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Dipti Singh

Dipti Singh

Special Correspondent @mid_day. She covers education beat, also writes on climate change, environment and issues that are relevant to Mumbaikars.Twitter: @diptivsingh

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Students filmed sweeping classroom: Parents shocked, BMC says ‘teaching values’ Mumbai

Students filmed sweeping classroom: Parents shocked, BMC says ‘teaching values’

Activists and furious parents in Govandi say this is clear exploitation of their wards in the name of civic lessons; the footage, dated April 16, shows young children using brooms to clean the school premises, prompting allegations of child exploitation and misuse of school hours... [Read More]

21 April,2025 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Mumbaikars swap morning walks for evening strolls as air quality dips

Mumbaikars swap morning walks for evening strolls as air quality dips

With the AQI worsening early in the day, Mumbaikars are changing their walking timings in order to safeguard their health... [Read More]

20 April,2025 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh , Ritika Gondhalekar
Maharashtra: We are Hindu, not Hindi, says Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra: We are Hindu, not Hindi, says Raj Thackeray

According to the Government Resolution (GR), the current two-language format in schools will be replaced by a three-language structure under NEP, with Hindi made mandatory in addition to English and Marathi.... [Read More]

18 April,2025 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar , Dipti Singh
Survey finds 45 per cent of Mumbai children are overweight

Survey finds 45 per cent of Mumbai children are overweight

Study also finds 67 per cent of kids spend less than an hour outdoors; findings force Move For Health campaign across India; over a period of three months, responses from over 10,000 parents across four major cities—Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata—were collected... [Read More]

17 April,2025 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Mumbai: ‘If parents move, kids will too,’ says Dr Milan Balakrishnan

Mumbai: ‘If parents move, kids will too,’ says Dr Milan Balakrishnan

Experts warn screen addiction, lack of play is warping kids’ minds and moods; mid-day speaks with Dr Milan Balakrishnan, consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist, to understand this better... [Read More]

17 April,2025 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
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Spotted in the city: Farhan Akhtar, Rubina Dilaik, Karan Kundrra & others

Spotted in the city: Farhan Akhtar, Rubina Dilaik, Karan Kundrra & others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

18 April,2025 08:07 PM IST
In Pics: Bollywood celebs attend Seema Singh's daughter's sangeet

In Pics: Bollywood celebs attend Seema Singh's daughter's sangeet

Bollywood celebs attended philanthropist and entrepreneur Seema Singh`s daughter Meghna`s sangeet on Wednesday .From Karan Johar, Shilpa Shetty Kundra to Sushmita Sen, several celebs were in attendance... [Read More]

17 April,2025 12:14 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Randeep Hooda, Triptii Dimri, Sidharth Malhotra & others

Spotted in the city: Randeep Hooda, Triptii Dimri, Sidharth Malhotra & others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

16 April,2025 07:46 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: ED raids premises of Rajasthan Congress leader Khachariyawas

IN PHOTOS: ED raids premises of Rajasthan Congress leader Khachariyawas

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday raided the premises of Rajasthan Congress leader and former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas and Punjab AAP MLA Kulwant Singh as part of a Rs 48,000-crore PACL Ponzi "fraud"-linked money laundering probe, official sources said. Pics/PTI... [Read More]

15 April,2025 09:46 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Malaika Arora, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty & others

Spotted in the city: Malaika Arora, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty & others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

15 April,2025 08:36 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: DRDO's successful trial of long-range glide bomb

IN PHOTOS: DRDO's successful trial of long-range glide bomb

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the release trials of long-range glide bomb "Gaurav" from the Sukhoi aircraft. Pics/videograbs of visuals shared on X by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh... [Read More]

11 April,2025 08:03 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan meets PM Modi

IN PHOTOS: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan meets PM Modi

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goyal and other leaders during his visit to India. Pics/PTI... [Read More]

09 April,2025 05:15 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Aly Goni, Reem Shaikh, Nia Sharma & others

Spotted in the city: Aly Goni, Reem Shaikh, Nia Sharma & others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

08 April,2025 08:53 PM IST
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Nyra Banerjee, Eisha Singh, & TV Celebs Grace Sara-Afreen Khan’s Iftar Bash

Nyra Banerjee, Eisha Singh, & TV Celebs Grace Sara-Afreen Khan’s Iftar Bash

Sara and Afreen hosted a lavish Iftar party for their close friends and family, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. During the event, the couple also held a mini press conference, where they shared their thoughts on Bigg Boss 18, discussing how they believe the game has concluded. Sara opened up about facing trolling when meeting former contestants, like Kashish. They also emphasised how Iftar is a beautiful tradition of reconnecting and sharing a meal together. The celebration was graced by several TV celebrities, including their fellow Bigg Boss 18 housemates Nyra Banerjee, Muskan Bamne, Eisha Singh, Shehzada Dhami, and more... [Read More]

22 March,2025 08:56 PM IST
Disha Salian’s Case: Shiv Sena leader's sensational claims on Aaditya Thackeray

Disha Salian’s Case: Shiv Sena leader's sensational claims on Aaditya Thackeray

In a major update on the Disha Salian murder case, Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske has made sensational claims on Aaditya Thackeray’s friend circle and how Sanjay Raut always opposed it. The lawyer of Disha Salian’s father claimed that there were eyewitnesses who had seen Aditya Pancholi, Dino Morea, Aaditya Thackeray and his bodyguards gang-raping Disha Salian. In this matter, Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske has urged the phone records to be checked of Ekta Kapoor, Dino Morea and Aditya Pancholi. ... [Read More]

22 March,2025 03:20 PM IST
Disha Salian’s Death Case: Minister Nitesh Rane makes shocking claim

Disha Salian’s Death Case: Minister Nitesh Rane makes shocking claim

Raining fire at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Thursday accused the MVA of trying to cover up the facts about the death of Disha Salian. The manager of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Salian was found dead on June 8th 2020. It was alleged that she died by suicide, however, Disha’s father Satish Salian recently stated that she was gang-raped and murdered. Satish Salian on 19th March moved the Bombay High Court seeking a fresh investigation into the death of his daughter, also a FIR and CBI probe against Aaditya Thackeray. Nitish Rane said that eventually, the "truth will come out in court.”... [Read More]

21 March,2025 01:04 PM IST
Sanjay Raut slams Disha Salian Petition, Defends Aaditya Thackeray

Sanjay Raut slams Disha Salian Petition, Defends Aaditya Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, on March 20, dismissed the allegations made by Disha Salian’s father, who has called for a fresh investigation into her death and the interrogation of UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray. Raut strongly criticized those attempting to politicize the case, accusing them of trying to damage the reputation of Aaditya Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT). Raut stated that after reviewing the police investigation, he believes Disha Salian`s death was an accident, not a murder. He also pointed out that Salian`s father had filed a petition five years after the incident. "The politics behind this petition is clear. These people couldn`t succeed with the Aurangzeb issue, and now they are trying to use the Disha Salian case to divert attention. This is dirty politics, and it is damaging the state`s reputation," Raut said. He emphasized that these attempts were aimed at tarnishing the name of a young leader who has been working for the state.... [Read More]

20 March,2025 05:27 PM IST
Lawyer reveals shocking details related to Disha & Sushant's death

Lawyer reveals shocking details related to Disha & Sushant's death

Disha Salian’s father’s lawyer dropped bombshells in a press conference on March 20, 2025, revealing shocking new details about the deaths of Disha Salian and Sushant Singh Rajput. Nilesh Ojha, speaking on behalf of Disha’s father, boldly claimed that both Disha and Sushant were murdered, not suicides as previously suggested. The lawyer’s explosive statements in Mumbai are set to stir up even more controversy and reignite the debate around the mysterious deaths of the two celebrities.... [Read More]

20 March,2025 03:37 PM IST
Ajay Devgn Talks Pressure, Trolls & Rekha’s Shares Shayaris

Ajay Devgn Talks Pressure, Trolls & Rekha’s Shares Shayaris

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn attended the music success party for the upcoming film Pintu Ki Pappi, backed by choreographer Ganesh Acharya. At the event, the Singham Again star extended his best wishes to the cast and crew, emphasizing how the pressure on the younger generation is real. He encouraged them not to take trolls seriously and to stay focused on their work. Veteran actress Rekha, who was also present, graced the event by sharing some of her beautiful poetry... [Read More]

11 March,2025 05:32 PM IST
Manipur unrest: Women hold sit-in protest urging government to end violence

Manipur unrest: Women hold sit-in protest urging government to end violence

On March 9, women from Thongju Bokul Makhong Village in Manipur organized a sit-in protest to express their anger and concern over the ongoing violence in the state. They demanded that the central government take immediate steps to end the prolonged unrest and restore peace. The protesters also urged authorities to address the root causes of the conflict and ensure the safety of all citizens. The protest comes months after deadly ethnic clashes erupted in Manipur, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. In response to the escalating violence, President’s rule was imposed in the state, but the situation remains tense, with sporadic clashes continuing in various regions. The women at the protest called for stronger measures to curb the violence and bring stability to the state.... [Read More]

10 March,2025 12:33 PM IST
12 deaf-mute students overcome odds to ace Maharashtra SSC exams

12 deaf-mute students overcome odds to ace Maharashtra SSC exams

In the bustling streets of Kurla, 19-year-old Salik Kotwal is preparing for a life-changing moment. Once, even passing school seemed impossible to him. But today, as he gets ready for his SSC board exams, that dream of completing his higher education and securing a job in a corporate company feels closer than ever. Salik is among 12 students, all of whom are deaf and mute, taking on a challenge that once seemed too great. These young students are preparing to take their SSC exams, and for many of them, it’s the first time they will attempt the English language paper. For students like Salik, learning English has never been easy. But thanks to the incredible dedication of the teachers at TEACH (Training and Educational Centre for Hearing Impaired), these students have been given a chance they never had before. TEACH is a Mumbai-based charitable trust committed to providing higher education opportunities to students with hearing and speech impairments. Through patient, personalized training, they’ve helped these students learn English, a subject that many thought would remain out of their reach. Aman Sharma, co-founder of TEACH, discussed the hurdles and limitations that deaf and mute students face in accessing higher education. The journey hasn’t been easy, but these students have overcome obstacles with strength and resilience... [Read More]

24 February,2025 04:00 PM IST
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