News for 'Metropolis'

India-Singapore airfares set to drop

India-Singapore airfares set to drop

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

In a move that could heighten competition among airlines on the India-Singapore route, Singapore-based budget carrier Tiger Airways

Mid-Day plans to go beyond Mumbai

Mid-Day plans to go beyond Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Bas Ek Pal: Soft, soulful & distinct

Bas Ek Pal: Soft, soulful & distinct

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Heavy rains paralyse Mumbai

Heavy rains paralyse Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

The rise in water level in the tracks was also due to release of water from Barvi dam, railway officials said.

Cosmic Air starts Kolkata-Kathmandu flight

Cosmic Air starts Kolkata-Kathmandu flight

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Nepal's leading private airline, Cosmic Air, on Friday launched operations between Kathmandu and Kolkata, making the metropolis its second important destination in India after Delhi.

Great tunes from KANK

Great tunes from KANK

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Mahindra to sell Peugeot scooters in North Africa

Mahindra to sell Peugeot scooters in North Africa

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Mahindra to sell Peugeot scooters in North Africa

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mumbai's dabbawalas have also suspended their services on Tuesday.

How cool is that! Mumbai gets its first-ever AC local

How cool is that! Mumbai gets its first-ever AC local

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The first ever air-conditioned suburban local for Mumbai, which was flagged off from Integral Coach Factory in Chennai on March 31, has finally arrived in the metropolis, and its trial run would take place within a week, said a senior Central Railway official on Tuesday.

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While man and a woman were reported killed when trees came crashing down on them in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, a 13-year-old girl died in a similar incident in adjoining Howrah. No casualties have been reported from Odisha yet.

Pepsi sets up research centre in China

Pepsi sets up research centre in China

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Pepsi has set up its research centre in China, first of its kind outside the United States, to develop food and beverages to suit the\ntastes of 1.3 billion Chinese consumers.

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

'You can never feel safe. I don't think about such things... life just carries on like this train,' said Manoj Jha, as held on to a pole at the entrance.

Aspiring Beckhams to help Kolkata police

Aspiring Beckhams to help Kolkata police

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

The endeavour is part of the community policing strategy, which sought to involve the public in prevention and detection of crime.

Incredibles 2 Review: Family fun unlimited

Incredibles 2 Review: Family fun unlimited

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Incredibles 2 has quick-witted action and glorious, good old-fashioned, fun, raves Sukanya Verma.

Japan's World Cup win over Colombia lifts mood after quake

Japan's World Cup win over Colombia lifts mood after quake

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Japan basked in the glow of its World Cup soccer team's historic win over Colombia, a victory that has lifted the nation's mood after an earthquake struck its second-biggest metropolis Osaka.

Can Chappan Bhog fight the West?

Can Chappan Bhog fight the West?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

The marketing jugernaut has ignored traditional Indian cuisine.

Slums demolition drive will continue: Deshmukh

Slums demolition drive will continue: Deshmukh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

"Those slums on public land will be demolished...it's a high court directive," Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said after meeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

HC to BMC: Get list people who died in floods

HC to BMC: Get list people who died in floods

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Bombay high court asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday to submit within three days, a list of people who died in the recent deluge in the metropolis.

Anil apologises to REL customers

Anil apologises to REL customers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Reliance Energy Chairman Anil Ambani apologised to the company's customers on Tuesday for\nnon-supply of power to some parts of the rain hit metropolis.

Over 80 flights to and from Mumbai cancelled

Over 80 flights to and from Mumbai cancelled

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Over 80 domestic flights of all major airlines to and from Mumbai were cancelled on Monday.

Mumbai airport becomes operational after two days

Mumbai airport becomes operational after two days

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

Mumbai airport becomes operational after two days

Mumbai airport closed till 11 am

Mumbai airport closed till 11 am

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

Mumbai airport closed till 11 am

Taking cue from AAP, Cong demands power tariff cut in Mumbai

Taking cue from AAP, Cong demands power tariff cut in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Congress MPs Sanjay Nirupam and Priya Dutt on Monday led a protest morcha outside the Reliance Energy office in suburban Kandivli, seeking reduction in power tariffs in the metropolis.

Qatar Airways starts Doha-Delhi daily flights

Qatar Airways starts Doha-Delhi daily flights

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

UAE carrier Qatar Airways on Friday launched the first of its daily flights between Doha and Delhi and announced it would introduce 11 more to India in the next few weeks, taking the total number of its services to 30.

Terrorism: The Enemy Within

Terrorism: The Enemy Within

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Rail fare shock: Mumbaikars to shell out over two-times more

Rail fare shock: Mumbaikars to shell out over two-times more

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Already hit hard by the poor and inefficient services, the woes of the suburban rail commuters in the metropolis are going to be compounded further with the season ticket rates going up by more than double across classes.

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

With a spike in nocturnal incidents of molestation and eve-teasing by biker gangs in certain areas of Kolkata, the police have launched regular raids in the night to put a brake on the 'Romeos' on two wheels.

Mumbai Metro to start operations on Sunday

Mumbai Metro to start operations on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

The Mumbai Metro will finally start commercial operations from on Sunday after a delay of three years, providing much-needed relief to the commuters in the bustling metropolis where the overburdened suburban railways ferries 70 lakh people every day.

Waugh has 'Cricket City' plan for Kolkata

Waugh has 'Cricket City' plan for Kolkata

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The former Australia captain submitted a master plan of his project to West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee on Friday.

Students conduct 'last rites' of law

Students conduct 'last rites' of law

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Students, parents and teachers gathered in large numbers at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai and demanded action against officials for allowing elements like dismissed constable Sunil More to find a place in the Mumbai police ranks.

Incessant rains lash Mumbai; more coming in the next 24 hours

Incessant rains lash Mumbai; more coming in the next 24 hours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Incessant rains continued to lash Mumbai city and neighbouring districts on Saturday, throwing normal life out of gear even as weathermen predicted heavy showers across the state for Sunday.

Hyderabad civic polls: Voting underway amid heavy security

Hyderabad civic polls: Voting underway amid heavy security

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The polling started at 7 am and would continue till 5 pm.

Maharashtra govt wants code for dance bars

Maharashtra govt wants code for dance bars

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

The Maharashtra govt justified the code saying certain dance bars have become pick-up joints and venues to carry out illegal activities.\n\n

Death toll mounts to 233 in Mumbai, Thane

Death toll mounts to 233 in Mumbai, Thane

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

With 91 more deaths in the metropolis and Thane district since Sunday night, the death toll due to leptospirosis and other water-borne diseases has risen to 233, Maharashtra Directorate of Health services sources said on Monday.\n

Mumbai, Thane fever toll 142

Mumbai, Thane fever toll 142

Rediff.com14 Aug 2005

Death toll mounts to 142 in Mumbai, Thane

Air-India's first flight to China takes off

Air-India's first flight to China takes off

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Air-India, India's flagship international carrier, on Thursday launched its first flight to the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, marking the burgeoning trade and economic exchanges between the two neighbouring countries.

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota is exactly why Hindi cinema needs more film-makers who know a South Indian language,' notes J Jagannath.