Special Correspondent @mid_day. She covers education beat, also writes on climate change, environment and issues that are relevant to Mumbaikars.Twitter: @diptivsingh
A proposal rejected thrice earlier has been renewed—to let private parties have reserved land to build and operate schools... [Read More]
27 April,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve , Dipti SinghActivists, residents say high time some answers and responsibility were forced out of authorities for paralysing city with haphazardly dug roads... [Read More]
26 April,2025 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghNEP-aligned textbook overhaul includes student safety, helpline info, regional heritage as part of early learning; this initiative follows recommendations from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)... [Read More]
23 April,2025 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghFour-year study by scientific solutions body reveals that city’s air quality has consistently overshot the national safety limit; while 2024 saw a modest improvement, the figures remain well above the safe limit... [Read More]
22 April,2025 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghActivists and furious parents in Govandi say this is clear exploitation of their wards in the name of civic lessons; the footage, dated April 16, shows young children using brooms to clean the school premises, prompting allegations of child exploitation and misuse of school hours... [Read More]
21 April,2025 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day (All Pics/Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
28 April,2025 09:40 PM ISTEntertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events... [Read More]
28 April,2025 09:13 PM ISTYoung stars Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh delivered a batting masterclass, striking commanding half-centuries and stitching together a formidable 120-run partnership for the opening wicket, propelling Punjab Kings to a competitive 201 for 4 against hosts Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2025 clash on Saturday (Pic: iplt20/BCCI)... [Read More]
26 April,2025 09:38 PM ISTTaking a break from their career is a choice, and many actors beautifully manage both their personal and professional lives. Meanwhile, a few choose to take a sabbatical to focus on their family — and most importantly, their children. From Rupali Ganguly and Charu Asopa to Dipika Kakar, here’s a look at actors who stepped away from the spotlight after embracing motherhood... [Read More]
25 April,2025 06:17 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed several innocent lives. Pics./PTI... [Read More]
23 April,2025 11:11 PM ISTThe All India Congress Committee’s Media and Publicity Department Chairman, Pawan Khera, along with Member of Parliament (MP) Varsha Gaikwad and Charan Singh Sapra, held a press conference at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in Azad Maidan, Mumbai, on Monday. The party has announced a series of press conferences across 547 cities until April 27, protesting the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) charge sheet against senior party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. (PICS/Shadab Khan)... [Read More]
21 April,2025 04:57 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
18 April,2025 08:07 PM ISTBollywood celebs attended philanthropist and entrepreneur Seema Singh`s daughter Meghna`s sangeet on Wednesday .From Karan Johar, Shilpa Shetty Kundra to Sushmita Sen, several celebs were in attendance... [Read More]
17 April,2025 12:14 PM ISTSara and Afreen hosted a lavish Iftar party for their close friends and family, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. During the event, the couple also held a mini press conference, where they shared their thoughts on Bigg Boss 18, discussing how they believe the game has concluded. Sara opened up about facing trolling when meeting former contestants, like Kashish. They also emphasised how Iftar is a beautiful tradition of reconnecting and sharing a meal together. The celebration was graced by several TV celebrities, including their fellow Bigg Boss 18 housemates Nyra Banerjee, Muskan Bamne, Eisha Singh, Shehzada Dhami, and more... [Read More]
22 March,2025 08:56 PM ISTIn a major update on the Disha Salian murder case, Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske has made sensational claims on Aaditya Thackeray’s friend circle and how Sanjay Raut always opposed it. The lawyer of Disha Salian’s father claimed that there were eyewitnesses who had seen Aditya Pancholi, Dino Morea, Aaditya Thackeray and his bodyguards gang-raping Disha Salian. In this matter, Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske has urged the phone records to be checked of Ekta Kapoor, Dino Morea and Aditya Pancholi. ... [Read More]
