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Shinde blames early arrival of monsoon for Mumbai flooding

Shinde blames early arrival of monsoon for Mumbai flooding

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday attributed early arrival of the southwest monsoon and heavy rainfall in a short span for the inundation of low-lying areas in Mumbai, which disrupted road and railway traffic.

ISL: Mumbai make miraculous comeback against Mohun Bagan in opener

ISL: Mumbai make miraculous comeback against Mohun Bagan in opener

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Despite Mohun Bagan's late penalty shout for handball and captain Subhasish Bose receiving a yellow card, Mumbai City's comeback was complete with a dramatic draw.

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

O'Romeo Review: Tarantinoesque

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

O'Romeo is an ordinary plot about a man's obsession, but Vishal Bhardwaj lays it out like a lavish spread, with stylish and very violent action set pieces, effectively used music (Bhardwaj composes Gulzar's delectable lyrics), and a romance that has moments that are tender as well as bitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Maratha quota protest cripples Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Maratha quota protest cripples Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

A Maratha protest in Mumbai caused significant traffic disruptions, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the city, impacting office-goers and students. Train services were also affected.

Eknath Shinde moves all corporators to hotel amid Uddhav's 'Sena's mayor' remark

Eknath Shinde moves all corporators to hotel amid Uddhav's 'Sena's mayor' remark

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The Shiv Sena has moved its newly elected corporators to a luxury hotel as the race to pick the next Mumbai mayor intensifies. The move comes amid political maneuvering and strategic positioning following recent civic poll results.

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

'We Had Unprotected Sex On Our First Night'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

For Mumbai-based Priya, arranged marriage was not a personal choice. The obligation slowly led to unprotected sex, followed by a baby and years of suppressed emotions leaving her feeling trapped in her marriage.

India, France seal Hammer missile deal, renew defence ties

India, France seal Hammer missile deal, renew defence ties

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

India and France have renewed their 10-year defence cooperation agreement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint manufacturing of Hammer missiles in India, marking a significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership.

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

ICC officials to visit Bangladesh to resolve T20 WC imbroglio

Dudu's brace sinks Mumbai City FC in ISL

Dudu's brace sinks Mumbai City FC in ISL

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

A brace from Dudu Omagbemi helped FC Pune City sink Mumbai City in the Indian Super League encounter on Wednesday.

BMC polls: Fadnavis plays old clips, says Raj, Uddhav fighting for survival

BMC polls: Fadnavis plays old clips, says Raj, Uddhav fighting for survival

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, stating the Mumbai civic body election is a fight for their political survival. He also defended development projects and economic growth under the current government.

Bombay HC gives time till Tuesday noon to Jarange, supporters to vacate city streets

Bombay HC gives time till Tuesday noon to Jarange, supporters to vacate city streets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Bombay high court on Monday said the entire city has been brought to a standstill due to the ongoing Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange, and the protest has not been peaceful and violated all conditions.

PIX: When Messi met Tendulkar

PIX: When Messi met Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Tendulkar also hoped that 'India also reaches the height that we all aspire to (in football).'

T20 World Cup: Surya's Knock: Poetry Under Pressure

T20 World Cup: Surya's Knock: Poetry Under Pressure

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's batting was a lesson on how to bat under pressure while the other reputed batters fell one by one at the other end.

Mumbai received 18 cm of rains in 8 hours!

Mumbai received 18 cm of rains in 8 hours!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged Mumbai citizens to take precautions as the city experiences heavy rainfall and anticipates high tides. Waterlogging has been reported in several areas, and officials are taking measures to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions.

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan has expanded his horizon as he now aims to play white-ball cricket for India.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, citizens advised to stay indoors

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, citizens advised to stay indoors

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai, slowing traffic and affecting train services. The IMD has issued an 'Orange' alert, advising citizens to stay indoors.

'When we looked outside, we saw a missile'

'When we looked outside, we saw a missile'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Indians returning from the Middle East share their experiences of fear and uncertainty as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran disrupts travel and daily life, leaving many stranded and facing financial strain.

Shinde, his corporators don't want BJP mayor: Raut

Shinde, his corporators don't want BJP mayor: Raut

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut claimed on Sunday that many newly elected Shiv Sena corporators, who originally belonged to the Bal Thackery-founded party before its division, do not want a Bharatiya Janata Party mayor in Mumbai.

When Votes Come With a Price Tag, Is It Still Democracy?

When Votes Come With a Price Tag, Is It Still Democracy?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra municipal elections showed a troubling shift, where votes were traded for cash, convictions no longer mattered, and ideology became an afterthought, observes Ramesh Menon.

