Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day's journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai's remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.
12 September,2024 02:59 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded his visit to Singapore and arrived in Delhi on September 06 after concluding his three-day visit to Singapore and Brunei. PM Modi shared a video of his Singapore visit on X and stated, “My visit to Singapore has been a very fruitful one. It will certainly add vigour to bilateral ties and benefit the people of our nations. I thank the government and people of Singapore for their warmth.”
06 September,2024 12:44 PM IST
On September 5, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Singapore for two days. During his visit, he met with Singapore’s President. PM Modi toured a semiconductor facility operated by AEM Holdings Ltd., where Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong joined him. Earlier on the day, PM Modi was warmly received at the Parliament House of Singapore. PM Modi's Singapore visit followed a recent ministerial roundtable meeting between India and Singapore, which included four Indian ministers and six Singaporean ministers. The visit highlights the strengthening ties between the two countries and their cooperation in technology and other sectors. Watch the video for more.
05 September,2024 04:05 PM IST
On September 3, 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei with a historic visit. During his trip, PM Modi engaged in significant discussions with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, reinforcing bilateral ties. The highlight of the visit was a grand banquet hosted by the Sultan at the world’s largest residential palace. The event showcased ‘Food Diplomacy,’ with a diverse array of dishes that reflected global culinary traditions. Among the delicacies were Indian fusion treats like Mango Saffron Peda and Motichoor Laddoo, alongside other international cuisines. Watch video for more.
05 September,2024 12:12 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
