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Something fishy: Uddhav on NIA probe in Ambani bomb scare

Something fishy: Uddhav on NIA probe in Ambani bomb scare

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said the National Investigation Agency taking over the case of a vehicle laden with explosives being found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai suggests something was 'fishy'.

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.

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.

PHOTOS: World stretches and twists for Yoga day

PHOTOS: World stretches and twists for Yoga day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Here are some of the glimpses of the celebrations.

Ness Wadia writes to police, says Preity's complaint false

Ness Wadia writes to police, says Preity's complaint false

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Industrialist Ness Wadia, facing allegations of molesting his former girlfriend and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, on Wednesday wrote to the Mumbai police listing the names of nine witnesses he wants quizzed in the case even as investigators are likely to record his statement in the next 48 hours.

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A court in Mumbai on Tuesday remanded two police officers in the custody of the Maharashtra criminal investigation department in a case of alleged extortion in which former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh is one of the accused.

Preity Zinta files molestation case against Ness Wadia

Preity Zinta files molestation case against Ness Wadia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who is also co-owner of Kings XI Punjab cricket team, has filed a police complaint against her former boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia, alleging that he molested, abused and threatened her inside Wankhede stadium in South Mumbai.

UNESCO World Heritage tag for Mumbai's Art Deco buildings

UNESCO World Heritage tag for Mumbai's Art Deco buildings

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

These 19th-century Victorian Gothic buildings lie to the east of the Oval Maidan in Mumbai.

India records 56,211 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 56,211 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,13,93,021.

Sindhu storms into Denmark Open semis

Sindhu storms into Denmark Open semis

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Sindhu will face either Spain's three-time world champion Carolina Marin or Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei next.

No lead from CCTV cameras at Wankhede in Preity Zinta's case

No lead from CCTV cameras at Wankhede in Preity Zinta's case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The 5 CCTV cameras at Garware Pavilion in Wankhede stadium where actress Preity Zinta was allegedly molested by industrialist Ness Wadia on May 30 have neither captured any argument nor scuffle inside the premises between the estranged couple, police said on Tuesday.

Lookout notice issued against Yash Birla in cheating case

Lookout notice issued against Yash Birla in cheating case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

A lookout notice has been issued against industrialist Yash Birla in connection with a cheating case registered against his firm Birla Power Solutions, police said.

Mumbai's iconic spots turn into quarantine facilities

Mumbai's iconic spots turn into quarantine facilities

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Mumbai is converting several of its iconic structures into quarantine facilities as it races to prepare for a predicted peaking of infections this month. With some projections suggesting the number of cases in Mumbai will touch 75,000 by the end of May, civic authorities are working overtime to add to the number of beds. There are around 7,500 hospital beds in the city. Another 5,000 have been identified in private hospitals. According to rough estimates, there are 750 ICU beds in Mumbai. As Mumbai races against time, here's some of the spots authorities have transformed in the fight against coronavirus.

These 10 scenic photos of India will leave you spellbound

These 10 scenic photos of India will leave you spellbound

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Readers share their travel photos of India. You can share yours too!

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

PHOTOS: More rains in Mumbai as Cyclone Ockhi nears city

PHOTOS: More rains in Mumbai as Cyclone Ockhi nears city

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Schools and colleges in the city and adjoining districts have been closed as a precautionary measure.

Come, fall in love with Mumbai

Come, fall in love with Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

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

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A gunman opened fire at a military recruiting center in Tennessee on Thursday and at least one police officer was shot, the local mayor said.

PHOTOS: Mumbai slows down as rains lash city

PHOTOS: Mumbai slows down as rains lash city

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

On Thursday, the city witnessed traffic jams due to heavy rains.

Pedalling to safer streets: Mumbai cops to patrol city on cycles

Pedalling to safer streets: Mumbai cops to patrol city on cycles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The project has been started on a trial basis during which 24 bicycles -- eight for beaches and 16 for streets -- will be used.

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government has directed all schools and colleges in the city and neighbouring Thane district to remain closed on Saturday.

Madrid Masters: Sindhu reaches her 1st final of the year

Madrid Masters: Sindhu reaches her 1st final of the year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

It is Sindhu's first final since winning the gold and the Commonwealth Games last year.

What's Kerala's 'kiss of love' protest all about?

What's Kerala's 'kiss of love' protest all about?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A 'kiss of love' protest organised by a group of youngsters on Sunday against vandalism by the Bharatiya Janata Party at a coffee shop in Kozhikode has now drawn the ire of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

Queer, and proud of it!

Queer, and proud of it!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The LGBT community in Mumbai, as in parts of India, longs for acceptance, freedom and equal rights and to spread this message a group of 15 people gathered at Mumbai's Marine Drive to ask for hugs. And acceptance.

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Pad was a moniker for the Premier Padmini, which became the jewel in the crown of the Mumbai-based Walchand Hirachand Group.

Ukrainians Ready For Russian Offensive

Ukrainians Ready For Russian Offensive

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

With days to go for the first anniversary of Vladimir Putin's brutal and cruel invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army is set to mount a fresh offensive and give the Kremlin's tyrant something to crow about after months of military defeats.

Dance for Astad!

Dance for Astad!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Astad Deboo's dancers pay the legendary dancer a lovely tribute on his 74th birth anniversary.

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

'Mumbai air is more toxic than Delhi's'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'When you are travelling in Mumbai when the air quality is bad, you feel suffocated.' 'You may feel uncomfortable breathing Delhi air, but the level of discomfort is higher in Mumbai.'

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

BCCI condoles demise of India U-19 trainer

BCCI condoles demise of India U-19 trainer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Sunday, condoled the passing away of India Under-19 cricket team fitness trainer Rajesh Sawant who was found dead in a private hotel in Mumbai.

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come!

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the rain situation on Tuesday and said over 3,500 people had been shifted to safer places from flood-prone and vulnerable spots across the state, where several districts, including Mumbai, experienced downpour.

Wow! Is That A NEW Beach In Mumbai?

Wow! Is That A NEW Beach In Mumbai?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Transformed! The Mahim Reti Bunder Beach gets a facelift.

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

However, flight operations at the Mumbai airport were not impacted due to rains, an airport official said.

Ambani bomb case: Fadnavis seeks arrest of cop Sachin Vaze

Ambani bomb case: Fadnavis seeks arrest of cop Sachin Vaze

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Fadnavis's comments in the Maharashtra Assembly led to an uproar in the House, with the Shiv Sena raising the issue of alleged suicide of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha member Mohan Delkar.

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Floral tributes were paid on Friday to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays tributes to 26/11 martyrs

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays tributes to 26/11 martyrs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'Their sacrifice will never be erased from the memory of time and history'