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8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

"My aim is to make Maharashtra the world's big financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital," he said.

Mumbai museum gears up for Bimal Roy exhibition

Mumbai museum gears up for Bimal Roy exhibition

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Following the incident at little past 1700 hours, both runways at the airport were shut for a brief period, and one of the runways resumed operations at around 1847 hours, the officials said.

PIX: Inside the Bimal Roy exhibition in Mumbai

PIX: Inside the Bimal Roy exhibition in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Showcasing memorabilia and rare pictures from the life and films of the late legend.

Many top politicians took...: Ajit Pawar on joining Shinde govt

Many top politicians took...: Ajit Pawar on joining Shinde govt

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Pawar, who described himself as the national president of the NCP, said employment, economic empowerment of all sections of the society, education, health, implementation of all welfare measures are the priority of the government.

What INS Arnala Can Do

What INS Arnala Can Do

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The navy's need for shallow water anti-submarine craft stems from the peculiar nature of the Arabian Sea bed, which is extremely shallow even tens of nautical miles from the coast.

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.

Envoy says Russia working on safe passage for Indians

Envoy says Russia working on safe passage for Indians

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Russia on Wednesday said it was working "intensely" to create a "humanitarian corridor" for safe passage to Russian territory for Indians stuck in Kharkiv, Sumy and other conflict zones in Ukraine.

Maha out of Covid third wave peak, says state health minister

Maha out of Covid third wave peak, says state health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope on Saturday said that the peak of COVID-19 third wave is over in the state as COVID-19 cases are reducing in cities like Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar that were worst hit.

Didn't know Bhide, touching feet of elderly person our tradition: Sudha Murthy

Didn't know Bhide, touching feet of elderly person our tradition: Sudha Murthy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

She said Bhide wanted her appointment but she told him that she was busy.

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Chhaava deserves 2 stars for the historically half-baked film that it is, but 4 stars just for its attempt on making a film on Sambhaji, observes Prasanna D Zore.

Cyclone Tauktae: Mumbai airport, sea-link closed

Cyclone Tauktae: Mumbai airport, sea-link closed

Rediff.com17 May 2021

India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, warning of very heavy rains at isolated places with strong winds on Monday as cyclone Tauktae is likely to pass close to the Mumbai coast.

Omicron scare: Sec 144 imposed in Mumbai for today, tomorrow

Omicron scare: Sec 144 imposed in Mumbai for today, tomorrow

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in Mumbai for December 11 and 12, prohibiting rallies, morchas, processions etc of persons and vehicles.

NCP to support candidate chosen by Shiv Sena in RS polls: Pawar

NCP to support candidate chosen by Shiv Sena in RS polls: Pawar

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The BJP can win two Rajya Sabha seats with the number of MLAs it has, while the ruling allies Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP in Maharashtra can win a seat each.

Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The latest biopic on Jyotibai Phule has come at a time when the Department of Taking Offence is super-active. Utkarsh Mishra feels it will be interesting to see if it portrays his attack on Brahminism in the same 'no holds barred' manner-- and, if it does, what reaction it provokes.

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Modi knows that the BMC elections are critical for his party which has never won a majority in the city's 227 wards.

Maharashtra boat capsize: 'Navy, Coast Guard's help averted major tragedy'

Maharashtra boat capsize: 'Navy, Coast Guard's help averted major tragedy'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

A survivor has claimed that the incident occurred after the boat hit a rocky patch in the Prongs Reef Lighthouse area in sea, which is the southernmost tip of Mumbai.

After Thackeray, a feeling of darkness

After Thackeray, a feeling of darkness

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Sena Bhavan in Mumbai, the Shiv Sena headquarters, will carry an empty feeling similar to what Raigad fort must have felt after the death of Shivaji Maharaj, feels Sumit Rajwade.

Women Take Charge For Gudi Padwa

Women Take Charge For Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Traditionally, Maharashtrian women wear a kashta or a nauvari -- a nine-yard saree tucked at the back, while the men are dressed in a kurta pyjama and sport a saffron turban.

Indian Navy gets 5th Scorpene-class submarine Vagir

Indian Navy gets 5th Scorpene-class submarine Vagir

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The submarines are being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.

India's first solar ac plant soon in Thane

India's first solar ac plant soon in Thane

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj hospital at Kalwa in Thane will be one of the first buildings in India to have a 160 tonne solar air conditioning system.