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

'Vacate Azad Maidan': Mumbai police notice to Jarange

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Jarange's hunger strike at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai over the demand for Maratha quota entered the fifth day on Tuesday.

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.

Aamir Khan Casts His Vote

Aamir Khan Casts His Vote

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Film stars arrived at polling booths in Mumbai to cast their votes in the ongoing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The elections are seen as crucial for major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik, and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Nicolas Anelka could be a part of the Indian Super League football tournament as Mumbai City FC's negotiations with the former France and Chelsea striker are at an "advanced" stage.

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

When Arundhati Roy wrote her first novel God of Small Things, her team reached out to Shah Rukh Khan inviting him to read a passage from the book at its Mumbai launch. Perhaps because he still held a grudge, Khan refused the invitation.

8 Most Unusual Museums In India

8 Most Unusual Museums In India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Some Indian museum collections go far beyond the expected, unlocking quirky facts you never knew about. Or displaying the most intriguing items.

ISL clubs now risk losing AFC slots!

ISL clubs now risk losing AFC slots!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

AIFF waiting for AFC response over continental slots for ISL clubs in case of fewer matches

Tech snag halts Mumbai's monorail, 2nd incident in a month

Tech snag halts Mumbai's monorail, 2nd incident in a month

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

A monorail train in Mumbai experienced a technical malfunction, causing it to halt. All passengers were safely rescued. This is the second such incident in less than a month.

2 dead, 117 injured during 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai

2 dead, 117 injured during 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai were marked by fervor, injuries, and political campaigning ahead of local elections. One participant died, and several others were injured during the event.

India's TV Viewers to Cross 1 Billion

India's TV Viewers to Cross 1 Billion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Internet subscribers, income growth, literacy and dependency ratio are the biggest drivers of growth.

Maratha quota stir: Jarange in Mumbai; major roads shut

Maratha quota stir: Jarange in Mumbai; major roads shut

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The Eastern Freeway, Sion-Panvel highway, V N Purav Road, P D'Mello Road, Wallchand Hirachand Marg, Dr Dadabhai Nauroji Road and Hajarimal Somani Road will be closed for all types of vehicular traffic except emergency service vehicles, said the official.

60,434 Ganesh Idols Immersed In Mumbai

60,434 Ganesh Idols Immersed In Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The count included 691 sarvajanik (public festivity) idols, 59,706 household idols, and 37 Hartalika idols.

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Why Calcutta Remains A City Of Bhoy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A year after the RG Kar rape-murder Swarupa Dutt/Rediff look at the city where it happened, Kolkata -- its study in dichotomy, at once the self-proclaimed cultural capital of India as also a petri dish for a peculiar rage that breeds crimes against women.

'Devendra Fadnavis Is King of Kings'

'Devendra Fadnavis Is King of Kings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'If the BJP had contested all 227 seats, I believe they would have managed to secure a majority on their own.'

BJP vs Thackeray cousins: All eyes on BMC showdown

BJP vs Thackeray cousins: All eyes on BMC showdown

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Maharashtra heads to the polls for 29 municipal corporations, with Mumbai's BMC election taking center stage as the BJP-led Mahayuti faces off against the Thackeray front. Key issues include promises for women, pollution control, and the city's financial health.

IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen flights, reduce UK services

IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen flights, reduce UK services

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

IndiGo is adjusting its long-haul flight schedule, including suspending services to Copenhagen, due to airspace uncertainties and airport congestion. The airline will also reduce flights to London and Manchester.

BMC polls: Uddhav Thackeray, Raj meet to resolve seat-sharing issues

BMC polls: Uddhav Thackeray, Raj meet to resolve seat-sharing issues

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

MNS chief Raj Thackeray met Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray to finalize seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming civic polls. The meeting occurred as the deadline for filing nominations ended. The alliance aims to challenge the BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

Kohli-Anushka buy 5-acre land in Alibaug for Rs 38 crore!

Kohli-Anushka buy 5-acre land in Alibaug for Rs 38 crore!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma completed a major deal by purchasing a five-acre land parcel in Alibaug -- a coastal town located around 100 kms from Mumbai.

Gill, Jadeja, Siraj headline Ranji Trophy restart

Gill, Jadeja, Siraj headline Ranji Trophy restart

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

All eyes will be on Shubman Gill when Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday after India's Test and ODI captain decided against taking a break and opting to turn up for Punjab against Saurashtra in a key Group B clash in Rajkot.

Devendra Fadnavis is BJP's man of the match in Maharashtra polls

Devendra Fadnavis is BJP's man of the match in Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis orchestrated a significant victory for the BJP in the recent civic polls, solidifying his position as a key strategist and influential leader within the party.

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

He also appealed to the protesters to park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas, hours after the high court frowned on the conduct of protesters.