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Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The only saving grace is the title score by Amar Mohile, which injects some energy into this otherwise pointless attempt at a dark revenge drama, observes Divya Nair.

'Next 48 hours crucial': 10 dead, hundreds displaced as rain lash Maha

'Next 48 hours crucial': 10 dead, hundreds displaced as rain lash Maha

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have caused floods, road blockages, and widespread damage, resulting in casualties and displacement. The state government is monitoring the situation and coordinating rescue efforts.

7 die, 13 missing during Ganesh idol immersions in Maha, MP

7 die, 13 missing during Ganesh idol immersions in Maha, MP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Several drownings and missing persons reported across Maharashtra during the immersion of Ganesh idols following the Ganesh festival.

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

Delhi HC protects Abhishek Bachchan's personality rights

Delhi HC protects Abhishek Bachchan's personality rights

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Delhi high court has protected the personality rights of Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, restraining websites and online platforms from illegally using his name or images for commercial gain without his consent.

Maha to probe honeytrap allegations after Cong MLA's demand

Maha to probe honeytrap allegations after Cong MLA's demand

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Maharashtra government has promised to investigate allegations of a honeytrap racket targeting state officials in Thane, Nashik, and Mumbai, following demands from a Congress MLA for a formal statement in the assembly.

'This Government Likes Parsis'

'This Government Likes Parsis'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Parsis are inclined towards people who work for the welfare of others.'

Mumbai encounter specialist cop Daya Nayak promoted to ACP rank

Mumbai encounter specialist cop Daya Nayak promoted to ACP rank

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Senior police inspector Daya Nayak, once known as an 'encounter specialist', was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. Other senior inspectors were also promoted.

Delhi police busts 'Khilafat' terror module linked to Pakistan

Delhi police busts 'Khilafat' terror module linked to Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Delhi police Special Cell has busted a terror module with links to Pakistan and arrested five suspected operatives after raids across multiple states, an official said on Thursday.

Passengers fell after those on footboard brushed against each other: RPF

Passengers fell after those on footboard brushed against each other: RPF

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The mishap at Mumbra railway station on Monday morning that killed four and injured nine occurred as the passengers standing on the footboard of two suburban trains brushed against each other, causing thirteen to fall, a Thane railway police station official said.

Rapido sponsors Maha minister's 'Dahi Handi' event, faces flak

Rapido sponsors Maha minister's 'Dahi Handi' event, faces flak

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik faces criticism after Rapido, the bike taxi aggregator he exposed for illegal operations, became the lead sponsor for a 'Dahi Handi' event organized by his family.

Mumbai local mishap: 'Something hit our compartment'

Mumbai local mishap: 'Something hit our compartment'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

An eyewitness to the horrific suburban railway mishap in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday morning said the chain of events began after someone in the coach ahead of his either fell after hitting a wall or 'something hit our compartment'.

Schoolgirls checked for menstruation: Principal axed after arrest

Schoolgirls checked for menstruation: Principal axed after arrest

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Police in Thane have arrested a school principal and staff member after allegations that girl students were forced to strip to check for menstruation. The incident sparked outrage among parents, leading to protests and a police investigation.

Day after Tuesday mayhem, some relief to Mumbaikars

Day after Tuesday mayhem, some relief to Mumbaikars

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert of heavy rains for Mumbai for Wednesday, and predicted the intensity of rainfall in the metropolis will go down from Thursday.

Maha civic body's meat ban on I-Day draws flak

Maha civic body's meat ban on I-Day draws flak

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The order draws sharp reactions from the Opposition NCP-SP and Shiv Sena- UBT leaders who called it an infringement of people's food choices.

Maha school horror: Girls forced to strip for menstruation check; 8 booked

Maha school horror: Girls forced to strip for menstruation check; 8 booked

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Police in Shahapur, Maharashtra, have registered a case against a school principal and teachers for allegedly forcing female students to strip to check for menstruation after bloodstains were found in a school toilet.

Torrential rains bring Mumbai local trains to a halt, commuters stranded

Torrential rains bring Mumbai local trains to a halt, commuters stranded

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Local train services in Mumbai were severely disrupted due to heavy rains and track submergence, causing hardship for commuters. Central Railway suspended services on key lines, and long-distance trains were rescheduled or cancelled. Passengers were stranded, and bus services were also affected.

MNS leader slaps gaming centre employee

MNS leader slaps gaming centre employee

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) functionary is under fire after a video surfaced showing him slapping an employee of a gaming centre in Thane district over concerns about students skipping school to visit the facility.

Raj-Uddhav tie-up: 'We are on ventilator, they are in ICU'

Raj-Uddhav tie-up: 'We are on ventilator, they are in ICU'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS are likely to form an alliance for the upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra, with the final decision expected closer to the election date. Leaders from both parties acknowledge public pressure and the need to rejuvenate their cadres after poor performances in previous elections.

Haldiram Director Duped Of Rs 9.38 Cr

Haldiram Director Duped Of Rs 9.38 Cr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A director of Haldiram Foods International Ltd was allegedly duped of 9.38 crore by Mumbai-based individuals promising high investment returns.

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Mumbaikars woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday, while the India meteorological department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert, forecasting extremely heavy rains at isolated places in the city and adjoining areas, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges, officials said.

