She is a freelance writer who quit her job to travel and live the anxious life of a freelancer. Terrible at crossing roads, she loves to chase a juicy story. She has a thing for quirky headlines and gets severe food swings. Twitter: @phorumpandya Instagram: @dalalphorum
A device imitates years of barrel ageing within minutes. Sunday mid-day puts it to the test... [Read More]
17 February,2024 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum DalalNariman Point’s iconic eatery Swati Snacks is now open for breakfast. Sunday mid-day’s pakki Gujarati writer lined up early morning for pet pooja... [Read More]
11 September,2022 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum DalalA participant on two American reality food shows and a judge on another, Aarthi Sampath tells us why she loves a tough competition... [Read More]
06 March,2022 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum DalalThe fare at Cafe Noir of Bengaluru fame has its hits and misses but it can be your cosy nook for an escape from a city in a rush... [Read More]
01 November,2021 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum DalalWe tried Vicky Ratnani’s new line of gourmet burgers, Speak that elevate the burger-eating experience to a different level altogether... [Read More]
29 October,2021 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Phorum DalalLatest OTT releases to watch this week: It`s that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let`s dive into the exciting lineup.... [Read More]
27 August,2024 06:11 PM ISTPeople gathered around and watched the Union Budget 2024 on a big screen outside the Bombay Stock Exchange building at Mumbai`s Dalal Street. Pics/ Shadab Khan... [Read More]
23 July,2024 12:06 PM ISTEntertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events... [Read More]
04 June,2024 06:58 PM ISTIt`s a joyous day for Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal. The couple have become parents to a baby girl! While we celebrate this news, let`s take a look at their relationship timeline... [Read More]
04 June,2024 01:41 PM ISTSeveral celebrities are set to embrace parenthood this year. Take a look at the celebs who will welcome a new member into their lives this year... [Read More]
04 May,2024 03:48 PM ISTThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Sunday said that it seized as many as 781 organs of Bengal monitor lizards and soft corals. One person has been arrested in the matter in Nashik district in Maharashtra. Pics/DRI sources (Story/Faisal Tandel)... [Read More]
14 April,2024 07:29 PM ISTSpotted 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]
21 February,2024 08:00 PM ISTSpotted 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]
19 February,2024 07:59 PM ISTThe Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss is back with a new season and contestants. Actors Nyrraa Banerjee, Muskan Bamne, and Chum Darang shared their excitement and plans for the new season of the popular reality show and how they would like to present themselves and show their personalities. Overall, all three are eager to embrace the challenges ahead and are ready to make a mark in the Bigg Boss house while enjoying the journey alongside Salman Khan and their fellow contestants. ... [Read More]
07 October,2024 12:11 PM IST‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who essayed the role of Abhijeet Kumar, a senior officer in the MEA speaks exclusively to mid-day.com on the controversy that overshadowed Anubhav Sinha’s debut web series on Netflix. He reveals how the makers only went by the book and that the questions raised over the names of terrorists in the show are baseless. Watch the video for more. ... [Read More]
29 September,2024 06:08 PM IST | MumbaiActress Patralekhaa, who plays the role of an air hostess in Anubhav Sinha’s web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her experience shooting in a cramped space among a hundred others. She recalls catching a viral infection, doing difficult scenes such as the slapping one, and how wearing the uniform gave her a sense of duty. Watch the video for more.... [Read More]
25 September,2024 07:40 PM ISTDid you know Rajiv Thakur had his heart set on Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani`s Dunki as his Bollywood debut? But fate had other plans! In this exclusive interview with us at Mid-Day.com, Thakur opens up about being offered a role in Dunki, how casting director Mukesh Chhabra helped him throughout, and collaborating with director Anubhav Sinha on IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack. Watch the full video to hear all the behind-the-scenes stories!... [Read More]
21 September,2024 06:02 PM ISTActor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, currently seen in the Anubhav Sinha directorial web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about his Paris Olympics-themed Bappa for Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 celebrations. We visited his Mumbai home where he explained how the decor consisted of medals won by his daughter, a football player, and also treated us to the bhog he cooked himself. Watch the video for more.... [Read More]
09 September,2024 06:16 PM ISTActor Naseeruddin Shah plays the role of Cabinet Secretary Vinay Kaul, IAS, based on Prabhat Kumar, in the web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. Talking about his memories of the December 1999 incident, the veteran actor said that he feared the hijack would trigger another wave of Islamophobia. He also likened working with seasoned actors like Pankaj Kapur in the Anubhav Sinha directorial to `being in heaven`. Watch the full video for more.... [Read More]
04 September,2024 09:34 PM ISTPooja Kataria, a survivor of the IC 814 hijack, offers a compelling firsthand account of the 1999 ordeal. Her narrative covers the harrowing experience of the hijack, including religious conversions imposed by the captors and the psychological impact on the passengers. Kataria highlights the critical role played by the Indian Government, particularly the complexities involved in the negotiations at Amritsar. She also points out significant security lapses at Kathmandu airport that contributed to the hijack`s success. Reflecting on media portrayals, Kataria critiques the Netflix web series on the incident, particularly addressing the Bhola-Shankar controversy, which she feels misrepresents key aspects of the story. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
04 September,2024 03:01 PM ISTNetflix`s new series `IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack` has been accused of deliberately changing the names of hijackers and giving them Hindu code names. At a press conference in Mumbai, director Anubhav Sinha was repeatedly questioned by a journalist about the controversy surrounding the series. Sinha first asked, “Aap laga rahe hein aarop?” He lost his cool when he kept asking the journalist if he had watched the show, and did not get a direct answer. Watch the full video to see what transpired at the event which was also attended by veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and more.... [Read More]
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