The competition received a tremendous response from across the state and a total of 314 photographs were received. Of these, 12 have been selected for the final calendar. The award ceremony will take place on January 6, 2026

Three Gen Zers from Mumbai unite to raise funds for a unique bus project designed to deliver music lessons to children in the city's slums. Young learners will have the opportunity to explore instruments like keyboards, guitars, ukuleles, djembes, tabla and more percussion tools

With the travel season abuzz, we focus on Mumbai's Google Guide stars, who document their travels to help small businesses, mark autism-friendly spaces and promote eco-conscious practices

Mumbai’s Dadar Railway Station is a dramatic spot for local trains. With no indicator at the city’s busiest railway station – this Mumbai local sheds two hours every morning to establish order and help lost commuters

Om, a Bengaluru-based autistic child was denied health cover for his pneumonia treatment owing to his developmental condition. His case sheds light on how Indian insurance companies are breaching IRDAI regulations by refusing coverage or denying claims of individuals living with neurodivergent conditions 


Without a specialised census focused on individuals living with neurodivergence, they'll never be important enough for the government, shares Mugdha Kalra. An autism activist and mother, she works to tackle systemic issues that impede the progress of neurodivergent children

Midday Heroes

Mid-Day’s Ashish Rane, Kirti Surve Parade win press photography contest

Mid-Day’s photographers win big!

Mumbai's Gen Zers unite to roll out music bus lessons for slum kids

Meet Mumbai's Google guide stars championing inclusivity and sustainability

Why this Mumbaikar turned into a human indicator at Dadar station

Health insurance denied for autistic son, mother sheds light on systemic issue

'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

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