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Mumbai's Angel In Disguise

Mumbai's Angel In Disguise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'They say when they come in front of me they feel happy and like they are not sick.' 'As long as I am alive, I will do this work.'

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.' 'He responded by saying that he had no dates.' 'I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.'

Aww! Look at these beautiful penguin babies

Aww! Look at these beautiful penguin babies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

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Mumbai rains: 2 security guards drown in flooded lift

Mumbai rains: 2 security guards drown in flooded lift

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The security guards took the lift to go to the basement to open a valve for water supply. But due to heavy rains throughout the night, the basement was flooded, and the water rushed into the lift as soon as the doors opened.

Sudha Bharadwaj to be released, court sets tough bail conditions

Sudha Bharadwaj to be released, court sets tough bail conditions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The court also asked her not to indulge in any activity 'similar to the activities on the basis' of which a first information report (FIR) has been registered against her for offences under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act).

Rhea shifted from NCB office to Byculla jail

Rhea shifted from NCB office to Byculla jail

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Shortly after her arrest on Tuesday in a drugs case linked to her boyfriend and actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, she was sent in judicial custody till September 22 by a local court.

The young women at the forefront of the covid war

The young women at the forefront of the covid war

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'Florence Nightingale made her mark serving wounded soldiers in a war.' 'This is our time to serve in another health crisis.'

NCB asked SRK for Rs 25 cr to free Aryan: Witness

NCB asked SRK for Rs 25 cr to free Aryan: Witness

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness in the cruise drugs seizure case, on Sunday claimed that a Narcotics Control Bureau officer and some other persons demanded Rs 25 crore from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to release his son Aryan Khan in the case.

Mumbai all set for its BIGGEST infra transformation

Mumbai all set for its BIGGEST infra transformation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Mumbai, India's financial capital, is set for a mega transformation with a massive patch of land opening up for redevelopment; a new metro railway ready to start services by the year-end; and the country's oldest railway station, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, going for modernisation with private sector participation. Work on Mumbai's second airport will start from next month, while construction of the sea link connecting central Mumbai to Navi Mumbai has already moved into a fast lane despite Covid-induced lockdowns. Also, a coastal road project, connecting Nariman Point to Worli, is under way and will help decongest the city to quite an extent. Of all these mega infrastructure projects, the one that has a huge potential to change the city's skyline is the Eastern Waterfront project - to be built on the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) land.

Govt tells Kerala, Maharashtra to check Covid spread

Govt tells Kerala, Maharashtra to check Covid spread

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Of the 46,164 fresh coronavirus cases recorded in the country in a 24-hour span, 31,445 were in Kerala. Maharashtra has reported 5,031 new cases and 216 fresh fatalities on Wednesday.

For first time, Sena won't have Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

For first time, Sena won't have Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

This is for the first time the rally will not be held at the Shivaji Park, where party workers gather in large numbers to hear the party chief address them on Dussehra evening.

6 dead, 23 injured in massive fire at Mumbai high-rise

6 dead, 23 injured in massive fire at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The blaze erupted around 7 am in Kamla building located opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank, the official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five years after demonetisation, which sought to curb black money and reduce cash circulation in the economy, 70 per cent of respondents said they paid a large component of the total payment towards a real estate transaction in cash. About 16 per cent said they paid over half the amount in cash, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Sachin, Lara tee off on the golf course

Sachin, Lara tee off on the golf course

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

It was Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara against each other once again as the two cricketing greats squared up on the golf course this time around.

'An emotional moment'

'An emotional moment'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

'Today we are standing outside Mannat and we finally feel like jannat (heaven).'

India gets ready for Diwali

India gets ready for Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

India is gearing up for the Festival of Lights in the times of the pandemic.

Why these teachers are holding classes on a boat

Why these teachers are holding classes on a boat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

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Aryan Khan back home at Mannat after 22 days in jail

Aryan Khan back home at Mannat after 22 days in jail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, walked out of the Arthur Road prison, after 22 days in the central Mumbai facility following his arrest during a drug raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Centre to SC: 122 cr doses needed to inoculate 59 cr youth

Centre to SC: 122 cr doses needed to inoculate 59 cr youth

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The Centre told the apex court that it has fast tracked the emergency approvals for foreign produced COVID-19 vaccines that have been granted approval in other countries

Dubai to Bengaluru, Ganesha brings happiness for all

Dubai to Bengaluru, Ganesha brings happiness for all

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.