Saif stabbing accused files bail plea, claims FIR 'imaginary story'

Saif stabbing accused files bail plea, claims FIR 'imaginary story'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The Bangladeshi national accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan has filed a bail application, claiming innocence and alleging the FIR is an 'imaginary story'.

From UK To Mumbai: Work Desks You'll Love

From UK To Mumbai: Work Desks You'll Love

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

From plants and paintings to vintage furniture and quirky souvenirs, these work desks are as creative and colourful as the people who use them.

You can now drive from Mumbai to Nagpur in 8 hours

You can now drive from Mumbai to Nagpur in 8 hours

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the final 76-km-long stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg, making the entire 701-km Mumbai-Nagpur corridor fully functional and bringing down the travel time between the two cities to eight hours from around 18 hours.

Merely having Aadhaar, voter ID doesn't make one Indian citizen: HC

Merely having Aadhaar, voter ID doesn't make one Indian citizen: HC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court ruled that possessing documents like Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID does not automatically grant Indian citizenship, emphasizing the importance of the Citizenship Act of 1955.

Food stall owner thrashed for not speaking in Marathi

Food stall owner thrashed for not speaking in Marathi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

While purchasing food, one of the them asked the stall owner to speak in Marathi, to which he questioned them back.

Last rites of AI pilot Kunder, flight attendant Songhare held

Last rites of AI pilot Kunder, flight attendant Songhare held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Hundreds of people, including inconsolable family members and friends, gave an emotional farewell to First Officer Clive Kunder, co-pilot of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad last week, and flight attendant Roshni Songhare whose last rites were held on Thursday.

4 Maha ministers, many officers honey-trapped, claims Raut

4 Maha ministers, many officers honey-trapped, claims Raut

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleges that several Maharashtra ministers and government officials have been honey trapped, a claim refuted by BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who challenged Raut to provide evidence.

T20 Mumbai League: Suryakumar's 50 in vain

T20 Mumbai League: Suryakumar's 50 in vain

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Suryakumar (50), ably supported by Jigar Rana (53), anchored the Knights' innings as they posted a competitive 179/7 after being asked to bat first.

Violence over Marathi unacceptable, says Fadnavis, warns of action

Violence over Marathi unacceptable, says Fadnavis, warns of action

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned against violence and linguistic chauvinism related to the Marathi language, emphasizing constructive promotion and legal action against those taking the law into their own hands.

Raj Thackeray faces flak over remarks on Sardar Patel

Raj Thackeray faces flak over remarks on Sardar Patel

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Congress, AAP, and Patidar leaders in Gujarat have criticized MNS chief Raj Thackeray for his comments about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, demanding a ban on his entry to Gujarat and an FIR against him.

Woman alleges rape on express train in Thane

Woman alleges rape on express train in Thane

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A case has been registered against an unidentified person for allegedly raping a woman after rendering her unconscious onboard an express train in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official from the Government Railway Police (GRP) said on Friday.

Mumbai train blasts: The 12 who were acquitted today

Mumbai train blasts: The 12 who were acquitted today

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Twelve persons, arrested in 2006 for their involvement in the July 11, 2006 serial train blasts case, were acquitted by the Bombay high court on Monday.

Water level in Ulhas river rises, Kalyan bridge closed

Water level in Ulhas river rises, Kalyan bridge closed

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Thane and Palghar districts in India experienced heavy rainfall, leading to road closures and the evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas. The rising water levels of the Ulhas River prompted authorities to close the Raite bridge on the Kalyan-Murbad road, diverting traffic via Titwala. In Ambernath, 50 residents were evacuated from Swabhiman Chali near the Ulhas river. Waterlogging was reported in low-lying areas of Kulgaon-Badlapur. Officials are monitoring the situation closely and urging timely reporting of incidents.

Is Mahavatar Narasimha Worth The Hype?

Is Mahavatar Narasimha Worth The Hype?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Even if you are not a Hindu or religious, the underlying message of loving animals and fellow human beings, and to choose love and peace over war is winning hearts, notes Divya Nair.

After 20 yrs, Uddhav, Raj to reunite over Marathi push

After 20 yrs, Uddhav, Raj to reunite over Marathi push

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, estranged cousins and leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS respectively, will share a public stage after two decades to celebrate the Maharashtra government's decision to roll back the three-language policy in primary schools.

High drama at 'Marathi asmita' march near Mumbai; Sena minister heckled

High drama at 'Marathi asmita' march near Mumbai; Sena minister heckled

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Police detained MNS leader Avinash Jadhav ahead of a rally planned in Thane to counter a protest staged by traders against the slapping of a food stall owner for not speaking in Marathi.

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a golden run as captain, leading the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals League 2025.

Mumbai's Rail Network Saw 922 Deaths In 5 Months

Mumbai's Rail Network Saw 922 Deaths In 5 Months

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

210 deaths were directly attributed to commuters falling from overcrowded trains.

AI crash shatters flight attendant's dream weeks before engagement

AI crash shatters flight attendant's dream weeks before engagement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

A native of Mandangad in coastal Ratnagiri district, the Songhare family had moved to Mumbai for work and shifted to Dombivli two years ago.