When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.' IMAGE: Anjuman-E-Islam was established in 1874 by a group of......

HC dismisses suit on Dawoodi Bohra succession row

The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed a 2014 suit challenging the position and appointment of   Mufaddal Saifuddin as the leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community. IMAGE: Syedna......

Dawoodi Bohra head to be conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan award

Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, head of the Mumbai-based Dawoodi Bohra sect of Islam, will be conferred ‘Nishan-e-Pakistan', making him the fourth Indian to be honoured with Pakistan's highest......

Over 1 lakh Muslims protest Waqf law in Karnataka, recall Shahbano stir

In what is deemed as one of the largest public gatherings by the Muslim community in Karnataka in recent times, over one lakh people assembled under the banner of the Karnataka State Ulema......

Realty firms upbeat on reforms, expect better affordability, project viability

Real-estate firms have welcomed the Goods and Services Tax Council’s reforms, expecting better affordability for buyers, spurring demand. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The council has......

Realty sector turns cautious as equity market tumbles

'In the past six months, capital markets have seen a dip, and realty is struggling. The stock-market investor will be cautious of putting that investment in real estate when there may be a slowdown......

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.''This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.' IMAGE: Youngsters fall as they form a......

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024. IMAGE: Mumbai high rises on a overcast day. Photograph: Hitesh......

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021. IMAGE: Shefali Jariwala. Photograph: ANI Photo Popular TV......

Ranbir, Kiara Cast Their Votes

Film stars vote in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Take a look at the pictures. Photograph: Panna Bandekar Ranbir Kapoor shows off his inked finger.   Photograph: Hitesh......

'Be The Change You Want To See'

As Mumbai went to the polls, Bollywood stars did their primary duty for the country and cast their votes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Dhawan/Instagram Varun Dhawan and his heavily pregnant......

PIX: Meet Karanvir Bohra's CUTE daughters

Karanvir Bohra and his wife Teejay Sidhu welcomed their twin daughters on October 19. The couple have named them Vienna and Raya Bella. Bohra married Teejay Sidhu, who is three and a half years......

WUG: Ankita bags 3000m steeplechase silver

IMAGE: Ankita Dhyani finished a close second behind Finland's Ilona Maaria Mononen in the women's 3000m steeplechase event at the World University Games. Photograph: Ankita Dhyani/Instagram......