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When Tendulkar trolled the ICC

When Tendulkar trolled the ICC

Rediff.com16 May 2019

In a video posted on Twitter, Tendulkar was seen practicing at the nets along with his former teammate and childhood friend Vinod Kambli at the Tendulkar-Middlesex Global Academy camp in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Gets Undersea Tunnel

Mumbai Gets Undersea Tunnel

Rediff.com31 May 2023

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation finished the excavation work for the second and final undersea tunnel being built as part of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project from Swarajya Bhoomi (Girgaon Chowpatty) to Priyadarshini Park.

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A 10.5-kilometer-long stretch will be opened for traffic in the first phase, an official earlier said, adding that motorists can enter the coastal road from Worli Seaface, Haji Ali interchange and Amarson's interchange points, and exit at Marine Lines.

Over 38,000 Ganpati idols immersed in Mumbai

Over 38,000 Ganpati idols immersed in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Immersions of several big idols, including the popular Lalbaugcha Raja, continued into Friday morning, the official added.

Never heard of it: Pawar on Chavan's claim of Shiv Sena feelers in 2014

Never heard of it: Pawar on Chavan's claim of Shiv Sena feelers in 2014

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Pawar said no one gave such a proposal to the Nationalist Congress Party.

Uddhav 8th Maha CM to take oath while not being MLA/MLC

Uddhav 8th Maha CM to take oath while not being MLA/MLC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Congress leaders A R Antulay, Vasantdada Patil, Shivajirao Nilangekar-Patil, Shankarrao Chavan, Sushilkumar Shinde and Prithviraj Chavan are among the leaders who were not members of any of the state legislature Houses when they occupied the top post.

Bhujbal, Jayant Patil, Thorat likely to take oath as ministers

Bhujbal, Jayant Patil, Thorat likely to take oath as ministers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The deputy chief minister's post may go to Ajit Pawar, sources said.

Ramakant Achrekar, the man who discovered Tendulkar, passes away

Ramakant Achrekar, the man who discovered Tendulkar, passes away

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Sachin Tendulkar's coach, Ramakant Achrekar, has died aged 86.

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'Maharashtra's asmita was crushed under Delhi's feet.' 'Marathi Manoos is definitely angry.'

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Tendulkar and his elder brother Ajit have time and again recalled how Achrekar would stand behind trees and watch Tendulkar bat to let him play freely.

'Balasaheb would be happy to see Uddhav become CM'

'Balasaheb would be happy to see Uddhav become CM'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'His son fought bravely like a true Shiv Sainik and emerged victorious against those whose machinations were to finish the Shiv Sena in the state.'

PHOTOS: Scores stage protest for Avni

PHOTOS: Scores stage protest for Avni

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The tigress, officially known as T1, was shot dead in an operation in a forest in Yavatmal district on November 2, leading to outrage among animal lovers and wildlife organisations who accused the state government of violating norms.

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.' 'The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.'

Sena hits out at BJP, asks why no Bharat Ratna to Savarkar yet

Sena hits out at BJP, asks why no Bharat Ratna to Savarkar yet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Reacting to the comments, Raut on Monday said the Shiv Sena has "never kept quiet on the issues relating to Savarkar and it will never do so". Without naming the BJP, Raut said the party should browse through history to know the Shiv Sena's stand on issues involving Savarkar.

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

When Mithali Raj bowled Harbhajan

When Mithali Raj bowled Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Glimpses from the match between teams led by Harbhajan Singh and Mithali Raj, hosted by Disney Star Sports, featuring children from the Raje Shivaji Vidyalaya in Dharavi, Mumbai.

Kavita Karkare, wife of ATS chief killed in 26/11, passes away

Kavita Karkare, wife of ATS chief killed in 26/11, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Kavita Karkare, widow of Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad chief Hemant Karkare who was killed during the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, has died.

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It will be the first major electoral contest in the state after Shinde's rebellion brought down the previous Maharashtra government led by Uddhav Thackeray in June this year.

30 years after... Tendulkar relives his first century for India

30 years after... Tendulkar relives his first century for India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

It was on August 14, 1990, that Tendulkar scored the first of his 100 international centuries, a majestic 119 not out on a fifth day track to save the Test match for India against England in Manchester.

Pedalling to safer streets: Mumbai cops to patrol city on cycles

Pedalling to safer streets: Mumbai cops to patrol city on cycles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The project has been started on a trial basis during which 24 bicycles -- eight for beaches and 16 for streets -- will be used.

