News for 'University of Mumbai'

'I stand by what I said against Rahul Gandhi'

'I stand by what I said against Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'I stand by my remarks against Rahul Gandhi. I also stand by what I said in that video,' says Yogesh Soman, director of Mumbai University's Academy of Theatre Arts who has been sent on 'forced leave' by Mumbai University.

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Retired from the Indian Navy, his passage in the Golden Globe Race wasn't easy. Although he kept himself in the basket of race leaders, the position revealed little of what he was actually enduring. Shyam Menon captures the drama of Abhilash Tomy's incredible solo voyage across the world.

Sedition charges against 50 for pro-Sharjeel slogans

Sedition charges against 50 for pro-Sharjeel slogans

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

A police official said Chudawala was at the forefront in raising the slogan 'Sharjeel tere sapno ko hum manzil tak pahuchaege (Sharjeel, We will realise your dreams)." A complaint in this regard was lodged by former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirit Somaiya on February 2.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The hearing on Bilkis Bano's plea challenging the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the gang-rape case by the Gujarat government, could not be held in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as the judges concerned were hearing a matter related to passive euthanasia as part of a five-judge Constitution bench.

SC judge recuses from Bilkis Bano case

SC judge recuses from Bilkis Bano case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Justice Rastogi said now that the victim has approached this court challenging the remission to convicts, her plea will be taken as a lead matter. The rest of the petitions will be tagged along with her plea when the bench will sit with a different combination of judges, Justice Rastogi said.

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala I Knew

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A family man, a confident investor, someone who was sure two decades ago that India and its stock market were going to boom. T N Ninan recalls his chats with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

'The future belongs to you, be fearless'

'The future belongs to you, be fearless'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

When she was on the Miss Universe stage, the beauty queen could only think of India.

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

Maharashtra to 'mark' those in home quarantine

Maharashtra to 'mark' those in home quarantine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

As per protocol, people arriving from coronavirus- affected regions are being put under home quarantine as a precautionary measure while their samples are sent for tests.

BJP yatra was for satta, Congress yatra is for satya: Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP yatra was for satta, Congress yatra is for satya: Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Wednesday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party's 1990 rath yatra was for seeking "satta (power)", but the Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' is for "satya (truth)".

Will wield sword of Hindutva when country needs: Sena

Will wield sword of Hindutva when country needs: Sena

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'We have been hardcore Hindutvawadi, are so today and will be so tomorrow too'

Indian-origin techie killed in shootout between rival Mexican gangs

Indian-origin techie killed in shootout between rival Mexican gangs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Anjali Ryot was killed along with another German tourist on Wednesday night in the crossfire, californianewstimes.com news portal reported.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Saroj Kumar Rath, author of the newly-published book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Shreyas Talpade plays the titular role with aplomb, applauds Deepti Patwardhan.

26/11 Mumbai attack insight helped save many lives in Vegas: Sheriff

26/11 Mumbai attack insight helped save many lives in Vegas: Sheriff

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Lombardo had traveled to Mumbai after the November 2008 terrorist attacks on hotels and other sites.

Bhima-Koregaon accused charged with 'waging war' against India

Bhima-Koregaon accused charged with 'waging war' against India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The draft lays down 17 charges against 15 accused, including human rights and civil liberties activists, and they have been sought to be charged under various sections of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

Will reserve enough vaccine doses for Parsis: Poonawalla

Will reserve enough vaccine doses for Parsis: Poonawalla

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Poonawalla, however, did not specify the quantity of the doses that will be kept for the community, which is grappling with a shrinking population.

Badhai Do For This Arunachal Actor!

Badhai Do For This Arunachal Actor!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'The whole state is very proud of me.' 'I have been home twice after the release of the movie and I could feel the pride in the people's eyes.'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

UP's Dr Kafeel Khan arrested for anti-CAA speeches

UP's Dr Kafeel Khan arrested for anti-CAA speeches

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Khan had made inflammatory statements on December 12 last year during the protest near Bab e Syed Gate outside the Aligarh Muslim University in front of more than 600 students. The official also alleged that the Gorakhpur doctor had made objectionable comments against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Shraddha's Loss is Kiara's Gain

Shraddha's Loss is Kiara's Gain

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Sajid Nadiadwala replaces Shraddha Kapoor with Kiara Advani for his Kartik Aaryaan starrer.

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The vaccination drive was only one important part of India's globally recognised pandemic management and response strategy, observes Dr Vinod K Paul.

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'While assisting on Made In Heaven, Ritesh Sidhwani asked me if I had anything I wanted to make.' 'Luckily, I had this script. I was working on the script of Eternally Confused And Eager For Love for four years.' 'Excel pitched the show to Netflix, and that was it!

Guwahati hotel hosting Sena MLAs closes new bookings till June 30

Guwahati hotel hosting Sena MLAs closes new bookings till June 30

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Luxury hotel Radisson Blu Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping along with other MLAs from Maharashtra, has stopped all new bookings till June 30.

Indian teachers stranded in Kabul hope for immediate evacuation

Indian teachers stranded in Kabul hope for immediate evacuation

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'We have tried to get in touch with the embassy as well as the Ministry of External Affairs. We have not heard from them yet but I am confident that the government must be putting efforts for our safe and quick evacuationfrom Kabul'

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

'Fear was never an option for me'

'Fear was never an option for me'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'My father lived on minimum money and helped others.' 'What was he to gain personally? No name, fame like a politician who work for votes.' 'His sort believe all humans deserve better lives.'

'We had breakfast together, I am in shock'

'We had breakfast together, I am in shock'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Dean Jones, who was doing commentary for the ongoing IPL for official broadcasters Star Sports, suffered a massive heart attack in Mumbai.

'I am like an energiser bunny'

'I am like an energiser bunny'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'I was born a lower middle-class person, am one today and will die as one,' Billboard's International Power Player Devraj Sanyal tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Bilkis case: SC rejects plea seeking early setting-up of bench

Bilkis case: SC rejects plea seeking early setting-up of bench

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha was urged by lawyer Shobha Gupta, appearing for Bano, that another bench was needed to be constituted to hear the case.

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

HISTORIC! Swimmer Sajan Prakash makes Olympic 'A' cut

HISTORIC! Swimmer Sajan Prakash makes Olympic 'A' cut

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The Kerala swimmer has been continuously improving his performance in the 200m butterfly event.

'We are becoming a macro image of Pakistan'

'We are becoming a macro image of Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'If we go in the same direction as them, we cannot expect a different result from them.' 'Our fall is going to be very swift.' 'Within a decade, we can expect the situation to change for the worse.'

HC allows Hany Babu to be treated at Breach Candy hospital at own cost

HC allows Hany Babu to be treated at Breach Candy hospital at own cost

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Wednesday permitted Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to be shifted to the private Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for medical treatment.