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Drunk driver kills 1 in Mumbai, arrested

Drunk driver kills 1 in Mumbai, arrested

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

In a case of drunk driving, a man allegedly rammed his car into a scooter and later into another four wheeler in the uptown Malabar Hill area in Mumbai, killing one person and leaving another injured, police said.

Homi Bhabha's iconic bungalow sold for Rs 372 crore

Homi Bhabha's iconic bungalow sold for Rs 372 crore

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

'Mehrangir', the iconic bungalow of Homi J Bhabha, father of India's atomic energy programme, was on Wednesday sold at an auction for Rs 372 crore (Rs 3.72 billion), despite demands to turn it into a museum.

PIX: 18 killed in stampede, lakhs gather to attend Syedna's last journey

PIX: 18 killed in stampede, lakhs gather to attend Syedna's last journey

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

18 people were killed and over 40 injured in a stampede as thousands of mourners converged to pay their last respects to the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community Syedna Burhanuddin in upscale Malabar Hill in South Mumbai in the wee hours on Saturday, in worst such tragedy in the metropolis.

Farmer prevented from entering Maha CM's residence

Farmer prevented from entering Maha CM's residence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The farmer, at whom Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar had poked fun with crass remarks for his hunger strike over water scarcity, on Tuesday tried to barge into the official residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan in Mumbai but was prevented by the police.

D-Mart owner Radhakishan Damani enters top 100 global billionaires' club

D-Mart owner Radhakishan Damani enters top 100 global billionaires' club

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Radhakishan S Damani, investor and promoter of the D-Mart supermarket chain, has broken into the elite club of the top 100 global billionaires. Damani, who grew up in a single-room apartment in Mumbai, is now ranked 98th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with $19.2 billion as his net worth. The index is a daily ranking of the world's richest people. The other Indians on the top 100 rich list ahead of Damani are Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Azim Premji, Shiv Nadar, and Lakshmi Mittal.

Pix: Bollywood says goodbye to Shammi Kapoor

Pix: Bollywood says goodbye to Shammi Kapoor

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

The film fraternity turn up to pay their last respects to the late hero.

Mantralaya fire: Lucky escape for the CM

Mantralaya fire: Lucky escape for the CM

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The CM also said all papers and files in his office have been gutted.

It has been a year of challenges: Maharashtra CM

It has been a year of challenges: Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Now, the 65-year-old leader completes a year in office. It's another matter, which he has yet to settle several administrative and political problems.

I'm not leaving BJP, clarifies Pankaja Munde

I'm not leaving BJP, clarifies Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"I am not leaving the party. Defection is not in my blood," Pankaja told reporters.

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The bunker opens with a 20-ft tall gate and a ramp on the western side. There are long passages and small to medium rooms on either side.

Bahrain envoy booked for molestation, verbal abuse in Mumbai

Bahrain envoy booked for molestation, verbal abuse in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

A Bahrainian envoy has been booked in Mumbai for allegedly molesting the woman manager of his housing society but not arrested due to the diplomatic immunity he enjoys, police said on Wednesday.

SC respite for Nusli Wadia

SC respite for Nusli Wadia

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by New India Assurance to evict Nusli Wadia, chairman of the Rs 1,000-crore Bombay Dyeing Group, from his Malabar Hills flat in Mumbai, rented to him since 1972.

Richest, poorest candidates defeated in Maharashtra polls

Richest, poorest candidates defeated in Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

The richest and poorest candidates who contested the Maharashtra assembly elections were defeated.

Nuclear scientist Homi N Sethna passes away

Nuclear scientist Homi N Sethna passes away

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Former Atomic Energy Commission chairman and the guiding force behind India's first nuclear test, Homi Nusserwanji Sethna, died at his Malabar Hills residence in Mumbai after a prolonged illness, family members said.

Aditya Raj Kapoor: My father lived a happy life

Aditya Raj Kapoor: My father lived a happy life

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Aditya Raj Kapoor talks about his father Shammi Kapoor.

Maha suffers double blow as HC rejects 2 pleas in Deshmukh case

Maha suffers double blow as HC rejects 2 pleas in Deshmukh case

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

A bench of Justices Nitin Jamdar and SV Kotwal passed scathing comments against the Maharashtra government's conduct through the entire Anil Deshmukh-Param Bir Singh episode in its judgement.

'Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is raging for a fight'

'Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is raging for a fight'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'The impression that Uddhav saheb is naram (soft or not-so-aggressive), anukool (congenial), manmilau (amiable) is true.' 'But he is Balasaheb's son. So, aggression comes naturally to him.'

'It's very difficult to be a mother at 40'

'It's very difficult to be a mother at 40'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Shilpa Tulaskar, one of the actors in Ladies Special, talks about the TV show and motherhood.

Sanjiv Bajaj on life after Bajaj Auto demerger

Sanjiv Bajaj on life after Bajaj Auto demerger

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

For the younger Bajaj sibling, life after Bajaj Auto is all about revving up the financial services business.

