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BMC election: Colaba ward sees dismal 20.88% voter turnout

BMC election: Colaba ward sees dismal 20.88% voter turnout

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The civic ward was unable to manage even half of Mumbai's overall voter turnout of 52.94 per cent, which means only 9,614 residents of the total 46,036 exercised their franchise.

BJP-Sena capture BMC, break Thackeray hold after 25 yrs

BJP-Sena capture BMC, break Thackeray hold after 25 yrs

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, winning 118 out of 227 seats and ending the Thackeray family's long-standing control.

How I Met My Forever Friend

How I Met My Forever Friend

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Send your friendship story to getahead@rediff.co.in (subject line: When I Found My True Friend). Please include your name, where you're from, and a photo with your friend.

Siraj pays tribute to Thorpe, then crashes England's party

Siraj pays tribute to Thorpe, then crashes England's party

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Siraj now has 203 international wickets in 101 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who had 201 wickets in his career.

Shreyas's Falcons down SKY's Knights in a thriller!

Shreyas's Falcons down SKY's Knights in a thriller!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer's SoBo Mumbai Falcons edged out Suryakumar Yadav's Triumphs Knights Mumbai North East by four wickets in a tense T20 Mumbai League 2025 Season 3 match, at Wankhede Stadium.

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'A Lufthansa crew member reached a hotel in the middle of night and slept.' 'The next morning, something fell and she bent to pick it up.' 'She saw a dead body under the bed!'

Jaat Review: The Sunny Deol Show

Jaat Review: The Sunny Deol Show

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Jaat is a full-on, South-infused entertainer that delivers exactly what it promises, feels Rajesh Karkera.

Sebi tightens norms for SME IPOs

Sebi tightens norms for SME IPOs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Markets regulator Sebi has notified a stricter regulatory framework for small and medium enterprise (SME) IPOs by introducing a profitability requirement and capping a 20 per cent limit on offer-for-sale (OFS). The reforms aim to provide SMEs with a sound track record an opportunity to raise funds from the public while protecting investor interests. This move follows a rise in SME issues, which has driven significant investor participation.

Why SME players are a worried lot today

Why SME players are a worried lot today

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Of the total 199 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) listed this year so far, 22 had an issue size of less than Rs 10 crore, which the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will no longer allow in the listed ecosystem after its recent consultation paper. The market regulator on Tuesday proposed an overhaul of the rules governing the initial public offerings (IPOs) of SMEs and corporate governance norms for listed SMEs, following concerns over 'systemic risk' seen in the ecosystem with instances of fund diversion and price manipulation.

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Quite a few film folk turned up at the trailer launch of Dharmaveer 2: Mukkam Post Thane, that continues to tell the tale of the late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe.

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The casting of Marathi theatre and screen actors gives Manvat Murders its stamp of authenticity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Sarfarosh 2 Banni Chahiye'

'Sarfarosh 2 Banni Chahiye'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary special premiere of Sarfarosh, actor Aamir Khan treated fans with a big update on the sequel of the film.

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

Tamannaah Gets Ready To Scare You This April

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Joginder Tuteja lists April's theatre releases.

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar Go On A Movie Date

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar Go On A Movie Date

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Faraaz got a special screening in Mumbai, ahead of its February 3 release.

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take down his social media post which revealed the identity of a minor Dalit girl, raped and murdered in 2021, so that the child's identity is protected worldwide.

'Every IPL Team Needs A Rashid Khan'

'Every IPL Team Needs A Rashid Khan'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

At Friday's mini-auction for IPL 2023, five-time champions Mumbai Indians are expected to revamp their bowling attack.

Sharad Pawar faction MLA joins Ajit camp

Sharad Pawar faction MLA joins Ajit camp

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The MLA claimed his name had figured in the list of nine ministers of NCP, including Ajit Pawar who took oath last Sunday.

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'I'm very proud of what family I come from, but I feel it must always be an afterthought... 10 years of my work will get nullified when people say "Yeh toh genes main hai".'

