News for 'Mahim'

PIX: Emraan Hashmi offers Eid Prayers

PIX: Emraan Hashmi offers Eid Prayers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The actor was spotted at a dargah in Mumbai on August 20.

When seawater turned <I>meetha</I>

When seawater turned meetha

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

Why this man is taking on BCCI President Ganguly...

Why this man is taking on BCCI President Ganguly...

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Jay Shah's tenure as BCCI secretary ended in May.' 'Sourav Ganguly's tenure as BCCI president ended on July 26.' 'Why have they not quit?'

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

Close-up PHOTOS: Thackeray's last journey

Close-up PHOTOS: Thackeray's last journey

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Rediff.com captures the mood of the Thackeray family as Bal Thackeray's final journey continues

Spotted: Nana Patekar in Mumbai

Spotted: Nana Patekar in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Reader Vivek Dadhe has sent us this photograph of the actor.

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures a mini procession in the city.

The good Samaritans during India's lockdown

The good Samaritans during India's lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With a nationwide lockdown in place, it may have become harder than usual for people, especially for the migrant daily wage earners and the homless. The government has assured people that supply of essential items will continue unabated. But while governments across the country are working hard to provide food to people, there are good samaritans who are helping out fellow citizens. From providing food to sanitizers and masks, these people are nothing short of a godsend.

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases is witnessing a spike in India, religious places across the country remain closed to encourage social distancing, a key component in preventing the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit

Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Coronavirus is not the only emergency, and it is certainly not the only illness people can suffer from'

Classics revisited: Of Amar Prem's immortal ma, melodies & saline water

Classics revisited: Of Amar Prem's immortal ma, melodies & saline water

Rediff.com8 May 2014

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore starrer Amar Prem (1972).

Mumbai: Protests, stampede-like situation at railway stations

Mumbai: Protests, stampede-like situation at railway stations

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The rail services have been impacted since late Wednesday morning due to the torrential downpour, leaving scores of commuters stranded and unable to get back home.

For the first time, Muslims will fly tricolour, chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Mumbai dargah

For the first time, Muslims will fly tricolour, chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Mumbai dargah

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Amidst the Owaisi row, thousands of Muslims will hoist the Indian flag, sing the national anthem and chant the slogan at the famous Mahim Dargah.

Masks must in Mumbai as COVID-19 cases go up to 696

Masks must in Mumbai as COVID-19 cases go up to 696

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

He urged former defence health services personnel, nurses and ward boys who have retired from service and those who are trained in medical service but don't have jobs to come forward to help the state in the "war" against coronavirus.

Muslim community leaders accept Ayodhya verdict, call for peace

Muslim community leaders accept Ayodhya verdict, call for peace

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Religious scholar Hazrat Moin Miyan said though the option of filing a review petition is open, they are accepting the verdict for the betterment of the society.

Would have loved to vote, but were on polling duty: Mumbai cops

Would have loved to vote, but were on polling duty: Mumbai cops

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Mumbai has proved a disappointment yet again. In a season, where the voter wave has gripped the entire country, and people turned out in large numbers to come out and caste their ballot, Mumbaikars chose to stay away from the polling booth.

Pix: Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Pix: Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the Ganesh Utsav festival.

Mumbai COVID-19 cases cross 10,000-mark; toll 412

Mumbai COVID-19 cases cross 10,000-mark; toll 412

Rediff.com6 May 2020

With its 10,527 cases, Mumbai now accounts for almost 63.81 per cent of the total 16,758 cases in Maharashtra.

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

See how Mumbaiites brought in the New Year.

Hrithik Roshan undergoes successful brain surgery

Hrithik Roshan undergoes successful brain surgery

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Actor Hrithik Roshan is slated to undergo a brain surgery on Sunday at the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai.

Second Amar Jawan memorial vandal, 3 more rioters arrested

Second Amar Jawan memorial vandal, 3 more rioters arrested

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The second vandal who damaged the iconic Amar Jawan memorial during the August 11 violence in Mumbai was arrested on Thursday, while the police apprehended three more alleged rioters, taking their number to 58.

