News for 'Andheri'

Top pugilists for Super Cup

Top pugilists for Super Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Fisticuff fans of Mumbai would have the rare chance to witness the cream of Indian boxing in the fourth Super Cup Inter-Zonal National Boxing Championships next week.

Fat to Fit: How I lost 28 kilos in two years

Fat to Fit: How I lost 28 kilos in two years

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Jay Talsania, 22, shares his weightloss journey.

Ambani chopper sabotage: Key witness found dead

Ambani chopper sabotage: Key witness found dead

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Bharat Borge, the mechanic whose timely discovery that there were pebbles and mud in the gear box of Anil Ambani's helicopter, was found dead beside railway tracks in suburban Andheri in Mumbai under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday.

Motormen call off flash strike

Motormen call off flash strike

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

"Train services have come to a standstill at 2120 hrs following the flash strike", Western Railway PRO S S Gupta said. "The motormen had given a notice for hunger protest (strike) for today but there was no intimation about this strike," he said."We are trying to resolve the issue and resume train services soon," he said.

Suburban trains collide in Mumbai, 6 injured

Suburban trains collide in Mumbai, 6 injured

Rediff.com9 Aug 2009

A Borivali-bound train stationed at platform No 1 at the Mahim station was hit by another train which was going to Andheri after there was a failure in signal control, Western railway officials said.

My week as a COVID-19 patient

My week as a COVID-19 patient

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Kunal Patil, a photojournalist based in Mumbai, who was treated to Sri H N Reliance Foundation Hospital after he tested positive for the dreaded virus, says he feels fortunate to come out of this nightmare.

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.

Video: Inside Mumbai's first ice bar

Video: Inside Mumbai's first ice bar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

At the recently opened 21 Farenheit, located in Andheri, Mumbai, party-goers saddle up to the all-ice bar and drink from all-ice glasses, all while wrapped up in parkas, boots and gloves! Check out the video.

Businessman injured in firing at Mumbai suburb

Businessman injured in firing at Mumbai suburb

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

A businessman was allegedly shot at by two persons at suburban Andheri in Mumbai on Wednesday, according to the police. The duo, who came on a bike, shot at businessman Deepak Bhandari, who was injured in the firing, the police said. The accused, identified as Faraz Khan and Rakesh Parwe, who hail from Madhya Pradesh, were immediately arrested, after being chased by the police and the public.

Shaurya Chakra for Mumbai-based Navy pilot

Shaurya Chakra for Mumbai-based Navy pilot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Commander Kasutubh Gosavi was given the honour for saving 15 lives.

Metallic pillar collapses at Mumbai Metro site

Metallic pillar collapses at Mumbai Metro site

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

A metallic structure supporting main concrete pillars at Mumbai's under-construction Metro line, in the north-western suburb of Sakinaka, collapsed on Monday night. No one was injured in the incident, which took place at 11.30 pm on Monday night, when work was going on at the construction site of the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro rail. The incident comes two days after six people were killed when an under-construction pillar collapsed at a Delhi Metro site.

Rain cripples Mumbai again

Rain cripples Mumbai again

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

A woman died of electrocution as incessant heavy rains lashed the city and catchment areas, sending the Mithi river close to danger mark and inundating low-lying areas and disrupting air, rail and road traffic.

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Around the same time, I watched Rock On!! where those guys have that midlife crisis.' 'They are busy with their corporate jobs and then they want to start singing again.' 'Seeing that, I got a boost.' 'I felt if I don't give acting a full chance again, I will regret it.' 'So I decided to quit my job and pursue acting full time.'

Centre is using Mumbai as an ATM: Uddhav

Centre is using Mumbai as an ATM: Uddhav

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The Shiv Sena on Friday accused the Centre of using Mumbai, the financial capital of India, as an ATM and said that if security arrangements made for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his visit to Mumbai are in place for the common man, there would be no terror attacks in the city.Referring to Rahul's stop at an ATM en route to Andheri station, Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray said, "Mumbai has been made an ATM (Any Time Money) for Delhi."

