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What makes Sachin Tendulkar's chest swell with pride...

What makes Sachin Tendulkar's chest swell with pride...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar said that singing the national anthem in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium before the 2011 World Cup final is the 'proudest feeling' he has ever had in his life.

HC raps Maha govt, civic bodies, says deaths due to potholed roads man-made

HC raps Maha govt, civic bodies, says deaths due to potholed roads man-made

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The bench directed all the municipal corporations to file exhaustive affidavits detailing what steps it has taken on a 2018 order passed by the court to ensure that all roads are made potholes free.

MCA to give wonder boy Dhanawade Rs 10,000 per month for 5 yrs

MCA to give wonder boy Dhanawade Rs 10,000 per month for 5 yrs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade was awarded a monthly scholarship for five years from the Mumbai Cricket Association, a day after becoming the first batsman in the world to notch a four-figure innings.

Neither my policy, nor my flag has changed: Raj Thackeray

Neither my policy, nor my flag has changed: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

He said his party had sent a letter to the state election commission about the new flag and that it was one of the many flags registered three to four years ago.

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Thackeray accused the Eknath Shinde-led government of being ideologically bankrupt.

IMD predicts heavy rains in Mumbai, issues red alert

IMD predicts heavy rains in Mumbai, issues red alert

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The city has been witnessing heavy rains since Tuesday night, resulting in water logging in many areas.

Big electric spark before Samruddhi girder collapse, says survivor

Big electric spark before Samruddhi girder collapse, says survivor

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A "big spark" in the electricity pole providing power to the girder launcher preceded its collapse during the construction of a viaduct for the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Thane district a day ago, in which at least 20 persons were killed, the police said on Wednesday.

New Marathi ad showcases Bal Thackeray, Fadnavis, cites majority for BJP-Sena

New Marathi ad showcases Bal Thackeray, Fadnavis, cites majority for BJP-Sena

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A day after an advertisement with photos of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the talking point in the state, an ad on the state's ruling alliance appeared in Marathi dailies on Wednesday featuring leaders like Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Will quit govt if Ajit Pawar faction joins BJP: Shinde's Sena

Will quit govt if Ajit Pawar faction joins BJP: Shinde's Sena

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

We left the Congress-NCP govt because we didn't want to be with them, Shiv Sena spokesperson said.

Coming soon: This is what your train travel to Ahmedabad will look like

Coming soon: This is what your train travel to Ahmedabad will look like

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Very soon, travel on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express will be one smooth and comfortable ride. Check out the swanky features of the new coach unveiled on Tuesday.

11 dead, many suffer heatstroke at Amit Shah event

11 dead, many suffer heatstroke at Amit Shah event

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday that at least 7-8 people died due to sunlight exposure during 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award event in Navi Mumbai.

Over 40k Covid cases in India, highest in 111 days

Over 40k Covid cases in India, highest in 111 days

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 23,24,31,517 samples have been tested up to March 19 with 10,60,971 samples being tested on Friday.

Rejoin duty or lose 6 months' pay: Government warns striking doctors

Rejoin duty or lose 6 months' pay: Government warns striking doctors

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Nearly 4,000 doctors have been on strike in various government and municipal hospitals since Monday demanding security at work place in the wake of a string of attacks on their colleagues.

PM receives first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award

PM receives first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award and remembered the iconic singer as an artiste who was an integral part of nation-building.

COVID-19: India records 13,993 new cases

COVID-19: India records 13,993 new cases

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A total of 13,993 new cases were registered in a span of 24 hours. The death toll increased to 101 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Maha govt extends EWS quota benefits to Marathas

Maha govt extends EWS quota benefits to Marathas

Rediff.com31 May 2021

At present, a 10 per cent EWS quota is in force for those sections of the society which are not covered by any kind of reservations. The central law on the EWS quota was enacted more than two years ago to allow reservation for the poor in jobs and education among the general category.

