IN PHOTOS: Here's how devotees across India welcomed Chaitra Navratri 2025
Chaitra Navratri 2025, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, began on Sunday, March 30. Devotees in different parts of India visited temples to mark the auspicious occasion. Here are some glimpses from the celebrations.
31 March,2025 03:56 PM IST | Raaina Jain
While sleep is critical to mental and physical health, an increasing number of people are accustomed to using screens in bed
31 March,2025 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu new year, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India
31 March,2025 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After five days of innovative design showcases, blending tradition and modernism, Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI 2025 culminated on Sunday, with a grand gala celebrating 25 years of the fashion extravaganza. From a showcase by fashion students to eclectic summer collections, here are some highlights from Day 5 of the event.
31 March,2025 04:14 PM IST | Raaina JainAs people around the world get ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on March 31, Indian chefs share unique recipes that are not only traditional but also innovative, that people can follow to make delicious dishes
30 March,2025 10:25 PM IST | Nascimento PintoLakmé Fashion Week 2025: Tarun Tahiliani unveils Season 2 of his prêt label OTT
The show opened with a display of draped silhouettes and layered separates, setting the tone for OTT’s elegant yet functional aesthetic
29 March,2025 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLFW, Day 3: Fashion and tech come together in Amit Aggarwal’s collection
Experimenting with the ready-to-wear concept for the future, the collection blended tradition with contemporary forms and textures
29 March,2025 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLFW 2025, Day 3: Kutch artisans blend tradition with contemporary aesthetics
The creations reflected the artisans' expertise in traditional art forms like Ajrakh print, Mashru weave, and Bandhani and Batik crafts
28 March,2025 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLakmé Fashion Week 2025: Anamika Khanna’s collection redefines power dressing
At the opening show of Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI 2025, Anamika Khanna's collection 'Silver Collar' redefined power dressing with silver embellishments and ornaments
27 March,2025 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLakmé Fashion Week 2025: Dates to designers list, here's all you need to know
The fashion extravaganza is all set to take place from Wednesday to Sunday in Mumbai
26 March,2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTarun Tahiliani unveils his fashion film 'Timeless' directed by Reema Kagti
Directed by the acclaimed Reema Kagti, the film captures the essence of homecoming, joy, and celebration, all wrapped in the signature elegance of Tarun Tahiliani’s Summer Wedding Edit 2025
20 March,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHoli 2025: Why & How Mathura-Vrindavan celebrate Holi? All you need to know
Holi 2025 is here. At first glance, it’s all about the brilliant splashes of color and infectious energy. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll find that Holi is steeped in history, heartwarming legends, and meaningful traditions that bring people together year after year. Nowhere is this more evident than in Mathura and Vrindavan, where Holi is more than a celebration—it’s a divine experience! From the legendary Lathmar Holi in Barsana to the flower-filled Phoolon wali Holi at Banke Bihari Temple, Holi in these sacred cities is a mesmerizing blend of devotion, culture, and color. Here is all you need to know about the Mathura, Vrindavan holi celebration.
From Broadway to Bandra: The Phantom of the Opera makes its India debut
As ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ makes its limited appearance in Mumbai, fans and theatre makers delve into the heart of the theatrical spectacle that continues to resonate with audiences across generations
29 March,2025 02:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalGudi Padwa 2025: What is the significance of ‘Gudi’? Here’s all you need to know
Gudi Padwa is the annual spring festival celebrated in Maharashtra and parts of Goa and Karnataka, and is also observed as the first day of the New Year
29 March,2025 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGudi Padwa 2025: How Mumbaikars are celebrating the spring festival this year
Ahead of the festival, Mumbaikars share how they celebrate with their families while they are at home, and away, staying true to tradition
29 March,2025 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoGudi Padwa 2025: Learn about traditions, rituals and celebrations in Mumbai
As Mumbaikars get ready to celebrate the Marathi New Year, here is a complete guide to some of the most common traditions followed during the spring festival
29 March,2025 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia sees 103 pc increase in internship opportunities over past 3 years: Report
In 2024 alone, internship postings jumped by 23 per cent, reflecting a steady focus on nurturing future-ready professionals
27 March,2025 02:51 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSEid Mubarak 2025: Wishes, greetings, heartfelt messages to share with family
As the followers of Islam get ready to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr on March 31, here are some heartfelt wishes and messages that you can share with each other
26 March,2025 10:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEid al-Fitr 2025: 5 easy recipes for a traditional yet innovative feast
As Muslims in Mumbai and around the world get ready to celebrate Eid on March 31, Indian chefs share easy recipes for people to follow and not only make traditional but also innovative dishes
30 March,2025 10:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoChatGPT can be used in sensory evaluation of foods like brownies: Study
According to a study, this offers insights that could streamline development of new products, and possibly enhance recipes
30 March,2025 01:00 PM IST | New York | IANSGudi Padwa: Follow these traditional, innovative recipes for a festive feast
Ahead of the festival, mid-day spoke to Indian chefs and asked them for their favourite recipes that people can make.
