News for 'Worli'

Jerrit G John wanted for throwing chemical at girlfriend

Jerrit G John wanted for throwing chemical at girlfriend

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

A manhunt has been launched for the owner of a production house Jerrit G John, who allegedly threw hazardous chemical on his former physiotherapist girlfriend at her residence in central Mumbai, the police said on Friday.

PIX: Ash, Ambanis at the Big B art show

PIX: Ash, Ambanis at the Big B art show

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Seventy artists paid tribute to Amitabh Bachchan, marking his 70th birthday on October 11.

26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare's wife Kavita cremated

26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare's wife Kavita cremated

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The mortal remains of Kavita Karkare, wife of slain ATS chief Hemant Karkare, were on Tuesday cremated at Worli in south Mumbai, a day after she died at a city hospital following brain haemorrhage.

How to get a job at Cognizant!

How to get a job at Cognizant!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

This global workforce reshapes how companies around the world operate, innovate and compete, informs Shankar Srinivasan, Chief People Officer, Cognizant

2012: 'Old war horses' rule the roost in squash

2012: 'Old war horses' rule the roost in squash

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Dipika Pallikal broke into the world top 10, Saurav Ghosal celebrated the biggest PSA World Tour title win of his career and Joshna Chinappa claimed her maiden WISPA title at home as 'old warhorses' continued to be the flag-bearers of Indian squash internationally in 2012.

Maharashtra irrigation scam: Whistleblower names Gadkari

Maharashtra irrigation scam: Whistleblower names Gadkari

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

In a new twist to the political crisis in Maharashtra that has risen from an irrigation scam, one of the whistleblowers has named Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari for trying to suppress it.

Uddhav Thackeray to lead Sena-NCP-Cong govt in Maharashtra

Uddhav Thackeray to lead Sena-NCP-Cong govt in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Discussions on other issues are in progress, Pawar said after the meeting, held at the Nehru Centre in Worli.

ED attaches Rs 2,800 cr assets of Rana Kapoor, Wadhawan brothers

ED attaches Rs 2,800 cr assets of Rana Kapoor, Wadhawan brothers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Kapoor, 62, and the Wadhawans were arrested by the agency in this case early this year and they are in judicial custody at present.

Vodafone to unveil new mobile Internet campaign

Vodafone to unveil new mobile Internet campaign

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

With Vodafone's Mobile Internet, you can stay connected anywhere on the go, with an array of Vodafone 2G and 3G mobile internet plans.

Owner of Raj Travels commits suicide

Owner of Raj Travels commits suicide

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

India's leading leisure travel service provider Raj Travels' owner Lalit Sheth on Wednesday allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the Bandra Worli Sea Link bridge in central Mumbai, police said.

Obama's Indian American IT Czar leaves White House

Obama's Indian American IT Czar leaves White House

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Aneesh Chopra, the highest ranking Indian American in the Obama administration, is stepping down from his position as White House Chief Technology Officer, administration officials announced on Friday.

PHOTOS: Spain celebrates Euro triumph

PHOTOS: Spain celebrates Euro triumph

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Spaniards seized on their European Championship triumph as a source of restored national pride after months of economic anxieties, as celebrations reached fever pitch on Monday with a victory parade in the capital.

In PHOTOS: Wisdom stranded at Juhu beach

In PHOTOS: Wisdom stranded at Juhu beach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

MV wisdom, a 145-metre long cargo vessel bound for Alang ship-breaking yard from Colombo, sparked a major scare on Saturday afternoon after it broke free from its tug and drifted towards the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai.

Come, fall in love with Mumbai

Come, fall in love with Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Readers share their pics of Mumbai. You can share your pics too!

After days of turmoil, Monsoon Session is OVER

After days of turmoil, Monsoon Session is OVER

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The month-long Monsoon Session of Parliament will end on Friday and it may have just been one of the least productive sessions of all time, as the logjam over the coal blocks allocation paralysed the House.

RGV: With Kasab's hanging, I have got ending for my film

RGV: With Kasab's hanging, I have got ending for my film

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Ram Gopal Varma launches his new film called The Attacks of 26/11, based on the 2008 terror attack on Mumbai.

Election Commission working on new EVM design

Election Commission working on new EVM design

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The Election Commission is working on a new design of Electronic Voting Machines, which will accommodate more than the present maximum limit of 64 candidates.

Sena seeks written assurance from BJP on power sharing

Sena seeks written assurance from BJP on power sharing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

"We want to see Aaditya Thackeray as the next chief minister. But Uddhav ji will take the final decision," said Pratap Sarnaik, MLA from neighbouring Thane city.

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Here's how the heavyweights are faring.

