News for 'Greater Mumbai'

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Singh said India has intensified patrolling of the seas after the recent attacks on merchant navy ships.

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

26/11: 'Local angle needed greater attention'

26/11: 'Local angle needed greater attention'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

'I do feel even today that the local angle has not received the attention it deserved. I find it difficult to accept that only two Indians were involved. There has been very strong evidence of their involvement, but the possible involvement of others should be looked into,' says B Raman.

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The ending Vijay Tendulkar had written was different.' 'According to him, the film ended with Anant Welankar's suicide.' 'I felt such an ending would be too nihilistic.' 'Bahut zyada defeatist ho jaata.'

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In an apparent bid to offset BJP candidate Pragya Thakur's controversial statement against slain IPS officer Hemant Karkare, Modi heaped praises on Mumbai police.

Mumbai builders make a beeline to launch projects in NCR

Mumbai builders make a beeline to launch projects in NCR

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Shapoorji, Kalpataru, Godrej pursuing Rs 60,000 crore opportunity in the region

500,000 Homes, Worth Rs 4.48 Trillion, Stuck In 7 Metros

500,000 Homes, Worth Rs 4.48 Trillion, Stuck In 7 Metros

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The NCR and the MMR together account for 77 per cent of 10 big housing projects stuck because of developers' bankruptcy or litigation.

BMC may up monthly ad, hoarding charges by 50%

BMC may up monthly ad, hoarding charges by 50%

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

According to MCGM, the monthly advertisement and hoarding charges are likely to be increased by at least 50 per cent.

When Raina, Bhajji, Sree met Pant

When Raina, Bhajji, Sree met Pant

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rishabh Pant was in a for surprise visit from Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth.

Shiv Sena to fight BMC polls alone, rules out alliance with BJP

Shiv Sena to fight BMC polls alone, rules out alliance with BJP

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The BMC polls will be held on February 21, and results will be announced on February 23.

Salaam Mumbai! You revived the IPL!

Salaam Mumbai! You revived the IPL!

Rediff.com28 May 2014

'More than Mumbai's progress into the last four stage, that game (and the one the previous day between Kolkata and Hyderabad, when Yusuf Pathan blazed a 22-ball 72 to ensure a second place finish for his team), revived spectator interest in IPL, something prominent by its absence.' 'Maybe it was the stench of match-fixing, maybe the far greater competition from the other IPL (Indian Political League) and maybe just plain viewer fatigue, but this edition of IPL was a pale shadow of its earlier avatars, says Shreekant Sambrani.

AWS to invest $4.4 bn in India by 2030 through new Hyderabad region service

AWS to invest $4.4 bn in India by 2030 through new Hyderabad region service

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest nearly $4.4 billion (Rs 36,000 crore) in India by 2030 and support more than 48,000 jobs externally through a new regional service launched on Tuesday, said the on-demand Cloud computing company. AWS Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) is the company's second infrastructure region in India, six years after it opened its first Cloud region in Mumbai in 2016. The Hyderabad region will give customers access to AWS technologies for data analytics, security, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

MGL's ambitious dreams

MGL's ambitious dreams

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

Mumbai realtors offer goodies to woo buyers

Mumbai realtors offer goodies to woo buyers

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

New development rules trigger rush of festive-season launches, firms also offer goodies to woo buyers.

Ban on private labs in Mumbai may hit COVID-19 battle

Ban on private labs in Mumbai may hit COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The testing rate is likely to slow down, report Pavan Lall and Sohini Das.

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Four National Disaster Response Force teams are engaged in rescue work, he added. The village has around 50 houses, of which 17 were buried under the landslide, the official said.

Why Mumbai 24x7 is not a thumbs up with mall owners

Why Mumbai 24x7 is not a thumbs up with mall owners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Experts feel that mall owners anticipate an increase in costs to the tune of 15-20 per cent annually, prompting a mixed response to the '24 hours' initiative. A mall owner said while the policy is good in spirit, implementing it would be a challenge as night shopping or eating out wasn't a habit in Mumbai yet.

