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
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
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
'Merry Christmas' is set to release in theatres on January 12 and the makers and cast of 'Merry Christmas' attended the screening of their upcoming film. From Vicky Kaushal, and Ananya Panday to Khushi Kapoor, several stars attended the screening. Katrina Kaif came at the special screening of her film Merry Christmas. The actress looked stunning in a beautiful black dress. Even Aditi Rao Hydari, Vijay Sethupathi, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Ananya Panday were also seen at the special screening. Watch the full video for more details!
06 December,2024 02:55 PM IST
Katrina Kaif & Vijau Sethpathi starrer 'Merry Christmas' movie released on January 13, 2024. In a media interaction, child artist Pari Sharma who plays the role of Katrina's daughter in the movie spoke about her experience on working with Katrina and Vijay in this Sriram Raghavan directorial. She mentioned how Katrina taught her to never lie and also consoled her mother when she cried in happiness for her daughter's big movie. Pari mentioned how she loves Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone & Salman Khan. Watch the full video for more insights!
06 December,2024 02:55 PM IST
From the Mameru ceremony to the wedding reception, Radhika Merchant showcased a stunning array of outfits that beautifully blended traditional Indian designs with modern touches. Her wardrobe was a work of art, featuring creations by renowned designers such as Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Manish Malhotra, Anamika Khanna, Rahul Mishra, Tarun Tahiliani, and Dolce & Gabbana. Throughout all her ceremonies, she was flawlessly styled by Rhea Kapoor.
12 September,2024 12:00 PM IST
From their dreamy proposal in Maldives, to subtly colour-coordinated wedding to their all-things-blue baby shower, Alanna and Ivor epitomise aesthetic perfection. This stylish couple is your ultimate guide to mastering the pastel palette. Dive into their romantic journey as they transition into parenthood, welcoming a beautiful baby boy.
12 September,2024 12:00 PM IST
Actor 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.
09 September,2024 06:16 PM IST
As Akshay Kumar turns 57, here's looking back at Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist conversation with the Bollywood superstar. He reflected on his incredible rise to fame. Akshay candidly shared how veteran actor Danny Denzongpa became his greatest inspiration and mentor and how he would like to replicate his life's trajectory. He shared some of the behind-the-scenes stories of his early days, including the surprising moment when he was replaced by Ajay Devgn in the classic film 'Phool Aur Kaante.' From humble beginnings to becoming one of India’s most beloved actors, learn about the ups and downs of Akshay's illustrious career from the star himself.
09 September,2024 05:54 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
