News for 'Mumbai North Central'

Independence Day Drive Of Pride

Independence Day Drive Of Pride

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Celebrating Freedom with an unusual automobile convoy!

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The alliance won 41 of the 48 seats leaving the Congress-NCP combine with just 5 seats.

The Babalog triumph

The Babalog triumph

Rediff.com17 May 2009

Dynasties rule: A look at some children who have won in Election 2009.

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

An Indian Air Force plane will bring the bodies of the Maharashtra pilgrims killed in a bus accident in Nepal to Nashik on Saturday, officials have said.

Why Are Tara-Tiger Praying?

Why Are Tara-Tiger Praying?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

On Wednesday, Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria sought divine intervention to make their film Heropanti 2 a hit.

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

In this lockdown, no matter how many similarities the memory dredges up from past events and associations, there is one thing that has no precedent: The isolation that it has imposed on people, reports Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Mumbai train blasts, 3 years on

Mumbai train blasts, 3 years on

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The pain in Priti Sawant's eyes is heart-wrenching, but her belief that her husband will rise from that hospital bed is a lesson in courage.

India's Biggest Bow Arch String Girder

India's Biggest Bow Arch String Girder

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Glimpses of India's biggest Bowstring/Bow Arch Sting Girder installed by the Hindustan Construction Company on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link at 3.25 am, Friday, April 26, 2024.

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

While it hit the national capital two days before schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, the Met office said.

Movie stars get vaccinated!

Movie stars get vaccinated!

Rediff.com12 May 2021

After Sonakshi Sinha and Radhika Madan, other actors have been spotted at various vaccination centres in Mumbai.

And The Tots Head Back To School

And The Tots Head Back To School

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

As schools in Mumbai reopen for Classes 1 to 7, after two long years, students seem happy to return to class.

Day 4 of downpour in Mumbai, local trains delayed

Day 4 of downpour in Mumbai, local trains delayed

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs with very heavy to extremely heavy rains very likely at isolated places.

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Some low-lying places like Hindmata, and areas in Dadar and Sion, including the Gandhi Market and road number 24 in Sion, were inundated, forcing pedestrians to wade through the water and making it difficult for motorists to commute.

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'That was my mistake.' 'Gautam Adani was not involved in forming the Maharashtra government.' 'Adani was not there in the meeting.' 'The meeting was at his guest house and we were sitting in his guest house.'

Massive police operation in Mahim, Mumbai

Massive police operation in Mahim, Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

About 400 policemen took part, and more than 200 people were detained.

Mumbai nightclubs, dance bars raided

Mumbai nightclubs, dance bars raided

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

The operation, carried out by all additional police commissioners in assistance with DCPs, was supervised by Police Commissioner A N Roy.

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

How Swaroop Sampat paved the way for hubby in the BJP.

India to get 'below normal' rainfall in June as monsoon stalls: IMD

India to get 'below normal' rainfall in June as monsoon stalls: IMD

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

India has received 20 per cent less rainfall since the start of the monsoon period on June 1, with the rain-bearing system making no significant progress between June 12 and 18, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'

Downpour lashes Mumbai, IMD predicts more in next 24 hrs

Downpour lashes Mumbai, IMD predicts more in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted 'moderate to heavy rainfall' for Mumbai city and its suburbs and the possibility of 'very heavy to extremely heavy' showers at isolated places in the next 24 hours.

Cyclone Biparjoy to intensify in next 36 hours: IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy to intensify in next 36 hours: IMD

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The very severe cyclonic storm was located over the east-central Arabian Sea located 840-kilometer west-southwest of Goa and 870 km west-southwest of Mumbai at 11.30 pm on June 8, the IMD said.

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'

What I learned on a rainy day in Mumbai

What I learned on a rainy day in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Divya Nair spent eight hours getting home September 4. Thankfully she reached safe. And was able to appreciate the human side of her journey. Her story is not any more unusual than that of so many other city residents last Wednesday. But why should anyone have to spend eight hours getting home on an average rainy day in Mumbai? Why?

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for seven-phase general elections from April 19.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Wow! Is That A NEW Beach In Mumbai?

Wow! Is That A NEW Beach In Mumbai?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Transformed! The Mahim Reti Bunder Beach gets a facelift.

Guj, MP, Maha to witnesses thunderstorms for 2 days

Guj, MP, Maha to witnesses thunderstorms for 2 days

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Palghar, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri could witness thunderstorm activity, lightning, moderate rain and gusty storm over the next two days.

Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy to intensify: IMD

Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy to intensify: IMD

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

In a notice, IMD said, 'VSCS BIPARJOY over east-central Arabian Sea, lay centred at 0530hrs IST of 08th June, near lat 13.9N & long 66.0E, about 860km west-southwest of Goa, 910km southwest of Mumbai, would intensify further & move north-northwestwards.'

Raj Thackeray meets Shah amid buzz of MNS-BJP tie-up

Raj Thackeray meets Shah amid buzz of MNS-BJP tie-up

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If the alliance is sealed, the MNS may be given one seat to contest from Mumbai, the Maharashtra capital where his cousin Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction enjoys some influence.

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Haryana has done well in terms of economic growth over the last couple of decades. For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, recommend Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.

'We will not believe Muslims'

'We will not believe Muslims'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

'The Muslims just showed that they will vote for us, but didn't actually vote for us,' says former Lok Sabha speaker Manohar Joshi.

Revealed: What Uddhav told Mumbai doctors

Revealed: What Uddhav told Mumbai doctors

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Cases are increasing, day by day, because testing has increased.'

Uddhav vs Shinde: First electoral test on Nov 3 in Andheri East bypoll

Uddhav vs Shinde: First electoral test on Nov 3 in Andheri East bypoll

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

After rebelling against the Shiv Sena leadership, the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will face its first popularity test in the November 3 bypoll to the Andheri (East) assembly segment in Mumbai, which was represented by Shiv Sena MLA the late Ramesh Latke.

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Year by year, our cities remain defeated in the face of weather conditions, costing us time, money, resources and often lives, observe Amit Kapoor and Bibek Debroy.