News for 'Mumbaikar'

AOL to conduct trauma relief workshop in Mumbai

AOL to conduct trauma relief workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

In the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks, the Art of Living Foundation will offer free trauma relief workshops for Mumbaikars from December 1.These sessions will be conducted in South and Central Mumbai and will be open to all.

Rumour-mongers now terrify Mumbai

Rumour-mongers now terrify Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Mumbaikars all over the city continue to panic as terrorist strikes continue to rage in South Mumbai.

Tendulkar on the players who made the difference

Tendulkar on the players who made the difference

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The legend picked Pujara, Umesh for their feats.

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Drones are being used for carrying out a host of tasks like surveillance to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing, spreading awareness about COVID-19 in densely populated areas, spraying disinfectants and checking people's temperature

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The 42-year-old batsman played 31 Tests and scored 1,944 runs, at an average of 34.11. He has five hundreds and 11 fifties in the longest format, with 212 his highest score.

India-SA, 1st Test: Rohit begins life as Test opener

India-SA, 1st Test: Rohit begins life as Test opener

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

India will be desperately hoping that Rohit replicates his limited overs success in the traditional format

Mumbai: No-Honking Day fell on deaf ears

Mumbai: No-Honking Day fell on deaf ears

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The unique initiative of observing a 'No-Honking Day' to reduce noise pollution in Mumbai on Monday evoked lukewarm response from Mumbaikars as motorists chose to honk to wade through chaotic traffic, ignoring the police's appeal.

How Asia Cup will help India to prepare for World Cup

How Asia Cup will help India to prepare for World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Rohit Sharma feels that the six-nation Asia Cup starting Saturday will give his side a chance to work towards a 'perfect combination' going into next year's mega event.

The funnier side of Iron Maiden

The funnier side of Iron Maiden

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The band members are quite different from the image their portray.

ICL likely to announce teams

ICL likely to announce teams

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

The ICL is expeceted to lay the cards on the table by revealing the names of the players on Monday.

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'

Covid-19: Curfew dos and don'ts for Maharashtra

Covid-19: Curfew dos and don'ts for Maharashtra

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

What dos and don'ts should people in Maharashtra follow with the state government notifying The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 lockdown orders?

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Rediff.com captures the mood among the people at Elphinstine Road railway station, a week after 23 people died in a stampede at a footover bridge.

Billionaires: Mumbai beats Delhi

Billionaires: Mumbai beats Delhi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The latest list of richest Indians, compiled by Forbes magazine, has named 23 billionaires from Mumbai. Delhi accounts for only 12 such people. Among top five richest Indians living in India, two are from Mumbai and two from Delhi. But, Mumbaikars enjoy higher ranks than the Delhiites.

It's a fight for humanity

It's a fight for humanity

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

We can't start overthrowing governments but we can keep a strict watch on them as citizens of a free world, who give a damn. We can also choose who we give power too. A democratic government is said to be: of the people, by the people, for the people. India is the largest democracy in the world and home to 1.2 billion people living all over the world. It is possible for a resounding voice to be heard if we speak together now, says Priya Kale

I'm mad as hell and won't take it anymore

I'm mad as hell and won't take it anymore

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Ex-rediff.com staffer and Bollywood film-maker Suparn Verma's blog post asking Mumbaikars to gather outside the Taj Mahal hotel on December 3 at 6 pm has set off a huge response and citizens fed up of the way their city is taken for granted have vowed to be there.

Tendulkar all set to play 400th ODI

Tendulkar all set to play 400th ODI

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

When he turns out against the Australians in the fifth ODI, Tendulkar will become only the second player after Sanath Jayasuriya to reach the landmark.

Was thinking about team, not century: Rahane

Was thinking about team, not century: Rahane

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

A century would have been nice but what mattered more was playing according to the demands of the situation.

The Morning After The Deluge

The Morning After The Deluge

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The worst is over. It is not raining now. The forecast says it will, but the sun is shining outside the office window - that, and the way Mumbaikars opened their homes, offices and hearts is reason to cheer.

