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Stunning photos of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Stunning photos of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

One of the world's most beautiful landmarks, Sydney Harbour Bridge has completed 80 years.

'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.'

Release Bengal Dues Before Professing Love, Banerjee Tells Modi

Release Bengal Dues Before Professing Love, Banerjee Tells Modi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release the pending central dues to West Bengal before professing his love for the state. Banerjee also criticised BJP leaders and defended the 'Jai Bangla' slogan.

World's Biggest New Year's Eve Parties

World's Biggest New Year's Eve Parties

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

These 8 cities have enormous celebrations actually hosting sort of giant street parties and welcome the new year in unforgettable style.

Mumbai Metro network expands with launch of two new lines

Mumbai Metro network expands with launch of two new lines

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Mumbai's metro network has expanded with the inauguration of the first phases of Metro Line 9 and Line 2B, promising improved connectivity and reduced travel times for commuters.

Gulf War: India Is In A Catch-22 Situation

Gulf War: India Is In A Catch-22 Situation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

India's handling of the Iran crisis reflects a growing strain between strategic autonomy and geopolitical alignment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Maha cabinet clears land policy for 'third Mumbai' push

Maha cabinet clears land policy for 'third Mumbai' push

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a land acquisition and allotment policy for development projects in the 'Third Mumbai' area near the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), along with other key infrastructure and development initiatives across the state.

Hassan, Kiros win Sydney Marathon in dawn of new era

Hassan, Kiros win Sydney Marathon in dawn of new era

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Hassan said she paid the price for her fast start over the last part of the race but she held on to win her fourth marathon in six starts, including her triumph at last year's Paris Olympics.

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Rs 17,840 crore Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, the longest bridge as well as the longest sea bridge in the country connecting south Mumbai with Nhava-Sheva in Navi Mumbai.

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 6-lane bridge spanning approximately 22 km can accommodate 70,000 commuters daily at a speed of 100 kmph.

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Mumbaikars woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday, while the India meteorological department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert, forecasting extremely heavy rains at isolated places in the city and adjoining areas, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges, officials said.

Heavy rain paralyses Mumbai; train services suspended

Heavy rain paralyses Mumbai; train services suspended

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Heavy rains caused severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and disruptions to local train services in Mumbai. Schools and colleges were closed due to a 'red alert' issued by the IMD.

How 782 commuters were rescued from Monorail trains

How 782 commuters were rescued from Monorail trains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As a precautionary step, the fire brigade spread sheets on the ground in case any passenger jumped to escape the ordeal, but that situation did not arise, an official involved in the rescue operation said late Tuesday night.

Mumbai's Monorail Rescue: 'Crowd Panicked'

Mumbai's Monorail Rescue: 'Crowd Panicked'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As two overcrowded monorail trains on elevated tracks got stuck between stations in Mumbai on Tuesday evening, some panic-stricken passengers were even ready to jump off on the ground below

Woman doctor jumps off Mumbai's new sea bridge, in 1st suicide

Woman doctor jumps off Mumbai's new sea bridge, in 1st suicide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

A woman doctor from Thane district in Maharashtra is feared to have died after allegedly jumping into the Arabian sea from Atal Setu, the longest sea bridge that connects south Mumbai with Navi Mumbai, police said on Wednesday.

England's players cycle to The Oval for 3rd WI ODI

England's players cycle to The Oval for 3rd WI ODI

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

England's players hired Lime Bikes to reach The Oval, while the West Indies team were stuck in heavy road traffic in London.

'Next 48 hours crucial': 10 dead, hundreds displaced as rain lash Maha

'Next 48 hours crucial': 10 dead, hundreds displaced as rain lash Maha

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have caused floods, road blockages, and widespread damage, resulting in casualties and displacement. The state government is monitoring the situation and coordinating rescue efforts.

Army deploys AI-driven tech, robotic mules, smart fences for LoC security

Army deploys AI-driven tech, robotic mules, smart fences for LoC security

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Indian Army has enhanced security along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district by deploying state-of-the-art equipment, including smart fence systems, robotic mules, and all-terrain vehicles. These upgrades aim to counter infiltration and ensure peaceful Independence Day celebrations.

Smell The Sea With Trisha Krishnan

Smell The Sea With Trisha Krishnan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Manushi enjoys dosa... Jacqueline tours the US... Amala takes a dip...

