On Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on Sunday, people thronged jewellery stores and automobile showrooms in Mumbai, buying gold and vehicles, as the auspicious occasion symbolising prosperity continued to drive festive spending across city. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

Asha Bhosle’s last rites were performed with full state honours at Bhagoji Baluji Keer Hindu Shamshan Bhoomi, Shivaji Park, on Monday. Mid-day brings you glimpses from the final journey. (Pics/Ashish Raje, Satej Shinde and Sayyed Sameer Abedi)