Nascimento Pinto is Mumbai-based lifestyle journalist with over 9 years of experience in covering the latest trends in food and drink, music, arts and culture, travel and sports news. Being a Mumbaikar at heart, he is also obsessed about everything in Mumbai and its co-existing communities that breathe life into it every day
Anti-ageing therapies are very alluring and that may tempt many people to go for them. However, a recent fraud in Kanpur has made Mumbai doctors highlight why people need to understand the therapy and check for certifications... [Read More]
16 October,2024 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoWhy do we not take low blood pressure as seriously as high blood pressure? Mumbai doctors highlight the causes and effects of low blood pressure and why it is important to check blood pressure regularly... [Read More]
14 October,2024 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoWith the nine-day festival underway, it`s never too late to join the festivities. Indian chefs share recipes for innovative versions of classic dishes ... [Read More]
06 October,2024 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoThe Indian industrialist and philanthropist passed away in Mumbai at 86 on October 9 night. Mumbaikars paid their last respects to him at NCPA on October 10... [Read More]
11 October,2024 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoEvery year, World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10. With the growing awareness about the subject, rejection in relationships is an important factor that is hard to ignore. Mumbai experts highlight why it is hard for people to handle rejection and why that leads to drastic actions... [Read More]
10 October,2024 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoUnder Sunil Dutt`s guidance and support, Baba Siddique started his political career in Mumbai in the late 1970s with the National Students Union of India. (Pics/X and Instagram)... [Read More]
15 October,2024 08:58 PM ISTIt has been an eventful week around the world as people were able to witness the Aurora Borealis in different colours, as well as the eruption of the Mount Lewotobi volcano in Indonesia... [Read More]
12 October,2024 05:04 PM ISTThe special cover stamp is a tribute to the hospital’s longstanding contributions to healthcare, offering a visual celebration of its role as a trusted institution serving the people of Bandra for generations... [Read More]
11 October,2024 04:12 PM ISTIndian industrialist Ratan Tata was not only known for his business acumen but also for many other things in his life of 86 years. One of the many was his love for dogs and stray animals. As Tata passes away, here is a look at his love for dogs not only inside but also outside his home and his constant effort to care for them... [Read More]
10 October,2024 02:15 PM ISTAs Navratri is underway, restaurants around India are hosting different kinds of menus that are not only in Mumbai but also in Pune and Bengaluru... [Read More]
08 October,2024 05:33 PM ISTAs Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga-starrer `Joker: Folie a Deux` makes USD 121 million amid mixed reactions, here`s all you need to know about the character that has been immortalised in pop culture in comic books even before the films came out... [Read More]
07 October,2024 01:52 PM ISTRenowned Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo was in Mumbai in September to conduct Operalia, the renowned opera competition, at the NCPA. In an interview with mid-day.com, Placido Domingo talks about his India visit, bringing the competition to India, and the future of opera... [Read More]
03 October,2024 05:18 PM ISTWith Navratri here, Indians around the country visit temples for prayer and devotion on the first day in not only in Kanpur but also in Jaipur, Reasi and Prayagraj... [Read More]
03 October,2024 02:05 PM ISTA recent move by the Central Government has left the opposition furious. The Government of India on Friday announced that June 25 will be remembered annually as "Constitution Murder Day" or the ‘Samvidhan Hatya Divas’’ in remembrance of the Emergency declared by the Indira Gandhi government in 1975. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the day would serve as a reminder of the significant sacrifices endured by those who faced the severe hardships of the 1975 Emergency, highlighting their immense contributions.... [Read More]
13 July,2024 03:35 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation today, emphasizing the government`s resolve to address the NEET-UG examination irregularities. She assured a thorough investigation into recent paper leaks and vowed strict penalties for those responsible. Highlighting the government`s commitment to nurturing youth talent, she called for bipartisan efforts to implement a comprehensive nationwide solution against exam malpractice. The President underscored Parliament`s role in enacting stringent laws to curb such irregularities, citing previous incidents across states. Her speech reflected a dedication to ensuring fair opportunities for India`s youth while urging collective action to uphold the integrity of examinations.... [Read More]
27 June,2024 05:22 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Congress and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. He accused Congress of maintaining a dictatorial character despite changing faces, citing a lack of faith in constitutional bodies. Adityanath emphasized the historical significance of June 25, 1975, when Indira Gandhi`s government imposed Emergency, alleging it strangled the Constitution. He praised Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for passing a resolution condemning the Emergency. Adityanath claimed Congress has made 75 amendments to the Constitution in 75 years and accused its current leadership of misleading the nation on constitutional matters and reservations.... [Read More]
