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Meet Navy's New Submarine INS Vagir

Meet Navy's New Submarine INS Vagir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the fifth Kalvari-class submarine INS Vagir in Mumbai on Friday, January 20, 2023, ahead of its commissioning ceremony.

Sisters Out To Shop For Rakhis

Sisters Out To Shop For Rakhis

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

With Raksha Bandhan just two Fridays away, sisters are shopping in earnest for rakhis.

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.

PIX: Mumbai bids farewell to Bappa as 10-day Ganesh festival ends

PIX: Mumbai bids farewell to Bappa as 10-day Ganesh festival ends

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Amid the beating of drums and chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya', various Ganesh mandals in Mumbai on Thursday started processions to immerse the idols of the deity, marking the culmination of the 10-day festival.

Fire Engulfs Shanties In Dharavi

Fire Engulfs Shanties In Dharavi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

In the wee hours of Wednesday, February 22, 2023, a major fire broke out in Dharavi, India's largest urban slum.

Balloons, Cake Celebrate Sensex 60,000

Balloons, Cake Celebrate Sensex 60,000

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Glimpses of the celebrations as the BSE Sensex on Friday crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

Cyclone Remal: 'WB elections won't be disturbed'

Cyclone Remal: 'WB elections won't be disturbed'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'There will not be very heavy rain.' 'Moderate showers will be there and winds will be, say, somewhere between 20 and 40 km/hr, gusting to 35 km/hr.'

The Lalbaugcha Raja Gold-Silver Auction

The Lalbaugcha Raja Gold-Silver Auction

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Nearly 11 kilos of gold and 300 kilos of silver ornaments were offered by devotees to Lalbaghcha Raja this year.

3 rescued as Navy chopper makes emergency landing off Mumbai

3 rescued as Navy chopper makes emergency landing off Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

An Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) on a routine sortie with three personnel on board made an emergency landing off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, an official said.

Uddhav Sena leader shot dead during Facebook live; attacker kills self

Uddhav Sena leader shot dead during Facebook live; attacker kills self

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Abhishek Ghosalkar was shot dead during a Facebook live by local social activist Mauris Noronha in Mumbai on Thursday, police said.

Active Covid cases decline with 2,380 fresh infections

Active Covid cases decline with 2,380 fresh infections

Rediff.com7 May 2023

With the fresh cases, the COVID-19 tally increased to 4.49 crore (4,49,69,630).

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A 10.5-kilometer-long stretch will be opened for traffic in the first phase, an official earlier said, adding that motorists can enter the coastal road from Worli Seaface, Haji Ali interchange and Amarson's interchange points, and exit at Marine Lines.

Ajit Pawar replaces BJP's Patil as Pune guardian minister

Ajit Pawar replaces BJP's Patil as Pune guardian minister

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was on Wednesday named as the guardian minister of his home district Pune in place of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and cabinet minister Chandrakant Patil.

When Mithali Raj bowled Harbhajan

When Mithali Raj bowled Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Glimpses from the match between teams led by Harbhajan Singh and Mithali Raj, hosted by Disney Star Sports, featuring children from the Raje Shivaji Vidyalaya in Dharavi, Mumbai.

Music Fraternity Bids Farewell To KK

Music Fraternity Bids Farewell To KK

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Singer KK was cremated at Mumbai's Versova Hindu crematorium around 2 pm on Thursday, June 2, a kilometre away from his home.

Yeh Hai India: Kamathipura Celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Yeh Hai India: Kamathipura Celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Sex workers in Kamathipura, central Mumbai, tie a rakhi on the postman who brings them mail -- and this week, a gift of the Tiranga.

5 hurt in communal clash in Maha's Ahmednagar; 32 held, internet suspended

5 hurt in communal clash in Maha's Ahmednagar; 32 held, internet suspended

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The police have detained 32 people so far and registered cases against 150 others after the incident on Sunday night, an official said.

Lord Ganesha Returns To Mumbai

Lord Ganesha Returns To Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Ganesh Utsav, Maharashtra's celebration of the God of New Beginnings, begins on Ganesh Chaturthi, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, and will be celebrated for 10 days, until Anant Chaturthi, Friday, September 2022, the day of visarjan (immersion).

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

There could be occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph as per the weather bureau's prediction.

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Bollywood actor and former Congress Lok Sabha MP Govinda on Thursday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai.

Penguins Of Mumbai

Penguins Of Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

April 25 is celebrated as World Penguin Day.

Vijay Diwas 2022

Vijay Diwas 2022

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate the military victory over Pakistan in 1971.

Covid spike: 42 deaths, 12,193 new cases reported

Covid spike: 42 deaths, 12,193 new cases reported

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The death toll due to the viral disease has climbed to 5,31,300 with 42 more fatalities, including 10 reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

Sena factions get ready for yet another show of strength on Dussehra

Sena factions get ready for yet another show of strength on Dussehra

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

While Uddhav Thackeray will address his party's Dussehra rally at the sprawling Shivaji Park in Dadar, the traditional venue of the event where Bal Thackeray charged up his workers with his fiery oratory for more than four decades, Shinde's rally will be at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

India logs over 10,000 Covid cases, active tally climb to 63,562

India logs over 10,000 Covid cases, active tally climb to 63,562

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.1 per cent.

After month-long lull, rains lash Mumbai giving relief from heat

After month-long lull, rains lash Mumbai giving relief from heat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The island city, eastern suburbs and western suburbs recorded average 57.63 mm, 76.94 mm and 90.50 mm rainfall, respectively, between 8 am and 6 pm.

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Dressed in colourful attires, Govindas visited places in trucks, tempos, buses and two-wheelers.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sandeep Raut has been asked to depose before the central agency at its office in Mumbai next week, they said, adding his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Jail Hasn't Broken Tough Guy Sanjay Raut Yet

Jail Hasn't Broken Tough Guy Sanjay Raut Yet

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP remains defiant despite 50 days in jail.

Counting Time At Lalbaug Cha Raja

Counting Time At Lalbaug Cha Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

After the Ganesh Utsav ended on Friday, the donation box at Mumbai's famed Lalbaug Cha Raja pandal was opened on Monday, September 12, 2022.

Mumbai police seek details of rented out properties

Mumbai police seek details of rented out properties

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to the official, the order is aimed at preventing subversive and anti-social elements from seeking hideouts in residential areas.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

Have responsibility as...: Ajit Pawar on not getting NCP post

Have responsibility as...: Ajit Pawar on not getting NCP post

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'For the past several years, Supriya is in Delhi. I am active in state politics. I have responsibility of the state since I am the leader of opposition'

Uddhav Is Back At Sena Bhavan

Uddhav Is Back At Sena Bhavan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Uddhav has promised he will be at Sena Bhavan every day to meet Shiv Sainiks and others, as part of his plan to rebuild the party.

Mumbai police warned of 'Somalia-like' attack

Mumbai police warned of 'Somalia-like' attack

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The traffic helpline of Mumbai Police has received a WhatsApp message from an international number advising the force to take care to avoid a 'Somalia-type attack' in India, an official said on Friday.

Eknath Shinde Pays Tribute To Sulochana

Eknath Shinde Pays Tribute To Sulochana

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was among those who mourned her loss, and visited her home.

Daily Covid cases in country highest in 149 days

Daily Covid cases in country highest in 149 days

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

India logged 1,890 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 149 days, while the active cases increased to 9,433, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Daily Covid cases in India highest in 140 days

Daily Covid cases in India highest in 140 days

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

India logged 1,300 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Politics is not on the radar of 18 to 21-year-old Indians, reveals Rama Bijapurkar.