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Review: Cafe Zoe

Review: Cafe Zoe

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

There are some places that just beg for a review. When you come back from a meal and put off doing anything else until you've written one. It happens rarely, but happen it does. Caf Zoe is one of those, says Harnoor Channi-Tewary.

Photojournalist rape case: Fifth accused arrested from Delhi

Photojournalist rape case: Fifth accused arrested from Delhi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

All five accused in the brutal gang rape of a young photojournalist in the city have been arrested, three days after the incident triggered outrage across the country.

Mumbai gang rape: Maharashtra home minister turns interrogator

Mumbai gang rape: Maharashtra home minister turns interrogator

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Under fire from the opposition in the wake of gang rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist in Mumbai, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil is personally supervising the probe into the case round the clock.

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Manjula Chimbalkar, a health coordinator from Mumbai's COVID-19 hotspot Dharavi, speaks about her concerns and fears

Mumbai flooded after heavy downpour; rail, road, air traffic hit

Mumbai flooded after heavy downpour; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Suburban services were disrupted with trains on all the three lines -- western, central and harbour -- running late.

Mumbai power supply likely to be restored by 4 pm: Sources

Mumbai power supply likely to be restored by 4 pm: Sources

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

All of south Mumbai and parts of central Mumbai are without power on Tuesday after a unit of Tata Power tripped.

Passports of Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi revoked; assets attached

Passports of Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi revoked; assets attached

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

ED attached 21 properties of Nirav Modi and his group worth over Rs 523 crore.

CBI arrests 3 more officials of PNB in Rs 11,384 cr scam

CBI arrests 3 more officials of PNB in Rs 11,384 cr scam

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The total number of arrests by the CBI has risen to six -- four PNB officials, a retired employee of the bank, and an authorsied signatory of Nirav Modi's company -- after Monday's development.

Photojournalist's rapists assaulted me too: Woman

Photojournalist's rapists assaulted me too: Woman

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

According to a police official, the woman claimed to be have been criminally assaulted in July this year by some of the men arrested in the photojournalist case.

Mumbai gang rape survivor discharged from hospital

Mumbai gang rape survivor discharged from hospital

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The 23-year-old photojournalist, who was gang-raped at a defunct mill complex in Mumbai nearly a week ago, has been discharged from hospital after doctors attending on her declared her "medically fit".

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Ayaan Kapadia, India's youngest author, is just 10 years old!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The 10-year-old who shares his birthday with William Shakespeare talks about his inspiration to write, his mini library and big dream.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

Kamala Mills fire: 2 pub managers arrested for 'not helping guests'

Kamala Mills fire: 2 pub managers arrested for 'not helping guests'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

They were present in the pub when the blaze occurred, but fled without helping the guests, the official said.

Do you need to see a hypnotherapist?

Do you need to see a hypnotherapist?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'Earlier it was a stigma to discuss mental problems. But I get more patients for past life regression as in India people believe in rebirth and karma,' Dr Prakriti Poddar, who uses hypnotism to treat illnesses, tells A Ganesh Nadar.

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

As Mumbai almost came to a halt after overnight rains, netizens and Mumbaikars took a dig at the Shiv Sena for the plight of their beloved city.

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Over 25,000 sq ft leased by them in last three months after new maternity Act. Raghavendra Kamath reports.

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The bunker opens with a 20-ft tall gate and a ramp on the western side. There are long passages and small to medium rooms on either side.

Why Gully Boy is no Kaala

Why Gully Boy is no Kaala

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

While Pa Ranjith proved yet again to be the salt of the earth in his land mafia film, Zoya Akhtar took a haphazard route to make something that was hardly rooted in Asia's biggest slum, feels J Jagannath.

The temporary failures of campus placements

The temporary failures of campus placements

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The placement process at B-schools comes as close to psychological cannibalism as one is likely to witness.

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The strength of teams has been bolstered from 14 during the inaugural edition last year to 25.

Monsoon's back! Mumbaikars reel under heavy rains

Monsoon's back! Mumbaikars reel under heavy rains

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The metropolis has received heavy rains in the last 24 hours.

Country's top architects to give swanky makeover 600 rail stations

Country's top architects to give swanky makeover 600 rail stations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Top architecture firms belonging to Hafeez Contractor and C P Kukreja have offered to design a few stations free of cost.

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

Why our cities get submerged in the monsoon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Urbanisation results in heavy rainfall events.'

Ex-Congress leader Narayan Rane floats new party

Ex-Congress leader Narayan Rane floats new party

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Rane's move comes after days of speculation that he may join the Bharatiya Janata Party

22 dead, over 30 hurt in stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone station

22 dead, over 30 hurt in stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone station

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The tragedy took place amid rain in the city around 10.40 am when the FOB was heavily crowded, a police official said.

Clear roads of cars, attend to patients: BMC lists priorities to restore Mumbai

Clear roads of cars, attend to patients: BMC lists priorities to restore Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The civic authorities have moved to clear roads which have become slushy and strewn with garbage, and are also gearing up to tackle rush of patients in municipal hospitals.

Security for Wadias after threat calls following Preity feud

Security for Wadias after threat calls following Preity feud

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The Mumbai police have provided security at the office of industrialist Nusli Wadia following threat calls from fugitive underworld don Ravi Pujari, police said on Thursday.

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'When you don't have food to eat, will you be worried about the virus or the next meal?'

The Jazz Player

The Jazz Player

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

At Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's nuptials, the Adil Manuel Collective played funk, jazz and R&B for longer than planned that evening at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. One of the couple's friends in the audience yelled: 'Are you guys even from India?' Adil Manuel offered to show her their passports.

When an evening out with friends turned into a nightmare

When an evening out with friends turned into a nightmare

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Sakshi and Rohit managed to make it out of the Kamala Mills fire and get themselves treated for burns.

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.

ATM woes: 'The money was credited in 24 hours'

ATM woes: 'The money was credited in 24 hours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

We had asked you, dear readers to share your good and bad ATM experiences.

Anjali Damania begins fast to seek Khadse's ouster

Anjali Damania begins fast to seek Khadse's ouster

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

She also demanded that the inquiry be completed within six months and the case be heard by a fast-track court.

Sanjay Dutt seeks ANOTHER parole extension for 30 days

Sanjay Dutt seeks ANOTHER parole extension for 30 days

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who was jailed in the 1993 bomb blasts case, has sought a second extension of his parole to be with his wife Manyata, who is recovering from a surgery, police said on Sunday

26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare's wife Kavita cremated

26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare's wife Kavita cremated

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The mortal remains of Kavita Karkare, wife of slain ATS chief Hemant Karkare, were on Tuesday cremated at Worli in south Mumbai, a day after she died at a city hospital following brain haemorrhage.

Meet Radha Kapoor, the creative entrepreneur

Meet Radha Kapoor, the creative entrepreneur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

With Awfis, a quirky co-working venture, and other offbeat ideas, Radha Kapoor, the daughter of the Yes Bank CEO, is taking the creative route to entrepreneurship.

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Mumbai's famous dabbawalas are reinventing themselves to meet the challenge posed by food delivery portals.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.