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19 concrete plants in Mumbai shut down over pollution violations

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has ordered the shutdown of 19 ready mix concrete plants, which serve construction projects, in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for violating environmental......

How Mumbai is using tech to prevent another 26/11

The Maharashtra Police are drafting a drone-use policy to strengthen security and surveillance in key cities, including Mumbai, as part of preparations against unconventional terror threats, a......

Won't allow any 'Khan' to become Mumbai mayor: BJP leader

Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party president Ameet Satam has said that his party would not allow any "Khan" to become the mayor of Mumbai, and clarified later that he was referring to the "anti-national......

Mumbai blasts accused Tiger Memon's properties to be auctioned soon

Properties owned by 1993 Mumbai serial blasts accused Tiger Memon and his family, including a flat where one of the conspiracy meetings had taken place, are set to go under the hammer soon, an......

Modi in Mumbai: Navi Mumbai airport, metro line, UK PM meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate phase one of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 during his two-day Maharashtra visit beginning Wednesday.......

Home, auto loans to get cheaper as RBI cuts interest rate

Shrugging off concerns over the depreciation of rupee, the RBI has cut interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent in a bid to further bolster economic growth, which rose to a six-quarter......

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.' IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra......

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

Recent years have been turbulent for the insurance industry due to direct and indirect tax reforms, regulatory overhaul and other external pressures. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The events......

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In September 2006, the Union government had put the Satara......

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion. Photograph: Hemanshi......

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.' Photograph:......

'Thought Dharmendra Would Say No To The Kiss In Metro'

'It was amazing how he controlled the crowd, not with force or even star power, but with sheer love.' They worked in just one film together, but Life In A... Metro remains unforgettable even after......

Actress Kamini Kaushal Dies At 98

IMAGE: Kamini Kaushal in Biraj Bahu. Kamini Kaushal, one of Hindi cinema's earliest female stars who began her career with the 1946 classic Neecha Nagar and went on to act in a host of films right......

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

IMAGE: Dharmendra and Asha Parekh in Aaye Din Bahar Ke. Simply put, Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament. His incredible career straddled......

'Humans Are Driven By Fear'

'Rejection teaches you a lot of endurance, self-trust, and the ability to show up again.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonal Madhushankar Soft-spoken but assertively talented, Sonal Madhushankar has......

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Prithvi Shaw roars back to form with an explosive fifty; Venkatesh Iyer produces an all-round show. IMAGE: Ayush Mhatre smashed a 49-ball 100 including 8 fours and 7 sixes as Mumbai beat......

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur smashed an unbeaten 56 off 32 balls before taking 3 for 17 against Pondicherry on Day 2 of their Ranji......

No pressure but motivated: Deepti on hefty WPL price tag

'I don't take it as any pressure. I look to enjoy. I like to deliver in tough moments for my team and enjoy it as well.' IMAGE: Deepti Sharma, who was retained by UP Warriorz for Rs 3.20......

'No excuse': Ganguly blasts India's 124-run chase flop

IMAGE: CAB president Sourav Ganguly at Eden Garden cricket stadium, in Kolkata on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Photo With India’s home aura cracking again, Sourav Ganguly has stepped into the......

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma raced to his century off just 32 balls, striking 11 sixes and seven fours against Bengal. Photograph: Screengrab/X India U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre continued his blazing......