29 March,2025 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoFeeding India's love for Korean culture, McDonald's India launches K-food range
The menu includes favourite menu items including the Korean McAloo Tikki Burger, Korean Chicken Surprise, Korean McSpicy Chicken, Korean McSpicy Paneer Burger and Korean McEgg Burger
26 March,2025 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai's Masque declared 'The Best Restaurant in India 2025'
The Mumbai-based restaurant, which appeared on No. 78 last year, has made its way into the top 20 of the prestigious awards in the hospitality industry
26 March,2025 10:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGaggan Anand’s ‘Gaggan’ in Bangkok crowned The Best Restaurant in Asia 2025'
This is not the first time the restaurant has been awarded the title, the restaurant by Anand has been awarded the best restaurant in Asia four times previously
25 March,2025 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUttarakhand govt intensifies food safety measures on Char Dham Yatra routes
According to the Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, the state government has prepared a special action plan to maintain food safety at Char Dham Yatra and tourist places
21 March,2025 04:01 PM IST | Uttarakhand | ANIMount Fuji hikers to be charged over Rs 2300 on all trails from this summer
A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding on the nation's highest mountain, a once-peaceful pilgrimage site
17 March,2025 05:27 PM IST | Japan | AFPJapan: Mount Fuji climbers may have to pay increased entry fee
Japan's Yamanashi prefectural government plans to raise the entry fee for climbers of Mount Fuji, the country's tallest mountain
17 March,2025 02:16 PM IST | Japan | IANSHoli 2025: Here's where Indians are headed this Holi long weekend
Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2025 report found that 91 per cent of Indian travellers believe that vacations help them unwind and recharge
14 March,2025 10:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTravelling to Goa now? Experience the vibrance of Shigmo, its spring festival
As the festival unfolds from March 15 to March 29, various towns across the state will witness processions of vibrant floats, traditional folk dances, and immersive performances that showcase Goa’s rich heritage
13 March,2025 12:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBuddha statue's torso found nearly 100 yrs after head was found at Angkor temple
The torso, believed to be from the 12th or 13th century, was discovered during a dig by a team of Cambodian and Indian experts last month at Angkor's Ta Prohm temple
13 March,2025 11:30 AM IST | Phnom Penh | AP2 in 7 Holi matches go beyond the festival: Survey
Holi has always been the perfect backdrop for chemistry and connection, and this year, in the digital dating world, GenZ singles have come up with a fun and unique new trend- daters are deciding compatibility based on colour choices
13 March,2025 11:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGenuine connections to safety, Indian women setting new rules for dating
According to the survey, 51 per cent of female users say that keeping promises—like following through on a planned call or meeting on time—defines modern chivalry
08 March,2025 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFemale daters dive into what they think about interest vs insistence
The response or lack of it should be indication enough if your match welcomes the work you are putting in, said 2,876 women between 25 and 30
07 March,2025 01:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent62 pc Indian women seeking partners who offer stability: Survey
With rising concerns over the cost of living, politics, climate change, and more, single women are seeking stability in all aspects of life—including romance
02 March,2025 12:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Slow paced dating': More Indians in small cities don't rush into relationships
Over 38 per cent of daters from these smaller cities prefer to continue conversations over the app even after a month of connecting
01 March,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFrom 'Love-Proofing' to 'Re-Connect Rush': Trends that took over V-Day
A noticeable increase in anti-Valentine sentiment was recorded among younger daters, making them seem almost "love-proof" this Day of Love
21 February,2025 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentChanging clouds adding to climate uncertainty as the world warms
Some clouds are rising higher into the atmosphere, where they trap more heat. Others are reflecting less sunlight, or shrinking and allowing more solar energy to reach Earth's surface
28 March,2025 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | AFPWorld's glacier mass shrank again in 2024 for third consecutive year: UN
Beyond the continental ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica, more than 275,000 glaciers worldwide cover approximately 700,000 square kilometres (270,000 square miles), the World Meteorological Organization said
22 March,2025 12:01 PM IST | Geneva | AFPVaranasi: Know about this sparrow colony built to protect the bird species
The Vyagr Foundation, led by Atul Pandey, is not only focused on raising awareness about sparrow conservation but also directly helping the birds
20 March,2025 02:43 PM IST | Varanasi | IANSWorld Sparrow Day 2025: Odisha artist commemorates the day with Rangoli artwork
Maharana has also urged everyone to take responsibility for conserving these birds and ensuring their safety. He emphasised the importance of providing food, water, and building safe homes for them
20 March,2025 09:55 AM IST | Ganjam (Odisha) | ANIGenetic study estimates 51 rare Asian elephants in Cambodia's northern plains
Listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are some of the largest mammals on the planet
14 March,2025 10:31 AM IST | Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | IANSNASA's newest space telescope blasts off to map entire sky, millions of galaxies
SpaceX launched the Spherex observatory from California, putting it on course to fly over Earth's poles. Tagging along were four suitcase-size satellites to study the sun
12 March,2025 03:10 PM IST | Vandenberg Space Force Base (US) | AP