27 June,2024 03:15 PM ISTBJP MPs and NDA leaders staged a protest outside Parliament at the Makar Dwar on the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency. BJP MP Sambit Patra emphasized the nation`s sentiment, condemning the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi, which led to widespread arrests and the controversial 42nd Amendment. Union Minister Chirag Paswan echoed these sentiments, labeling the Emergency as a dark chapter of Indian history marked by repression and dictatorship. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized the Congress, urging them to reflect on their historical actions before accusing others of endangering the Constitution, highlighting the enduring... [Read More]
26 June,2024 05:37 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vehemently criticized the Congress, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 emergency as a dark chapter in India`s parliamentary history. He accused the then Congress government, led by Indira Gandhi, of suffocating democracy by suspending the Constitution and imprisoning opposition leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Morarji Desai, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Lal Krishna Advani. Yogi Adityanath emphasized that despite changes in personnel, the Congress party`s fundamental nature and actions remain unchanged, echoing the authoritarian tendencies witnessed half a century ago. This anniversary serves as a reminder of the perils of curtailing democratic freedoms.... [Read More]
25 June,2024 01:06 PM ISTThe 2024 Lok Sabha Elections concluded on June 4, marking the world`s largest democracy festival. The NDA secured a decisive majority, with BJP leading with 240 seats. On June 9, PM Modi and his ministers were sworn in amid global leaders. Pakistan, unsettled by Modi`s third term, voiced continual hostility. At a June 13 US State Dept briefing, a Pakistani journalist failed to sway opinion against India, alleging PM Modi`s Hindu-centric policies. The US State Dept declined comment on India`s internal affairs, instead celebrating India`s elections. Despite global leaders congratulating PM Modi on June 4, Pakistan awaited his oath ceremony.... [Read More]
20 June,2024 05:22 PM ISTBrief: Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in honour of the Indian armed forces’ victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Vijay Diwas is to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces against the Pakistani troops in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Tributes are paid to martyrs who lost their lives to defend their nation. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Attending the Vijay Diwas exhibition in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked out the stalls at the exhibition on December 15. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accompanied the PM at the exhibition. With the partition of India in 1947, West and East Pakistan came into being. The 1970 parliamentary elections ended with an overwhelming number of East Pakistanis voting for a political party that advocated autonomy for East Pakistan. However, these efforts were blocked by the army and the then Pakistani government. Mass protests in the Eastern part began, but were brutally suppressed by the Pakistan Army.In effect a massive refugee movement began in neighbouring India. East Pakistani guerilla forces, backed by India, fought the Pakistan Army in 1971. Pakistan responded with air attacks on India, resulting in open war between the two powers beginning on December 3. The war between India and Pakistan lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971. The 1971 War between the India and Pakistan forces played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Following this, a new country came into being, Bangladesh. Hence, the day is also celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ or ‘Victory Day’.... [Read More]
16 December,2022 03:09 PM IST | DelhiVijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in honour of the Indian armed forces’ victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Fifty years ago, the day marked the largest military surrender after the Second World War, as 93,000 soldiers of the Pakistan Army laid down their arms before the Indian forces -- resulting in the liberation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Vijay Diwas is to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces against the Pakistani troops in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Tributes are paid to martyrs who lost their lives to defend their nation. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16 laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, commemorating India`s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Attending the Vijay Diwas exhibition in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi checked out the stalls at the exhibition on December 15. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accompanied the PM at the exhibition. With the partition of India in 1947, West and East Pakistan came into being. The 1970 parliamentary elections ended with an overwhelming number of East Pakistanis voting for a political party that advocated autonomy for East Pakistan. However, these efforts were blocked by the army and the then Pakistani government. Mass protests in the Eastern part began but were brutally suppressed by the Pakistan Army. In effect, a massive refugee movement began in neighbouring India. East Pakistani guerilla forces, backed by India, fought the Pakistan Army in 1971. Pakistan responded with air attacks on India, resulting in an open war between the two powers beginning on December 3. The war between India and Pakistan lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971. The 1971 War between the Indian and Pakistan forces played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Following this, a new country came into being, Bangladesh. Hence, the day is also celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ or ‘Victory Day’.... [Read More]
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