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Home sales dip in Mumbai, rise in NCR

Home sales dip in Mumbai, rise in NCR

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Difference due to pricing; up by a third in Mumbai since Jan, almost stationary in Delhi.

Ambedkar-Owaisi split: Who gains?

Ambedkar-Owaisi split: Who gains?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

So who stands to benefit the most by a weak Opposition? What's behind the sudden public spat between the two parties?

ED books Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar in extortion case

ED books Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar in extortion case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The police alleged that Kaskar and his associates had been threatening a prominent builder in Thane, in Dawood's name since 2013 and extorted Rs 30 lakh and four flats from him.

Sheena Bora Trial: And Peter's back!

Sheena Bora Trial: And Peter's back!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The warmest reception came from his soon-to-be ex wife Indrani, who on spying him getting out of the lift, muttered an "Oh dear!" and walked over to him, trailed by her police guards, wreathed in high-wattage smiles.

One injured in flyover collapse in Mumbai

One injured in flyover collapse in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

A section of the under-construction flyover near Lalbaug in central Mumbai collapsed on Tuesday evening. There have been no reports of casualties at the site.

Mumbai building collapse toll rises to 7

Mumbai building collapse toll rises to 7

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The death toll in the building collapse at Central Mumbai in the metropolis has risen to seven as more bodies were recovered from the debris on Tuesday, civic officials said

Aamir Khan plays drums, wows crowd

Aamir Khan plays drums, wows crowd

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Here's the lowdown of the music launch of Peepli Live.

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The HC said these matters cannot be considered in a PIL and the relatives of the doctor should file a separate plea or complaint before the correct forum.

We didn't beat up pilgrims, says MNS

We didn't beat up pilgrims, says MNS

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Unidentified men attacked some pilgrims sleeping outside the famous Siddhivinayak temple in central Mumbai late on Monday night.No arrests have been made in connection with the case so far, said the police.Some TV channels, which showed clippings of the attackers beating up the pilgrims, claimed that the attack was carried out by members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. However, MNS leader Atul Sarpotdar denied his party's role in the incident.

Oversupply in Mumbai luxury housing looms large

Oversupply in Mumbai luxury housing looms large

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

According to estimates, about 7,000 new luxury apartments are expected to be available in the city in within a year, for over Rs 4.7 crore (Rs 47 million) each.

'Nobody takes me seriously'

'Nobody takes me seriously'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Saif Ali Khan is all set for his new film, Love Aaj Kal, co-starring Deepika Padukone.

Bomb scare at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai

Bomb scare at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Shiv Sena Bhavan at Dadar in central Mumbai, the political party's headquarters, was evacuated on Wednesday afternoon following a bomb scare on the premises, which later turned out to be a hoax, sources told rediff.com.

Man sucked in MRI machine at Mumbai hospital, dies; doc, wardboy held

Man sucked in MRI machine at Mumbai hospital, dies; doc, wardboy held

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The police, however, said that Maru was killed when he inhaled excessive oxygen that oozed out of the cylinder.

'We have been a bit like a fast tortoise'

'We have been a bit like a fast tortoise'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'My biggest contribution is the creation of the first 'modern Indian law firm',' Cyril Shroff tells Sudipto Dey.

'So you've come to arrest me for Gandhi's murder?'

'So you've come to arrest me for Gandhi's murder?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'There was the indisputable fact that Savarkar knew Godse, Apte and Karkare well, he had corresponded with them closely, and funded their extremely provocative newspaper, and they looked up to him as their icon.'

Rains lash Mumbai; heavy rainfall predicted in next 24 hours

Rains lash Mumbai; heavy rainfall predicted in next 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Weathermen have also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours in the entire Konkan region, including Mumbai.

Why should I go to Bachchans for help: Sholay editor

Why should I go to Bachchans for help: Sholay editor

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

M S Shinde is going through a tough time in Dharavi. But the man refuses to ask for help.

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'It's still very early. I have just been handed over the matter and therefore I haven't formed any views on it as yet,' Justice B N Srikrishna tells Pavan Lall.

Kamala Mills fire has shaken our conscience: Bombay HC

Kamala Mills fire has shaken our conscience: Bombay HC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The court asked the city's civic body to bring its house in order.

This is what India's tallest tower will look like

This is what India's tallest tower will look like

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Lodha Developers plans to build the world's tallest residential tower at a cost of Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) in central Mumbai.

