News for 'Western Mumbai'

27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

At least 27 Indian pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, who arrived in Nepal for a 10-day tour were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell into a fast-flowing river in central Nepal on Friday.

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

Western Union, Australia Post in JV

Western Union, Australia Post in JV

Rediff.com30 May 2003

Western Union, a money transfer service provider, has tied up with Australia Post to provide facility to the Indian community in Australia to remit funds into the country.

Mumbai: Over 200 arrested in dance bar raids

Mumbai: Over 200 arrested in dance bar raids

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

Over 200 arrested during raids in dance bars in Mumbai

Nightmare as woman assaulted, molested in Mumbai local train

Nightmare as woman assaulted, molested in Mumbai local train

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

A man allegedly assaulted and molested a woman in a moving local train in Mumbai and then snatched her bag and mobile phone, but was nabbed while running away at Churchgate railway station, the police said on Thursday.

Western Rly, AP eves causes upsets

Western Rly, AP eves causes upsets

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

They beat Delhi and Chattisgarh respectively to enter the final in the Federation Cup.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

Shinde to be in Mumbai tomorrow, hints at staking claim to form govt

Shinde to be in Mumbai tomorrow, hints at staking claim to form govt

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday stepped out of Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati, where he and other rebel Maharashtra MLAs have been camping since June 22, and visited Kamakhya temple to seek blessings.

Modi in Mumbai again, flags off 2 Vande Bharat trains, bonds with Bohras

Modi in Mumbai again, flags off 2 Vande Bharat trains, bonds with Bohras

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

At an event at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai, Modi first flagged off the the CSMT-Solapur Vande Bharat Express and later another semi high-speed train linking the financial capital to Sainagar Shirdi temple town in Ahmednagar district.

Mumbai girl, ICSE national topper, wants to become lawyer

Mumbai girl, ICSE national topper, wants to become lawyer

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Ananya Patwardhan, one of the three students who topped ICSE Class X secured 99.2 per cent.

Thousands to reach Mumbai as city gears up for rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Thousands to reach Mumbai as city gears up for rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A railway official said a train has been booked for the Dussehra rally from Nanded city in central Maharashtra.

Elgar Parishad case: SC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Elgar Parishad case: SC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to activist Gautam Navlakha in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

'Bollywood is mostly Western now'

'Bollywood is mostly Western now'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'Reality shows don't teach contestants how to deal with the reality of being a singer.'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Won't Date A Girl From A Slum'

'Won't Date A Girl From A Slum'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Religion and economic barriers continue to define love in modern India, discovers Preshth Bhardwaj.

Unrest in BJP over tieup with NCP, says RSS-linked weekly

Unrest in BJP over tieup with NCP, says RSS-linked weekly

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Describing the unrest among party members as just the "tip of the iceberg," the report shed light on the underlying discontent within the BJP.

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray securing a substantial portion with 21 seats, while the Congress will contest 17 seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar 10 seats.

Heavy rains, strong winds lash Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for Konkan

Heavy rains, strong winds lash Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for Konkan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Some low-lying areas like the Andheri subway were submerged, forcing authorities to divert the traffic through alternate routes, civic officials said.

Varavara Rao restricted to Mumbai, can't have 'gathering of visitors'

Varavara Rao restricted to Mumbai, can't have 'gathering of visitors'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

A special court in Mumbai has directed poet-activist P Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case who was recently granted bail on medical ground by the Supreme Court, to reside in Mumbai and not to leave the city without its permission.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; trains, road traffic hit hard

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; trains, road traffic hit hard

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

heavy showers were likely to continue for next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department.

At 16 degree Celsius, Mumbai records season's lowest temperature

At 16 degree Celsius, Mumbai records season's lowest temperature

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Apart from the metropolis, several other parts of Maharashtra also reported a drop in night temperatures, resulting in chill and cool breeze in those areas.

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Tuesday launched the trial run of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro line-3 at Sariput Nagar in Aarey Colony in Mumbai.

Metro car shed stir: Mumbai police starts serving notice on Aarey protestors

Metro car shed stir: Mumbai police starts serving notice on Aarey protestors

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The city police have started issuing notices under section 149 of the CrPC, prohibiting unlawful gathering at the protest venue in the western suburb of Goregaon, he said.

Fire breaks out at film set in Mumbai,1 dead

Fire breaks out at film set in Mumbai,1 dead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Two film sets, one of Rajshri Productions and another of director Luv Ranjan's new film, were gutted in the blaze.

I'm pinching myself: Green

I'm pinching myself: Green

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'I am still really fresh in my T20 career and still trying to work out where I am best suited. But I feel I have got the skill sets to bat anywhere.'

With love from govt: Synchronised tax surveys on BBC's Delhi, Mumbai offices

With love from govt: Synchronised tax surveys on BBC's Delhi, Mumbai offices

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The surprise action comes weeks after the broadcaster aired a two-part documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and India.

Modi Firmly In Control Of Ministers

Modi Firmly In Control Of Ministers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The strong message from the prime minister is of continuity of policies he considers right with strong emphasis on execution, points out T N C Rajagopalan.

Major power outage halts trains in Mumbai; govt orders probe

Major power outage halts trains in Mumbai; govt orders probe

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Train movement halted between Andheri and Churchgate railway stations as the power supply stopped, Western Railway's chief public relations officer Sumit Thakur said.

PIX: Salman rides a cycle on Mumbai's streets

PIX: Salman rides a cycle on Mumbai's streets

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

It's not everyday that one spots a superstar riding a cycle on the streets of Mumbai. Yet, Salman Khan has done it pretty often.

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for seven-phase general elections from April 19.

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.

AC local train fare in Mumbai to be slashed by 50%: Minister

AC local train fare in Mumbai to be slashed by 50%: Minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

A notification issued by the railway board in the evening said new fares would come into effect from May 5.

Vice Admiral Luthra takes over as new Western Command chief

Vice Admiral Luthra takes over as new Western Command chief

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vice Admiral Lanba, who will proceed to New Delhi to take over as the Chief of Naval Staff on Tuesday, handed over the command to Luthra at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Monday morning.

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing flooding on roads and rail tracks and disrupting suburban train services as the south-west monsoon arrived in the city with a bang, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for more downpour.

Mumbai's local trains are fully back!

Mumbai's local trains are fully back!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captured these images as the City That Never Sleeps took to the trains with gusto.

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

About 2,000 petrol pumps, mostly in western and northern India, have run out of fuel stocks as the strike by some truckers' associations entered the second day on Tuesday.