22 March,2025 03:20 PM ISTRaining fire at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Thursday accused the MVA of trying to cover up the facts about the death of Disha Salian. The manager of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Salian was found dead on June 8th 2020. It was alleged that she died by suicide, however, Disha’s father Satish Salian recently stated that she was gang-raped and murdered. Satish Salian on 19th March moved the Bombay High Court seeking a fresh investigation into the death of his daughter, also a FIR and CBI probe against Aaditya Thackeray. Nitish Rane said that eventually, the "truth will come out in court.”... [Read More]
21 March,2025 01:04 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, on March 20, dismissed the allegations made by Disha Salian’s father, who has called for a fresh investigation into her death and the interrogation of UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray. Raut strongly criticized those attempting to politicize the case, accusing them of trying to damage the reputation of Aaditya Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT). Raut stated that after reviewing the police investigation, he believes Disha Salian`s death was an accident, not a murder. He also pointed out that Salian`s father had filed a petition five years after the incident. "The politics behind this petition is clear. These people couldn`t succeed with the Aurangzeb issue, and now they are trying to use the Disha Salian case to divert attention. This is dirty politics, and it is damaging the state`s reputation," Raut said. He emphasized that these attempts were aimed at tarnishing the name of a young leader who has been working for the state.... [Read More]
20 March,2025 05:27 PM ISTDisha Salian’s father’s lawyer dropped bombshells in a press conference on March 20, 2025, revealing shocking new details about the deaths of Disha Salian and Sushant Singh Rajput. Nilesh Ojha, speaking on behalf of Disha’s father, boldly claimed that both Disha and Sushant were murdered, not suicides as previously suggested. The lawyer’s explosive statements in Mumbai are set to stir up even more controversy and reignite the debate around the mysterious deaths of the two celebrities.... [Read More]
20 March,2025 03:37 PM ISTBollywood star Ajay Devgn attended the music success party for the upcoming film Pintu Ki Pappi, backed by choreographer Ganesh Acharya. At the event, the Singham Again star extended his best wishes to the cast and crew, emphasizing how the pressure on the younger generation is real. He encouraged them not to take trolls seriously and to stay focused on their work. Veteran actress Rekha, who was also present, graced the event by sharing some of her beautiful poetry... [Read More]
11 March,2025 05:32 PM ISTOn March 9, women from Thongju Bokul Makhong Village in Manipur organized a sit-in protest to express their anger and concern over the ongoing violence in the state. They demanded that the central government take immediate steps to end the prolonged unrest and restore peace. The protesters also urged authorities to address the root causes of the conflict and ensure the safety of all citizens. The protest comes months after deadly ethnic clashes erupted in Manipur, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. In response to the escalating violence, President’s rule was imposed in the state, but the situation remains tense, with sporadic clashes continuing in various regions. The women at the protest called for stronger measures to curb the violence and bring stability to the state.... [Read More]
10 March,2025 12:33 PM ISTIn the bustling streets of Kurla, 19-year-old Salik Kotwal is preparing for a life-changing moment. Once, even passing school seemed impossible to him. But today, as he gets ready for his SSC board exams, that dream of completing his higher education and securing a job in a corporate company feels closer than ever. Salik is among 12 students, all of whom are deaf and mute, taking on a challenge that once seemed too great. These young students are preparing to take their SSC exams, and for many of them, it’s the first time they will attempt the English language paper. For students like Salik, learning English has never been easy. But thanks to the incredible dedication of the teachers at TEACH (Training and Educational Centre for Hearing Impaired), these students have been given a chance they never had before. TEACH is a Mumbai-based charitable trust committed to providing higher education opportunities to students with hearing and speech impairments. Through patient, personalized training, they’ve helped these students learn English, a subject that many thought would remain out of their reach. Aman Sharma, co-founder of TEACH, discussed the hurdles and limitations that deaf and mute students face in accessing higher education. The journey hasn’t been easy, but these students have overcome obstacles with strength and resilience... [Read More]
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