PHOTOS: Samuels guides WI to world title after 33 years

PHOTOS: Samuels guides WI to world title after 33 years

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Photos from the World Twenty20 final between Sri Lanka and West Indies being played in Colombo

Coronavirus: A peek into Mumbai's 'Containment Zones'

Coronavirus: A peek into Mumbai's 'Containment Zones'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

This is how Mumbai's civic administration, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation along with Mumbai Police are dividing the city into 'Containment Zones' to prevent the spread of the deadly Coronavirus as the tally of those testing positive and those dying because of it shows no sign of abatement.

At joint presser, BJP-Sena announce seat sharing deal

At joint presser, BJP-Sena announce seat sharing deal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Of the 288 assembly seats, the Shiv Sena will contest 124 and the BJP 150. Other seats will go to smaller NDA parties.

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

How 'working in office' will never be the same again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Fear of the disease has affected the way employees commute, the number of coffee breaks they take, and even their conversations with colleagues. Does a restricted environment affect the spirit of interaction and collaboration that offices are meant to inspire, wonders Ranjita Ganesan.

PIX: Did you see the elephant parade in Mumbai?

PIX: Did you see the elephant parade in Mumbai?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

These adorable elephant sculptures in Mumbai are spreading happiness among people of all ages.

Mumbai: Munde's daughter hurt in road mishap

Mumbai: Munde's daughter hurt in road mishap

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde's youngest daughter, Pritam, was injured after being hit by a speeding biker in Mumbai Friday late night.

Ex-staff can't sell ESOP shares for a year post IPO: Sebi

Ex-staff can't sell ESOP shares for a year post IPO: Sebi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Market regulator Sebi on Friday said that shares owned by ex-employees, allotted through ESOPs (Employee Stock Options), cannot be sold for a period of one year pursuant to an IPO by the company.

'It will be pleasing if Mittal athletes win a few medals'

'It will be pleasing if Mittal athletes win a few medals'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Rediff.com's Harish Kotian caught up with Mittal Champions Trust's Amit Bhatia to find out about his involvement with the trust and expectations from Indian athletes at the Games.

PHOTOS: Mumbai turns hazy under blanket of smog

PHOTOS: Mumbai turns hazy under blanket of smog

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

On Friday, for the second day in a row, residents across Mumbai woke up to unusually thick smog in the air.

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'For the Shiv Sena, Hindutva is like a shawl which can be put on and discarded at will.'

Were Rowdy Rathore fans paid to attend its trailer launch?

Were Rowdy Rathore fans paid to attend its trailer launch?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Here's a look at the trailer launch of Rowdy Rathore on Monday.

Pietersen open to return for T20 World Cup

Pietersen open to return for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Kevin Pietersen still hopes he can play in the Twenty20 World Cup for England despite retiring from all one-day internationals last week, he said on Sunday.

Are you a workaholic?

Are you a workaholic?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Workaholics, unlike normal hardworking persons, have no time to eat or sleep and seek attention to the fact that they work all the time. Hope you don't fit the bill...

What the UPA govt can learn from B.E.S.T

What the UPA govt can learn from B.E.S.T

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Bad economics does not always mean good politics. Its time UPA woke up to that.

Politics grips worsening drought in north Karnataka

Politics grips worsening drought in north Karnataka

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

There is a lot of politics that is taking place in Karnataka over the worsening drought situation this year. The very fact that Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda has demanded a relief fund of Rs 2,200 crore from the Union government for drought relief work itself is an indication that the situation is grim. In addition to this there is also the added headache of the infamous Cauvery water dispute.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

30 mega projects: China's pride, world's envy!

30 mega projects: China's pride, world's envy!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Some of the world's biggest and most expensive infrastructure projects are in China.

Spectators to get chance to play third umpire in IPL 9

Spectators to get chance to play third umpire in IPL 9

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said that in this season of the popular T20 tournament, the viewers too would get a chance to air their views on decisions referred to the third umpire. "They will be given a placard, and whatever they say, out or not out, that will be caught by the camera and shown on the screen....but the decision of the third umpire will be final," he added. "This opinion will not matter to the third umpire, he will go as per whatever he sees on the (TV) screen," he said, speaking to reporters at a function here. This will increase the involvement of the viewers, he said. Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif and the singer Yo Yo Honey Singh, among others, would be performing in the IPL opening ceremony on April 8 at Worli in Mumbai, Shukla said.

Child vaccine: UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn

Child vaccine: UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

British Prime Minister David Cameron told the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, a donors conference in London, that the new funding arrangement would help 'vaccinate more than 80 million children against diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhoea.'

Even death couldn't exonerate this 9/11 martyr

Even death couldn't exonerate this 9/11 martyr

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Misery and insult have accompanied the family of Salman Hamdani, who died while trying to rescue survivors during the 9/11 strikes. His mother Talat has spent the last 10 years fighting discrimination and misbelieves over 'Islamophobia' in the US. This should not happen anywhere, especially not in my son Salman's America, she tells India Abroad's Arthur J Pais.

Sooraj Barjatya's cousin brother Rajjat passes away

Sooraj Barjatya's cousin brother Rajjat passes away

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

The cremation ceremony will take place on July 30.