New BMC chief visits Dharavi after taking charge

New BMC chief visits Dharavi after taking charge

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Till Friday, the number of COVID-19 patients in Dharavi reached 808 while the death toll was at 26

Mumbai, brace yourselves... There's more rain to come

Mumbai, brace yourselves... There's more rain to come

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The Indian Meteorological Department has said that that there has been a forecast for 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall across Konkan and Goa and it includes Mumbai as well.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

When Bollywood got jailed

When Bollywood got jailed

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bollywood's many run-ins with the law.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Disaster management authorities have warned about very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.

Rain-triggered landslide in Mumbai kills 2

Rain-triggered landslide in Mumbai kills 2

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

At least two people were killed and one was injured after a landslide in Antop Hill area of the city on Wednesday.

If MVA moved swiftly...: Ajit Pawar reacts to SC order

If MVA moved swiftly...: Ajit Pawar reacts to SC order

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The matter of disqualification of 16 MLAs following the upheaval in the undivided Shiv Sena last year could have been effectively dealt with had the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) moved swiftly after the resignation of Nana Patole as the Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly, said senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Friday.

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Private weather agency Skymet said Mumbai is at 'serious risk of flooding' between July 3 and 5.

The hero motorman who saved many lives

The hero motorman who saved many lives

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Chandrashekhar Sawant halted the train by applying the emergency brake when he saw the debris falling as the train was approaching the collapsing bridge.

Colours splashed all over: People revel in Holi celebrations

Colours splashed all over: People revel in Holi celebrations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

People in several states across the country smeared each other with colours, exchanged greetings and savoured sweets to celebrate Holi.

Mumbai to halt vaccine drive from Friday, if...: Mayor

Mumbai to halt vaccine drive from Friday, if...: Mayor

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

This is for the first time that Maharashtra is going through such "worst situation", she said, and held the Union government responsible for it.

Fadnavis Missing As BJP Celebrates

Fadnavis Missing As BJP Celebrates

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

A close aide of the former chief minister said he was busy holding meetings at his residence ahead of the two-day special session of the Maharashtra legislature from July 3.

'Life is a strange ride'

'Life is a strange ride'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'I've known you as a kid and I've known you as a man. Own it. Own everything you experience. They are your gifts. Trust me.'

Can you match this Gudi Padwa spirit?

Can you match this Gudi Padwa spirit?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Revellers young and old bring in the festival in Mumbai.

Param Bir Singh confirms he sent letter to Maharashtra CM

Param Bir Singh confirms he sent letter to Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh on Sunday confirmed that the sensational letter to Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray was sent from his email-id.

Activist Trupti Desai fails to enter Haji Ali dargah

Activist Trupti Desai fails to enter Haji Ali dargah

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai on Thursday took her movement for gender equality to the famous Haji Ali dargah in Mumbai but stopped short of going into the shrine.

Ajit Pawar calls Shinde govt's claim on Vedanta 'complete lies'

Ajit Pawar calls Shinde govt's claim on Vedanta 'complete lies'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

"They (BJP) are in power at the Centre, state and have other agencies with them. Let them probe, then things will be clear," Pawar said.

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.'

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

'There is nothing objectionable about the film.'

When Maharashtra CM, Pawar swept trash off the streets

When Maharashtra CM, Pawar swept trash off the streets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On the occasion of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's 125th birth anniversary, Maharashtra Chief Minister joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.

Ajit Pawar holds show of strength in uncle's bastion

Ajit Pawar holds show of strength in uncle's bastion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday received a grand welcome in Baramati, which is his assembly constituency and also the pocket borough of party chief Sharad Pawar, on his first visit after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra and parting ways with his uncle.

PHOTOS: Salons reopen in Mumbai after 3 months

PHOTOS: Salons reopen in Mumbai after 3 months

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The parlours and salons falling under the COVID-19 containment zones did not open.

Mumbaikars hit as BEST buses go off roads for 16 hrs

Mumbaikars hit as BEST buses go off roads for 16 hrs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The BEST workers' union went on strike to press for their demands, including timely payment of salaries.

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The said premises will be used for emergency staff of 'A' Ward and quarantine the person whoever is in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient and are not symptomatic.'