News for '-parel'

Heavy rains leave Mumbai waterlogged

Heavy rains leave Mumbai waterlogged

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Heavy rains in Mumbai caused major water logging in areas like Lower Parel on Saturday, leaving residents and commuters stranded, and causing a huge traffic gridlock.

Aamir Khan plays drums, wows crowd

Aamir Khan plays drums, wows crowd

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Here's the lowdown of the music launch of Peepli Live.

One injured in flyover collapse in Mumbai

One injured in flyover collapse in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

A section of the under-construction flyover near Lalbaug in central Mumbai collapsed on Tuesday evening. There have been no reports of casualties at the site.

The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia

The 12-year-old goalie who will represent India in Russia

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Sujal Kahar is all set to represent India at the Football for Friendship tournament in Russia.

PIX: Vin Diesel, Deepika at xXx's Mumbai premiere

PIX: Vin Diesel, Deepika at xXx's Mumbai premiere

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

A look at the pictures.

Two-week yoga class

Two-week yoga class

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Iyengar Yogashraya is offering a special two-week yoga class.

Kamala Mills fire: Mojo's Bistro owner sent to police custody till Jan 12

Kamala Mills fire: Mojo's Bistro owner sent to police custody till Jan 12

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Pathak, the son of retired director general of police and former Pune police commissioner K K Pathak, was arrested on Saturday.

The best places to eat in Mumbai

The best places to eat in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Zomato's Users Choice Awards features the best restaurants in Mumbai.

Infy @ 30: Kris on the incredible journey

Infy @ 30: Kris on the incredible journey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

Having his feet on the ground, Infosys chief talks of the industry's challenges, his company's changing focus and the new business model that will use a lot more of cloud computing.

DLF to launch Mumbai's largest housing project

DLF to launch Mumbai's largest housing project

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Apartments likely to be in the Rs 5-10 crore range each.

Mahindra has some good news for Mumbaikars

Mahindra has some good news for Mumbaikars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Mahindra launches e-mobility platform 'Glyd' to take on Ola, Uber. Targeted at office-going executives, it offers web-conferencing, curated entertainment and music content from selective partners.

Mumbai: Seabirds bear brunt of oil spill

Mumbai: Seabirds bear brunt of oil spill

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The oil spill off Mumbai's coast has begun affected the marine life, as seen in a few instances at the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hospital at Parel.

PIX: A starry screening for Star Wars!

PIX: A starry screening for Star Wars!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Let's take a look at the Bollywood celebrities who attended the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Power cuts a threat to India story: Mahindra

Power cuts a threat to India story: Mahindra

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Mumbai power cuts come amid concerns about wider blackouts across the country due to a shortage of coal.

Heavy rains give Mumbaikars the Monday blues

Heavy rains give Mumbaikars the Monday blues

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Heavy, continuous rains for the past two days have dampened the spirits of Mumbaikars, as they had to contend with waterlogged roads and heavy traffic.

Why should I go to Bachchans for help: Sholay editor

Why should I go to Bachchans for help: Sholay editor

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

M S Shinde is going through a tough time in Dharavi. But the man refuses to ask for help.

Heavy rain leaves Mumbai water-logged

Heavy rain leaves Mumbai water-logged

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

"Water logging was reported in central Mumbai's Byculla, Parel, Mahalaxmi, Mahim, Goregaon and Milan Subway in the western suburbs following the rains," a Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) official said.

I-T dept has huge land bank, yet spends Rs 1,000 cr on rent

I-T dept has huge land bank, yet spends Rs 1,000 cr on rent

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The tax department was given the land at Mumbai's posh location, measuring 2,786 square metre, with a minimum capacity of 100,000 sq ft, in 1992. Instead of constructing an office building, the department recently took a few floors on rent at the nearby Air India building.

The rush is on for super-luxury apartments!

The rush is on for super-luxury apartments!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

What has brought back buyers this time is the fact that prices are much more reasonable than in 2006-07, when the same kind of apartment would have had an asking price at least 30 per cent higher.

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.

Heavy rains leave Mumbai crawling yet again

Heavy rains leave Mumbai crawling yet again

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Mumbaikars travelling to work faced a harrowing time on Tuesday morning owing to waterlogging caused by the incessant rain since Monday night.

