A three-day search for a missing 13-year-old girl from Borivli ended in an extraordinary and emotional moment in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, when a police officer searching for her found the teenager standing nearby at a temple — moments after he had stopped to pray for help. (PICS/ UDAY MOHITE, SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS)

On Krishna Janmashtami 2026, children from all communities dress up in vibrant Krishna costumes to celebrate his birthday. mid-day’s photographers were on hand to capture the adorable sights from around the city