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Power rate cut: Wait for Mumbaikars gets longer

Power rate cut: Wait for Mumbaikars gets longer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Maharashtra Cabinet undecided over providing subsidy to private utilities.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; schools, colleges to be shut today

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; schools, colleges to be shut today

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Flight operations at the Mumbai airport were suspended for nearly half an hour as visibility dropped well below the required 550 meter-mark

Mumbaikars 'grin and bear' 72-hour megablock on Harbour line

Mumbaikars 'grin and bear' 72-hour megablock on Harbour line

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The three-day shutdown was imposed to extend platforms on the line to accommodate 12-car rakes.

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Photographs from the spot show a deep, long crack running along the divider.

'It's a big relief that Balika Vadhu is going off air'

'It's a big relief that Balika Vadhu is going off air'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Ruslaan Mumtaz is relieved, as well as disappointed, about his new show Balika Vadhu wrapping up.

Rajinikanth: Illaiyaraaja was very naughty and mischievous

Rajinikanth: Illaiyaraaja was very naughty and mischievous

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'I told Illaiyaraaja when he had composed music for 786 films that soon there will be 1,000. Today is that day.' The film industry felicitates music composer Illaiyaraaja.

Sensex snaps two-session losing streak, ends slightly higher

Sensex snaps two-session losing streak, ends slightly higher

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended up 33 points at 27,241.78 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 27 points at 8,200.70.

Meet Aamir's Dangal daughters

Meet Aamir's Dangal daughters

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'Aamir Khan is a chalta phirta school. Even if you spend one day with him, you will learn a lot. He never gets tired. He works from morning till night.' Meet Dangal's Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra.

Review: Nothing scary about Darr @ The Mall

Review: Nothing scary about Darr @ The Mall

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Darr @ The Mall might be an absolute failure in the horror genre but as a revenge drama, it is refreshingly simple and does manage to pull a few heartstrings at the end of the day.

Aamir Khan: People are not interested in my films; it's time for me to retire

Aamir Khan: People are not interested in my films; it's time for me to retire

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

'My patience level has increased and I have stopped being judgmental. I have become more mature with Satyamev Jayate.' Aamir Khan gets serious.

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Heavy downpour brings Mumbai to a halt, 28 killed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Heavy rains lashing Mumbai since Sunday have thrown rail, air and road traffic out of gear, with several trains and flights being cancelled. With IMD forecast of heavy rains for Tuesday, the authorities declared a holiday in the city and adjoining regions, asking people to avoid stepping out of their houses.

Sahara has not complied with court order: SEBI to SC

Sahara has not complied with court order: SEBI to SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

SEBI on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Sahara group overvalued its properties and did not hand over all original title deeds of assets worth Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) as per its direction.

Aamir Khan: I was born here and I will die here

Aamir Khan: I was born here and I will die here

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

'See my actions in the last 25 years, the kind of films I have done. I have been doing Satyamev Jayate for the past four years. Why am I doing that? It's because I love my country. I am taking time out my busy schedule to do it. And I am happy about doing it because that is my contribution in nation building.'

When Sandhu defied his dad and chose football over cricket

When Sandhu defied his dad and chose football over cricket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's father wanted his son to become a cricketer but the goalkeeper is glad he did not heed the paternal advice.

The man who wants 6 lakh square feet in Mumbai to protect cows

The man who wants 6 lakh square feet in Mumbai to protect cows

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'I have seen so many cows roaming the streets of Mumbai. When people from foreign countries see cows roaming on our streets, it is not good.'

Showroom visits are bygone, online shopping is in vogue!

Showroom visits are bygone, online shopping is in vogue!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Online shopping is the new buzzword amongst masses.

'If you feel happy about yourself, it doesn't matter what your age is'

'If you feel happy about yourself, it doesn't matter what your age is'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Aamir Khan looks leaner, fitter and younger on his 52nd birthday.

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Mumbai

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's what's buzzing in Mumbai if you are looking out for real estate appreciation...

