News for 'Powai'

J Dey murder case: Charges framed against Chhota Rajan

J Dey murder case: Charges framed against Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

"The court has framed charges under MCOCA against Rajan and he has pleaded innocence," said a Central Bureau of Investigation official.

Padmabhushan recipient surgeon L H Hiranandani passes away

Padmabhushan recipient surgeon L H Hiranandani passes away

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Eminent ENT surgeon, educationist and Padmabhushan recipient L H Hiranandani passed away at his residence in Mumbai on Thursday evening. He was 96.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

Mumbai: Juvenile held for theft dies after torture at remand home

Mumbai: Juvenile held for theft dies after torture at remand home

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A 17-year-old boy, who was arrested for theft, died in a hospital after he was allegedly assaulted brutally at a juvenile remand home in Matunga, Mumbai.

Finally, Tata rolls out Hexa, price starts at Rs 12 lakh

Finally, Tata rolls out Hexa, price starts at Rs 12 lakh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The keenly-awaited Hexa is here, and sports many Tata firsts in its segment.

Winning a dinner date with Bipasha!

Winning a dinner date with Bipasha!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Reader Zubin Sanjana has sent us a photograph.

Legendary singer Shamshad Begum dies at 94

Legendary singer Shamshad Begum dies at 94

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The singer passed away at her Mumbai residence.

From Satyajit to Shakespeare, Soumitra still rules

From Satyajit to Shakespeare, Soumitra still rules

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

One of the most revered actors in India today, Soumitra Chatterjee talks about films and Satyajit Ray.

TopperSpeak: How to crack CAT 2014

TopperSpeak: How to crack CAT 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Tanay Aggarwal who is currently pursuing his post graduation in management from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Powai tells us how he secured 99.80 in the Common Admission Test last year.

IITs an integral constituent of 'Brand India': Dr Singh

IITs an integral constituent of 'Brand India': Dr Singh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was the chief guest at the Golden Jubilee Convocation at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay at Powai. This is how he inspired the students of the prestigious institute.

Mumbai: 5 policemen injured as SUV hits police van

Mumbai: 5 policemen injured as SUV hits police van

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Five policemen were injured on Saturday after a stationary police van was hit by a speeding sports utility vehicle in Mumbai's Powai suburb.

Spotting lions and tigers in Mumbai

Spotting lions and tigers in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A Ganesh Nadar visited the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali, Mumbai and came away pleasantly surprised.

PIX: Shriya, Giselle look hot in Swarovski Gems

PIX: Shriya, Giselle look hot in Swarovski Gems

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Check out these hot showstoppers.

J Dey case: Maharashtra govt appoints spl public prosecutor

J Dey case: Maharashtra govt appoints spl public prosecutor

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The Maharashtra government has appointed a special public prosecutor to fight its case against the eleven accused in the murder of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

Anushka Sharma flags off FICCI FRAMES

Anushka Sharma flags off FICCI FRAMES

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

The stage is set for Hollywood Hugh Jackman to make his appearance at the three-day convention on Friday.

IMAGES: The latest, hottest hair trends!

IMAGES: The latest, hottest hair trends!

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Here's a glimpse of the latest hairstyle trends showcased by the Schwarzkopf Essential Looks event held May 10 in Mumbai.

Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2014

Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2014

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Syed Zaidie, a first year PGDIM student at the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Powai shares some crucial last minute tips for CAT aspirants taking the test on November 22.

Mid-Day journalist Jyotirmoy Dey cremated

Mid-Day journalist Jyotirmoy Dey cremated

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Maharashtra Public Works Department Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and a large number of media persons had turned up to pay their last respects to the senior journalist.

'For us, Anna Hazare is like Lord Krishna'

'For us, Anna Hazare is like Lord Krishna'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Supporters of Anna Hazare gathered in Mumbai to participate in the three-day fast for a strong Lokpal look upon him as an avatar of Lord Krishna, who will deliver the country from the menace of corruption.

11 stunning photos by readers of their beloved Bappa

11 stunning photos by readers of their beloved Bappa

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

'Dey murdered to prevent him from doing something'

'Dey murdered to prevent him from doing something'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

After being under fire for the slow pace of investigations in the case pertaining to the murder of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey, the Mumbai crime branch claims to have made significant progress in the last few days.

File status report on Dey's murder case: HC

File status report on Dey's murder case: HC

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The Bombay high court on Thursday intervened in the murder case of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey, directing the Maharashtra government and police to file a status report on the probe which has not yielded any breakthrough yet. The court order comes five days after the sensational killing of the 56-year-old investigative journalist in suburban Powai. Three persons believed to be associated with gangster Chhota Shakeel were let off after they were detained for questioning.

