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Risking Lives In Crumbling Houses

Risking Lives In Crumbling Houses

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'It's not possible for me, or any middle class family, to purchase a new home in Mumbai.'

Adani bags Dharavi redevelopment project with Rs 5069 cr bid

Adani bags Dharavi redevelopment project with Rs 5069 cr bid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The group has put in a Rs 5,069 crore bid for the redevelopment of one of the largest slum sprawls in the world, outbidding DLF, which had quoted Rs 2,025 crore, chief executive officer of the project S V R Srinivas said.

NCP leader Khadse's son-in-law out on bail in money-laundering case

NCP leader Khadse's son-in-law out on bail in money-laundering case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chaudhari was released from Arthur Road Jail in central Mumbai after completion of formalities, including furnishing of a cash bail of Rs 1 lakh, his lawyer Mohan Tekavde said.

Yeh Hai India: Kamathipura Celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Yeh Hai India: Kamathipura Celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Sex workers in Kamathipura, central Mumbai, tie a rakhi on the postman who brings them mail -- and this week, a gift of the Tiranga.

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Western Railway tonight said it has digitally transferred Rs 10 lakh in the savings bank account of the victim's wife.

When Rakul Wore One Slit Too Many

When Rakul Wore One Slit Too Many

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Elle Sustainability Awards 2023 saw a gaudy constellation of stars, dressed to the nines, congregate under one roof.

The Real Messi-ah...

The Real Messi-ah...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The board outside St Michael's Church at Mahim in north central Mumbai often has messages that bring a smile to the faces of drivers and passengers hurrying in thick traffic outside the church which draws worshippers from all faiths to its novena every Wednesday.

Modiji Is Coming To Mumbai, So...

Modiji Is Coming To Mumbai, So...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Pradhan Sevak will be in Maximum City on Thursday, January 19, to inaugurate a couple of Metro projects, so Maharashtra CM Eknath Shambhaji Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Ganghadharrao Fadnavis have got cracking.

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The RPF officer said a team of personnel of the force was accompanying the mortal remains to Sawai Madhopur and they will carry them to his native place from the railway station for the last rites.

'Who will prosper in Dharavi project? Locals or Adani?'

'Who will prosper in Dharavi project? Locals or Adani?'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Dharavi resident advocate Sandip Katake alleged the project would be the world's biggest land scam.

Dharavi's Maleesha, All Of 15, Becomes A Brand Ambassador

Dharavi's Maleesha, All Of 15, Becomes A Brand Ambassador

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Why Mumbai teen Maleesha Kharwa needs to be on your style radar.

Heavy unseasonal rains lash Mumbai

Heavy unseasonal rains lash Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The India Meteorological Department attributed the westerly wind and moisture incursion from the Arabian Sea as the reason behind the spell.

Alia Cheers Kiara-Sid At Their Reception

Alia Cheers Kiara-Sid At Their Reception

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's wedding reception was as star-studded as it can get.

'Have highest regard for your uprightness': Sameer Wankhede shares SRK's chats

'Have highest regard for your uprightness': Sameer Wankhede shares SRK's chats

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Former Narcotics Control Bureau zonal director Sameer Wankhede, accused of demanding a bribe from Shah Rukh Khan for not implicating his son Aryan Khan in the 2021 drugs-on-cruise case, has claimed in his petition that the superstar praised the officer's "integrity" and pleaded with him to be kind to Aryan.

58% Of Mumbai Coastal Road Project Ready

58% Of Mumbai Coastal Road Project Ready

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Rs 12,721 crore (Rs 127.21 billion) Coastal Road is expected to be ready by November 2023.

Glam Girl Kavya Will Make You Swoon

Glam Girl Kavya Will Make You Swoon

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Style tips from a wardrobe that will make you Kavya Thapar kind of beautiful.

Don't want Shiv Sena Bhavan or any property of Uddhav camp: Shinde group

Don't want Shiv Sena Bhavan or any property of Uddhav camp: Shinde group

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

He said Shinde has already made it clear his faction is not interested in staking claim to the Shiv Sena Bhavan or any property linked to the Thackeray group.

