News for 'Colaba'

26/11 target Chabad House image found with terror suspects

26/11 target Chabad House image found with terror suspects

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Earlier, Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested one person from Pune for giving shelter to both the suspected terrorists.

Israeli Parliament Remembers 26/11

Israeli Parliament Remembers 26/11

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

As the newly elected Knesset, the Israeli parliament, convened in Jerusalem, it invited Moshe Holtzberg, the toddler survivor of 26/11 and now about 15 years old, to recite Psalm 122 from the Books of Psalms at the inaugural ceremony.

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.

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Ratan Tata is Maharashtra's first Udyog Ratna.

Centre promotes Rashmi Shukla among 3 Maha IPS officers to DGP rank

Centre promotes Rashmi Shukla among 3 Maha IPS officers to DGP rank

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Shukla, incidentally, was accused of tapping phones of some political leaders while she was chief of the state intelligence department in Maharashtra.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, road traffic affected in city, suburbs

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, road traffic affected in city, suburbs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Waterlogging was reported in Andheri, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Chembur and some other places.

At 39.4 deg C, Mumbai records highest temp in country in March

At 39.4 deg C, Mumbai records highest temp in country in March

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

This is for the second time this month that Mumbai has recorded the highest maximum temperature in the country.

Summer showers lash parts of Mumbai, city sees highest April rainfall

Summer showers lash parts of Mumbai, city sees highest April rainfall

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Unseasonal rain coupled with lightning and thunderstorm lashed parts of Mumbai in the wee hours of Thursday, bringing some respite from the hot and humid weather in the city, civic officials said.

Here Comes The Sun, Natasa!

Here Comes The Sun, Natasa!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

We see you, Natasa.

Downpour lashes Mumbai, 'orange' alert for Wednesday

Downpour lashes Mumbai, 'orange' alert for Wednesday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The weather bureau has issued a red alert for neighbouring Raigad and Palghar districts predicting heavy to very rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rain at isolated places for Wednesday. An orange alert is sounded for Thane district.

What's Mindy Kaling Doing In India?

What's Mindy Kaling Doing In India?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

She is being hailed as a fashion icon for all the amazing outfits, many Indian, she wore during the trip.

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'poor' category, Delhi's 'very poor'

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'poor' category, Delhi's 'very poor'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Bandra Kurla Complex area of Mumbai recorded an AQI of 300 and in the Chembur area, AQI of 319 was recorded as 'very poor'.

Heavy rains in Mumbai; 'orange alert' for Raigad, Ratnagiri

Heavy rains in Mumbai; 'orange alert' for Raigad, Ratnagiri

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The IMD has predicted moderate showers in Mumbai on Tuesday and high intensity rains in neighbouring Raigad.

Bappa Is In Mumbai!

Bappa Is In Mumbai!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

As Mumbai immerses in prayer and celebration for the next 10 days, Satish Bodas/Rediff.com visits four of the oldest Ganesh pandals in the city, where Mumbaikars seek the Lord's blessings.

Children held hostage in Gaza reminded me of 26/11: Baby Moshe's uncle

Children held hostage in Gaza reminded me of 26/11: Baby Moshe's uncle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

'India understands the situation of hostages by just remembering what happened to Baby Moshe as he was held hostage during the 26/11 terror attack'

Did You Know Yogi Was A Football Fan?

Did You Know Yogi Was A Football Fan?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

FIFA Fever in India yesterday.

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We began hitting Kasab hard.' 'In the melee it struck me that the man we were beating to pulp should remain alive.'

Fadnavis meets Shinde camp MLAs ahead of Maha session

Fadnavis meets Shinde camp MLAs ahead of Maha session

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde camp's MLAs, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and others held a meeting on Saturday night after the legislators returned to Mumbai.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

Mumbai records 3rd highest 1-day rainfall in July since 2009

Mumbai records 3rd highest 1-day rainfall in July since 2009

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Mumbai has received 253.3 mm rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8 am on Friday.

