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Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra! Celebrate the 'Desi Girl' with these stories

Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra! Celebrate the 'Desi Girl' with these stories

As the world raises a toast to Bollywood's very own 'Desi Girl' on her 43rd birthday, it is the best time to celebrate the milestones that have shaped her global journey

Connie Francis, singer of viral song 'Pretty Little Baby', passes away at 87

With many hits during the 1960s, Francis is known for the likes of 'Stupid Cupid', 'Lipstick On Your Collar', 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool' and 'Never On A Sunday' among others

17 July,2025 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

From Williams to Federer: Check 7 inspiring tennis audiobooks, books, films

These are not only audiobooks but also unputdownable reads about champions, and must-watch films and documentaries that capture both the glamour and the grind

16 July,2025 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'World’s Fastest Man' Usain Bolt set to visit Mumbai this September

Bolt’s multi-city tour across Mumbai and Delhi will feature a series of high-profile engagements, including intimate fan experiences and cultural interactions

15 July,2025 02:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

After Delhi, Travis Scott to perform in Mumbai; know venue, tickets and time

Fans can expect him to perform global hits like ‘SICKO MODE’, ‘Goosebumps’, ‘Highest in the room’ and ‘FE!N’, apart from witnessing his mind-blowing stage productions and sound creating immersive experiences

15 July,2025 01:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Tier-2, Tier-3 non-metro cities in India attracting more jobs, talent: Report

The report identifies Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik, and Raipur as the fastest-growing non-metro hubs where professional opportunities are accelerating

15 July,2025 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Who is Rayyan Arkan Dikha? Meet the Indonesian boy going viral for Aura Farming

Being the Internet’s latest viral sensation, Dikha is seen doing some unique dance steps while standing on the bow of a canoe in Indonesia during a race. Here’s all you need to know about him

14 July,2025 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Devotees seek blessings at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on first Monday of Shravan

The city of Varanasi echoed with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' as Mangala Aarti and elaborate floral decorations marked the first Monday of Shravan 2025

14 July,2025 10:24 AM IST | Varanasi | IANS

Shravan 2025: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sculpture of Lord Shiva

Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest periods for Lord Shiva devotees

14 July,2025 10:02 AM IST | Puri, Odisha | ANI

Malala Yousafzai birthday: Check out inspiring audiobooks, docus to know more

On World Malala Day, it is important to not just celebrate Malala Yousafzai’s extraordinary journey but also the powerful ecosystem of stories, voices and projects she has inspired

11 July,2025 04:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ujjain: 'Rudrabhishek' performed at Mahakaleshwar Temple as Shravan month begins

Devotees undertake fasts and offer prayers to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva during the Shravan (or Sawan) month

11 July,2025 11:27 AM IST | Ujjain | ANI

Chikhal Kalo 2025: Goans celebrate with mud, enthusiasm and living traditions

The Sri Devki Krishna Temple ground came alive with the energy of chendu fali, kushti, and other traditional plays in the mud, as participants celebrated the divine play (leela) of the Lord with laughter and togetherness

10 July,2025 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ujjain: 'Rudrabhishek' performed at Mahakaleshwar Temple as Shravan month begins

Ujjain: 'Rudrabhishek' performed at Mahakaleshwar Temple as Shravan month begins

Devotees undertake fasts and offer prayers to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva during the Shravan (or Sawan) month

11 July,2025 11:27 AM IST | Ujjain | ANI
Chikhal Kalo 2025: Goans celebrate with mud, enthusiasm and living traditions

Chikhal Kalo 2025: Goans celebrate with mud, enthusiasm and living traditions

The Sri Devki Krishna Temple ground came alive with the energy of chendu fali, kushti, and other traditional plays in the mud, as participants celebrated the divine play (leela) of the Lord with laughter and togetherness

10 July,2025 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karan Aujla to perform in Abu Dhabi in November; know all the details here

Karan Aujla to perform in Abu Dhabi in November; know all the details here

Fans can anticipate electrifying performances of his chart-topping hits such as ‘Admiring You’, ‘Winning Speech’, ‘Tauba Tauba’, ‘Wavy’ and ‘Softly,’ alongside some of his latest tracks, ‘Courtside’ and ‘Tell Me’

10 July,2025 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
When is Shravan 2025 starting? Check date, significance, rituals & other details

When is Shravan 2025 starting? Check date, significance, rituals & other details

The month of Shravan begins on different dates across India due to variations in the Hindu calendar system

09 July,2025 10:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lord Jagannath returns to main temple in Puri 12 days after start of Rath Yatra

Lord Jagannath returns to main temple in Puri 12 days after start of Rath Yatra

Niladri Bije ritual marks the culmination of the annual Rath Yatra which started on June 27 this year when the trinity rode chariots to travel to Shree Gundicha Temple

09 July,2025 10:31 AM IST | Puri, Odisha | PTI

IN PHOTOS: 5 Connie Francis songs beyond 'Pretty Little Baby' you need to know

The legendary American singer passed away at 87. Interestingly, many people in India and across the world got introduced to Francis because of the viral song 'Pretty Little Lady' on social media. However, the singer, who sung many songs in the 1950s and 60s, has many other hits, and here are some of the favourites

17 July,2025 07:26 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
MP Cricket Association opens museum; over 500 sports souvenirs on display

MP Cricket Association opens museum; over 500 sports souvenirs on display

Union minister and former MPCA president Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar, inaugurated the museum at Holkar Stadium here on Monday

08 July,2025 01:05 PM IST | Indore | PTI

Delhi: Sudha Murty's 'How I Taught my Grandmother to Read' adapted into a play

Delhi: Sudha Murty's 'How I Taught my Grandmother to Read' adapted into a play

The play follows the quiet yet radical journey of Vijaya who is a 60-year-old grandmother in a North Karnataka village and decides to learn to read, guided by her young granddaughter Seeya

07 July,2025 09:10 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Candlelight to host performance celebrating 2000s Bollywood hits in Mumbai

Candlelight to host performance celebrating 2000s Bollywood hits in Mumbai

From the romantic ballads of Shah Rukh Khan films to the energetic chartbusters that had entire generations dancing, listeners can expect to have a fun time

07 July,2025 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

MS Dhoni turns 44: Immerse in books, audiobooks, films about 'Captain Cool'

MS Dhoni turns 44: Immerse in books, audiobooks, films about 'Captain Cool'

So, whether you are a lifelong fan or simply curious about what makes the athlete tick, these audiobooks, films and books will peel back the layers of the man behind the calm

07 July,2025 02:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Pride Month 2025: Inside India’s unusual love story that the law refuses to see

    Pride Month 2025: Inside India’s unusual love story that the law refuses to see

    Same-sex marriage is still not legal in India, but Jiji and Vishal have been together for 21 years, married abroad yet invisible at home. In this powerful interview, they open up about the discrimination they face daily — from denial of medical rights to challenges with adoption and property. Despite it all, their love stands strong. Why should love need approval? Why is India still denying marriage equality? Their story is not just about love—it’s about dignity, rights, and justice. Take a look. 

    23 June,2025 07:17 PM IST
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