Aishwarya-Aaradhya seek Ganpati's blessings

Aishwarya-Aaradhya seek Ganpati's blessings

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Is Aishwarya praying for Manmarziyaan's success?

SEE: How Farokh Engineer saved Shashi Kapoor's career

SEE: How Farokh Engineer saved Shashi Kapoor's career

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'My bench mate at school was Shashi Kapoor and we were together from KG right up to the 10th standard.'

Aryan's bail: HC puts 14 conditions, Juhi stands surety

Aryan's bail: HC puts 14 conditions, Juhi stands surety

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The Bombay High Court on Friday said Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, shall be released on a personal bond of Rs one lakh with one or two sureties of the same amount.

Centre allows COVID-19 pool testing, plasma therapy in Maha

Centre allows COVID-19 pool testing, plasma therapy in Maha

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Pool testing reduces the number of test kits used, and therefore, increases testing capacity. Under the plasma therapy technique, transfusion of plasma from recovered patients to severally ill COVID-19 patients is conducted.

Navy, NDRF on standby as cyclone Tauktae set to pass Mumbai coast

Navy, NDRF on standby as cyclone Tauktae set to pass Mumbai coast

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, warning of very heavy rains at isolated places with strong winds on Monday as the very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae is likely to pass close to the Mumbai coast towards Gujarat.

'Covid variants arise because of our stupidity'

'Covid variants arise because of our stupidity'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The virus is constantly, constantly making mistakes when it replicates.' 'When the virus has accumulated enough mistakes, then it becomes now a variant and it behaves differently.'

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.'

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'Your faith in the system, and in the fact that you are a citizen of this country and have rights, starts eroding.'

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The said premises will be used for emergency staff of 'A' Ward and quarantine the person whoever is in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient and are not symptomatic.'

Dr Ambedkar's Mumbai home vandalised, FIR filed

Dr Ambedkar's Mumbai home vandalised, FIR filed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Two persons threw stones at the glass windows and damaged CCTV cameras and potted plants at Rajgruh in Dadar, north central Mumbai, on Tuesday night.

Why Mumbai's mayor has become a nurse again

Why Mumbai's mayor has become a nurse again

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'It is time to give back to this city that has given me so much.'

'Nawab Malik has been jailed to keep him quiet'

'Nawab Malik has been jailed to keep him quiet'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'After he had exposed the Narcotics Bureau's wrongdoings, he threatened to expose the Enforcement Directorate as well.' 'So they are trying to rake up an old legal deal, distorting information and using the PMLA which did not even exist at that time.'

145 containment zones in Mumbai to curb COVID-19 spread

145 containment zones in Mumbai to curb COVID-19 spread

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

All the entry and exit points of these red zones are barricaded and no one is allowed to go in and out of these areas, the official said, adding that disinfectants were also sprayed to sanitise these places.

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'There are 80 million tonnes of foodgrain in our godowns and yet, 200 million people go to bed hungry.' 'So I decided to fight hunger.'

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

No report of the violence was sent by Mumbai's police commissioner to the government. Why was the violence then considered serious enough to be included in the Terms of Reference? Was it a balancing act to counter the accusations that were then being made against Hindutva leaders Sambhaji Bhide and Milind Ekbote?

Lodha, India's largest realty group, lays off 400 employees

Lodha, India's largest realty group, lays off 400 employees

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The retrenchments at the company promoted by Mumbai BJP chief Mangal Prabhat Lodha come at a time when the economic growth has dipped to a six-year low of 5 per cent, which has led many to fear if the spectre of job losses across sectors awaits next.

'V-Shaped Growth for Economy'

'V-Shaped Growth for Economy'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'When you plot the growth, -- 7.5 per cent for Q2, 0.4 per cent for Q3, 1.6 per cent for Q4 and 20.1 per cent for Q1 now -- all you see is a 'V'.' 'You don't see any other alphabet in the shape there.'

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.