News for '-mumbai-mirror'

Put on your dancing shoes!

Put on your dancing shoes!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Dance Camp Season 3, a 30-day camp with choreographer Terence Lewis, launched.

Amitabh takes on Raj Thackeray

Amitabh takes on Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The ongoing tussle between Amitabh Bachchan and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena supremo Raj Thackeray has taken another turn, as the Bollywood superstar has broken his silence once again. In an interview to the tabloid Mumbai Mirror, Bachchan said, 'I am not leaving this city and going anywhere. Let them throw bottles and stones. Let them burn my effigies and bring morchas in front of my house -- but I won't budge.'

The terrorist's shoes

The terrorist's shoes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Kasav is no phantom in police custody -- he is for real and was captured a couple of hours after his career as serial murderer began.

Another Khan vs Bachchan battle

Another Khan vs Bachchan battle

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

This time it is Aamir Khan. What got Big B's goat was Aamir's rather unflattering comments on Amitabh's Black.

When Amitabh had a sleepless night

When Amitabh had a sleepless night

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

'We never have and never can look at Maharashtra with disrespect,' Amitabh wrote in his blog.

Jaya Bachchan apologises for controversial remark

Jaya Bachchan apologises for controversial remark

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Bowing down to pressure, Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday apologised for her remark about speaking in Hindi, which had invited the wrath of both the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. "I am very sorry if I have hurt the sentiments of Marathi speaking people in Mumbai and Maharashtra," Jaya said in an interview to Mumbai Mirror.

A married man wanted to know what intercourse was!

A married man wanted to know what intercourse was!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

On December 28, 2020, Dr Mahinder Watsa, India's noted sexologist, author and columnist passed away. Mumbai, and India, lost a unique icon who will be sorely missed.

Mid-Day takes Times group to MRTPC

Mid-Day takes Times group to MRTPC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

One place I was dying to leave

One place I was dying to leave

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Why HRD ministry nixed all names for IIM-A chairman's post

Why HRD ministry nixed all names for IIM-A chairman's post

Rediff.com30 May 2016

This is reportedly the first time that the names recommended by a search committee have been shot down by the HRD ministry

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The television premiere of the internationally acclaimed film "The Danish Girl" was put on hold on Sony Le Plex as the channel was unable to receive the necessary certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.

'I felt Irrfan may come back'

'I felt Irrfan may come back'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'

'Why is Karan Johar trying to shame a woman for being a woman?'

'Why is Karan Johar trying to shame a woman for being a woman?'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Battle of the sexes: Karan Johar vs Kangana Ranaut!

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

There remains a big question mark over who will be India's No.4 in the World Cup.

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'

Have you been harassed at work?

Have you been harassed at work?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

It could be a lewd remark, a suggestive gesture... It could be the office boy, the security guard, your boss or a colleague you didn't work directly with. What did you do about it?

Barrack 12. All you want to know of the jail which may house Mallya

Barrack 12. All you want to know of the jail which may house Mallya

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Here's everything you need to know about Barrack 12 at Arthur Road jail, where Mallya may be lodged As we await the next move, here's everything you want and need to know about Barrack 12 at Arthur Road Jail.

All India Banality: The republic of taking offence

All India Banality: The republic of taking offence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'A few people have begun to dictate what the country should wear, think, see, go about its lives. That is the real Indian bak****.'

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Saisuresh Sivaswamy tells us what we must know from the election news in the print and television media.

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Meanwhile, commentator Danny Morrison, who wore a red turban and a fake beard ahead of the match has come under a lot of flak for his act.

All about the Kumble-Kohli rift

All about the Kumble-Kohli rift

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

As Team India begins its campaign in the Champions Trophy, many await the outcome of the Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble tangle.

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It will be his fifth birthday in jail as an undertrial. He was arrested two days before his birthday in 2015. Tuesday also marked Peter's fourth year in jail.

