News for '-colaba'

Heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai for 2nd day

Heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai for 2nd day

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The metropolis also saw two other incidents of wall collapse amid heavy rains since Friday, injuring five persons.

PHOTOS: INSIDE Sridevi's birthday bash

PHOTOS: INSIDE Sridevi's birthday bash

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

So how exactly did Sridevi's party go? We bring you the inside pictures.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Rediff.com18 May 2021

There is no word yet on the progress of rescue operations for the accommodation barge SS-3 and the Sagar Bhushan oil rig.

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Professor Avkash Jadhav, head of the history department at St Xavier's College and trustee of the city-based KAASH Foundation, said a Special Investigation Team should be set up to inspect the site where trees were cut and ascertain the actual damage done.

Greens suffer jolt; HC refuses stay on felling of trees at Aarey

Greens suffer jolt; HC refuses stay on felling of trees at Aarey

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The activists argued that an appeal would be filed in the apex court on Monday but by then the MMRCL would have completed cutting all the trees in the colony.

Exclusive! 26/11 probe panel member says terrorists may have landed earlier

Exclusive! 26/11 probe panel member says terrorists may have landed earlier

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

V Balachandran, the other member of the Ram Pradhan committee that probed the 26/11 terror attacks, makes some startling revelations to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Army begins takeover of controversial Adarsh building

Army begins takeover of controversial Adarsh building

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Acting on the Supreme Court's order, the Army has begun the process of taking over the possession of the scam-tainted Adarsh building at Colaba in South Mumbai.

Lisa Ray's gift to women

Lisa Ray's gift to women

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

UK national accused of child abuse extradited

UK national accused of child abuse extradited

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Allan Johan Water was booked for child sexual abuse by the Colaba police in south Mumbai in 2001 along with another British national Duncan Grant.

The best places to eat in Mumbai

The best places to eat in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Zomato's Users Choice Awards features the best restaurants in Mumbai.

Football's slumdog superstar!

Football's slumdog superstar!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

He started out in 2006 with a solitary football, hoping to change the lives of 18 young boys. Today, Ashok Rathod is helping over 350 youngsters.

Reliance 1st online AGM to feature brand-new virtual platform, Chatbot

Reliance 1st online AGM to feature brand-new virtual platform, Chatbot

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

All directors, key officials, and shareholder speakers will be visible and audible and thousands of shareholders, including those from the US, UK, Canada UAE, Japan, HongKong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia, will be able to post their questions and eVote on resolutions.

PIX: Tom Cruise parties with Bollywood

PIX: Tom Cruise parties with Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

We take a look at the arrivals.

In photos: Navy submarine sinks after blasts; 18 feared dead

In photos: Navy submarine sinks after blasts; 18 feared dead

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

In one of the worst disasters to have struck the Indian Navy, a series of explosions rocked its submarine INS Sindhurakshak at the dockyard here around midnight, sinking it partially in the shallow sea, in which 18 personnel including three officers are feared killed.

Adarsh scam: Main accused Kanhaiyalal Gidwani dies

Adarsh scam: Main accused Kanhaiyalal Gidwani dies

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Former Congress legislator Kanhaiyalal Gidwani, who was chargesheeted in the Adarsh Society scam, died in Mumbai on Tuesday following a brief illness.

PHOTOS: When it rains, it pours in Mumbai

PHOTOS: When it rains, it pours in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

Mumbai city witnessed heavy rains for the second day on Sunday.

Former Mumbai sheriff Nana Chudasama dies

Former Mumbai sheriff Nana Chudasama dies

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Born in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, Chudasama, also a former Mumbai mayor, engaged himself in social work after serving in a private company.

PIX: Sridevi's LAVISH party with husband, costars, politicos

PIX: Sridevi's LAVISH party with husband, costars, politicos

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The actress turned 50 on August 13.

Mumbai Meri Jaan: 10 pix that'll make you smile

Mumbai Meri Jaan: 10 pix that'll make you smile

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Have you taken a picture of Mumbai that you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains slow down Mumbai

PHOTOS: Heavy rains slow down Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Mumbai city witnessed heavy rains for the second day on Sunday.

