News for 'Metro Man'

Metro murder: Man accused of killing wife commits suicide

Metro murder: Man accused of killing wife commits suicide

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

A day after he was charged with killing his estranged wife, the accused allegedly committed suicide near a railway station in Muradnagar in Uttar Pradesh.

Indian worker commits suicide in Dubai metro

Indian worker commits suicide in Dubai metro

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

A 36-year-old Indian in an inebriated state committed suicide in Dubai metro, in a first such case, throwing himself under a train after being refused by his employer from returning home.

DMK's Stalin slaps passenger on Chennai metro

DMK's Stalin slaps passenger on Chennai metro

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The passenger, reportedly a party worker, who was standing alongside Stalin, was then asked to move from there.

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Eknath Shinde, a former auto-rickshaw driver, has emerged as a key leader in Maharashtra, culminating in his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister. His journey from a Shiv Sena rebel to a dominant figure in the state's politics is a testament to his resilience and political acumen. He gained popularity for his pro-people stance and his contributions to infrastructure projects and social welfare schemes, solidifying his position as a powerful player in the Mahayuti alliance.

Mangu Singh: The man who will run Delhi Metro

Mangu Singh: The man who will run Delhi Metro

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Mangu Singh will take over from E Sreedharan.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

Disquieting Deeds Can't Wipe Out Work AAP Has Done

Disquieting Deeds Can't Wipe Out Work AAP Has Done

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'A government whose policies are focused around making the life of ordinary citizens, specially the most deprived sections, richer; a government that prioritises education, health and transport, that doesn't treat its citizens as subjects who must come to it for everything, is rare in our country.' 'When such a government is thrown out, one is left stunned,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

No intent to exit the Hyderabad Metro Rail project: L&T

No intent to exit the Hyderabad Metro Rail project: L&T

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Clarifies over the raging media controversy over its intent to exit

Stampede-like situation as fire breaks out in Kolkata Metro; 16 injured

Stampede-like situation as fire breaks out in Kolkata Metro; 16 injured

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Passengers claimed they were trapped inside the train for over an hour and did not receive any help from authorities even after calling the helpline repeatedly.

High-growth segments, Tier-II, -III cities to drive long-term gains for ABB

High-growth segments, Tier-II, -III cities to drive long-term gains for ABB

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

ABB reported a weak quarter. Revenue was at Rs 2,910 crore, up only 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), with operating profit at Rs 540 crore, up 23 per cent and net profit at Rs 440 crore.

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A former cop and Chelsea fan has reportedly apologised for his role in the racist incident on the Paris Metro but has denied being a racist.

'Fillip For Protection Of Personal Property Rights'

'Fillip For Protection Of Personal Property Rights'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'The ruling does not automatically mean that your house can be taken away, but suppose it blocks an expressway or a highway or such essential development, then it can be taken away as long as there is a law to support that action.'

Caught on camera: Drunk Delhi cop boards metro, takes a fall

Caught on camera: Drunk Delhi cop boards metro, takes a fall

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The undated video, posted on Facebook by a user, has been shared over 6,000 times and shows the constable in inebriated state struggling to hold on to a pole while swinging back and forth inside a coach.

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Several persons fainted and emergency workers carried them in stretches and provided care in shelters. Over 30 people were rushed to nearby government hospitals with symptoms of dehydration.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Delhi Metro has eased lives of Delhiites.

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

Modi's Water Man

Modi's Water Man

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Water is going to be a central part of the government's 2024 election campaign. And Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's work will be crucial for it.

Metro rail costlier than space travel: Chinese planners

Metro rail costlier than space travel: Chinese planners

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

As more cities across world opt for metro rail making it the mainstay of urban transportation,Chinese planners have warned that their construction and maintenance turned out to be costlier than space travel, with networks in Beijing and Shanghai running in big losses.

2 killed in Delhi Metro bridge collapse

2 killed in Delhi Metro bridge collapse

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Of the 16 people injured, a man has lost a leg while both the legs of another had to be amputated following the accident, which took place on Vikas Marg in east Delhi's Lakshmi Nagar locality at about 7.05 am when workers were lifting a 400-tonne span of the bridge.

18.5 mn Mumbaikars travelled on Mumbai Metro since June 8

18.5 mn Mumbaikars travelled on Mumbai Metro since June 8

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The rise in commuters was also despite the state-run Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority filing a petition against MMOPL on fare fixation.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of an SUV driver and four owners of the coaching centre basement in the Old Rajinder Nagar area which was flooded with rainwater and led to the death of three civil services aspirants.

Chelsea fans banned after racist incident on Paris Metro

Chelsea fans banned after racist incident on Paris Metro

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Four Chelsea fans who refused to allow a black man onto the Paris Metro were banned on Wednesday from attending football matches for between three and five years.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Shailaja Teacher, arguably the most famous Covid warrior in India, versus former student leader Shafi Parambil who defeated 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan in the last assembly election. Shyam G Menon reports from the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency, which some feel is the most politically important contest in Kerala this election.

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Delhi SHOCKER: Man caught on CCTV stabbing puppy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The video shows a man, now dubbed as 'serial dog killer' dressed in shorts and a jacket luring the dogs with food and then stabbing them repeatedly with a knife at the Metro station.

Serious security lapses at India's non-metro airports

Serious security lapses at India's non-metro airports

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Serious lapses at several non-metro airports like damaged X-ray machines, absence of explosive detectors and faulty metal detectors have been found in an audit carried by the aviation security agency BCAS.

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

'The Complete Man' loses his shoes, Raymond miffed

'The Complete Man' loses his shoes, Raymond miffed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Metro's print advertisement campaign shows a man in a suit without wearing shoes, and the tagline says 'The Incomplete Man'. The print campaign was released in a leading media publication.

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Yadav fought hard, but his party was well behind the BJP.

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

'Playing tipsy is difficult to enact'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Bahut mazaa aaya tha doing Agneepath. When you are working with good actors, it enriches your acting.' 'Amitabhji and I had done Shahenshah before, but that was a fun film.'

Smart phone, unsmart user: Kidnapper accepts ransom via UPI, arrested

Smart phone, unsmart user: Kidnapper accepts ransom via UPI, arrested

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

A 30-year-old man, who had kidnapped a child and taken the ransom via UPI on his mobile wallet, has been arrested by the Noida police who used his digital footprints to trace him, officials said on Monday.

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

To ensure immediate cooling of the body, the hospital has set up a first-of-its-kind heatstroke unit.

Modiji Is Coming To Mumbai, So...

Modiji Is Coming To Mumbai, So...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Pradhan Sevak will be in Maximum City on Thursday, January 19, to inaugurate a couple of Metro projects, so Maharashtra CM Eknath Shambhaji Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Ganghadharrao Fadnavis have got cracking.

When Russian Drones Attack...

When Russian Drones Attack...

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Scenes from Ukraine after Russian drones rained fire on its citizens last week.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

How Ukrainians Struggle To Survive

How Ukrainians Struggle To Survive

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Glimpses of how the Russian invasion has impacted the lives of ordinary Ukrainians.

Man held in connection with Kanwariyas' vandalism

Man held in connection with Kanwariyas' vandalism

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The accused, Rahul Billa, was identified through a CCTV footage and was later arrested. Billa is a resident of Uttam Nagar and has been previously involved in thefts, the police said.

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Out of over 70,000 personnel, 14,000 will be deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said.