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IndiGo cancels all departing flights from Delhi, Chennai

IndiGo cancels all departing flights from Delhi, Chennai

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Delhi airport operator DIAL said operations of all other carriers remain as scheduled.

Amid IndiGo chaos, Hyd-bound flight diverted over bomb threat

Amid IndiGo chaos, Hyd-bound flight diverted over bomb threat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai following a bomb threat email. The flight landed safely, and security checks were conducted.

First Drive: Is Mahindra XUV 7XO better than XUV7OO?

First Drive: Is Mahindra XUV 7XO better than XUV7OO?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The XUV 7XO comes with high tech features, comfort and safety but it will be interesting to see if 7XO can match the popularity of XUV 700, notes Rediff's Hemant Waje.

Meet Uddhav's Muslim Mavalas

Meet Uddhav's Muslim Mavalas

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'If there is Sabka Saath, then why are you only talking about Hindu-Muslim?'

The Women Who Make Models Look Perfect!

The Women Who Make Models Look Perfect!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The credit of course goes to their hard work, both on and off the ramp. But the some of the credit goes to the backstage to all the makeup artist and hairstylist who not only make them more beautiful but also the star of the show.

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.

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.

Phule Review: No Sensationalism Here

Phule Review: No Sensationalism Here

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

It this era of sensationalism, we should appreciate director Anant Mahadevan for treating Phule with calm and composure and not going overboard, notes Hemant Waje.

The Stumps Show: India 1. Australia 1

The Stumps Show: India 1. Australia 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The good news is the team management has enough time on hand to think through the defeat and to find answers to the questions Adelaide has thrown up, around both its batting and bowling before the next test begins.

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'BJP's last resort to win the election is to divide people into caste, religion, creed. but it doesn't happen in Maharashtra.'

Will Marathi Unite Thackeray Cousins?

Will Marathi Unite Thackeray Cousins?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'Let's see how this love story shapes up in the run up to the municipal corporation election.'

The Stumps Show: Can India Bounce Back?

The Stumps Show: Can India Bounce Back?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

India did not respect the match situation, the playing conditions, and the bowlers, and they've paid a price for it.

The Stumps Show: Can Bowlers Give India Edge On Day 2?

The Stumps Show: Can Bowlers Give India Edge On Day 2?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and India that is now reduced to chasing the game.

Fadnavis, Shinde Or...Kaun Banega CM?

Fadnavis, Shinde Or...Kaun Banega CM?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

As the race for Maharashtra chief minister enters the last lap, Hemant Waje looks at several scenarios which can play out.

At Mumbai building crash site, residents wait with hope

At Mumbai building crash site, residents wait with hope

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Five days after their building came crashing down, bringing down their world along with it, the survivors wait in hope for definite answers from the authorities, reports Hemant Waje/Rediff.com.

Faraaz: The Film Stands Tall

Faraaz: The Film Stands Tall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The essence of the film is in its simplicity. All the characters in the film look real. You can find them in your neighbours, colleges, cafes, theatres, observes Hemant Waje.

When a Thackeray met Mumbai's youth...

When a Thackeray met Mumbai's youth...

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'I am trying to make the political system more answerable to the people.'

Discontent brews within Maharashtra's ruling alliance

Discontent brews within Maharashtra's ruling alliance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Tensions are rising within the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra amid internal conflicts and open threats over unresolved issues like cabinet expansion and Rajya Sabha nominations.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Review: Ventilator is a refreshing family drama

Review: Ventilator is a refreshing family drama

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Ventilator is a simple Marathi family film which you can enjoy this weekend with your parents, uncles, aunties, cousins..., writes Hemant Waje.

MUST SEE: He's the D'Evil in Gully Boy!

MUST SEE: He's the D'Evil in Gully Boy!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The Mumbai rapper shares his story with Rediff.com's Hemant Waje.

Thackeray makes an honest confession

Thackeray makes an honest confession

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

You won't take away anything from Thackeray when you leave the theatre, says Hemant Waje, reviewing the Marathi version of the biopic.

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

As thousands of protesting farmers marched into Mumbai on Sunday, Hemant Waje walked along with them. This is his account.

'Sanjay Dutt's release has brought good news to people like us'

'Sanjay Dutt's release has brought good news to people like us'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

A Mumbai restaurant celebrates Sanjay Dutt's release by serving Sanju Baba Chicken, FREE!

Watch out for Maharashtra's new NOTA law!

Watch out for Maharashtra's new NOTA law!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'Whatever the Supreme Court expected, it wasn't achieved in these five years.' 'So, we have made an amendment now to achieve that objective.'

How life in Mumbai was brought to a halt

How life in Mumbai was brought to a halt

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Mumbaikars searched for ways to get out of the many traffic snarls, reports Rediff.com's Hemant Waje who was caught in the traffic blockade for hours during Wednesday's Maharashtra bandh.

Is your child gay? How you can help

Is your child gay? How you can help

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chitra Palekar explains how parents and teachers can help accept sexuality.

'Parrikar only wants power'

'Parrikar only wants power'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'Parrikar is living for Modi and Shah, not for his motherland or Goa'

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'For the Shiv Sena, Hindutva is like a shawl which can be put on and discarded at will.'

Humble Rs 100 turns hottest banknote in town!

Humble Rs 100 turns hottest banknote in town!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The humble Rs 100 bill had several takers on an otherwise normal weekday evening across the country on Tuesday night, even as police had to be deployed outside ATMs to control the crowd waiting eagerly to get their hands on the banknote.

'Shiv Sena and BJP are twins'

'Shiv Sena and BJP are twins'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I don't think there will be many problems after the assembly election results.'

'Uddhav is not reluctant, but a consummate politician'

'Uddhav is not reluctant, but a consummate politician'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'He is as consummate a politician as anyone else which is evident considering the way in which he has placed his party and weeded out his rivals from within the party.'

'Modi won't accept defeat for himself'

'Modi won't accept defeat for himself'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Modi has kept some loopholes in case they lose, saying it was not his election.' 'The fight will be Modi of 2014 vs Modi of 2019.' 'The BJP has realised that keeping the temple issue alive is more important than building the temple itself in terms of votes.'

'We don't doubt Rahul has a good heart'

'We don't doubt Rahul has a good heart'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'He has got all the criteria that are good for running an NGO.' 'He is always doing charitable things.' 'To be a political leader you must have cunning to go for the seal.'