News for 'Mira'

Mira, Shahid Kapoor Holiday In Lake Como

Mira, Shahid Kapoor Holiday In Lake Como

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Kapoor are enjoying a romantic summer holiday in Lake Como, Italy, sharing sun-kissed photographs of their 'La Dolce Vita' escape with fans on social media.

Cool Girl Upgrades? Nora, Mira Say Yes

Cool Girl Upgrades? Nora, Mira Say Yes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

If there's one night when playing it safe is off the table, it's the GQ Best Dressed event.

Multi-State Drug Racket: Telangana Precursor Unit Dismantled

Multi-State Drug Racket: Telangana Precursor Unit Dismantled

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police have busted an illegal chemical manufacturing facility in Telangana that supplied precursor materials for Mephedrone, leading to the arrest of the manufacturer. This operation is part of a larger multi-state investigation that has already uncovered two MD manufacturing labs in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh and resulted in 25 arrests.

Investigation Launched After Deadly SGNP Shooting

Investigation Launched After Deadly SGNP Shooting

Rediff.com4 days ago

Unidentified assailants opened fire inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the early hours of Tuesday, killing one person and injuring others. Police and forest department personnel are investigating the incident, which occurred in the Chena beat of the Yeoor Range in Thane. The motive and identities are yet to be officially established as joint inquiries are underway.

Police Uncover Massive Land Scam In Virar-Alibaug Corridor Project

Police Uncover Massive Land Scam In Virar-Alibaug Corridor Project

Rediff.com1 days ago

Four individuals have been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing approximately 2,000 unauthorised structures on land earmarked for the Virar-Alibaug Multi-modal Corridor project. The accused reportedly forged documents to illegally claim compensation, exploiting advance intelligence about state land acquisition between 2022 and 2023. The ongoing investigation has uncovered a wider criminal conspiracy, leading to severe charges under the Indian Penal Code.

Maharashtra Police Nab Builders In Virar Illegal Construction Scam

Maharashtra Police Nab Builders In Virar Illegal Construction Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two builders have been arrested by the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing an illegal eight-storey residential building in Virar using forged construction permissions and cheating 113 flat purchasers. The developers used fake commencement certificates and fraudulent documents. They are currently in police custody until October 29.

Navratri Day 2: Tara, Palak Make White Look Anything But Basic

Navratri Day 2: Tara, Palak Make White Look Anything But Basic

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

White is the colour to reach for on the second day of Navratri, symbolising peace, purity and serenity.

Thane Police Arrest Man Who Threatened To Destroy India's Economy

Thane Police Arrest Man Who Threatened To Destroy India's Economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A 27-year-old man was arrested by Kashigaon Police in Thane for allegedly calling the Delhi Police control room and threatening to destroy India's economy. The accused, Nikhil Sudarshan Sharma, who appeared mentally unstable, was apprehended after tracking his mobile number.

Singh Dominates LGB Formula 4 Opener

Singh Dominates LGB Formula 4 Opener

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Arya Singh of Dark Don Racing won the LGB Formula 4 race at the opening of the 2026 CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship in Coimbatore. The event saw multiple close finishes and red-flag interruptions, with other categories like Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup, Levitas Cup, Super Saloon, and F1300 Novice Cup also crowning winners.

Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt Ditch Their Dresses For...

Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt Ditch Their Dresses For...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Remember when matching skirt-and-blouse sets were the unofficial uniform of every early-2000s It girl? Now, the trend's back.

Fatal Hunting Expedition: Man Killed By Accomplice In SGNP

Fatal Hunting Expedition: Man Killed By Accomplice In SGNP

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested following the death of a 60-year-old man during an illegal hunting expedition within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane. The victim, Vijay Sapte, was accidentally shot by an accomplice who mistook his mobile flashlight for an animal's eyes. The group attempted to conceal the crime by hastily cremating the body and involving a private practitioner for a fraudulent death certificate.

FPIs pull Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October amid global headwinds

FPIs pull Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October amid global headwinds

Rediff.com10 minutes ago

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October, driven by elevated crude oil prices, Middle East tensions, inflation concerns, and weak corporate earnings, though selling pressure moderated towards the end of the month.

