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CBI registers FIR against ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh, conducts searches

CBI registers FIR against ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh, conducts searches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in connection with allegations of bribery against him and carried out searches at various locations in Mumbai on Saturday, officials said.

Chandrakant Patil new Maha BJP chief, Lodha replaces Shelar

Chandrakant Patil new Maha BJP chief, Lodha replaces Shelar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The elections for the 288-member House are due in September-October this year.

Why Jaya and Amitabh got married in a hurry!

Why Jaya and Amitabh got married in a hurry!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Amitabh Bachchan shares his beautiful wedding story.

Rajan to reach Mint Road 2 weeks before taking charge

Rajan to reach Mint Road 2 weeks before taking charge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Rajan will be closely working with the RBI governor and the four deputy governors to gain familiarity with the central bank's stance on various issues.

PIX: Amitabh, Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor: Where the legends live

PIX: Amitabh, Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor: Where the legends live

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

A look at Mumbai's famous homes.

Mumbai bank executive murdered for Rs 30,000

Mumbai bank executive murdered for Rs 30,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A 39-year-old bank executive from Mumbai went missing on September 5 evening.

After dry spell, Mumbai wakes up to heavy rain

After dry spell, Mumbai wakes up to heavy rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday had predicted heavy rainfall for the next two days due to what it called cyclonic circulation around the maximum city.

What's so special about Jatia house that Kumar Birla bought for Rs 450 cr

What's so special about Jatia house that Kumar Birla bought for Rs 450 cr

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Birla is believed to have bought the property - a 30,000 square feet plot with a built-up area of 25,000 square feet - for personal use.

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi has called for the statewide shutdown to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. Barring stray incidents of stone pelting and attempt to disrupt road traffic in Mumbai, there was not much impact of the bandh in the metropolis.

216 MLAs grew richer by Rs 8.17 crore since last Maha polls: Study

216 MLAs grew richer by Rs 8.17 crore since last Maha polls: Study

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

There has been a whopping 164 per cent growth in assets of 216 members of Legislative Assembly, who are seeking re-election to the Maharashtra assembly, since the last polls, as per a study conducted by two Non-Governmental Organisations.

Wadias to continue legal battle for Jinnah House

Wadias to continue legal battle for Jinnah House

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Dina Wadia, Jinnah's only daughter and Nusli Wadia's late mother, moved the high court in 2007 to regain control of the estate.

Mumbai: Stampede ahead of spiritual leader's funeral leaves 18 dead

Mumbai: Stampede ahead of spiritual leader's funeral leaves 18 dead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

At least 18 persons were killed in a stampede in South Mumbai area in the wee hours on Saturday, officials said.

Where's FIR? Are you above law? HC raps Param Bir

Where's FIR? Are you above law? HC raps Param Bir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

"Was any of these statements made by the Home Minister in Singh's presence? Otherwise this is nothing but hearsay," the court said.

Bahrain envoy facing molestation charges leaves India

Bahrain envoy facing molestation charges leaves India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Consul General of Bahrain Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Khaja, who was facing charges of molesting and threatening the manager of a housing society in Mumbai, has left the country, police said on Saturday.

Billionaires splurge on bungalows in Mumbai, Birla to buy Jatia House

Billionaires splurge on bungalows in Mumbai, Birla to buy Jatia House

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Mumbai is witnessing some big-ticket investments in bungalows by the city's billionaires.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'If you believe the Congress will win in 2024 because Modi is blundering from one monumental disaster to another, that means you are living in a fool's paradise.'

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.

Is Shah Rukh the killer in Ittefaq?

Is Shah Rukh the killer in Ittefaq?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

That's what Karan Johar will have you believe, as he showcases their new thriller, Ittefaq. Only, Shah Rukh doesn't star in it.

The Politics of Education

The Politics of Education

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why are banks afraid of trade unions?

Why are banks afraid of trade unions?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Individual banks should break away from the industry pact and have their own settlements with the unions, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

With a net worth of $12.6 billion, Mistry is well known for constructing some of Mumbai's landmarks such as the Reserve Bank of India headquarters, The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, and the Oberoi Hotels

'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'

'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Time and again, through their actions, often more covert than overt, the BJP has shown that it is a power-hungry party and its hunger isn't getting satiated sitting in the Opposition.'

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Election Commission sent a notice to Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the BJP's Mumbai chief. This is probably because a leading newspaper highlighted his utterances on its front page.

In India's richest constituency, Deora junior faces a tough fight

In India's richest constituency, Deora junior faces a tough fight

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Union Minister of State for IT and Communications Milind Deora will be taking on Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Aam Aadmi Party candidates as he tries to win the South Mumbai seat for the third time in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Sena not to ally with BJP, to go solo in 2019 polls

Sena not to ally with BJP, to go solo in 2019 polls

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Shiv Sena passed a resolution not to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

As rupee falls, NRIs exit realty

As rupee falls, NRIs exit realty

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

As returns decline, with extent and time horizon uncertain, some of these investors look to shift to safer zones

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'

You'll fall in love with Jackie Shroff... yet again!

You'll fall in love with Jackie Shroff... yet again!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'I lived in a chawl for 33 years, aur potty ke liye line lagaya, holding a dabba in my hand (I would queue up to go to the loo, with a bucket in my hand). Even after I became a hero, I had to stand in line. It has become so ingrained in my bones that it cannot come out easily.'

'Parmeshwar was a dynamo and a doer'

'Parmeshwar was a dynamo and a doer'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Laughter was a component of Parmeshar Godrej's large-hearted Punjabi spirit, recalls Sunil Sethi.

Activists take to 'Gandhigiri' to fight for Mumbai's open spaces

Activists take to 'Gandhigiri' to fight for Mumbai's open spaces

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

'If enough of us take up the issue with their elected representatives, politicians will get the message.'

When retirement beckons

When retirement beckons

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Retirement blues can sometimes result in actions that are dysfunctional, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why corruption is even worse than communalism

Why corruption is even worse than communalism

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

While corruption destroys the moral fibre of a nation, its society and people, secularism as espoused in this country is cynical secularism, a sham perpetrated during election time and communalism is a spectre, a bogey raised by these great champions of Indian secularism to secure and perpetuate their vote bank, says Maneck Davar.

'The drought is a policy induced disaster'

'The drought is a policy induced disaster'

Rediff.com12 May 2016

'Drought in the 1990s was essentially the drought of a poor India.' 'This 2016 drought is of a richer and more water-guzzling India.' 'The severity and intensity of the drought is not about lack of rainfall.' 'It is about the lack of planning and foresight, and criminal neglect.'

26/11: Is this the way a nation pays homage to its heroes?

26/11: Is this the way a nation pays homage to its heroes?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

How can a State be so criminally neglectful towards the safety of its citizens, asks Tarun Vijay.

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is not a film about infidelity at all'

'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is not a film about infidelity at all'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Karan Johar talks about his much-awaited directorial venture Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Anand Piramal on why the group is betting big on real estate, eCom

Anand Piramal on why the group is betting big on real estate, eCom

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Piramals are the largest investors in the Indian real estate sector after HDFC, with investments worth $3 billion already.

The rot inside Air India

The rot inside Air India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Enormous debt isn't the only thing afflicting Air India. Its work culture is an equal culprit in its downfall.

Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'

Why the Rs 322-crore/km Mumbai highway may be a 'disaster'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Govt says coastal road is meant to decongest Mumbai, experts believe it would be counter-productive.

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.