World Test C'Ship: India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

World Test C'Ship: India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Kohli will be wary of the challenge that can be posed by the new ball pair of Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel

US studies: 'Learn how to cite your sources'

US studies: 'Learn how to cite your sources'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Former US students describe the academic system in America. They discuss relationships with professors and work outside the classroom.

US studies: Former students speak on housing

US studies: Former students speak on housing

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Former US students answer questions and provide advice regarding housing and roommates at US universities.

And now mobile pubs...

And now mobile pubs...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Smirnoff known to provide its consumers around the world the most memorable and unique nights out is hoping its latest clubbing experience will leave Mumbaikars spell-bound.

Four booked for thrashing hawkers, vandalising stalls in Mumbai

Four booked for thrashing hawkers, vandalising stalls in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The four accused allegedly bashed up local hawkers and vandalised their stalls in Jogeshwari east.

Delhi Test: Should India include extra pacer?

Delhi Test: Should India include extra pacer?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Should the struggling Rahane make way for an extra bowler?

Never conspired to pull down government: Uddhav

Never conspired to pull down government: Uddhav

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The Shiv Sena chief said that for the alliance to stay intact, both the BJP and Shiv Sena need to exercise caution.

'We will see a decline trend in Mumbai in 2 weeks'

'We will see a decline trend in Mumbai in 2 weeks'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Corona will go on for more than six months now in Mumbai city.' 'It cannot vanish within just two or three months.' 'This infection may remain there in communities, somewhere or the other, like swine flu.'

Video: Is Mumbai clued into the World Cup? Find out

Video: Is Mumbai clued into the World Cup? Find out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

We asked Mumbaikars a few simple questions about the football World Cup. Here are their - in some cases, rather unexpected - answers :))

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

'I would love to screen Toilet: Ek Prem Katha for the Prime Minister'

'I would love to screen Toilet: Ek Prem Katha for the Prime Minister'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'But the most important thing is that he looks after the country. That's why more important than watching a film.' Akshay Kumar discusses Toilet:Ek Prem Katha, his ode to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shreyas Iyer opens up on WC exclusion

Shreyas Iyer opens up on WC exclusion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

This is his second coming and he wants a few more chances that will help him cement his place in the side.

'Rohit shouldn't make the mistakes I made when promoted to open'

'Rohit shouldn't make the mistakes I made when promoted to open'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

A change in technique after being asked to open had a negative impact on his performance during his playing days. No wonder VVS Laxman wants Rohit Sharma to stick to his natural game in his new role during the South Africa Test series.

When Ismail Durbar bought a train ticket

When Ismail Durbar bought a train ticket

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Reader Himalay sends us a photograph.

Secret of Rohit's success: No room for negativity

Secret of Rohit's success: No room for negativity

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

"Honestly speaking, I stopped thinking about Test matches long time back", says Rohit Sharma, who made a superb return to the five-day format in the series against South Africa. The India opener also had a successful 2019 in white-ball cricket, says he is no longer bothered by criticism.

Mumbai cops ban flying lanterns on Diwali

Mumbai cops ban flying lanterns on Diwali

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Mumbai Police has banned the use of flying lanterns during Diwali celebration in a bid to avert possible fire and security threats caused by them to high rise buildings.

Judge Kode - The human face of justice

Judge Kode - The human face of justice

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Kode has proved that justice may be delayed but it cannot be denied to the 257 innocent who lost their lives in the blasts.

Lessons from the 14-year Mumbai blasts trial

Lessons from the 14-year Mumbai blasts trial

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Without the trial of 'Tiger' Memon and Dawood Ibrahim, the most important anti-terror case in independent India will always remain an unfinished chapter.

'Getting into the national team is long-term goal'

'Getting into the national team is long-term goal'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Prolific 19-year-old batsman Ajinkya Rahane talks about the season gone by, his aspirations and, obviously, the IPL.