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

In one of these clips or voice notes, he is heard stating that his company could not come out of the financial crisis it was facing because of the procedure adopted by the financial services firm.

What Did Ajay Devgn Tell Her?

What Did Ajay Devgn Tell Her?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Ajay Devgn has been the chief guest for many events. But this one is close to his heart.

Uddhav Is Back At Sena Bhavan

Uddhav Is Back At Sena Bhavan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Uddhav has promised he will be at Sena Bhavan every day to meet Shiv Sainiks and others, as part of his plan to rebuild the party.

Yeh Hai India: All Set For Navratri

Yeh Hai India: All Set For Navratri

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Navratri festival begins on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Did Modi change rules to give Dharavi project to Adani, asks Cong

Did Modi change rules to give Dharavi project to Adani, asks Cong

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Citing news reports, Ramesh said they have "exposed" in considerable detail how the process was manipulated to help the Adanis.

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and offers glimpses of some interesting Ganeshas in Mumbai.

Eknath Shinde's Ganesh Ustav Diplomacy

Eknath Shinde's Ganesh Ustav Diplomacy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde appears to catch up with old acquaintances and make new friends during Ganesh Utsav.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

Dallas to Ratnagiri: Ganpati Bappa Morya

Dallas to Ratnagiri: Ganpati Bappa Morya

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

7/11 Survivors Remember That Horrific Day

7/11 Survivors Remember That Horrific Day

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Survivors, victims' families of the July 11, 2006 Mumbai serial train blasts paid tribute to the 209 victims at a memorial at the Mahim railway station, one of the blast sites, in north central Mumbai, July 11, 2022.

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'When I felt that the party is drifting away from Hindutva, I tried to speak to Uddhavji. But nobody was ready to listen.'

'I'd Love To Work with Kartik Aaryan'

'I'd Love To Work with Kartik Aaryan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'If I get opportunities (to act in Bollywood films), then why not?'

My Days With The Mahatma

My Days With The Mahatma

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The sudden arrests and detentions of all Working Committee members led to mass satyagraha.' 'I found myself helpless as the source of my income, from which I sent a portion to my parents in the village, had suddenly stopped.'

Thackeray, Shinde factions face-off at party office in BMC

Thackeray, Shinde factions face-off at party office in BMC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The rival Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faced off on Wednesday evening at the party's office at the civic headquarters in south Mumbai. Tension had prevailed for an hour on the premises till police intervened.

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Did the fear of central agencies probing scams involving NCP leaders that forced these politicians to jump ship?

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Members of the Parsi community, business leaders and politicians were among those who attended the cremation.

Uddhav's right hand man Sanjay Raut walks out of jail

Uddhav's right hand man Sanjay Raut walks out of jail

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)'s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut walked out of Mumbai's Arthur Road jail on Wednesday evening, hours after a special court granted him bail in a money laundering case.

Brave Bikers And The Maut Ka Kuan

Brave Bikers And The Maut Ka Kuan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The annual Mahim Fair is back!

Are Uddhav-Raj Planning To Reunite?

Are Uddhav-Raj Planning To Reunite?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

According to insiders, "talks are on" between the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at "an exploratory level".

'BJP thinks NCP can tilt the balance in 2024'

'BJP thinks NCP can tilt the balance in 2024'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'They want to win 45 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra in the 2024 general elections and joining hands with Ajit Pawar is in that direction.'

'We had to make calls to people to make them release the film with ease'

'We had to make calls to people to make them release the film with ease'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'...and they did that. I want my films to release with love.'

Bombay HC rejects PIL for assets probe against Thackerays, fines petitioners

Bombay HC rejects PIL for assets probe against Thackerays, fines petitioners

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a disproportionate assets case against former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and his family, observing that it sought a "roving enquiry".

Amid tussle, Shinde meets ex-Maha CM Manohar Joshi

Amid tussle, Shinde meets ex-Maha CM Manohar Joshi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Shinde called on Joshi and Leeladhar Dake to inquire about their health.