Parsis celebrate Janmashtami, break stereotype

Parsis celebrate Janmashtami, break stereotype

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai are, undoubtedly, huge. It is common to see people of different faith intermingle during the exercise where human pyramids stretch as high as nine levels to break the coveted pot. But it was quite unusual to see Parsis (Zoroastrians) celebrating the festival in Mahim, a Mumbai suburb. It was sort of a first.

Kavita Karkare, wife of 26/11 martyr, slips into coma

Kavita Karkare, wife of 26/11 martyr, slips into coma

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Kavita Karkare, widow of former Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad chief Hemant Karkare who died fighting terrorists during the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, has been admitted to a hospital after she suffered brain haemorrhage and slipped into coma, police sources said.

In Pics: An ode to Mumbai

In Pics: An ode to Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Readers share their pics of Mumbai. You can share yours too!

PHOTOS: Mill workers' protest HALT Mumbai suburbs!

PHOTOS: Mill workers' protest HALT Mumbai suburbs!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Around 5,000 mill workers, on a completely drenched Thursday morning brought Mumbai to a halt for more than three hours as they blocked the main arterial road that connects downtown Mumbai to the suburbs. Prasanna D Zore reports.

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

After Thackeray, a feeling of darkness

After Thackeray, a feeling of darkness

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Sena Bhavan in Mumbai, the Shiv Sena headquarters, will carry an empty feeling similar to what Raigad fort must have felt after the death of Shivaji Maharaj, feels Sumit Rajwade.

'It's a patient's right to ask questions'

'It's a patient's right to ask questions'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'If a doctor is kind of trying to say that there's an urgency, relatives should definitely get a second opinion.'

Tight security in Mumbai in run up to Memon's hanging

Tight security in Mumbai in run up to Memon's hanging

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Mumbai Police are making special security arrangements to deal with any possible fallout on law and order front after the hanging of Yakub Memon, convicted in the 1993 serial bomb blasts in the metropolis.

Mumbai's Bandra-Worli sea link to open shortly

Mumbai's Bandra-Worli sea link to open shortly

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The countdown has begun for the inauguration of the much awaited Bandra Worli sea link -- an ambitious, eight lane, twin carriageway -- built over the Mahim creek of the Arabian Sea.

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Taken a picture of Mumbai you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

In this lockdown, no matter how many similarities the memory dredges up from past events and associations, there is one thing that has no precedent: The isolation that it has imposed on people, reports Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

Places of worship reopen in Maha, CM visits Mumba Devi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The government had issued standard operating procedures for devotees and officials managing places of worship to ensure strict implement of coronavirus-related protocols and curb spread of the infection.

'Omicron is not the end of the pandemic'

'Omicron is not the end of the pandemic'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'The pandemic ends only when 70 per cent of the world is vaccinated with two doses.'

Ammonia leak reported in Mumbai, triggers panic

Ammonia leak reported in Mumbai, triggers panic

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Residents of these areas have complained of burning sensation in the eyes and sore throat besides a foul smell akin to ammonia gas.

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

New BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal spoke about his immediate priorities, which include increasing the Board's revenue despite the fact that the BCCI remains the richest body in international cricket.

Sea link: Mumbai marvel set to open on June 16

Sea link: Mumbai marvel set to open on June 16

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Mumbai's much-awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link built over the Mahim Creek of Arabian Sea will likely open for public on June 16.

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'There are no drugs to be given in the first week, if you have been hospitalised.' 'If you're getting any drug, that drug is likely to be unnecessary.' 'Or the hospitalisation is unnecessary.'

Can 'creative' Aaditya Thackeray revive Sena's popularity?

Can 'creative' Aaditya Thackeray revive Sena's popularity?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite belonging to a political dynasty of sorts, Aaditya Thackeray is the first in his family to contest an election.

Neeraj Grover murder: Maria walks free, visits church

Neeraj Grover murder: Maria walks free, visits church

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Kannada actress Maria Susairaj, sentenced to three-year imprisonment in the 2008 murder of television executive Neeraj Grover, on Saturday walked free out of a jail in Mumbai as she has already spent the term behind the bars.