HC slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on Rel Energy

HC slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on Rel Energy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The Bombay high court on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Anil Ambani's Reliance Energy Limited for constructing a power substation in suburban Chembur without permission from the civic authorities. Division bench of Justices J N Patel and Amjed Sayed also dismissed REL's petition challenging demolition notice issued by Municial Corporation of Greater Mumbai.

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Our preparation is based on ICMR projections, whatever preparations we have to make.' 'If they project around 70,000 is the maximum number of hospital cases by mid-May or May 30, we are preparing accordingly -- how many people will need hospitalisation.'

UAE T20 League: MI Emirates, MI Cape Town unveiled

UAE T20 League: MI Emirates, MI Cape Town unveiled

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Nita M. Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries, said, "It gives me great pleasure to welcome 'MI Emirates' & 'MI Cape Town', the newest additions to our #Onefamily.

Housing prices may go up 10-15%

Housing prices may go up 10-15%

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Realtors' body CREDAI on Monday said the cost of construction has gone up by 20-25 per cent, mainly during the last 45 days, due to steep rise in prices of raw materials like steel, and builders will be forced to increase property prices from next month by an average 10-15 per cent. CREDAI-MCHI, the Maharashtra chapter of CREDAI, demanded that the central as well as state governments consider giving relief to the industry by reducing stamp duty and GST rates, besides allowing input tax credit (ITC) to developers. The association said it would not advise member developers to stop construction works as of now, but if the price rise continues then builders would have no option but to halt works at project sites and defer purchase of raw materials.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Manipur MLAs write to PM; demand NRC, disarmament

Manipur MLAs write to PM; demand NRC, disarmament

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Forty MLAs from violence-hit Manipur have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the state requires complete disarmament to foster an environment of peace and security.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

A major jolt for cooperative banks

A major jolt for cooperative banks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Recovery note by registrar not court order, says Bombay high court.

Shiv Sena corporator shot dead

Shiv Sena corporator shot dead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Kamlakar Jamsandikar, represented the Mohili Village-Ghatkopar Asalpha ward in the Corporation.

Jolie's twins can eradicate poverty!

Jolie's twins can eradicate poverty!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

When US celebrity magazine People and British weekly Hello! bought exclusive rights to the images for a hefty $14 million, they paid more than double the previous record of $6m, which was paid earlier this year for exclusive shots of singer/actress J-Lo's newly born twins. Pitt and Jolie have reportedly pledged to use the exorbitant $14 million pictures fee towards their foundation, which seeks to eradicate child poverty in the developing world.

Why HDFC Bank Is On A Hiring Spree

Why HDFC Bank Is On A Hiring Spree

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Between March 2022 and September 2023, HDFC Bank added 56,310 employees.

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One of the challenges for those car graves is that Indian owners often find markets for their old cars rather than send them to scrapyards.

1993 blasts: One convicted, one acquitted

1993 blasts: One convicted, one acquitted

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

Niyaz Ahmed Shaikh has been found guilty of conspiracy.

BJP's TN Gameplan: Knock AIADMK Out Of The Ring

BJP's TN Gameplan: Knock AIADMK Out Of The Ring

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The BJP game-plan: Take the top slot, or a close second, either for the 'Lotus' or the larger NDA, if it can and push the AIADMK to the third place, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

The left-handed batter and India vice-captain was signed up in the recent auction, in Mumbai, for Rs 3.40 crore, the highest price for a player in the WPL auction.

CII lists Delhi as top city

CII lists Delhi as top city

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

3 Cheers For Mrs World 2022 Sargam Koushal!

3 Cheers For Mrs World 2022 Sargam Koushal!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

She will return home with the Mrs World crown after 21 years.

No parking space: Mumbai goes underground

No parking space: Mumbai goes underground

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai plans to develop 21 underground parking lots in the business area of South Mumbai, central and western suburbs of the city, and tenders for the first two are to be issued by this month end.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

If a 15 seconds-long mic problem merits a case being registered, then the police risk an avalanche of complaints of similar and greater gravity, seeking their intervention, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Had they agreed to our demands that we raised two years ago, we would have never started our agitation again.'