India’s festival celebrating the bond of brother-sister love Raksha Bandhan 2024 is being celebrated in India today with a lot of fervour. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art at Puri Beach to mark the occasion. Just like each year, in the Uri sector of Jammu & Kashmir, locals tied Rakhi and offered sweets to the Army personnel in Soni village along the LoC. BJP women workers and women from social organisations tied Rakhi to Tripura CM Manik Saha in Agartala. On the other hand in in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat- Women tied 'Rakhi' to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
07 May,2025 11:28 AM IST
Widely known for her role as Kumkum, Juhi Parmar is one of the most loved actresses in the television industry. Juhi is an actress, a daughter, and a star, but most importantly, she is the mother of her 11-year-old daughter Samaira. As Mother’s Day is approaching, Juhi, in an exclusive chat with midday.com, sat and discussed several things about her motherhood journey, from being a single parent to change in opportunities after becoming a mom and much more.
17 April,2025 06:25 PM IST
This Mother’s Day 2024, experience an emotional roller-coaster journey of getting a Maternity photoshoot as we take you behind the scenes of an exclusive Maternity Photoshoot with a Celebrity Maternity/Newborn photographer Barkha Agarwal. In this behind-the-scenes journey, witness the dedication and creativity of Barkha’s talented team as they bring to life the cherished moments of pregnancy. From selecting the perfect dress to crafting ethereal setups, every detail is meticulously planned to ensure an unforgettable experience for the expecting mother. Join us as we go beyond the lens and delve into the emotions, stories, and sheer joy that make maternity photography an art form like no other.
17 April,2025 06:24 PM IST
Summer calls for seasonal food across communities in India. While raw and sweet mangoes dominate most dishes, we look at summer sides from other part of the country. Crescy Baptista shares a recipe of the vegetarian version of the Goan sorpotel. Cashew sorpotel is the vegetarian version of the original dish which uses pork offal. Goans would much rather use cashew apples to make urrack than sorpotelServes 4-5 Ingredients: Raw cashew fruit 400 gms, spices for the masala paste: 1 tsp Whole peppercorns, 1 tsp cumin, 5 1’’ cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 inch piece of ginger, small ball of tamarind, 10 Kashmiri dried chillies, 3 chopped onions, 2 chopped tomatoes, 90 ml Goan coconut toddy vinegar, sea salt to tasteMethod:Cut the cashew fruit in cubes, apply salt and allow to rest for 15 min. Then drain the water by squeezing the fruit.Grind all the spices mentioned above with 50 ml vinegar and some water to a paste.Saute chopped onions. Add the chopped tomatoes and diced cashew fruit. Stir fry a bit. Add the masala. Continue to stir for even mixing. Add some water to have a little gravy that will allow the cashew to cook. Adjust taste by adding vinegar. Allow to cook for about 15 min.Serve with steamed rice or poiee.
07 April,2025 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai
In a previous exclusive chat with Mid-day.com, Raveena Tandon opened up about being an avid animal lover. The actress shared her tips on managing stray animals during the sweltering summer season. Raveena Tandon also recalled instances where she had to rescue animals, including a bat! Watch this video to learn more about how to care for your furry friends, the Raveena Tandon way.
07 April,2025 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai
Kolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs here on Monday and to keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive. Lead Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in IPL history to restrict KKR to 165 for nine after fine knocks from Venkatesh Iyer (43 off 24) and Nitish Rana (43 off 24).
07 March,2025 11:58 AM IST | Mumbai
With straight three defeats in three games, new Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya hasn't hoped for this poor start in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik has been subjected to not only plenty of online trolling and abuse but also faced booing at stadiums during matches. Meanwhile, Former India skipper and Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly on April 06 came out in support of Hardik Pandya. He said that the fans behavior has not been pleasing and urged them not to boo the new MI skipper. Ganguly pointed out that it is not Hardik's fault if he has replaced the much-loved Rohit Sharma. Hardik returned to Mumbai Indians (MI) as a captain from Gujarat Titans (GT), replacing the five-time IPL winner Rohit Sharma. Since the start of the 17th edition of the IPL Mumbai Indians is at the bottom place, having lost all their matches. Earlier, Pandya also offered prayers at Somnath temple on April 05 after MI lost their last match against Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets.
07 March,2025 11:55 AM IST
Holi 2024 is just a few days away and we all are going to be a part of Holi celebrations in the new age way. In the times of Holi techno parties and Whatsapp Holi wishes, Holi celebrations have come a long way from what they used to be. While the essence of Holi as a joyous celebration of spring, love, and the triumph of good over evil remains unchanged, its expression and observance have adapted to contemporary contexts and influences and the contrast can be seen not only on How we play Holi now but also the way we enjoy the traditional Holi food and connect with our loved ones on Holi. This video gives a fun sneak peek into how Holi celebrations have changed over the years.
04 March,2025 06:39 PM IST
On the eve of Holi celebrations, ‘Holika Dahan’ was celebrated across the nation. From Kolkata to Rajkot, people celebrated this auspicious occasion with great enthusiasm. Devotees performed ‘puja’ during ‘Holika Dahan’ in Kolkata. A fair was organised in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on ‘Holika Dahan’. People adorned each other with colourful ‘gulal’ in Ayodhya on the eve of Holi. Bhubaneswar witnessed a great Holi fervour as youth drenched themselves by splashing colours on each other. Notably, Holika Dahan is a ritual that symbolises the victory of good over evil which involves lighting bonfires, signifying the burning of the demon Holika. Holi also known as the "Festival of Colours," is a vibrant festival celebrated with enthusiasm across India. Amidst the revelry, traditional sweets are shared, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
04 March,2025 06:38 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Home Minister Amit Shah took part in the Holi celebrations in Ahmedabad on March 25. Notably, Holi is a celebration of liveliness, joy, familial ties and close bonds. Holi festival marks the beginning of spring after a long winter season. “I want to extend my greetings to all citizens of the country on Holi. Holi festival has been celebrated here for many years. In a way, Holi is the symbol of the triumph of truth over lies…This is a festival of equality too. When everyone gets covered in colours, neither their clothes nor faces are clear and neither the forward nor the backward are seen. Today, the entire country is celebrating Holi. My greetings to all citizens of the country…For Lord Ram devotees across the world, this is a special Holi…. Today Raghuvir is playing Holi in Awadh. It is a matter of great joy for us…,” said Amit Shah
04 March,2025 06:38 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