Thane Police Nab Accused In Elderly Robbery Spree

Thane Police Nab Accused In Elderly Robbery Spree

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Thane Police's Crime Branch has arrested Dinesh Babu Manjrekar, a key accused in a series of robberies targeting elderly citizens through distraction and impersonation. Police recovered 212 grams of gold jewellery and are searching for his accomplices. Manjrekar has a history of 29 previous cases across various cities.

Bakrid Tensions Flare In Mira Road Housing Society

Bakrid Tensions Flare In Mira Road Housing Society

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A dispute over the alleged construction of a temporary shed and the tying of sacrificial goats ahead of Bakrid triggered tensions at a housing society in Mira Road, Thane district, Maharashtra, leading to police intervention and protests.

Mutual Funds Suspend Gold FoF Subscriptions Ahead of Festive Season

Mutual Funds Suspend Gold FoF Subscriptions Ahead of Festive Season

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Over a dozen mutual fund houses in India have temporarily suspended fresh subscriptions in their gold fund of funds (FoFs) and gold-silver FoFs, a move believed to be influenced by directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) ahead of the festive season.

Nana Patekar's Life In Pictures

Nana Patekar's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Looking back at Nana Patekar's remarkable life and illustrious career through a collection of photographs.

Ganeshotsav 2026: From Jaipur To Nashville

Ganeshotsav 2026: From Jaipur To Nashville

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations span Jaipur, Odisha, Goa, Mumbai, and Nashville in the USA, as devotees share heartfelt prayers, first-time experiences, and festive joy.

Students fined Rs 50 over cooked methi in lunchbox during Paryushan

Students fined Rs 50 over cooked methi in lunchbox during Paryushan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

A private school in Thane, Maharashtra, is embroiled in controversy for allegedly fining students Rs 50 for bringing home-cooked fenugreek (methi) vegetable during the Jain festival of Paryushan. The school reportedly also directed students to eat at its canteen, charging Rs 20, sparking outrage on social media and prompting a notice from the local education department.

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

From playing the quietly determined Lata Mehra in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy to stepping into the supernatural world of Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, Tanya Maniktala has built a career around characters that are anything but alike.

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Mira Nair is bringing Amrita Sher-Gil's life and art to the big screen in her new film Amri.

The plan that helped Mirabai Chanu win Asian Games silver

The plan that helped Mirabai Chanu win Asian Games silver

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, completing her collection of major international medals. Her chief coach, Vijay Sharma, revealed that a meticulously designed training programme focused on injury prevention was crucial to her success, especially after previous Asian Games disappointments due to injury. Chanu lifted a combined 198kg, adding this prestigious medal to her Olympic silver, Commonwealth Games golds, and World Championships title.

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader's Murder Apprehended In UP

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader's Murder Apprehended In UP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Thane Police have arrested two more individuals, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the September 29 murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, bringing the total arrests to five. Kanojia and Subhash Shinde are believed to have orchestrated the plot, with Singh identified as the helmet-wearing assailant.

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian IT stocks have experienced their most significant weekly surge in 18 years, with the Nifty IT index climbing 11.72 per cent, as a global sell-off in AI-linked equities redirected investor attention towards India's IT services sector. This shift aligns with a JP Morgan report identifying India as a 'natural AI hedge' due to its large, liquid market and strong domestic institutional investor base.

BJP MLA's school courts row over Jain festival lunchbox advisory

BJP MLA's school courts row over Jain festival lunchbox advisory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

A school owned by a BJP MLA in Thane advised students not to bring root vegetables in lunchboxes during the Jain Paryushan festival, sparking a controversy. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) objected, while the MLA clarified it was a request, not a mandatory order, aimed at respecting religious sentiments and promoting healthy eating.