Maha deal: Deputy CM from NCP, Speaker from Cong likely

Maha deal: Deputy CM from NCP, Speaker from Cong likely

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The Shiv Sena will have 15 ministers in new Maharashtra cabinet, apart from chief minister's portfolio, while the Nationalist Congress Party will have Deputy Chief Minister and 13 other ministers, sources said on Wednesday.

Raut slams BJP for playing 'outsider' card with eye on UP, Mumbai polls

Raut slams BJP for playing 'outsider' card with eye on UP, Mumbai polls

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit out at the BJP for opposing Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray's directive to state police to keep a record of migrants coming here from other states, claiming the BJP was raking up the 'outsider' card with an eye on the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and Mumbai civic elections due next year.

'The day I saw Sachin bat, I knew he was special'

'The day I saw Sachin bat, I knew he was special'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Kunal Purandare recounts the first time a skinny lad named Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar met his eventual guru Ramakant Achrekar.

Why this doctor, 52, will run for 12 hours on I-Day

Why this doctor, 52, will run for 12 hours on I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Dr Anand Patil hopes to spread the message of embracing a healthy lifestyle.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

India Looks Wow For Independence Day

India Looks Wow For Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

All set for the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Amid scorching heat, parts of Mumbai, suburbs face power outage

Amid scorching heat, parts of Mumbai, suburbs face power outage

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The power failure comes at a time when the state is reeling under power deficit.

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

Remains underground for months: Pawar's dig at Raj Thackeray

Remains underground for months: Pawar's dig at Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Speaking at a rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Saturday, Raj Thackeray had criticised Sharad Pawar, accusing him of 'playing the caste card from time to time and dividing society'.

Sena, BJP workers come to blows over remarks on Ayodhya land row

Sena, BJP workers come to blows over remarks on Ayodhya land row

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Clashes broke out between Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Dadar area in Mumbai on Wednesday after the youth wing of the BJP took out a protest march against 'offensive' remarks in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana about the land deal controversy in Ayodhya.

Ravan, Katappa, traitors, betrayal... Jibes flow at rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Ravan, Katappa, traitors, betrayal... Jibes flow at rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday bitterly traded charges and used caustic terms like "traitors" and "betrayer" as rival Shiv Sena groups headed by them held Dussehra rallies in Mumbai in what was a parallel show of strength by the rivals after the change of government three months ago.

'Congress Won't Ever Come To Power'

'Congress Won't Ever Come To Power'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'For the last two elections, the Congress manifesto has been thrown into the dustbin.' 'This manifesto will also be thrown into the dustbin.'

Uddhav, 6 others to take oath today, not me: Ajit Pawar

Uddhav, 6 others to take oath today, not me: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The former Maharashtra deputy chief minister refuted reports about his "revolt".

Uddhav to lead 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' govt, swearing-in on Thursday

Uddhav to lead 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' govt, swearing-in on Thursday

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'I want to thank Sonia ji also. Parties with different ideologies have come together...those who were friends for 30 years, did not trust us. But those against whom we fought for 30 years have trusted me,' Thackeray said.

BJP says alliance with Shiv Sena intact

BJP says alliance with Shiv Sena intact

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Seeking to put aside speculation about a rift over Maharashtra assembly poll seat-sharing in Shiv Sena-BJP alliance, BJP president Amit Shah met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai on Thursday night.

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The BMC's C-ward team seized the equipment of the open air gym at Marine Drive, but reinstalled it later.

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Sachin Tendulkar said that he doesn't have his first car with him anymore and appealed to those who bought it to get in touch.

Tendulkar pays tribute to coach Achrekar on 'Guru Purnima'

Tendulkar pays tribute to coach Achrekar on 'Guru Purnima'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Achrekar has trained Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli among others at Shivaji Park in Dadar.

Rich tributes paid to Bal Thackeray on first death anniversary

Rich tributes paid to Bal Thackeray on first death anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

A host of high-profile personalities from the world of politics and business on Sunday paid homage to late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on his first death anniversary at the ShivajiPark grounds in Mumbai.

Oops! Maha state banner says it's 65th Republic Day instead of 66th

Oops! Maha state banner says it's 65th Republic Day instead of 66th

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

In a faux pas on the part of the state administration, a banner at the site of the Republic Day celebration in Mumbai erroneously said '65th Republic Day' instead of '66th Republic Day'.