Sachin Tendulkar goes Karting in Mumbai

Sachin Tendulkar goes Karting in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated a Sky Karting track in Lower Parel area of Mumbai (South).

Office property deals pick up, rents remain flat

Office property deals pick up, rents remain flat

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Call it a revival of the information technology (IT) industry or increase in demand from non-IT sectors, office lease and sale transactions have picked up by 10 to 15 per cent in the past quarter.

Jeffrey Archer on his Indian love story

Jeffrey Archer on his Indian love story

Rediff.com5 May 2010

English author Jeffrey Archer was in Mumbai to launch his latest collection of stories, And Thereby Hangs a Tale.

Review: City of Gold is not for everyone

Review: City of Gold is not for everyone

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Do watch this film if you enjoy slice-of-life films. But if candy floss cinema is your cup of tea, then it's best you keep away.

Robbers kill woman, flee with ornaments in Mumbai

Robbers kill woman, flee with ornaments in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

A 38-year-old woman was stabbed to death in the wee hours of Tuesday and her husband seriously injured after being robbed by two motorcycle-borne persons at Parel in central Mumbai, according to the police. The victims, Beena and Jitin Dedia, were taking a morning walk at approximately 5.45 am when the masked robbers intercepted them and snatched their ornaments and other belongings, they said.

Banks, FIs step up property buys

Banks, FIs step up property buys

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

With real estate prices moving southwards, several banks and financial institutions are buying their own properties and shifting from rented and leased premises.

Ragging accused get bail, expelled from hostel

Ragging accused get bail, expelled from hostel

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The students, undergoing occupational and physiotherapy courses in the KEM hospital in central Mumbai, were arrested on Sunday for allegedly ragging 10 first year students.

Why Mumbai's mayor has become a nurse again

Why Mumbai's mayor has become a nurse again

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'It is time to give back to this city that has given me so much.'

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'There are 80 million tonnes of foodgrain in our godowns and yet, 200 million people go to bed hungry.' 'So I decided to fight hunger.'

Is Zia Mody planning to retire?

Is Zia Mody planning to retire?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'I'm an unbalanced human,' the founding partner of AZB, India's top law firm, tells Pavan Lall.

Kamala Mills horror: 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

Kamala Mills horror: 28-year-old died while celebrating her birthday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Khushbu, who turned 29 on the 29th, did not live to see the day.

Housing prices in Mumbai aim for the sky, again

Housing prices in Mumbai aim for the sky, again

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Sales decline as rates back to pre-recession levels; observers divided on reason.

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Urban planners and real estate experts say bad town planning in Mumbai and rising deaths during the ongoing pandemic are a "sad reality". Dev Chatterjee and Raghavendra Kamath report.

RIP! 26/11 hero dog Caesar passes away

RIP! 26/11 hero dog Caesar passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

During terror attacks in Mumbai, Caesar saved several lives when he sniffed out two hand grenades left by the terrorists at the busy CST railway station.

Marie Antoinette and Paytm in Modi's India

Marie Antoinette and Paytm in Modi's India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Day 2: Syed Firdaus Ashraf attempts to deposit Rs 500, 1,000 notes in his bank account.

Mumbai woman attacked by Uber Pool passenger

Mumbai woman attacked by Uber Pool passenger

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

In a series of tweets and a Facebook post, the journalist, identified as said she was verbally abused and then attacked by the other woman, whose complaint was that she was paying the most and still getting dropped last. The journalist said she was targeted when she tried to defend the driver.

'Numbers will continue to rise in Mumbai till May end'

'Numbers will continue to rise in Mumbai till May end'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'In Mumbai the mortality rate was reaching a percentage of almost 8 plus in about April.' 'But now over last one month, we have come down.' 'We have drastically controlled mortality.' 'We are now about 3.9.'

Rs 8,000-cr premium realty projects face delay

Rs 8,000-cr premium realty projects face delay

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

According to industry estimates, around Rs 8,000 crore of real estate projects covering over 40 million square feet are facing delays.

'How can there be social distancing in slums?'

'How can there be social distancing in slums?'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

About 9 million people in Mumbai live in areas where homes are hardly two metres apart. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com reports on the lurking dangers in the city's slums in the times of the coronavirus.