US returnee became 'lone wolf' after watching extremist videos: Maha ATS

US returnee became 'lone wolf' after watching extremist videos: Maha ATS

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Maharashtra ATS has filed a chargesheet against Zaib Ansari, a US returnee, for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Thane. The chargesheet states Ansari self-radicalised by watching extremist videos and was battling personal issues. He faces charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

How A Bank Manager Duped Elderly Woman Of Rs 76.50 Lakh

How A Bank Manager Duped Elderly Woman Of Rs 76.50 Lakh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

An 85-year-old woman was allegedly cheated of Rs 76.50 lakh by a bank manager and his family on the pretext of investing in shares. The manager, Jay Mukesh Mehta, was arrested after being on the run for six months, while his wife, father, mother, and brother remain absconding. The family reportedly duped others using the same method.

Meet Anjali Sivaraman, The Face Of Mira Nair's Amri

Meet Anjali Sivaraman, The Face Of Mira Nair's Amri

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Anjali Sivaraman, daughter of playback singer Chitra Iyer, is set to portray the iconic Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair's upcoming biopic Amri, following her breakout role in Netflix's Class and a diverse career in modelling and acting.

Marathi Film Gondhal Is India's Entry For Oscars

Marathi Film Gondhal Is India's Entry For Oscars

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Directed by Santosh Davakhar, Gondhal is set in rural Maharashtra and explores a traditional ritual.

Modi's schoolmate wins battle for land with BJP MLA's firm

Modi's schoolmate wins battle for land with BJP MLA's firm

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

An 81-year-old man, Asgarali Vohra, who claims to be a schoolmate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has found relief in a long-standing land dispute. After Vohra met PM Modi to appeal for a CBI probe, a firm linked to a BJP MLA, Seven Eleven Construction, backed down, surrendering its construction permit and withdrawing a police complaint against Vohra. The dispute involved a prime plot in Palghar district that Vohra bought in 1989, which he alleged was encroached upon by two firms.

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

From angry young men and ruthless gangsters to comic dons and broken patriarchs, Nana Patekar made almost every shade of a character his own.

Man arrested 36 years after attacking cricket umpire in Mumbai

Man arrested 36 years after attacking cricket umpire in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Mumbai Police have finally apprehended Omprakash Lalta Pasi, 36 years after he allegedly attacked a cricket umpire with a bat in Borivali in 1990, following a decades-long pursuit.

Mumbai Man Beaten To Death By Friend Over Clothes Dispute

Mumbai Man Beaten To Death By Friend Over Clothes Dispute

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

A 26-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his friend in Goregaon, Mumbai, following an argument over the victim using the friend's clothes and personal belongings without permission. The accused has been charged with murder, and police are searching for him.

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Madame Azurie was a highly popular dancer in early Indian cinema, starring in over 700 movies.

Ankush to Natsamrat, Nana Patekar's Unforgettable Roles

Ankush to Natsamrat, Nana Patekar's Unforgettable Roles

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

No shade or genre was a roadblock for Nana Patekar. In fact, some of his movies only age well because we associate them with his terrific presence.

Andhra Pradesh Police Nab Suspect in Mira Road Murder Case

Andhra Pradesh Police Nab Suspect in Mira Road Murder Case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, for the alleged murder of a woman in the Mira Road area of Thane district. The accused, Ashish Madan Meshram, was apprehended after fleeing the scene and travelling through multiple cities.

Rising Inflation? Protect Your Money Now

Rising Inflation? Protect Your Money Now

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'Separate needs from wants and minimise discretionary spending.'

QIBs drive bulk of demand as NSE IPO subscribed 5.7 times

QIBs drive bulk of demand as NSE IPO subscribed 5.7 times

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Institutional portion subscribed 12.68 times; retail crosses quota.

Police Investigate Murder of Domestic Worker in Mira Road Flat

Police Investigate Murder of Domestic Worker in Mira Road Flat

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 40-year-old domestic help was found murdered in a flat in Thane district, Maharashtra, with police investigating the case as a possible homicide.

Net SIP Inflows Hit Record Rs 2 Trillion

Net SIP Inflows Hit Record Rs 2 Trillion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Net SIP inflow is calculated by subtracting redemptions from gross SIP investments.

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India's cement industry is on the brink of an oversupply situation as aggressive capacity expansion by major players is set to outpace demand growth over the next two financial years, potentially leading to pricing pressures and moderated utilisation rates.