The movie Kareena-Saif and Taimur were watching...

The movie Kareena-Saif and Taimur were watching...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

How Ranbir Kapoor thanked his fans for watching Brahmastra.

Who is Rahul Narwekar, new Maharashtra speaker?

Who is Rahul Narwekar, new Maharashtra speaker?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Narvekar's father-in-law Ramraje Naik of NCP is the chairperson of the Legislative Council.

More trouble for Rahul in rape victim's identity case

More trouble for Rahul in rape victim's identity case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCOCR) and granted it four weeks to file a counter-affidavit in response to the petition.

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

This tangled tale of good versus evil could have been far more intriguing, observes Mayur Sanap.

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Following the post, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Congress leaders of spreading "misinformation" and creating social hatred by sharing a "false" post on Golwalkar.

Anil Kapoor cheers Arjun!

Anil Kapoor cheers Arjun!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.

WATCH: Can a sannyasi fall in love?

WATCH: Can a sannyasi fall in love?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Actor Rajat Kapoor reads a chapter from Raj Supe's latest book When Life Cartwheels.

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The real scene stealer of Ajay-Tabu's Fury Road is Deepak 'Deadly' Dobriyal, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Thrillers, scams, cults and corruption, things get pretty intense on OTT this week.

An RRR Sequel? Rajamouli Reveals!

An RRR Sequel? Rajamouli Reveals!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Has RRR made Rs 1,000 crore at the box office? The makers certainly think so, and they held a grand event to celebrate the big feat.

Does Ananya look good with Vijay Deverakonda? VOTE!

Does Ananya look good with Vijay Deverakonda? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Ananya Pandey has bagged a role opposite the Arjun Reddy hero in his next film, directed by Puri Jagannadh.

Cinemas, theatres in Maha to reopen from Oct 22

Cinemas, theatres in Maha to reopen from Oct 22

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said cinema halls and drama theatres in the state will be permitted to operate from October 22 on the condition that they follow all the protocols required to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.

'Karan is the easiest person to work with'

'Karan is the easiest person to work with'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'When I contracted COVID and was extremely unwell, I almost thought I was not going to make it.' 'But this man (Karan Johar) was like family for us in Bombay. He would send doctors for me, made sure my medication was done correctly and made sure I came out of COVID.'

PIX: Elli AvrRam's evening out

PIX: Elli AvrRam's evening out

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Alt Balaji's The Verdict - State vs Nanavati enjoyed a special screening for its cast and family in Mumbai.

When Lata Mangeshkar rescued BCCI post 1983 WC win

When Lata Mangeshkar rescued BCCI post 1983 WC win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

When Kapil Dev lifted the 1983 World Cup at the Lord's balcony, the erstwhile BCCI president and one of the powerful ministers in the Indira Gandhi cabinet, late NKP Salve had a different worry.

'I am messed up'

'I am messed up'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'My way of life, my way of thinking, my approach towards work is not the optimum way to be in the film industry.' 'After doing one film, I want to sit at home.'

Nora Fatehi, Kay Kay Menon, Rochelle at the movies

Nora Fatehi, Kay Kay Menon, Rochelle at the movies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The stars step out for movie night.

Companies allowed to extend AGMs by up to 3 months

Companies allowed to extend AGMs by up to 3 months

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Indian companies are required to hold AGMs within six months of closure of the financial year.

Marathi cinema gets its own Little Miss Sunshine

Marathi cinema gets its own Little Miss Sunshine

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Hollywood's brilliant 2006 film, Little Miss Sunshine, seems to have inspired Mahesh Manjrekar's latest Marathi film, De Dhakka.

PIX: Alia-Ranbir party with the Ambanis

PIX: Alia-Ranbir party with the Ambanis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Guests trouped out of Arpita Khan's party and into Mukesh Ambani's, on the other side of Mumbai.

And Manoj Bajpayee turns 50...

And Manoj Bajpayee turns 50...

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

And the fine actor also celebrates 25 years in the movies...