News for 'Byculla'

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

Railways Realising Its Paperless Dreams

Railways Realising Its Paperless Dreams

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Currently, 81 per cent of all reserved tickets are booked through e-ticketing.'

'I still live in constant fear'

'I still live in constant fear'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The list of betrayals is long.' 'People, who said they were like family, have backstabbed me most.'

'A lot of actresses wanted my role'

'A lot of actresses wanted my role'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'But Hansal sir stood by me.' 'He said he saw the same hunger in my audition that Jigna Vora had.' 'He felt I needed to prove my worth just like Jigna did.'

Piramal Realty to invest Rs 3500 cr in 2 years; aims to deliver 5,000 flats

Piramal Realty to invest Rs 3500 cr in 2 years; aims to deliver 5,000 flats

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Piramal Realty will invest Rs 3,500 crore over the next two years in four ongoing housing projects as it aims to deliver a 6 million square feet area to customers, its CEO Gaurav Sawhney said. Founded in 2012, Piramal Realty is the real estate arm of the business conglomerate Piramal Group. It is one of the leading developers with 15 million square feet of residential and commercial under development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Why Hamza Is A Wife Beater in Darlings

Why Hamza Is A Wife Beater in Darlings

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'In Byculla, a lot of boys hero-worship the bhais.' 'Hamza grew up in that environment, but he got a government job.' 'And he did this so he could marry the woman he loves.' 'Now, after getting the government job, he thought he would get to bully people...' 'But bechara, he's getting bullied at work.'

What's Yama Doing On The Street?

What's Yama Doing On The Street?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Sunday curfew. Weekend curfews. Deserted streets. Crowded streets.

Kin seek release of 16 Bhima Koregaon accused due to Covid

Kin seek release of 16 Bhima Koregaon accused due to Covid

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The friends and relatives of 16 accused, including Hany Babu, Stan Swamy and Sudha Bharadwaj, made the demand during a virtual press conference.

Bail order complied, Indrani Mukerjea may walk out of prison on Friday

Bail order complied, Indrani Mukerjea may walk out of prison on Friday

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A special CBI court in Mumbai on Thursday said Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, can walk out on bail after furnishing a bond of Rs 2 lakh as it finalised her bail conditions.

Inmate who saw Sheena Bora willing to record statement: Lawyer

Inmate who saw Sheena Bora willing to record statement: Lawyer

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Speaking to ANI, Khan said, "I have been informed by my client Indrani Mukherjea (mother and prime accused in this murder case) that a lady officer (inmate) has informed her that she met Sheena Bora on June 24 near Dal Lake."

'Satyameva Jayate', says Aryan Khan's legal team

'Satyameva Jayate', says Aryan Khan's legal team

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

'Aryan Khan has ultimately been released on bail by Bombay HC. No possession, no evidence, no consumption, no conspiracy, right from the first moment when he was detained on Oct 2! Satyamev Jayate,' the team said.

Elgar Parishad accused Sudha Bharadwaj walks out of jail after 3 years

Elgar Parishad accused Sudha Bharadwaj walks out of jail after 3 years

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The HC had in its order last week said Bharadwaj was entitled to bail and its denial would be in breach of her fundamental right to life and personal liberty, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'I was told to go to the next room and strip -- that's when it really hits you for the first time... that you are a criminal and you are being treated like one.' 'It comes as a shock when, instead of your name, you hear, "Yeh naya Maowadi aaya hai (A new Maoist has arrived)".'

Aryan thanks prison staff, promises to help other inmates

Aryan thanks prison staff, promises to help other inmates

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Jail officials said he was happy to receive the information about getting bail and also expressed his gratitude to the prison staff.

Ranas walk out of jail; MP Navneet develops health problems, is hospitalised

Ranas walk out of jail; MP Navneet develops health problems, is hospitalised

Rediff.com5 May 2022

After they were granted bail on Wednesday, the necessary documents had not timely reached the prisons where they were lodged.

Jagdeepsaab laid to rest

Jagdeepsaab laid to rest

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Jagdeep was laid to rest around 2:30 pm at a cemetery in Byculla, south central Mumbai, on Thursday.

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In Chanda's defence, one can always say, why would the Videocon Group take care of her husband as a quid pro quo to get a loan? After all, the group has taken money from the entire banking industry and ICICI Bank's share in the pie is not even 10 per cent. So, if it had a quid pro quo with Chanda to get the money, it must have had similar arrangements with other banks, too. If this is not the case, one must accept that it had got money from all banks, including ICICI, without any under-the-table conditions, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Addressing the Sena workers in Mumbai for the second consecutive day, he also said that doors of the state and party are closed for the rebels MLAs.