Govt plans to mop up Rs 6K cr from land auctions

Govt plans to mop up Rs 6K cr from land auctions

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Following the success of the Rs 4,050-crore Wadala land deal in central Mumbai, at least three government agencies are planning to sell plots worth at least Rs 60 billion (Rs 6,000 crore) in the next two months.

PIX: Hrithik launches fitness centre with Dino Morea, Aditya Thackeray

PIX: Hrithik launches fitness centre with Dino Morea, Aditya Thackeray

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Dino Morea has taken upon himself to make Mumbai a fitter city.

MNS hoarding forgets non-Marathi heroes

MNS hoarding forgets non-Marathi heroes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

A hoarding an MNS leader posted in Mahim, north-central Mumbai, to mark the first anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks, omits National Security Guard commandos Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Havaldar Gajendra Singh Bisht who lost their lives battling terrorists at the Taj Mahal hotel and Nariman House respectively.

These lifeguards keep watch over Mumbai's Ganesh devotees

These lifeguards keep watch over Mumbai's Ganesh devotees

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

As Mumbaities bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the final day of the festival, Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani and Satish Bordes speak to lifeguards of city's beaches.

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'If Mr Modi continues growing as a Hindu Hriday Samrat, better that it is done by restoring ancient temples than demolishing medieval mosques,' says Shekhar Gupta.

When an evening out with friends turned into a nightmare

When an evening out with friends turned into a nightmare

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Sakshi and Rohit managed to make it out of the Kamala Mills fire and get themselves treated for burns.

Shiney's judicial custody extended till Aug 13

Shiney's judicial custody extended till Aug 13

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The judicial custody of Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, arrested for allegedly raping his domestic maid, was on Thursday extended till August 13 by a Mumbai court.

Won't allow Australian players in IPL: Thackeray

Won't allow Australian players in IPL: Thackeray

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

The Shiv Sena on Saturday night threatened not to allow Australian cricketers to play in matches in Mumbai, of the third edition of Indian Premier League.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Maruti Warke's basic understanding illustrated how far outside the system most less privileged Indians are -- simple, innocent people barely but admirably eking out an existence, with almost no knowledge of their surroundings or owning even the basic smarts to go about life. The same people who instinctively and often astutely vote governments into and out of office in New Delhi without knowing the entire reality of this country. The folks who are actually the essence of India.

Tim Cook's tryst with India: 1st stop, Siddhivinayak Temple

Tim Cook's tryst with India: 1st stop, Siddhivinayak Temple

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Cook is scheduled to meet top honchos of India Inc later during the day

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

He fought a bank and got back Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Thomas Ninad's bank account was defrauded of Rs 14 lakh under mysterious circumstances.

Sena-BJP manifesto promises jobs for poor

Sena-BJP manifesto promises jobs for poor

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

A separate ministry for welfare of nomadic tribes, 15 per cent quota in jobs and educational institutions for economically backward classes and stabilising prices have been promised in the manifesto of Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance for the October 13 Maharashtra assembly elections.

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.

TV host Aadesh Bandekar to contest from Mahim

TV host Aadesh Bandekar to contest from Mahim

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Popular Marathi television show host Aadesh Bandekar, who joined Shiv Sena last month, filed his nomination from Mahim in Central Mumbai on Thursday. He was accompanied by hundreds of Sena activists as he started a rally from Matoshree, residence of Sena chief Bal Thackeray in suburban Bandra.

Two held for plotting terror strike in Mumbai

Two held for plotting terror strike in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Mar 2010

The Mumbai anti-terrorist squad has nabbed two persons, who were plotting a terror strike on Oil and Natural Gas Corporation installations in the city.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ever since Mekhail had first entered the courtroom, he had, it would seem, never once looked at his mother, though they were a few metres away from each other. Curiosity, residual regard, memories, anger, none of it, could make him even look at the woman who gave birth to him. Was his hatred so overpowering?

Lodha: Mumbai's new real estate king

Lodha: Mumbai's new real estate king

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Lodha Developers has emerged as a new realty giant in India.

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary speaks. The plot thickens

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary speaks. The plot thickens

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Indrani called her personal assistant Kajal Sharma from the UK, May 3, 2012, and told her she had to sign Sheena's resignation letter as if she was Sheena signing it. But she had to first practice the signature and send Indrani proof of her proficiency in signing Sheena's name before sending the letter off. Sharma said she was reluctant and told the court that she told Indrani as much, but Indrani demanded it of her.

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

Docs eye co-ownership of healthcare facilities

Docs eye co-ownership of healthcare facilities

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

In this emerging trend, doctors are joining hands with venture capitalists, drug firms and medical equipment vendors to set up advanced medical care facilities at low costs.