Cynthia Addai-Robinson shares her powerful experience of playing Míriel, the queen regent of Númenor, in Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, where her character suffers a tragic fate of losing her eyes. Joining her in this chat with Mid-day at the Asia Pacific Premiere in Singapore are director Charlotte Brändström and Trystan Gravelle (Pharazôn). Trystan offers a thought-provoking analysis of how this epic saga reflects modern-day politics. Brändström talks about her love for Peter Jackson and his films. Watch the video for more!
31 August,2024 12:00 AM IST
Cyclone Remal has made landfall. Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is witnessing heavy rain and gusty winds after the landfall of severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' commenced on Sunday evening between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts with an intensity of 110 to 120 kmph, gusting to 135 kmph. Visuals from outside the Raj Bhavan showed heavy rains and gusty winds lashing the capital city. Earlier, PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the response and preparedness for Cyclone Remal on May 26 in New Delhi. As per IMD Cyclone Remal is set to make landfall in Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts on May 27 midnight.
27 May,2024 11:12 AM IST
From PM Modi roadshow in Mumbai to a massive dust storm in Mumbai, welcome to our weekly roundup where we bring you the top news stories on Midday. Stay informed and up-to-date with the hottest stories that you loved consuming on Midday. In this week's video, we delve into PM Modi’s visit to Mumbai that included PM Modi’s rally and PM Modi’s roadshow, dust storm in Mumbai, Madhavi Latha reacting to the FIR registered against her for checking the IDs of Muslim women, and her casting vote. Don't miss out on the stories that matter – tune in now to catch up on the week's top news! Subscribe for weekly updates and stay ahead of the curve.
18 May,2024 12:23 PM IST
A sudden dust storm and rain hit Mumbai, Thane, and nearby areas on 13th of May leaving localities in shock. The locals quickly took to social media to share images and videos of the intense storm. The visuals show strong winds, heavy rain, and reduced visibility due to the dust storm. The Regional Meteorological Center has issued yellow alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. These regions are very likely to receive thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds (30-40kmph) at isolated places. According to weather department, Mumbai will receive light rain and thunder showers.
13 May,2024 04:40 PM IST
A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died in floods in the UAE that closed government offices and schools for days. The storm had initially hit Oman on April 14 before it pounded the UAE on April 16, knocking out power and causing huge disruptions to flights as runways were turned into rivers. In the UAE, a record 254 millimetres (10 inches) of rainfall was recorded in Al Ain, a city bordering Oman. It was the largest ever in 24 hours since records started in 1949.
18 April,2024 03:38 PM IST
A torrential storm struck the UAE, unleashing heavy rains that wreaked havoc in Dubai and triggered floods across the region. UAE witnessed the heaviest rainfall since 1949. It claimed one life and inflicted widespread damage, with homes submerged, roads blocked, and vehicles stranded in the floodwaters. Flights were delayed and diverted, leaving passengers stranded amidst the chaos. Authorities issued urgent advisories, urging residents to stay indoors for safety as the storm disrupted normal life across the UAE.
18 April,2024 10:34 AM IST
A deadly cyclone wreaked havoc in parts of WB’s Jalpaiguri as rain and hailstorms hit area causing major damage to life and property. As many as five people have lost their lives over 100 got injured as weather’s wrath on March 31. JGMCH Medical Superintendent said that as many as 49 are admitted and over 170 patients reported in emergency department. Taking to ‘X’, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured supporting affected families and compensation to them. She visited Jalpaiguri to take stock of the situation and also met the victims at the hospital. WB Governor CV Ananda Bose also set up an emergency cell at Raj Bhavan to deal with storm in Jalpaiguri
01 April,2024 11:17 AM IST
Panic buying of fuel in Mumbai and other cities across India is being witnessed amid fear of supply shortage. A few petrol pumps in Mumbai are even running dry as a result. This is a consequence of truck and bus drivers protest against the new hit and run law that punishes negligent driving. This new law provides up to 10 years of punishment for fleeing an accident spot without reporting the incident. But the truck drivers say this law is one-sided and harsh on them. The strike going forward is likely to impact the supplies of essential fruits and vegetables and hit the common man.
10 January,2024 12:17 PM IST
Israel vowed to destroy Hamas in retaliation for the militants' cross-border assault on Oct 7. For days now, the Israeli army has advanced into Gaza in order to ‘dismantle’ Hamas and its capabilities. In its ‘targeted’ operation against Hamas, IDF confirmed that it raided Gaza’s biggest hospital, Al-Shifa. Troops found weapons and Hamas assets inside Shifa Hospital, which indicated the presence of the terror group reported Times of Israel. Meanwhile, responding to Israeli military's action at Al-Shifa hospital Hamas said it is “not an achievement”. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Nov 14 said Israeli forces were in control of the centre of Gaza City. With no sign of a ceasefire on the horizon, more than 11,000 people have been killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
16 November,2023 12:45 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the string of anti-Jewish protests by pro-Palestinians held across the world gained a major flash point on October 29. Scores of Pro-Palestinians carried Palestinian flag and chanted religious slogans at Dagestan Airport in Russia. The ‘angry’ crowd invaded the airport facility hunting for Jewish passengers, demonstrating against war in Gaza. Hundreds of protesters were seen entering the air terminal and then storming various rooms inside. The mob also scuffled with airport police and they reportedly blocked the runway and tried to overturn a police vehicle. Soon after the incident, Israel urged Russian authorities to protect Israelis and Jews in their jurisdictions. However, Russian Aviation Authority Rosaviatsia said that all "unauthorised citizens" had been removed from Makhachkala Airport. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched an attack on Russia over the incident.
30 October,2023 04:36 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