Darlings Review

Darlings Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Darlings is a well-rounded effort by Jasmeet K Reen, supported by bold ideas and clever imagery, raves Sukanya Verma.

Sudha Bharadwaj to be released, court sets tough bail conditions

Sudha Bharadwaj to be released, court sets tough bail conditions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The court also asked her not to indulge in any activity 'similar to the activities on the basis' of which a first information report (FIR) has been registered against her for offences under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act).

Bombay HC to hear Aryan Khan's bail plea on Oct 26

Bombay HC to hear Aryan Khan's bail plea on Oct 26

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it would hear on October 26 the bail plea filed by Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, in connection with a case of seizure of banned drugs on board a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Shinde claims rebel MLAs security removed, MVA refutes charge

Shinde claims rebel MLAs security removed, MVA refutes charge

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil has refused Shinde's allegations.

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Thackeray accused the Eknath Shinde-led government of being ideologically bankrupt.

Indrani Mukerjea refuses to wear convict's uniform, moves court

Indrani Mukerjea refuses to wear convict's uniform, moves court

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In her application, Mukerjea said that jail authorities were asking her to wear the convict's uniform even though she is an under-trial accused. The next date of hearing on her application is January 5.

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Do Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Sharad Pawar want the deaths of the Bhima Koregaon accused to be associated with their regime? asks Jyoti Punwani.

'Darlings is funny, it is wicked'

'Darlings is funny, it is wicked'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

'The character I play is a cracker.'

Over 6 yrs after arrest, 'happy' Indrani Mukerjea walks out of jail

Over 6 yrs after arrest, 'happy' Indrani Mukerjea walks out of jail

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Six years and nine months after she was arrested for allegedly murdering her daughter Sheena Bora, former media executive Indrani Mukerjea walked out of the prison.

Aryan Khan fails to get bail in cruise drugs case

Aryan Khan fails to get bail in cruise drugs case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Special Judge V V Patil, designated to hear cases related to the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, rejected the bail pleas of Aryan Khan, his friend Arbaaz Merchant and fashion model Munmun Dhamecha.

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'

Mumbai's Colaba sees highest rainfall in 22 years

Mumbai's Colaba sees highest rainfall in 22 years

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

In August 1998, the observatory had received 261.9 mm rainfall in 24 hours which was a record for the month till now, but Wednesday's rain broke it within only 12 hours.

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, several areas waterlogged

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, several areas waterlogged

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The India Meteorological Department has classified light rain between 2.5 and 7.5 mm; moderate rain (7.6-35.5 mm); heavy rain (35.6-64.4 mm); and extremely heavy rain (64.5 - 124.4 mm).

Prisoners have fundamental right to access their medical records: HC

Prisoners have fundamental right to access their medical records: HC

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday said all prisoners had a fundamental right to access their own medical records.

HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL against Nawab Malik for anti-NCB remarks

HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL against Nawab Malik for anti-NCB remarks

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

A Mumbai resident has filed a public interest litigation in the Bombay high court, seeking directions to Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik to refrain from making any comments against the NCB.

Mumbai to conduct random Covid tests without consent

Mumbai to conduct random Covid tests without consent

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

In a circular issued on Friday, the civic body stated that rapid antigen tests will be carried out for free, except those at shopping malls.

16 injured in fire after cylinder blast in Mumbai building

16 injured in fire after cylinder blast in Mumbai building

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The condition of four people, including a minor girl and a woman, is reported to be critical as they received 70 per cent to 95 per cent burns, a fire official said.

41 Covid patients shifted from Cordelia cruise ship so far: BMC

41 Covid patients shifted from Cordelia cruise ship so far: BMC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The other 19 passengers who had tested positive for the viral infection were still on the ship, he said, adding that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) conducted RT-PCR tests of 1,827 people on board the cruise on Tuesday night and their reports were expected later in the day.

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'

Sheena Bora is alive, now in Kashmir: Indrani writes to CBI

Sheena Bora is alive, now in Kashmir: Indrani writes to CBI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Indrani said that one of her inmates in Byculla prison has told her that she had spotted Sheena in Kashmir some time ago.

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The video clip shows the Rana couple sitting on chairs and sipping tea in front of police officials at Khar police station. Bottles of mineral water are also seen on the table in front of them.

PHOTOS: NDRF rescues passengers stranded on Mumbai train

PHOTOS: NDRF rescues passengers stranded on Mumbai train

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

As heavy rains lashed Mumbai and tracks got flooded, another local train coming from opposite direction also got stuck near the same spot and a team has been sent to rescue the passengers, the NDRF official said.