News for 'Byculla'

Neeraj Grover murder: Maria walks free, visits church

Neeraj Grover murder: Maria walks free, visits church

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Kannada actress Maria Susairaj, sentenced to three-year imprisonment in the 2008 murder of television executive Neeraj Grover, on Saturday walked free out of a jail in Mumbai as she has already spent the term behind the bars.

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Fear of the disease has affected the way employees commute, the number of coffee breaks they take, and even their conversations with colleagues. Does a restricted environment affect the spirit of interaction and collaboration that offices are meant to inspire, wonders Ranjita Ganesan.

Veteran actor Razak Khan passes away

Veteran actor Razak Khan passes away

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Khan, who was last seen in Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3, suffered a massive heart attack.

1 COVID-19 patient can infect 406 in 30 days: Study

1 COVID-19 patient can infect 406 in 30 days: Study

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Agarwal said that the current 'R0' or R naught for the coronavirus infection is somewhere between 1.5 and 4.

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.

Indrani admitted to hospital in 'semi-conscious' state

Indrani admitted to hospital in 'semi-conscious' state

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Doctors said she is now stable. It is suspected that she consumed some pills.

HC grants bail to Rhea in drugs case, rejects Showik's plea

HC grants bail to Rhea in drugs case, rejects Showik's plea

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The duo was arrested last month by the Narcotics Control Bureau in connection with its drugs probe related to the case of Rajput's death.

Sadhvi has no suicidal intentions, says lawyer

Sadhvi has no suicidal intentions, says lawyer

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

"I will rather die than get admitted in the J J hospital," is what Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the Malegaon blasts case had to say.

Sadhvi Pragya threatens to commit suicide

Sadhvi Pragya threatens to commit suicide

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has threatened to kill herself, alleging ill-treatment meted out to her in jail. In a letter dated July 11 addressed to the media, the Sadhvi states that she is fed up with the manner in which she is being treated by the police, hospital and jail authorities and threatened to commit suicide in the Byculla jail, where she is currently lodged.

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

Indrani Mukerjea admitted to hospital again

Indrani Mukerjea admitted to hospital again

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The former media executive, who is now lodged in Byculla women's jail in Mumbai, was admitted to the J J Hospital on Friday night for chest pain.

My Father Jagdeep

My Father Jagdeep

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'When he came to Bombay, he lived on the streets with his mother.' 'He had to sell whatever little they had in their bags -- their clothes, his toys.' 'When they did not have money, a bakery would sell the bread crumbs fallen on the floor for one paisa in a newspaper.' 'But before eating, they had to take out the rat and cockroach shit from the crumbs.'

Nita Ambani picks up the broom

Nita Ambani picks up the broom

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, accompanied by Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani, participated in a Swachhata Abhiyan (cleanliness drive) in the front yard of Sir JJ Group of Hospitals in Mumbai on Saturday.

Immigration racket: 2 cops,3 postal employees held

Immigration racket: 2 cops,3 postal employees held

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

According to the police, the illegal immigration racket was being run by one Aslam Panchal who has transported an estimated 35 people to the UK illegally. Panchal, who had a business visa to the UK after traveling there in the past, used to make passports for potential immigrants using forged documents

Why no one tells Razia the truth

Why no one tells Razia the truth

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Lying on bed number 15 of the post-operative ward of the intensive care unit on the third floor of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar hospital in Central Mumbai area of Byculla, Razia Shaikh is wondering why her husband Ayub has not yet to come to see her for last six days. What she does not know is that he is no more. He fell to terrorists' bullets at that night.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

2 Pak militants planned attacks in Mumbai: ATS

2 Pak militants planned attacks in Mumbai: ATS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

The registration number of the car used by Riaz has turned out to be fake one, the ATS chief said adding other information like where did the ammunition cache arrive from will be disclosed later.

Indrani collapsed due to weakness, no drug overdose

Indrani collapsed due to weakness, no drug overdose

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

"There was no overdose, nor any poison. Her condition could have worsened as she had briefly stopped taking medicines and was suffering from weakness," said Inspector General of Prisons Bipin Kumar Singh.

Court asks jail to treat Zaheera

Court asks jail to treat Zaheera

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

The judge also said that Zaheera had stated that she was not aware about happenings in the Best Bakery case in Vadodara court.

Mumbai: Explosive recovered, defused

Mumbai: Explosive recovered, defused

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Police is taking the seizure seriously since it occurred a day before the 13th anniversary of Mumbai serial bomb blasts.

Giving poor cancer patients hope

Giving poor cancer patients hope

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

Mumbai cops thrash couple inside police station, caught on camera

Mumbai cops thrash couple inside police station, caught on camera

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A purported video clip of a couple being allegedly thrashed by cops inside a police station went viral on the social media even as police denied the charge.

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Anyone with such experiences could have been expected to turn fundamentalist. But Shaheen Kadri is anything but that.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

Sheena case: CBI gets nod to quiz Indrani, Khanna, Rai in jail

Sheena case: CBI gets nod to quiz Indrani, Khanna, Rai in jail

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

"We wanted to question them in the jail and we have got permission," a CBI official said.

Cops are targetting Gawli: Preeti Jain

Cops are targetting Gawli: Preeti Jain

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Preeti said she had gone to meet Gawli only to persuade him to take up her case against Bhandarkar in the state assembly as he was an independent legislator.

Rains disrupt transport in Mumbai

Rains disrupt transport in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Heavy rains lashed the city early on Thursday, inundating low-lying areas and partially disrupting rail and road traffic.

Mumbai gears up as Covid-19 overwhelms health system

Mumbai gears up as Covid-19 overwhelms health system

Rediff.com19 May 2020

With projections suggesting the number of cases in the city will touch 75,000 by the end of May, civic authorities are working overtime to add to the number of beds.

With 525 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3000-mark

With 525 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3000-mark

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As per the ministry's updated data on coronavirus cases Saturday morning, six fresh deaths were reported -- three from Maharahtra, two from Delhi and one from Gujarat.

Perjury charges: Zaheera, family plead not guilty

Perjury charges: Zaheera, family plead not guilty

Rediff.com9 May 2006

The judge had read out the charges to Zaheera on the last occasion and explained the accusations against her and other members of her family.

Zaheera gets 1 year in Mumbai prison

Zaheera gets 1 year in Mumbai prison

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

The judge also ordered that Zaheera might be given a set off for the period she has already spent in prison after her surrender before the court recently.

Tarannum gets bail as cops fail to frame charges

Tarannum gets bail as cops fail to frame charges

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The court granted her bail on Wednesday as police failed to file charge-sheet against her within the stipulated 60 days of her arrest.

Marathas hold massive 'warm up' bike rally in Mumbai

Marathas hold massive 'warm up' bike rally in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Taking their agitation to the Maharashtra capital, the Maratha community on Sunday held a "warm up" bike rally protest in Mumbai to press for their various demands, ahead of their December morcha planned in Nagpur during the winter session of the state Legislature.

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Qureshi, 46, had been on the run since 20 blasts ripped through Gujarat's main city Ahmedabad on July 26, 2008, killing more than 50 people

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A first person account of the train-walk-bike-taxi journey on Wednesday to the office, which is usually covered in an hour, took five-long but enlightening hours, as the city observed a bandh called against violence on the anniversary of a battle fought 200 years ago.

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

In one of the largest FDI deals in realty sector, global private equity Warburg Pincus will invest Rs 1,800 crore (Rs 18 billion) in Piramal Realty, which would use the funds to develop mixed-use projects in the megalopolis.

Sheena Bora murder case: HC seeks CBI's response on Peter's bail plea

Sheena Bora murder case: HC seeks CBI's response on Peter's bail plea

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation for its response on the bail plea of former media baron Peter Mukerjea, arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of his wife Indrani's daughter Sheena Bora.

13/7 blasts puzzle solved after multiple goof ups

13/7 blasts puzzle solved after multiple goof ups

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The revelations made by blast mastermind and Indian Mujahideen founder Yasin Bhatkal have helped the agency understand that the case has two angles to it -- the first being the blend between Indian and Pakistani operatives and secondly the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad being wrong from day one of the probe.

Sheena murder: Court reserves order on Indrani's driver's approver plea

Sheena murder: Court reserves order on Indrani's driver's approver plea

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Rai had moved an application in the court last month seeking to become an approver and sought pardon. CBI, too, said that they have no objection to making Rai an approver.