First person account: To say the entire stretch is ripe for a stampede is putting it mildly.
Also, as part of the IDY celebrations, entry to all ASI sites will be "free of cost" for the public on June 21, the ministry of culture said in a statement on Friday.
The popular island just off the coast of Mumbai has a lot more to offer than you know.
'When we reached there only a small portion of the boat was above water and people were desperately clinging on to it.'
'Women and children were crying desperately for help.' 'We had to save them first.'
The Mandapeshwar Caves in Borivli, north west Mumbai, located about five minutes away from the Western Express Highway, is one of the city's hidden treasures.
The textile ministry had organised a show at Elephanta Caves in Mumbai to promote the artisans and revive arts and culture.
How much do you know about our country? Take this fun travel quiz.
India offers travel adventures no other country can offer.
Ajmer-born model and entrepreneur Rushali Yadav talks about her fashion journey.
For most of us, the abject terror of a month ago in Mumbai is difficult to understand. But, as we seek answers and action, I believe we cannot stop looking at the good amongst us. The good in Mumbai, which I learnt as a 20-year-old, was that Mumbai is for all and does not delineate by any thread that separates us. And thus, my respite comes by not visiting just my temple but by everyone else's.
India's multiplex bandwagon has gone beyond the metros to redefine entertainment in B and C class towns. Check it out.
Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com visited Jogeshwari caves and returned with some amazing stories
This is the second such site in Mumbai (besides Elephanta Caves) and 25th in Asia being put under the World Heritage list.
These 19th-century Victorian Gothic buildings lie to the east of the Oval Maidan in Mumbai.
Readers share their summer photos, you can share yours too!
In January 2015, 25,023 tourists arrived by availing the scheme.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances