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Kapil Dev to promote cricket in China

Kapil Dev to promote cricket in China

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

He has been invited to China by the Shanghai-based Indian Association.

Mumbai police arrest four Machacha gang members

Mumbai police arrest four Machacha gang members

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The four arrested gangsters are associates of Fahim Machacha, a close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

Mumbai building turns rubble in 30 secs!

Mumbai building turns rubble in 30 secs!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

A multi-storeyed historic guest house in posh Malabar hill was pulled down in Mumbai on Monday by a modern implosion technique employed for the first time in this metropolis.

The utopian myth of India's double dividend

The utopian myth of India's double dividend

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

While the national population explosion places nearly intolerable strains on India's physical and social infrastructure, the country's democracy is so dysfunctional that it is reasonable to ask whether it can rise to the looming economic and demographic challenges.

Heavy rains hit Kolkata and Mumbai

Heavy rains hit Kolkata and Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Seven people, including six of a family, were killed today as torrential rains lashed Kolkata and adjoining districts.

Mumbai jeweller first to be put on no-fly list for hijack scare

Mumbai jeweller first to be put on no-fly list for hijack scare

Rediff.com20 May 2018

He was also the first to be booked under the stringent Anti-Hijacking Act which had replaced the vintage law of 1982.

'Don't go by the name': Bombay HC declines stay on Surya Namaskar in civic schools

'Don't go by the name': Bombay HC declines stay on Surya Namaskar in civic schools

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The court made the observation on a PIL challenging the August 23 resolution adopted by the Shiv Sena-BJP controlled BMC, which sparked protest from the opposition parties dubbing it as part of the move to "saffronise" education.

Mallya bullish on China venture

Mallya bullish on China venture

Rediff.com23 May 2007

United Spirits Ltd will launch five brands in China as part of its entry into the communist country's market.

A clean, green Mumbai: It's possible!

A clean, green Mumbai: It's possible!

Rediff.com17 May 2007

The retrofit programme will be consistent with, and work within, city procurement and tendering rules.

Kolkata most polluted city in India

Kolkata most polluted city in India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

It has recorded the highest levels among eight countries.

AI's low-cost carrier to be Delhi-based

AI's low-cost carrier to be Delhi-based

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The overall responsibility of the low-cost carrier, Air India Express, would be that of Joint Managing Director Vishwapati Trivedi, with P P Singh being appointed its Chief Operating Officer. Both of them would be based in Delhi, sources said.

Chhota Rajan will be brought to Mumbai: Fadnavis

Chhota Rajan will be brought to Mumbai: Fadnavis

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that underworld don Chhota Rajan, who was nabbed at Bali airport on his arrival from Australia last month, will be brought to Mumbai.

Mumbai goes cold, out come pull-overs

Mumbai goes cold, out come pull-overs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The dipping temperature in the metropolis has been attributed to the cold wave sweeping North and Central India.

Davos in photos: Inside the playground of the world's most powerful

Davos in photos: Inside the playground of the world's most powerful

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Going beyond the annual WEF Summit...

Reliance Fresh stores launched in TN

Reliance Fresh stores launched in TN

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Mukesh Ambani-spearheaded Reliance Retail Ltd on Wednesday launched 12 neighbourhood vegetable and grocery stores in this metropolis, taking the total number of such stores under its pilot retail initiative to 40.

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

'COVID-19 positive patients can be detected in 6-8 hours'

'COVID-19 positive patients can be detected in 6-8 hours'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'The more people get tested, the more people will come under isolation. So the spread will get limited with testing.'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Textile mills shun Mumbai, move to Gujarat

Textile mills shun Mumbai, move to Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Top company sources at Alok Industries said the processing required a lot of water, which is not a constraint in Gujarat.

Delhi govt seeks probe against Sheila Dikshit

Delhi govt seeks probe against Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Opening a new front against outside supporter Congress, the Delhi government on Monday wrote to the President seeking action against former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged irregularities in regularising unauthorised colonies in the metropolis.

Navy boats sought to rescue marooned people: Jaya

Navy boats sought to rescue marooned people: Jaya

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

The government's aim is to ensure that each and every affected family got the relief assistance, she said.

Baghdatis seeks consistency

Baghdatis seeks consistency

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

The Cypriot confessed that he found it difficult to cope with fame after finishing runner-up to Roger Federer in the 2006 Australian Open.

Dengue death toll five in WB, 675 afflicted

Dengue death toll five in WB, 675 afflicted

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Altogether 372 dengue patients were undergoing treatment in different hospitals in the metropolis.

It's Showtime again at Brabourne!

It's Showtime again at Brabourne!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

7/11 blast suspect an LeT operative: Police

7/11 blast suspect an LeT operative: Police

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Majid was part of a group of LeT operatives who used to take order from their western India commander S K Faisal, sources said.

People won't be fooled by 'opportunistic' Sena-BJP tie-up: Deora

People won't be fooled by 'opportunistic' Sena-BJP tie-up: Deora

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Anti-incumbency against sitting MPs and the government is a big issue here. We will win all seats in Mumbai'

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

'Government seems to be indifferent towards civic issues'

'Government seems to be indifferent towards civic issues'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Rains bring Mumbai to standstill, commuters blame admin

Mumbai to experience showers for next 24 hrs

Mumbai to experience showers for next 24 hrs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

56.5 mm rain was recorded in Colaba while 84.0 mm was recorded at Santa Cruz over the last 24 hours.

7/11 blasts: Charges to be framed on June 22

7/11 blasts: Charges to be framed on June 22

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The charges, which were to be framed on Wednesday, were delayed due to the absence of defence lawyers.

Two more arrested in 13/7 Mumbai serial blast case

Two more arrested in 13/7 Mumbai serial blast case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The Maharashtra ATS on Monday arrested two alleged associates of top IM operative Yasin Bhatkal in connection with the 2011 serial blasts in the metropolis.

Mumbai limps back to normal

Mumbai limps back to normal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Mumbai on Thursday got a respite from the heavy rains that have been pounding the metropolis for the past five days, with life slowly returning to normal.

Mumbai Metro: PM lays foundation stone

Mumbai Metro: PM lays foundation stone

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday led the foundation of Rs 19,500-crore (Rs 195 billion) Metro Rail Project, which authorities hope will help ease traffic flow within the metropolis.

Intermittent rains over coastal TN, Pondy

Intermittent rains over coastal TN, Pondy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

Isolated heavy rains have also been forecast over some places during the next 48 hours.

Part of fly-over crashes in Mumbai

Part of fly-over crashes in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

There is no report of any casualty or injury, police said.

China Air hires 17 Indian airhostesses

China Air hires 17 Indian airhostesses

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

China Eastern Airlines, the only Chinese carrier that operates direct services to India, has recruited 17 young Indian stewardesses to cater to the growing India-China segment, the company said on Thursday.\n

Use cow urine to clean Mumbai hospitals: Congress corporator

Use cow urine to clean Mumbai hospitals: Congress corporator

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A Congress Corporator wants Mumbai civic body to use cow urine to sanitise hospitals across the metropolis.

NE monsoon sets in, brings in copious rains

NE monsoon sets in, brings in copious rains

Rediff.com12 Oct 2005

The announcement by IMD brought in all round cheer, especially among farmers of Tamil Nadu, who have been facing three consecutive years of drought and also those in this water-starved metropolis.

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The television premiere of the internationally acclaimed film "The Danish Girl" was put on hold on Sony Le Plex as the channel was unable to receive the necessary certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.