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IN PHOTOS | Plastic Free July: Inside the rescue missions saving animals from plastic pollution
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (129+ words) Updated On: 2026-06-27 07: 05 PM IST Compiled by: Anushree Gaikwad Highlighting some recent rescue cases, RESQ cited a long-billed vulture that died after ingesting glass fragments, a python found with a metal wire protruding through its body after swallowing contaminated animal remains…...
Neeraj Ghaywan questions Panchayat for featuring 'only upper-caste names"
6+ min ago (137+ words) Updated On: 27 June, 2026 07: 52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan criticised TVF's Panchayat, arguing that the acclaimed series fails to authentically represent rural India. He questioned its lack of lower-caste and Muslim characters despite its popularity and praise…...
Plastic Free July: Wildlife experts warn plastic waste is killing animals
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (437+ words) Ahead of Plastic Free July, wildlife rescuers have urged citizens to reduce their use of single-use plastic and dispose of waste responsibly, warning that plastic pollution continues to injure and kill wild animals across Maharashtra Updated just now | Ranjeet Jadhav…...
Putin, 'galley slave' with a golden toilet
12+ hour, 28+ min ago (263+ words) 30 August, 2012 07: 13 AM IST |" "|" Agencies Russian President Vladimir Putin is spending billions of taxpayers' rubles on 20 luxurious residences, 58 jets and four yachts, an opposition leader has claimed. Boris Nemtsov, a former deputy- prime minister, estimated the maintenance of Putin's residences, jets…...
US: Heated exchange erupts at Congressional hearing over Chinese Americans and national security
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (169+ words) Updated On: 27 June, 2026 09: 11 AM IST | Washington | IANS A US Congressional hearing on China's influence operations turned contentious after Congressman Ro Khanna accused a witness of promoting discriminatory views toward Chinese Americans. The debate centred on birthright citizenship, national security and…...
Address parking scams with unparalleled zeal
15+ hour, 33+ min ago (309+ words) Mid-day Address parking scams with unparalleled zeal 27 June, 2026 08: 51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial Those who follow the global geopolitical scenario will often hear people say that the next war is going to be fought over water. The next battle in…...
Laying the Groundwork: Why Foundational Learning Matters for Future Learning
23+ hour, 33+ min ago (225+ words) Mid-day Home / Buzzfeed / Article / Laying the Groundwork: Why Foundational Learning Matters for Future Learning Updated On: 26 June, 2026 05: 00 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzzfeed Why Foundational Literacy and Numeracy is key to improving early learning outcomes and strengthening India`s education system. MS....
Urmila Matondkar on Chamma Chamma: `I was completely against doing an item song`
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (479+ words) 26 June, 2026 01: 23 PM IST |" Mumbai "|" IANS Urmila Matondkar. Pic via Instagram Bollywood star Urmila Matondkar has revealed how she had almost refused the song, "Chamma Chamma" which went on to become one of the most iconic dance numbers of Bollywood. The…...
S Hareesh's August 17 uses alternate history to explore Kerala's revolutionary legacy
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (234+ words) S Hareesh's August 17 revisits Kerala's past through voices of resistance Mid-day Home / Mumbai-guide / Things To Do / Article / S Hareesh's August 17 revisits Kerala's past through voices of resistance Updated On: 20 June, 2026 10: 09 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma It is interesting, for instance,…...
'Don't understand how people can be comfortable': Imtiaz Ali reflects on burqa and parda practice
1+ week, 1+ day ago (229+ words) Mid-day Home / Entertainment / Bollywood News / Article / 'Don't understand how people can be comfortable': Imtiaz Ali reflects on burqa and parda practice Updated On: 19 June, 2026 05: 35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent Imtiaz Ali sparked debate after questioning society's comfort with burqa…...