News for 'Powai'

Bail for 5 doctors in Mumbai's kidney transplant case

Bail for 5 doctors in Mumbai's kidney transplant case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

All the accused had moved for bail on August 13 after the court remanded them to 14-day judicial custody till August 26.

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

Rediff.com3 May 2015

A suicide note purportedly written by the student was found near the student's body which indicates that he was depressed.

Heavy rain causes flooding in several areas of Mumbai

Heavy rain causes flooding in several areas of Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

According to the India Meteorological Department, as of 8.30 am on Sunday, Thane reported 28 cm of rain, Santacruz 20.1 cm, and Colaba 13 cm.

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.

'Soon, Uddhavji will only be left with darbaris'

'Soon, Uddhavji will only be left with darbaris'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

'Very soon you will hear the news of two more MLAs from Uddhavji's side joining our camp.' 'And once the Supreme Court verdict comes out, there will be a waterfall.'

IMD forecasts 'extremely heavy' rainfall in Mumbai, Pune

IMD forecasts 'extremely heavy' rainfall in Mumbai, Pune

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The red alert was issued for the second consecutive day. Rains have been lashing Mumbai and adjoining districts since Tuesday night.

Mumbai: Senior investigative journalist shot dead

Mumbai: Senior investigative journalist shot dead

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

Journalist with Mumbai-based tabloid MiD DAY has been shot at. J Dey, the injured crime reporter is admitted to Mumbai's Hiranandani Hospital.

Hiranandani plans 2 SEZs in Maharashtra

Hiranandani plans 2 SEZs in Maharashtra

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Real estate and hospitality major Hiranadani Constructions on Friday said it has plans to set up two Special Economic Zones - one in Powai and the other in the city periphery.

'We will teach the culprits a lesson'

'We will teach the culprits a lesson'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

Jyoti Dey, known as J Dey in Mumbai's journalism circle, was one of the leading crime reporters in the city. He was shot dead by suspected members of the underworld near his residence at Powai on Saturday afternoon.

Chavan's mother-in-law got flat from CM's quota

Chavan's mother-in-law got flat from CM's quota

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

There is more trouble ahead for former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, who is an accused in the Adarsh scam

Summer jobs for under-grads

Summer jobs for under-grads

Rediff.com5 May 2008

The International Center for Training in Clinical Research, (ICTCR) has openings for summer jobs for bright young undergraduates.

IIT-Bombay's AVENUES.07 management fest

IIT-Bombay's AVENUES.07 management fest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

As part of its Golden Jubilee year, IIT-Bombay is organising a two-day management fest, AVENUES.07.

Yogi says those harming women will face 'total destruction'

Yogi says those harming women will face 'total destruction'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Taking to the Twitter on Friday, Adityanath said, 'Total destruction of those who even think of harming the self-respect of women in UP is inevitable.' 'They will get such a punishment that will set an example for future. The UP government is committed to the safety and development of mothers and daughters,' he said, adding that this is his government's 'resolve and promise'.

Uddhav Vs Shah-Modi Via Shinde

Uddhav Vs Shah-Modi Via Shinde

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The inexperienced Uddhav is forced to match up against 24x7 political pros Amit Shah and Narendra Modi who have the added advantage of wielding power at the Centre, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

NCP shifts MLAs to two hotels amid fear of poaching

NCP shifts MLAs to two hotels amid fear of poaching

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

NCP MLAs have been moved to Hotel Grand Hyatt in Santacruz and Sofitel in Bandra-Kurla Complex

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said late Thursday that the odour was reported from Powai, Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Chandivali, Andheri and Ghatkopar areas.

Mumbai: Two gangsters killed in police encounter

Mumbai: Two gangsters killed in police encounter

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

A team from the Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Police gunned down two members of the Bunty Panday gang in an encounter in Powai on Friday night. The AEC received a tip-off that the two gangsters were planning to kill a corporator. A team from the AEC tracked them down at Powai and asked the duo to surrender. But they refused and were killed in the ensuing encounter. Panday was in the news recently after actor Shah Rukh Khan lodged a complaint against him for extortion.

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Younger brother Surendra wants to re-invest his share in real estate and education

Spotted: John Abraham, Bipasha Basu in Mumbai

Spotted: John Abraham, Bipasha Basu in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Reader Zubin Sanjana has sent us this photograph of the stars.

Sec 144 imposed near K'taka MLAs' hotel in Mumbai

Sec 144 imposed near K'taka MLAs' hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Section 144 of the CrPC prohibits an assembly of more than four persons in an area.

Karna crisis: 2 Cong MLAs quit, high drama in Mumbai

Karna crisis: 2 Cong MLAs quit, high drama in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

With the two latest resignations, 16 MLAs -- 13 from the Congress and 3 from the JD-S -- have quit while two Independent MLAs -- H Nagesh and R Shanker -- have already withdrawn support.

Housing.com: How one of India's biggest start-ups tripped

Housing.com: How one of India's biggest start-ups tripped

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

It quickly went from being a darling of investors to a liability

'They should arrest the builder for failing to keep his promise'

'They should arrest the builder for failing to keep his promise'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

'For 20 years, successive governments have failed to provide housing for the poor. Here, they were to get 400 sq ft flats for Rs 54,000,' says Prakash Ambedkar who was arrested by the Maharashtra government for getting thousands of people to submit forms for these apartments.

You don't need money to have fun!

You don't need money to have fun!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani brings you all the action from the Red Bull Soapbox Race 2016.

Fadnavis releases Mumbai Metro logo

Fadnavis releases Mumbai Metro logo

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Two more Metro lines cleared ahead of BMC polls

Stop Cong leaders: K'taka rebel MLAs to Mumbai police

Stop Cong leaders: K'taka rebel MLAs to Mumbai police

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The MLAs in the letter said they feel threatened, and requested the police to stop any Congress leader from meeting them.

Low pressure over Arabian Sea could see Maharashtra drenched for two days

Low pressure over Arabian Sea could see Maharashtra drenched for two days

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Low pressure over south-central Maharashtra and south Konkan is likely to move over the Arabian Sea and intensify into a depression in the next 48 hours, the India meteorological department said on Thursday. Under the influence of this cyclonic circulation, heavy rains are expected over the ghat areas of Maharashtra, Konkan and south Gujarat during the next two days, the IMD said.

'Drunk' cop molests woman in Mumbai, arrested

'Drunk' cop molests woman in Mumbai, arrested

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A police constable in Mumbai has been arrested and suspended for allegedly molesting and assaulting a woman while he was in an inebriated state, a senior police official said on Tuesday.

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.

Rains claim 27 lives in 3 western Maharashtra districts

Rains claim 27 lives in 3 western Maharashtra districts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Over 20,000 people were evacuated to safer places in these three districts. State capital Mumbai too witnessed water-logging in many areas after overnight rains on Thursday.

Uddhav meets 'Renaissance Man' Pawar, NCP says game on

Uddhav meets 'Renaissance Man' Pawar, NCP says game on

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Sena-NCP bonhomie was also seen after Shiv Sena leaders Eknath Shinde and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's Man Friday Milind Narvekar on Saturday caught Sanjay Bansod, NCP MLA from Udgir, who was set to fly out of Mumbai.

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!

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.

Winning a dinner date with Bipasha!

Winning a dinner date with Bipasha!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Reader Zubin Sanjana has sent us a photograph.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Will defeat BJP govt in assembly speaker's election: NCP

Will defeat BJP govt in assembly speaker's election: NCP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

We will defeat them in the Speaker's election itself. We are sure the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP will form the government," Nawab Malik said.