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How chweet! Abhishek flies down for his anniversary

How chweet! Abhishek flies down for his anniversary

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Just what do actors *do* the whole day?

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Dronacharya awardee was given a guard of honour by young cricketers on way to the crematorium.

1 dead, 150 injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

1 dead, 150 injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

In Mumbai, Kush Khandare, 20, suffered an epileptic attack when he climbed the first layer of a human pyramid.

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'I don't celebrate my success and that's why I don't moan my failures.'

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Brian Lara's countless fans heaved a huge sigh of relief after he declared on Tuesday evening "I am fine and will be back in my hotel room tomorrow" following hospitalisation in Mumbai due to chest pain.

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'You can still acquire the COVID-19 virus even if you are vaccinated.' 'But if you develop the disease, (after being vaccinated) the likelihood is that it will be mild.' 'It just makes sense to continue to take precautions, because you may be around a lot of unvaccinated people.'

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.'

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Lakdawala was apprehended by Mumbai Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell team at the International Airport. He once worked for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim before forming his own gang.

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

His family found an old man on a bed soaked through with urine at the J J Hospital. The man whose name drew thousands to public meetings was requesting anyone who cared to listen to change his bedsheets. But there was no one to do so.

'He is up there with Tansen, Beethoven, Mozart'

'He is up there with Tansen, Beethoven, Mozart'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

On the occasion of Pandit Ravi Shankar's birth centenary, his biggest fan, Lata Mangeshkar, pays tribute to one of Indian classical music's greatest legends.

Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar detained in extortion case

Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar detained in extortion case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Iqbal, who was deported from the United Arab Emirates in 2003, is said to be operating his brother's real estate business.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

Woman stabbed while waiting for friend in Mumbai

Woman stabbed while waiting for friend in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The incident occurred around 7.30 pm on Thursday near the race course. Police got information about it after Nair Hospital authorities informed the police control room.

PIX: Mallika Sherawat, Ajay Devgn, Rishi Kapoor visit Ganpati pandals

PIX: Mallika Sherawat, Ajay Devgn, Rishi Kapoor visit Ganpati pandals

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Bollywood's festive fervour, in full swing!

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya visit Siddhivinayak temple

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya visit Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

A look at the pictures.

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

As the festival began on Monday morning, idols of different shapes and sizes of the elephant-headed God, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and considered as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, were installed at the sarvanjik (community) mandals and at homes by devotees.

Inside Virushka's reception

Inside Virushka's reception

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Of fan boy moments and selfies...

'What's happening in the country angers me'

'What's happening in the country angers me'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'We might have been better prepared to deal with the pandemic had so much time, attention and money not gone into welcoming one of the stupidest men on the planet.'

'Every Shiv Sainik feels like the CM today'

'Every Shiv Sainik feels like the CM today'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'I came here to witness the historic message this oath-taking ceremony has sent to the nation and Maharashtra.'

BJP's gameplan: 'Jiska Speaker, uski sarkar'

BJP's gameplan: 'Jiska Speaker, uski sarkar'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Ahead of the floor test in Maharashtra, what is more crucial is who becomes the pro-tem speaker. And bagging this post is part of the BJP's plan to retain power, reports Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com/

A tragedy, and the compulsions of reality

A tragedy, and the compulsions of reality

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Whatever the tragedy, it does not take Mumbai much time to get back on its feet, says Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'But to see the effects of that, it will take a week or two more.'

Pub blaze: Kamala Mills owner Gowani held

Pub blaze: Kamala Mills owner Gowani held

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Gowani was booked for the offence under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act and his statement was recorded by the police after the blaze swept through resto-pubs 1 Above and Mojo's Bistro located in the Kamala Mills compound in Central Mumbai, another official said.

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is your chance, says Ranjita Ganesan

WATCH: How I designed Ram Mandir in Mumbai

WATCH: How I designed Ram Mandir in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

At Ganesh Galli, one of Mumbai's oldest pandals, a team of more than 60 workers came together to create Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

AIIMS-Delhi is among the 12 sites selected by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting Phase I and II randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trials of Covaxin.

Revealed: What Uddhav told Mumbai doctors

Revealed: What Uddhav told Mumbai doctors

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Cases are increasing, day by day, because testing has increased.'

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

'Mumbai should have lesser cases from August'

'Mumbai should have lesser cases from August'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'Mumbai is at a peak, from here it can only be a downward trend.'

'Numbers will stabilise around April 25'

'Numbers will stabilise around April 25'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'...If people follow the lockdown well.'

State funeral for Ajit Wadekar, legendary cricketer

State funeral for Ajit Wadekar, legendary cricketer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Sachin Tendulkar was among the many who paid their last respects to the cricketer, coach-manager and administrator.

Why COVID-19 is spreading swiftly in Mumbai

Why COVID-19 is spreading swiftly in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'Considering Mumbai's population density, one can expect to see more positive cases in areas like Dharavi in the days to come.' 'That is the challenge before the public health infrastructure and preparation of the city in dealing with such crises.'

Indrani sends divorce notice to Peter, seeks to end 16-yr-old marriage

Indrani sends divorce notice to Peter, seeks to end 16-yr-old marriage

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

In the notice, she sought a divorce on the grounds that their marriage had "irretrievably broken down".

PIX: Deepika visits Mumbai's Siddhivanayak Temple

PIX: Deepika visits Mumbai's Siddhivanayak Temple

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A look at the pictures.

PMC Bank account-holders file police complaint against top brass

PMC Bank account-holders file police complaint against top brass

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

A delegation of account-holders went to Sion police station in central Mumbai and submitted the complaint against officials of the bank on which the RBI has imposed operational restrictions. The delegation in its complaint alleged that at least 14 people, including the PMC Bank's chairman and all its directors, were involved in misappropriation of funds of the account-holders.

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Urban planners and real estate experts say bad town planning in Mumbai and rising deaths during the ongoing pandemic are a "sad reality". Dev Chatterjee and Raghavendra Kamath report.

Local politician's complaint about fire hazard was ignored

Local politician's complaint about fire hazard was ignored

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

On December 7, the BMC wrote back to Kashalkar saying that on inspection, no unauthorised extensions had been found in the Kamla Mills area.

Japan's Sumitomo inks India's biggest land deal

Japan's Sumitomo inks India's biggest land deal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The plot C-65 in the G Block of Bandra Kurla Complex was leased to Goisu Realty (a unit of Sumitomo) for 80 years by MMRDA.