Actor and pet parent Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir is the mom to seven Shih Tzu pups named Falafel, Bubble, Sunshine, Sparkle, Boston, Sky, and Diego. To her, loving pets is an integral part of her life. Sheeba works with rehoming and rescuing pets and working with several NGOs. She speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her fur babies and pleads for an animal-friendly Diwali. Watch the video for more.
30 October,2024 07:27 PM IST
Amid ongoing threats and online trolling, spiritual orator Abhinav Arora expressed his disappointment over not being able to celebrate Diwali with joy. In an interview with ANI, he reflected on how the negativity from social media has overshadowed the festive spirit this year. "Last Diwali was filled with happiness for me, but this year, the trolls and YouTubers have taken that joy away," he lamented. Arora also mentioned his lack of awareness regarding the decorum expected at Rambhadracharya’s religious meet, noting that mistakes can occur, especially in one’s youth. Despite the challenges he faces, he hopes to find a way to reclaim the festive joy that Diwali represents. Watch video for more
30 October,2024 01:00 PM IST
Ananya Panday birthday: Growing up as Chunky Panday's daughter, with Suhana Khan and Janhvi Kapoor as her besties, Ananya Panday was a hardcore "Bollywood bachcha". On Mid-day's 'Sit With Hitlist' with Mayank Shekhar, the 'Liger' actress got candid about her journey and the inspirations that fueled her Bollywood dreams. She shared how she was always eager to perform for the cameras and audiences, confidently knowing every Bollywood song's hook steps by heart. Ananya shared heartfelt memories of her early days facing the camera with a wholesome story that includes her father, Chunky Panday, and her first father-daughter dance with him at the Paris Debutant Ball. Ananya couldn’t help but gush over her favourites—Kareena Kapoor and Preity Zinta. She revealed she’s been a huge fan of Alia Bhatt since watching 'Student of the Year' in 2012. Plus, her vanity van is a tribute to her icons, with posters of Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan plastered all over.
30 October,2024 12:30 PM IST
Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of the most cherished festivals in India and among Hindus worldwide. Celebrated over five days, this Festival of Lights symbolizes joy, prosperity, and happiness. It begins with Dhanteras and culminates in Bhai Dooj, occurring on the darkest night of the Hindu month of Kartik, known as Kartik Amavasya. Homes and streets are adorned with diyas and candles, families wear new clothes, exchange gifts, and enjoy delicious traditional foods. The festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, with people lighting diyas to welcome him home. On this occasion, we went out to the streets of Mumbai to see how well people know the Ramayana and its tale.
29 October,2024 06:30 PM IST
On the controversy over carrying an expensive handbag, Spiritual orator Jaya Kishori said, "One does not use brands just by looking at them. You go somewhere and if you like something, you buy it. I have some principles, one of which is that I do not use leather, I have never used it. But if I like something and I can buy that then I buy it... I want to say that you should work hard and earn money so that you can have a good comfortable life for yourself and your family... It is purely a customized fabric bag..."
29 October,2024 03:24 PM IST
In a tragic incident, more than 150 people have been injured and 8 are in serious condition, in a fireworks accident in Neeleswaram. The incident of Kerala Firecracker Tragedy occurred around midnight. The injured have been shifted to hospitals. 154 people injured in fireworks accident during 'Theyyam' celebration in Veerarkavu Temple. A case has been registered against 8 temple committee members under non-bailable sections for conducting fireworks without permission and violating guidelines. The FIR states that the careless display led to a fire in the fireworks storage area.
29 October,2024 03:13 PM IST
Diwali 2024, the festival of lights, sweets, celebrations and feast is here. Each year during Diwali, there is a big debate around practising the tradition of burning firecrackers during Diwali. Do firecrackers really symbolise Diwali? Well, historically, as per sources, Diwali had nothing to do with firecrackers! Let’s travel back in time and discover the journey of firecrackers in Diwali.
29 October,2024 01:31 PM IST
Viral 'Bal Sant' Abhinav Arora is in the news yet again and this time it's not for his spiritual content but for getting alleged threats. Abhinav Arora’s Mother Jyoti Arora on October 28, claimed that her son received death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang. She said that she received threat message from a number that claimed to be of Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang.
29 October,2024 11:21 AM IST
Neena Gupta plays a complex character in the recently released Disney+Hotstar series 1000 Babies that also stars Malayalam star Rahman and Sanju Sivram. Directed by Najeem Koya, the psychological crime thriller has been co-written by Arouz Irfan. The twisted tale will leave you shocked, promise the team in an exclusive conversation with mid-day.com. The team reveals what makes it a stand out show, why Neena Gupta felt lonely on the set, and much more. Watch the full conversation as the team of 1000 Babies dive deep into the show without spoilers.
28 October,2024 07:00 PM IST
On October 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the memory of Ratan Tata in Vadodara, Gujarat. Ratan Tata, a well-known business leader and philanthropist, passed away on October 9. He was the chairman of Tata Group and Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012 and took on the role of interim chairman again from October 2016 to February 2017. Ratan Tata was respected for his contributions to Indian industry and his charitable work. He played a significant role in growing the Tata Group into a global business. Modi’s tribute highlights the impact Ratan Tata had on both the economy and society, remembering him as a great leader and a caring individual.
28 October,2024 04:48 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