'I want to become an actress like Deepika Padukone'

'I want to become an actress like Deepika Padukone'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

'Some kids in school want to be friends only because I am an actress,' Ashnoor Kaur tells Rajul Hegde/ Rediff.com

Picking up the pieces after death and destruction

Picking up the pieces after death and destruction

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

More than two weeks after a wall collapsed in suburban Mumbai, killing 30 people and injuring more than 100, Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Hitesh Harisinghani visit the area to know how the survivors devastated by the deluge are coping with their lives.

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

If you've lived in this city even for a day, then there's no way you cannot fall in love with the street food that defines Mumbai -- vada pav.

Precision timing deserts Clarke as he falls on his sword

Precision timing deserts Clarke as he falls on his sword

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Timing is everything in the cut-throat world of international cricket and Australian captain Michael Clarke knew the game was up for him.

What 26/11 survivors expect from Modi

What 26/11 survivors expect from Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Mumbai is observing the sixth anniversary of the dastardly attacks that shook the city

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Is it a last ditch attempt to reassure consumers, or a way to gain the upper hand at the negotiating table, or is it just a way of exhausting the treasure chest before the lights go out

Why is the Mumbai police afraid of this cop?

Why is the Mumbai police afraid of this cop?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'Every traffic police station in the city has a policeman designated unofficially as the 'cashier.' 'His job is to collect the bribes and, at the end of every month, distribute this money among the cops according to rank.'

Why I support Modi's bullet train

Why I support Modi's bullet train

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The critics of Prime Minister Modi's latest project are not looking at the future but living in the past, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Mumbai school among suitors of Thomas Cook head office property

Mumbai school among suitors of Thomas Cook head office property

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Thomas Cook, which is looking to shift its offices to one of the places such as Lower Parel, Dadar, Bandra Kurla Complex or Andheri, is likely to take a decision in the next three to four months.

Bombay, Black Friday, Parzania: Top 11 Real to Reel Stories

Bombay, Black Friday, Parzania: Top 11 Real to Reel Stories

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Looking at the most touching Hindi movies inspired by true-life events.

When Juhi cheated in school, and got caught!

When Juhi cheated in school, and got caught!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

We go on the sets of Juhi Chawla's Chalk N Duster.

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'Kishore Kumar lived like a king and knew that he could get away with anything. It's as simple as that.'

'We are just counting the days to our wedding!'

'We are just counting the days to our wedding!'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'Both of us are over the moon about the whole thing.' Vivek Dahiya can't stop gushing about his July wedding to Divyanka Tripathi.

'I don't feel any pressure for Tanu Weds Manu Returns'

'I don't feel any pressure for Tanu Weds Manu Returns'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Director Aanand L Rai talks about his much anticipated film Tanu Weds Manu Returns.

When Bollywood got jailed

When Bollywood got jailed

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bollywood's many run-ins with the law.

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Jumbo King is profitable from the beginning and is growing upwards of 35 per cent annually.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Lawntuba: 4 musicians pursuing their dream

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'We are all from middle class backgrounds...' 'We are not like those super privileged kids to whom the parents say "Jao beta. Studio khareed lo".'

Exclusive! Bareilly Ki Barfi singer sings for you

Exclusive! Bareilly Ki Barfi singer sings for you

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Singer Samira Koppikar tells us what its like to be a Bollywood singer, and how she achieved it.

Meet the cute girl from Bajrangi Bhaijaan!

Meet the cute girl from Bajrangi Bhaijaan!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

'Salman and I would play table tennis and drive an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) while shooting in Karjat. And he made me eat a lot of biryani!' Child actor Harshaali Malhotra shares her Bajrangi Bhaijaan experience.

'I didn't believe I was in Dangal for the longest time'

'I didn't believe I was in Dangal for the longest time'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

'On my way to Aamir Khan's office, I was thinking about what to say, how to react. I thought that I should get a picture clicked with him because the casting probably won't happen, as it's too big a film.' But Sakshi Tanwar *was* cast as Aamir Khan's wife in his sports drama, Dangal.