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The storm is likely to impact Mumbai, Thane and other coastal districts of Maharashtra like Raigad and Palghar along with Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Preparations for the impending cyclone were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, a home ministry statement said.

Madge in Mumbai

Madge in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The singer arrived in Mumbai with hubby and kids in tow.

Delhi girl who suffered acid attack dies in Mumbai

Delhi girl who suffered acid attack dies in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Delhi resident Preeti Rathi, who was battling for her life at BombayHospital here for the last one month after a man threw acid on her, succumbed today.

Defence ministry claims ownership of Adarsh land

Defence ministry claims ownership of Adarsh land

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The defence ministry on Friday filed a title suit before the Bombay high court seeking claim on the land on which the scam-hit Adarsh Housing Society building stands, alleging the residential complex has been constructed 'illegally and unlawfully'.

Monsoon hits Mumbai

Monsoon hits Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Mumbai had its first monsoon showers this year.

Mumbai unites in grief, anger over rape victim's death

Mumbai unites in grief, anger over rape victim's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

The death of the 23-year-old Delhi gangrape victim on Saturday prompted peaceful protests and sharp reactions from political leaders and activists, with people from all walks of life joining in condolence meets and peace marches in Mumbai.

Pics: Jacqueline, Sophie at a fashion launch

Pics: Jacqueline, Sophie at a fashion launch

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Models, actors and fashionistas gave a pompous welcome to the A-list designer.

Adarsh scam: Ashok Chavan moves HC for quashing case

Adarsh scam: Ashok Chavan moves HC for quashing case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Nearly two months after he was chargesheeted in the Adarsh housing society scam, former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan on Monday moved the Bombay high court seeking quashing of the cheating and corruption case registered against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

PIX: RGV, Nana Patekar revisit Mumbai's 26/11 attack

PIX: RGV, Nana Patekar revisit Mumbai's 26/11 attack

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Ram Gopal Varma's latest directorial offering traces the events of the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

'Wish Kasab was hanged when Balasaheb was alive'

'Wish Kasab was hanged when Balasaheb was alive'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Balasaheb Thackeray would have been so happy if Kasab was hanged during his lifetime, 26/11 survivor and Shiv Sainik Vijay Surve tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

What's this Pune chef doing at LFW?

What's this Pune chef doing at LFW?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

We met some more beautiful people on the inaugural day of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have worked every day of my life for the last 62 years and suddenly there is a cap on doctors over 55, who are not allowed to practice.' Dr Dolly Gurbaxani shares her lockdown experience.

Newsmaker of the year: Cyrus Mistry

Newsmaker of the year: Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Like JRD Tata, Mistry also loves Cantonese-style Chinese takeaway from Colaba's cult restaurant Ling's Pavilion.

Rentals go through the roof on high street

Rentals go through the roof on high street

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Locations in Bangalore, Mumbai register over 50 per cent increase.

Heavy rains finally lash Mumbai

Heavy rains finally lash Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

In the first major downpour of this monsoon season heavy rains lashed Mumbai since Wednesday night, disrupting vehicular and rail traffic.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains lash Mumbai and there's more to come

PHOTOS: Heavy rains lash Mumbai and there's more to come

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

On Wednesday, while Colaba received 94.6 mm of rainfall, the weather station at Santacruz recorded a rainfall of 44.4 mm.

Uddhav Thackeray's pics of Maximum Mumbai

Uddhav Thackeray's pics of Maximum Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

In the second part of our three-part series, we bring you aerial photographs taken by Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray of Mumbai.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel off Mumbai

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel off Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The navy launched a SeaKing chopper at 7:58 am from INS Shikra, Colaba, while CG launched two Chetak helicopters at around 8:40 am for the rescue operation.

PIX: SRK, Kapoors at Saif-Kareena wedding reception

PIX: SRK, Kapoors at Saif-Kareena wedding reception

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

After they registered their marriage at Saif's Bandra residence, Bollywood stars arrived at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel to attend the grand weddign reception.

Masks, hand sanitiser declared 'essential commodities'

Masks, hand sanitiser declared 'essential commodities'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

These items will remain under essential commodities segment till June-end, a move aimed at ensuring availability at reasonable prices and cracking down on hoarders/black marketeers.