News for 'borivali'

Mumbai building collapse: Toll rises

Mumbai building collapse: Toll rises

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Shopkeepers, customers and some residents are suspected to be amongst those trapped, police said.

10 killed, 12 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

10 killed, 12 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The deceased include three men, six women and a girl while four of the injured have been discharged after being administered primary treatment, they said.

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The petitioners challenged the reclamation and construction work for the project on the primary ground that it will result in damage to the coastline and destroy major marine life along the coast and livelihood of the fishermen.

Have I sold my flat? I am not sure

Have I sold my flat? I am not sure

Rediff.com14 May 2007

First person account of the hiccups faced by a property seller in Mumbai

Remembering Minal: 'A shy but brilliant girl'

Remembering Minal: 'A shy but brilliant girl'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Friends, neighbours and teachers remember Minal Panchal, who was killed in the V-Tech massacre.

When Ismail Durbar bought a train ticket

When Ismail Durbar bought a train ticket

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Reader Himalay sends us a photograph.

The hero motorman who saved many lives

The hero motorman who saved many lives

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Chandrashekhar Sawant halted the train by applying the emergency brake when he saw the debris falling as the train was approaching the collapsing bridge.

2006 Mumbai train blasts case: Court likely to give verdict on Fri

2006 Mumbai train blasts case: Court likely to give verdict on Fri

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Nine years after seven RDX bombs kept in Mumbai suburban trains exploded killing 188 people, a Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court is likely to pronounce its verdict on Friday.

Heavy showers pound Mumbai, Thane; 3 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy showers pound Mumbai, Thane; 3 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Mumbai received 231.4 mm rain in the last 24 hours, while Thane received 229.81 mm.

Ganpati@Home: From Chinchpokli to Chandigarh

Ganpati@Home: From Chinchpokli to Chandigarh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Rediff readers share photos of their beloved Ganpati.

Mahad tragedy: SUV found with 2 bodies; death toll rises to 28

Mahad tragedy: SUV found with 2 bodies; death toll rises to 28

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

With this, the death count in the August 2 night tragedy has gone up to 28, while 12 people are still missing.

My Dhadak Story: How I found love

My Dhadak Story: How I found love

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Rediff reader Avani Dedhia from Borivali, Mumbai tells us how she found true love in Bhavya Shaliya.

Gang-rape survivor allegedly molested by NCP leader

Gang-rape survivor allegedly molested by NCP leader

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

A 14-year-old girl who was gang-raped allegedly by two youth earlier this month in the neighbouring Raigad district, was also molested by a local Nationalist Congress Party leader on the very same day of the incident, the police said.

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

'In Mumbai you are only safe once you reach home. You never know what will happen.'

BJP expels four rebels in Maharashtra

BJP expels four rebels in Maharashtra

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

'There may be more rebels and they will also face similar action,' Munde said.

The man who lived on a train

The man who lived on a train

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

New complaint lodged against 'godwoman' Radhe Maa

New complaint lodged against 'godwoman' Radhe Maa

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

A new complaint was on Wednesday filed at the suburban Borivali police station in Mumbai against 'godwoman' Radhe Maa alleging her involvement in promoting superstition.

Another leopard trapped in Mumbai

Another leopard trapped in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

The leopard, a four-year-old female, was trapped on the Borivali-Thane Ghodbunder road, forest officials said. The trap was one of the 35 set by forest authorities in and around the national park.

Mumbai: Girl in critical condition after being forced to drink acid

Mumbai: Girl in critical condition after being forced to drink acid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

A spurned lover allegedly tried to force his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend to consume acid in suburban Borivali in Mumbai, police said on Sunday.

Govinda's brother threatened

Govinda's brother threatened

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

"Kumar was travelling with a friend in his car on the Andheri-Kurla Link Road when four persons in a Qualis came parallel to their car and pointed a gun at him. They Qualis later overtook them," DCP Ravindra Shengaonkar said.

When a leopard nearly escaped...

When a leopard nearly escaped...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Social media helps #RainHosts come to the rescue of those stuck in every part of the island city.

Blasts in railway station in Mumbai

Blasts in railway station in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Mumbai realty developers' debt rises

Mumbai realty developers' debt rises

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Listed Mumbai developers are battling higher inventory levels.

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Pune's Ruby Hall clinic at 1.38 am reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital at 3.13 am.

PIX: Bachchan Sr & Jr, Ameesha, Rohit's fiancee cheer for Mumbai

PIX: Bachchan Sr & Jr, Ameesha, Rohit's fiancee cheer for Mumbai

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan was yet again at the Wankhede stadium to cheer for Mumbai Indians.

How they escaped death

How they escaped death

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

A river of blood at Mahim

A river of blood at Mahim

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Pratyusha suicide: Mother writes to CM, wants crime branch probe

Pratyusha suicide: Mother writes to CM, wants crime branch probe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

In their letter to the CM, they have alleged that Pratyusha's boyfriend and actor-producer Rahul Raj Singh was "solely responsible for her death".

Does obscenity offence stand against Radhe Maa? HC asks cops

Does obscenity offence stand against Radhe Maa? HC asks cops

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

"Does the offence of indecency and obscenity under section 110 of the Bombay Police Act stand against her (Radhe Maa) as she (Radhe Maa) claims that it happened inside four walls?" the high court asked.

Justice will be done after convicts are hanged: 7/11 blast victims' kin

Justice will be done after convicts are hanged: 7/11 blast victims' kin

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

What happened to us should not happen to anyone else in future. A strong message has to be sent by our judicial system that such acts will not be dealt with lightly," said one of the victim's father.

How to avoid dengue

How to avoid dengue

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Aimed at attracting nearly Rs 1 lakh crore private investment, the station redevelopment project envisages infrastructure revamp at platforms and circulating areas.

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I am proud of Maharashtra and the city of Mumbai, that this is a state which has done more number of tests than any state in India.' 'The more you test, the more number of cases you will pick up.' 'If you do not do the tests, then you are groping in the dark.'

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'