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ram, Laxmi, stories from the Hindu epics are seen in carvings, paintings and murals, as well as recognisable figures from mythology, like Garuda, Sheshnag, Nandi and Apsaras, notes Deepa Gahlot, savouring the beauty of Cambodia.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

The Best Places To Shop In India...

The Best Places To Shop In India...

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A recent survey discovered that Bengaluru has some of the classiest high streets in our country.

PHOTOS: Cyclone Tauktae drenches Mumbai

PHOTOS: Cyclone Tauktae drenches Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Between 8.30 am and 11 am, the IMD's Colaba observatory (representative of south Mumbai) recorded 79.4 mm rainfall, while the Santacruz observatory (representative of suburbs) recorded 44.5 mm rain, she said.

'I don't act under pressure'

'I don't act under pressure'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Whatever duties I have to dispense off as a Speaker I will do the needful in accordance with the provisions of the law.'

MVA pits Sena's Salvi against BJP's Narvekar for Maharashtra speaker post

MVA pits Sena's Salvi against BJP's Narvekar for Maharashtra speaker post

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

While Narvekar represents Colaba assembly constituency in Mumbai, Salvi is the MLA from Rajapur segment in Ratnagiri district.

'Why would he take his life!'

'Why would he take his life!'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'He was always coming up with something new, which is why his sudden demise is so shocking!'

SC fines Mumbai Metro Rs 10 lakh for extra tree-cutting at Aarey

SC fines Mumbai Metro Rs 10 lakh for extra tree-cutting at Aarey

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Observing that the Mumbai Metro has made an attempt to overreach the court's jurisdiction, the Supreme Court on Monday directed it to pay Rs 10 lakh fine within two weeks for felling of trees in Aarey forest beyond permission.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

While it hit the national capital two days before schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, the Met office said.

It's 'sweater weather' for the stars

It's 'sweater weather' for the stars

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Akshay takes a selfie... Sushmita makes a choice... Rhea snacks on vada pav...

Save Aarey, Says Lord Ganesha

Save Aarey, Says Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The fight for Mumbai's green lung continues through the Ganesh Utsav festival.

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The recent India Art Fair in New Delhi generated greater interest than before in local contemporary artists among a growing cohort of Indian collectors, including millennials. But growth in Indian art is not restricted to that alone. This year saw 91 exhibitors, a much higher number than 63 in the previous edition - indicating a flourishing market. While live auction sales were largely suspended during Q2 of 2020 due to Covid-19 precautions, global fine art auctioneer Christie's says online-only sales were up 262 per cent in 2020 to $311 million), marking a record total for the channel.

Cops drop charges against girl behind 'Free Kashmir' poster

Cops drop charges against girl behind 'Free Kashmir' poster

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

An FIR had been registered against Prabhu at Colaba police station in south Mumbai under section 153 B (Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration) of the Indian Penal Code.

Sushant Singh, Umar Khalid booked for Gateway protest

Sushant Singh, Umar Khalid booked for Gateway protest

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The Colaba Police have registered an offence against more than 350 persons for the 34-hour-long protest at the Gateway of India.

Bomb threat to Taj Hotel: Maha HM holds meeting with police

Bomb threat to Taj Hotel: Maha HM holds meeting with police

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

"Twelve years after India's worst terror attack on Mumbai, two Taj hotels -- Colaba and Bandra have received a terror threat from Karachi. "I have had detailed discussions on beefing up security arrangements with both Maharashtra DGP and Mumbai Commissioner of Police," Deshmukh said.

IMD predicts heavy rains in Mumbai, issues red alert

IMD predicts heavy rains in Mumbai, issues red alert

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The city has been witnessing heavy rains since Tuesday night, resulting in water logging in many areas.

6 Taj hotel employees test positive for coronavirus

6 Taj hotel employees test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The iconic Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel of the company in south Mumbai does not have any guests at present and only minimal staff are present to ensure upkeep of the property.

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Tuesday launched the trial run of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro line-3 at Sariput Nagar in Aarey Colony in Mumbai.