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Somaiya Vidyavihar Secures Double Win at Inter-University Squash Championship

Somaiya Vidyavihar Secures Double Win at Inter-University Squash Championship

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Somaiya Vidyavihar University emerged victorious in both the men's and women's categories at the AIU All India Inter-University Squash Tournament, held at their sports academy. The tournament saw participation from 76 teams across 36 universities in India.

Mumbai To Experience 30-Hour Water Cut on May 5-6

Mumbai To Experience 30-Hour Water Cut on May 5-6

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 30-hour water supply shutdown across parts of Mumbai between May 5 and May 6, 2026, for essential water tunnel connection and maintenance.

Everyday Heroine: She Balances Her Job And Her Passion

Everyday Heroine: She Balances Her Job And Her Passion

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Thane-based Chitra Tambe, 28, opens up about how she juggles a full-time career and her growing passion while living in a joint family setup.

Top Mumbai school axes principal over social media activities

Top Mumbai school axes principal over social media activities

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Shaikh, the principal of Somaiya School in Mumbai's Vidyavihar area, described her "termination" from the post as "completely illegal, drastic and unwarranted" and expressed shock over the "politically motivated" action.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'

4 railway workers killed by oncoming train in Mumbai

4 railway workers killed by oncoming train in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Four gangmen were killed on Friday when they were run over by a local train between suburban Kurla and Vidyavihar stations.

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Water, mats and chairs, among others things, have been arranged for commuters at these schools which are located close to railway stations, he said.

17 flights diverted as heavy rains in Mumbai revive 2005 memories

17 flights diverted as heavy rains in Mumbai revive 2005 memories

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Intense spells of rain are likely to continue in the districts of Thane, Raigad and Mumbai during next four hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Tale of two sets of passengers on a rainy night

Tale of two sets of passengers on a rainy night

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'There were no airhostesses and stewards to bring us food, water and the news of when the journey would resume.'

Former bar employee held over Mumbai triple murder case

Former bar employee held over Mumbai triple murder case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Mumbai police on Monday claimed to have cracked the triple murder case at a suburban bar with the arrest of a former employee. The motive behind the murder of the three persons, all employees of Natraj Bar in suburban Vidyavihar, is personal enmity, police said.

Mumbai: Husband attacks wife with blade at railway station

Mumbai: Husband attacks wife with blade at railway station

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

A woman was injured after being attacked with a blade by her husband outside a railway station in Mumbai, police said on Thursday. In what was second instance of assault on a woman at a public place this week, the 36-year-old woman was attacked by her husband on Wednesday in an inebriated state near Vidyavihar railway station, police said.

Bomb scare in Mumbai college

Bomb scare in Mumbai college

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Searches were on Friday conducted at a suburban college here after the authorities received a call of a bomb being planted in its premises, police said.

Mumbai local train derails, one killed

Mumbai local train derails, one killed

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

Railway Police commissioner A K Sharma said the injured have been rushed to nearby Rajawadi hospital. The rail services on the down line were disrupted. The Thane-bound train derailed at 11.20 am.

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 48 hours.

Mumbai student designs 'cool PPE kit' with ventilation for COVID warriors

Mumbai student designs 'cool PPE kit' with ventilation for COVID warriors

Rediff.com24 May 2021

This design serves two purposes -- first, keeps the health workers well-ventilated, while preventing bodily discomfort, and second, keeps them safe from various fungal infections.

Steer your way through international business

Steer your way through international business

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research invites applications for its two-year Post Graduate Programme in International Business.

Waterlogging, snags delay suburban trains, commuters hit hard

Waterlogging, snags delay suburban trains, commuters hit hard

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Heavy rains since Monday night and subsequent waterlogging at five vulnerable spots, failure of Mandovi Express engine at Dadar station, passengers' outcry at Diva station and a landslide caution near Parsik tunnel near Mumbra severely affected the suburban train operations of Central Railway on Tuesday morning, a senior railway official said.

Jab We Met: 'She was the 30th girl I met'

Jab We Met: 'She was the 30th girl I met'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Vijayendra Sheth tells us how he found love.

What I learned on a rainy day in Mumbai

What I learned on a rainy day in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Divya Nair spent eight hours getting home September 4. Thankfully she reached safe. And was able to appreciate the human side of her journey. Her story is not any more unusual than that of so many other city residents last Wednesday. But why should anyone have to spend eight hours getting home on an average rainy day in Mumbai? Why?

She's Mumbai's first woman station master

She's Mumbai's first woman station master

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Mamta Kulkarni, Mumbai's first woman station master joined the Indian Railways in May 1992.