Film financier Bharat Shah arrested

Film financier Bharat Shah arrested

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Diamond trader and film financier Bharat Shah was arrested today, January 22, by the Mumbai city police after a non-bailable warrant was issued against him by a court in Silvassa.

Who bumped off Payal Rohatgi?

Who bumped off Payal Rohatgi?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The former Bigg Boss housemate is ready to enter your homes again.

Juhu case: Raj Thackeray says accused are innocent

Juhu case: Raj Thackeray says accused are innocent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Thackeray took the accused to Patil at his Malabar Hill residence because he believes that all of them were innocent and had therefore surrendered, MNS sources said.

Financier Bharat Shah gets threat calls

Financier Bharat Shah gets threat calls

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

A senior Crime Branch official has ruled out the involvement of the underworld in the threats, saying the calls were believed to be the outcome of some property dispute.

Mumbai building turns rubble in 30 secs!

Mumbai building turns rubble in 30 secs!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

A multi-storeyed historic guest house in posh Malabar hill was pulled down in Mumbai on Monday by a modern implosion technique employed for the first time in this metropolis.

RIL plans two power plants in Maharashtra

RIL plans two power plants in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Reliance Industries will set up two gas-based captive power plants to generate a combined 1100 MW for its special economic zone in Maharashtra and also its malls and other projects.

A jaw-dropping experience in Mumbai

A jaw-dropping experience in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

A brief visit to a dentist in Mumbai left Sheela Bhatt gritting her teeth.

Mumbai: A tunnel may replace sea-link

Mumbai: A tunnel may replace sea-link

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The Worli-Nariman Point sea link would connect to Marine Drive, destroying the beauty for which it is known

Top Mumbai realtors turn to redeveloping properties

Top Mumbai realtors turn to redeveloping properties

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Leading property developers, such as Oberoi Realty, Tata Realty and Infrastructure, and Hiranandani, have turned to redevelopment of existing buildings in the expensive parts of Mumbai as a way of augmenting revenue. Experts estimate that Mumbai's redevelopment projects could be worth Rs 30,000 crore. As such, they are not new. What is new is that the big developers are interested in them. Leading the race is Oberoi Realty, which has set up a separate team for these projects.

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Kamini Kaushal talks about her life, and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

Jinnah's heir claims Jinnah House

Jinnah's heir claims Jinnah House

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

According to Wadia, the (then) State of Bombay took over the property, because Jinnah's sister Fatima was the trustee of Jinnah's will, and had been declared an evacuee (those who migrated to Pakistan post-partition) in 1949.

MTNL scouts for broadband content providers

MTNL scouts for broadband content providers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd is looking for joint ventures and tie-ups with content providers for its newly launched broadband services, Tri Band.

Musharraf has no interest in pretend Islamisation'

Musharraf has no interest in pretend Islamisation'

Rediff.com29 May 2007

'If there were completely free elections tomorrow, the mullahs will not be in majority rule,' says novelist Kamila Shamsie.

Mumbai flat sold for Rs 1.25 lakh a sq ft!

Mumbai flat sold for Rs 1.25 lakh a sq ft!

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Cinestar and BJP MP Vinod Khanna has bought a residential apartment at Malabar Hill, in the tony South Mumbai area, from Citibank for Rs 1.25 lakh a sq ft. Khanna has paid Rs 31.25 crore for the 2,500 sq ft flat. The sale price was four times higher than the reserve price of Rs 32,000 per sq ft.

Mumbai: IPS officer Ranjit Sahay succumbs to burns

Mumbai: IPS officer Ranjit Sahay succumbs to burns

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The 52-year-old officer had allegedly attempted suicide at his Malabar Hill residence by setting self on fire on September 15

Congress observers begin talks in Mumbai

Congress observers begin talks in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

The team, comprising Vayalar Ravi, Pranab Mukherjee and Ghulam Nabi Azad, is right now meeting party legislators at Sahyadri Guesthouse at Malabar Hills.

Rajya Sabha informed of new no-flying zones

Rajya Sabha informed of new no-flying zones

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

The Centre is also considering proposals sent by state governments to declare many other areas no-flying zones.

Ancient temple in urban jungle

Ancient temple in urban jungle

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Share your thoughts about the Banganga complex or your opinion on the accompanying slide show.

NRI found murdered in Mumbai

NRI found murdered in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2003

Asha Goel, 61, had arrived from Toronto 10 days ago.

Cyrus Poonawalla buys iconic Lincoln House for Rs 750 crore

Cyrus Poonawalla buys iconic Lincoln House for Rs 750 crore

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The sale of the Lincoln House in the Breach Candy area of south Mumbai, which used to house the US consulate, to the billionaire chairman of the Pune-based Serum Institute, makes it the largest real estate deal in the country's financial capital.