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

It is a waste of time to speak up in today's India, believes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

ED summons singer Adnan Sami

ED summons singer Adnan Sami

Rediff.com23 May 2009

Bollywood singer Adnan Sami, who has been facing trial in a matrimonial dispute, has been asked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to furnish documents regarding eight luxurious flats owned by him in suburban Andheri.

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?

'Kohli does more advertisements than all Bollywood actors'

'Kohli does more advertisements than all Bollywood actors'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

After winning the hearts of Indian cricket fans, Virat Kohli seems to be the new talking point in tinsel town as well now. Ace Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan seems to be in awe of the Indian batting sensation. Talking about Kohli's ever-growing popularity, Abhishek said, "He is doing great things for the country. He is super-fit and is currently doing more advertisements than all of us combined." Kohli and Abhishek shared the stage with India batsman Ajkinkya Rahane and actor Arjun Kapoor to announce the charity football match to be played between cricket stars and Bollywood personalities on June 4 in Andheri Sports Complex, suburban Mumbai.

Consumer finance: Smaller players fill the void

Consumer finance: Smaller players fill the void

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The exit of the big movers has meant more opportunities for local players such as Nambiar Finance, which is just one of the 1,465 non-deposit-taking NBFCs registered with the Mumbai office of the Reserve Bank of India.

PIX: Aamir-Sanjeeda, Keith-Rochelle on the red carpet

PIX: Aamir-Sanjeeda, Keith-Rochelle on the red carpet

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Television's swish set walk the red carpet.

Priyanka ko darr kyun lagta hai

Priyanka ko darr kyun lagta hai

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Priyanka Kothari on her fears and forthcoming film, Agyaat.

Mumbai schoolgirl swims into Limca Book of Records

Mumbai schoolgirl swims into Limca Book of Records

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Eighteen months after swimming across the 30-km Messinikos Gulf in Greece at the tender age of eight, Mumbai schoolgirl Swapnali Yadav has earned an entry in the Limca Book of Records for the feat. Her feat in the 2008-09 edition of the book was accepted and she received a certificate to this effect from its publishers.

Bombay HC upholds death penalty of woman techie's killer

Bombay HC upholds death penalty of woman techie's killer

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The judges described the convict as a 'menace to society' and said rising crime against women should be tackled on all fronts.

Maharashtra: 'Encounter specialist' Daya Nayak suspended

Maharashtra: 'Encounter specialist' Daya Nayak suspended

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

A government official said that Daya Nayak had been suspended. He, however, declined to comment on what led to this development.

'Shiney, a nice man'

'Shiney, a nice man'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The actor enjoys a good reputation among the complex's security staff.

Shiney Ahuja arrives in court

Shiney Ahuja arrives in court

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Shiney Ahuja was produced at the magistrate's court in Andheri, northwest Mumbai, on charges that he had raped a maid who worked in his home.

Actor Shiney Ahuja arrested for rape

Actor Shiney Ahuja arrested for rape

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja will be produced in Mumbai's Andheri court on Monday morning after he was accused of raping his domestic help. On Sunday night, Shiney's 18-year old accused him of rape, when both of them were alone at his flat.

'People who have bags full of black money, all that will be out now'

'People who have bags full of black money, all that will be out now'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'It will cause problems for people who deal in small amounts of cash.' 'I hope it does not cause law and order problems.'

Hotel attack: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut arrested

Hotel attack: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut arrested

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Raut, the Executive Editor of Sena mouthpiece Saamana, was arrested from his residence at suburban Bhandup after the Centre directed the state government to deal sternly with those involved in the attack, sources said. Around 500 Shiv Sena workers had vandalised the lobby and kitchen of Lalit Group's Intercontinental Hotel to protest against sacking of 21 employees by the management on January 21.

Pramod Mahajan's son-in-law accused of fraud

Pramod Mahajan's son-in-law accused of fraud

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Police have registered a case of forgery and corruption against Anand Rao, builder and son-in-law of late Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, and two former Chief Executive Officers of Maharashtra's Slum Rehabilitation Authority.

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