Cops examining journalist J Dey's laptop

Cops examining journalist J Dey's laptop

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

The Journalists Association has demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil and suspension of Mumbai police chief Arup Patnaik, owning moral responsibility for the incident

Did oil mafia order Mid-Day journalist's killing?

Did oil mafia order Mid-Day journalist's killing?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

A senior police officer said on condition of anonymity that "we are probing the incident from all angles. But our line of investigation is going towards checking the possible involvement of people associated with the oil mafia".

Mumbai: Senior cop dismissed for rape of minor

Mumbai: Senior cop dismissed for rape of minor

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Senior Police Inspector Arun Borude, who has been accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in suburban Powai in Mumbai, has been dismissed from service, the police said on Wednesday. Borude has been absconding since the case was registered last week. "The state director general of police ordered Borude's dismissal under Article 311 of the Constitution on grounds of immoral conduct," City Police Commissioner Sanjeev Dayal told reporters.

Hands-on learning camp on robotics for kids

Hands-on learning camp on robotics for kids

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

ThinkLABS Technosolutions announces Robocamp, a hands-on learning camp based on robotics and virtual robotics for schoolchildren in Mumbai.

HC gives police 2 more weeks to probe J Dey case

HC gives police 2 more weeks to probe J Dey case

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Eleven days after the murder of slain Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey at city suburb Powai, the Mumbai crime branch on Tuesday submitted a 24-page status report before the bench of Justice Ranjana Desai and Ranjit More in the Bombay high court.

Why J Dey's murder poses serious questions

Why J Dey's murder poses serious questions

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Senior analyst B Raman scrutinises Mumbai crime reporter J Dey's murder in broad daylight on Saturday and tries to find out what could have been the motive behind the criminal act.

'Dey sought police protection after threat calls'

'Dey sought police protection after threat calls'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

J Dey, a senior investigative journalist who extensively covered underworld and crime for over two decades, was shot dead in broad daylight on Saturday.

Rane's son booked for firing at associate

Rane's son booked for firing at associate

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Maharshtra Revenue Minister Narayan Rane's son Nitesh Rane is in trouble after an activist belonging to his own organization Swabhimaan alleged on Thursday that Nitish had shot him. According to police officials, they received a call from the Powai's Hiranandani hospital informing them about one of the patients undergoing treatment in the hospital had suffered a bullet injury.

J Dey murder case: CBI gets permission to quiz Chhota Rajan for 10 days

J Dey murder case: CBI gets permission to quiz Chhota Rajan for 10 days

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Special Judge A L Pansare allowed CBI's plea seeking nod to question the 54-year-old crime boss for 10 days starting January 27 before adjourning the case till February 5.

Chhota Rajan, 8 others get life in jail for 'cold-blooded' killing of J Dey

Chhota Rajan, 8 others get life in jail for 'cold-blooded' killing of J Dey

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Vora and Paulson Joseph were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

Video: Whip up these amazing cocktails

Video: Whip up these amazing cocktails

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Last month, India's AlcoBev industry pulled off a successful two-day showcase exhibition at the Hotel Renaissance in Powai. We got experts to show readers how they can create some mind-boggling cocktail concoctions, so watch and learn.

IIT-Mumbai's Entrepreneurship Summit '09

IIT-Mumbai's Entrepreneurship Summit '09

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT, Mumbai, is organising the Entrepreneurship Summit '09 on February 7

ModelSpeak: I am not a gym rat

ModelSpeak: I am not a gym rat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Meet Pooja Vaidya, a commerce grad from Mumbai, who won the Mood Indigo contest at IIT Powai in 2011 and never looked back.

Mumbai's Kanjurmarg is a real estate hot spot

Mumbai's Kanjurmarg is a real estate hot spot

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Also, LBS Marg provides easy accessibility to other parts of Mumbai.

Sena-NCP-Cong submit support of 160 MLAs to governor's aide

Sena-NCP-Cong submit support of 160 MLAs to governor's aide

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'The intention is to let the governor know that we have the majority and the letters of support is the proof.'

L&T 'sensors' climate change

L&T 'sensors' climate change

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

L&T's gameplan is simple: if the government has committed to a 20-25 per cent cut in emission intensity, L&T has to aim for a much higher reduction, so that even if smaller companies take time to come up the curve, the average emission cut would reach the level that the government wants.

Farewell to Bappa!

Farewell to Bappa!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Lakhs of devotees came out in processions to immerse the Ganesha idols on the last day of the festival.