Heavy rains lash Kerala, 1 killed in tree fall incident

Heavy rains lash Kerala, 1 killed in tree fall incident

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Intense rains lashed Kerala on Sunday, uprooting trees across the state, including one that fell on a moving train in Thrissur and another that caused a fatality in Kozhikode. Houses were damaged, rivers were in spate, and shutters of some dams were raised as the southwest monsoon gained strength. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) placed five northern districts - Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod - under a 'red alert' for the day, predicting extremely heavy rainfall there.

PHOTOS: How Dhawan spends his day off in Sydney

PHOTOS: How Dhawan spends his day off in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The leading run-scorer of the recently-concluded T20I series, Dhawan is on a well-earned break and, boy, is he soaking it all in!

Evelyn Sharma weds Aussie dentist

Evelyn Sharma weds Aussie dentist

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani actress Evelyn Sharma announced her wedding to Dr Tushaan Bhindi.

Extended mega block disrupt Central Railway services in Mumbai

Extended mega block disrupt Central Railway services in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Train services on the Central Railway's main and harbour lines were disrupted on Sunday morning due to an extended mega block for a bridge girder launch, causing inconvenience to local and long distance travellers. As many as 11 long distance trains that depart from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in south Mumbai have been rescheduled and nine trains which arrive at CSMT have been short-terminated due to the block. There were also reports of a labourer getting injured during the girder launch. The six-hour-long mega block conducted for launching the girder of the under-construction Carnac Bridge was initially scheduled to end at 5.30 am but was delayed. The Central Railway's local train operations were cancelled between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Byculla and between CSMT and Wadala stations on the main and harbour lines due to the mega block.

Saaho actress Evelyn Sharma gets engaged

Saaho actress Evelyn Sharma gets engaged

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Congratulations, Evelyn!

Mumbai's British era bridge to be pulled down, will hit train services

Mumbai's British era bridge to be pulled down, will hit train services

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The block will affect the movement of long-distance as well as local trains.

Sara's Simple Fundas For Summer

Sara's Simple Fundas For Summer

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Her 5 tips that help you score great skin through the hot weather.

It was never in Jamsetji Tata's ken

It was never in Jamsetji Tata's ken

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

But the Tata Group is an established and growing brand in Australia, affirm top local managers.

For Earth Hour, major cities go DARK

For Earth Hour, major cities go DARK

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Earth Hour, when everyone around the world is asked to turn off lights for an hour from 8.30 pm local time, is meant as a show of support for tougher action to confront climate change.

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

Analysts fear 'maritime 9/11'

Analysts fear 'maritime 9/11'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Terrorists will increasingly turn to the most unregulated of spaces: the sea.

Mumbai gets 100 mm rainfall in 10 hrs; rail, air traffic hit

Mumbai gets 100 mm rainfall in 10 hrs; rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were suspended twice for a brief period due to inclement weather and low visibility, a source said.

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll rises to 3

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll rises to 3

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

National Disaster Response Force personnel left the spot, while State Disaster Management Department personnel continued their rescue work at the accident site with cranes, earth movers and drilling machines.

Kolkata: Majerhat bridge to be demolished to construct new one

Kolkata: Majerhat bridge to be demolished to construct new one

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

A section of the over 50-year-old bridge on the arterial Diamond Harbour Road in south Kolkata collapsed on September 4 in which three people lost their lives.

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'I can feel the master's pain, because he must be sitting there and cursing and saying, 'Why was I born?''

Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Dangerous smoke haze hangs over the city of Sydney as the New South Wales fire danger risk is raised from 'very high' to 'severe'. Sydney air quality is 11 times the hazardous level due to the ongoing bushfires.

Beyond the Commonwealth Games: The hidden treasures of Australia

Beyond the Commonwealth Games: The hidden treasures of Australia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

These pics will make you add Australia to your 2018 bucket list.

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll hits 2; railway had issued warning in July

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The police lodged a suo motu case against unknown persons in connection with their involvement in the mishap, a police officer said.

IFFCO in race for Rs 2,600cr Mumbai harbour link

IFFCO in race for Rs 2,600cr Mumbai harbour link

Rediff.com19 May 2006

The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative Ltd announced on Friday it has joined hands with different companies to bid for the Rs 2,600-crore (Rs 26-billion) Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project and build a 1,000 MW thermal project in Chhattisgarh.

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Future bleak for Mumbai TransHarbour Link

Future bleak for Mumbai TransHarbour Link

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

On July 31, one of the five shortlisted companies, IRB Infrastructure, had said it would not bid for MTHL.