Does Modi have mandate for 3rd term, asks Sharad Pawar

Does Modi have mandate for 3rd term, asks Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'During the election period, Modi did not refer to the government as 'Government of India'...it used to be called Modi Sarkar, Modi's guarantee. Today that Modi guarantee is no longer there'

Mumbai: After the lockdown

Mumbai: After the lockdown

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Scenes from a deserted Mumbai, something that most of us have never seen.

Sachin already a 'Bharat Ratna': Thackeray

Sachin already a 'Bharat Ratna': Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

After brickbats, it is now bouquets for cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar from the Shiv Sena.

Souvenir design workshop

Souvenir design workshop

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The British Council is organising a souvenir design workshop in Mumbai and Kolkata.

82 cases of new strain of COVID-19 in India: Govt

82 cases of new strain of COVID-19 in India: Govt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

All the people who have tested positive for the new variant of the virus were kept in single-room isolation at designated healthcare facilities by the respective state governments, the ministry had earlier said.

Uddhav takes charge as Maha CM, floor test likely on Saturday

Uddhav takes charge as Maha CM, floor test likely on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Governor B K Koshyari has asked Thackeray to prove majority by December 3.

IAF plane evacuating 246 Indians from Sudan lands in Mumbai

IAF plane evacuating 246 Indians from Sudan lands in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The plane, which took off from Jeddah around 11 am IST, landed in Mumbai at 3.15 pm, an official said.

'Shinde Saheb Is A Fighter'

'Shinde Saheb Is A Fighter'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'We pressurised him (to accept the deputy chief ministership).' 'Being out of power would have made him weaker.'

Only vehicles with colour-coded stickers allowed on Mumbai roads

Only vehicles with colour-coded stickers allowed on Mumbai roads

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

The red, green and yellow stickers that emergency and essential service vehicles need to sport as part of an initiative to curb traffic on Mumbai roads.

Shinde takes charge, keeps large portrait of Bal Thackeray in office

Shinde takes charge, keeps large portrait of Bal Thackeray in office

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

His chamber had a large photograph of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and a picture of Shinde's mentor Anand Dighe next to it.

Shinde faction can't claim to be original Sena: Raut

Shinde faction can't claim to be original Sena: Raut

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

"We will definitely contest it in court. The Shinde faction left the Shiv Sena, then how can they claim that their group is the original party, and not the one led by Uddhav Thackeray. The Thackeray name is synonymous with the Shiv Sena," the Rajya Sabha member said.

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Can Shivaji's capital Raigad regain its old glory?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Maharashtra has a rich wealth of forts, more than any other state in the country. 'If nothing is done, some of the small forts may simply disappear in the next 50 years.'

Structural auditor held for Mumbai foot overbridge collapse

Structural auditor held for Mumbai foot overbridge collapse

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Neerajkumar Desai's firm had reportedly carried out the structural audit of the bridge and declared it safe for use despite some corrosion in the structure, police said.

Thackeray, Shinde camps happy with EC keeping 'Balasaheb' in new names

Thackeray, Shinde camps happy with EC keeping 'Balasaheb' in new names

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The groups led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday expressed satisfaction after the Election Commission allotted them new names which mention 'Balasaheb' (Thackeray).

Museums in metros to undergo major overhaul

Museums in metros to undergo major overhaul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Museums in metros will undergo a major overhaul with the Centre planning structural changes in its management to bring it at par with the best in the world and the total cost for the exercise is pegged at Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion).

Omicron has high potential of evading immune system: INSACOG

Omicron has high potential of evading immune system: INSACOG

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The genomic consortium, citing global data, said there is now clear experimental and clinical data supporting very high immune escape potential of Omicron, which appears to be the major component of its growth advantage over Delta.

Omicron risk remains 'very high', says WHO

Omicron risk remains 'very high', says WHO

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The weekly epidemiological update by WHO revealed the week of December 20-26 saw the global number of new COVID-19 cases increase by 11 per cent as compared to the previous week.

India's Omicron tally rises to 781, daily Covid cases increase

India's Omicron tally rises to 781, daily Covid cases increase

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Delhi recorded the maximum number of 238 cases followed by Maharashtra at 167, Gujarat 73, Kerala 65 and Telangana 62.

'Modi Never Said He Won't Change Constitution'

'Modi Never Said He Won't Change Constitution'

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'Modi is not assuring the nation that if he gets back to power in 2024 and remains in power till 2029, he will not change the Constitution.'