kumkum, Juhi Parmar is one of the most loved actresses in the television industry. Juhi is an actress, a daughter, and a star, but most importantly, she is the mother of her 11-year-old daughter Samaira. As Mother’s Day is approaching, Juhi, in an exclusive chat with midday.com, sat and discussed several things about her motherhood journey, from being a single parent to change in opportunities after becoming a mom and much more.
09 May,2024 05:58 PM IST
Actor Arti Singh married businessman Dipak Chauhan in Mumbai on Thursday night. After the ceremony, Arti Singh and Dipak Chauhan stepped out for a photo-op and distributed sweets to the paparazzi. Arti's brother, comedian Krushna Abhishek, and his wife Kashmera Shah were twinning for the ceremony. Govinda also attended the wedding. Other guests included Kapil Sharma, Archana Puran Singh, Bipasha Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover, Mahira Sharma, Yuvika Chaudhary, Devoleena Bhattacharjee with her husband, and many more.
27 April,2024 09:38 AM IST
On the occasion of Eid, superstar Shah Rukh Khan stepped out of his house and greeted the sea of fans waiting for him. Like every year, Khan won hearts with flying kisses, waves, and his iconic open-arms pose. Adding to the charm, his younger son AbRam joined him, waving to the excited crowd alongside his father. The adorable father-son duo captured the love and affection of all the fans gathered outside
12 April,2024 05:58 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