Latest buzz on the Sheena Bora case

Latest buzz on the Sheena Bora case

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

As the probe in the Sheena Bora murder gathers pace with accused Sanjiv Khanna confessing to his complicity, here are the latest updates in the murder that has gripped the nation.

Sheena Bora Trial: Will Peter's nightmare end?

Sheena Bora Trial: Will Peter's nightmare end?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'I am an old man. 64 years... Never used influence.' 'I am not a politician or a criminal. What influence?' 'Retired. I could not protect myself even (from fabricated charges)?' 'Have no money now either.' 'I don't want to die in custody in disrepute.'

Former BCCI chief Manohar, ruling group in war of words

Former BCCI chief Manohar, ruling group in war of words

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president and eminent lawyer Shashank Manohar was engaged in a proxy war of words with BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel over Tamil Nadu strongman N Srinivasan clinging to the hot seat in the world's richest cricket body.

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

If an FIR had been registered by the Pen police -- instead of a mere entry in the station diary -- an investigation could have taken place and the body might have been identified as Sheena's, leading to the case being cracked much earlier.

Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman

Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Shashi Kapoor, the star who made us laugh, romance and cry, passed into the ages on December 4. We look back at the often underrated actor, who reinvested all his earnings as an actor into making films and keeping the theatre he established, Prithvi Theatre, alive.

Of ruthless social climbers and Indrani Mukerjea

Of ruthless social climbers and Indrani Mukerjea

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

There are many who don't mind leaving more than claw marks on people around them in their march to the top.

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A modern day prince and princess are getting married in Bengaluru this weekend.

More Mukerjea please, we're starving

More Mukerjea please, we're starving

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'You know, there's not much else happening other than the juicy murder story starring the TV mogul's trophy turned huntress wife,' says Mango Indian.

'We cannot allow political ideology to hijack science'

'We cannot allow political ideology to hijack science'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

'Such kind of mythology-based talks do not in any way contribute to science'. 'My biggest concern is these things will (eventually) become part of school curriculum (in India), and that is completely unacceptable.' Ramprasad Gandhiraman, a scientist at NASA's Ames Research Centre in California, has launched a petition demanding that a lecture on Ancient Indian Aviation Technology to be delivered at the 102nd Indian Science Congress in Mumbai be scrapped. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports.

Why has Sushant not made it big yet?

Why has Sushant not made it big yet?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

One mega success and the industry would be knocking on his door, camps be damned.

How the ISI tried to erase the traces of 26/11

How the ISI tried to erase the traces of 26/11

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'An operation such as the Mumbai attacks, which needed expert technical assessment, money and time to prepare, could not have been carried out without the knowledge of the ISI's leadership.'

Dear Mr Modi. Congratulations, but...

Dear Mr Modi. Congratulations, but...

Rediff.com26 May 2016

As the NDA government completes two years in office, there are more questions on Swarupa Dutt's mind than answers.

'Life in RAW is not like the Ek Tha Tiger story'

'Life in RAW is not like the Ek Tha Tiger story'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Not many Indians know how RAW functions, or what life in India's external intelligence agency is like. This is what former Research and Analysis Wing officer Amar Bhushan told Rediff.com in 2012.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: The mystery of the driver's phone calls

Sheena Bora Murder trial: The mystery of the driver's phone calls

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

It is becoming more and more apparent that Shyamvar Rai is like an onion. And a pretty pungent one at that. As layer after layer of his life gets peeled off, in full view of the court, new layers of his character are exposed.

Sheena Bora Trial: Who wants to kill Indrani?

Sheena Bora Trial: Who wants to kill Indrani?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

'I returned to jail at 4.45. I was body searched and sent back to my cell.' 'A bowl of dal was kept there covered.' 'Another guard gave me a tablet and I became unconscious.' Accused One spoke about a similar incident happening to her in October 2015 and also with a bowl of dal.

'Swapan Dasgupta is not untouchable for me'

'Swapan Dasgupta is not untouchable for me'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

'I have no problem with people from the right wing who speak with a certain integrity of position.'