News for 'dadar'

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit

Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Coronavirus is not the only emergency, and it is certainly not the only illness people can suffer from'

Uddhav to lead 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' govt, swearing-in on Thursday

Uddhav to lead 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' govt, swearing-in on Thursday

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'I want to thank Sonia ji also. Parties with different ideologies have come together...those who were friends for 30 years, did not trust us. But those against whom we fought for 30 years have trusted me,' Thackeray said.

IMAGES: Govindas protest SC Dahi Handi rule

IMAGES: Govindas protest SC Dahi Handi rule

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The 'govindas' showed black flags, formed a pyramid on the road and used a ladder to break the Dahi Handi as a sign of protest.

Get trained for jobs in retail

Get trained for jobs in retail

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Teleworld Innovation announces a training programme in retail skills.

India's neighbourhood stores go off beaten track

India's neighbourhood stores go off beaten track

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

They have graduated from just home delivery to SMS marketing, bulk buying alliances and credit extensions.

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Private weather agency Skymet said Mumbai is at 'serious risk of flooding' between July 3 and 5.

Don't need Shah, Fadnavis to install Sena CM: Uddhav

Don't need Shah, Fadnavis to install Sena CM: Uddhav

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'I will not talk to people who call me a liar. I will not tolerate this,' the Sena chief said.

Image: Deshmukh and Chavan together

Image: Deshmukh and Chavan together

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

In the wake of the recent terror attacks, security in the city has been beefed up as lakhs of patrons gathered today to observe B R Ambedkar's 'Mahaparinirvan Divas' at Chaitya Bhoomi in central Mumbai.

Cops question Raj Thackeray at home; arrest likely

Cops question Raj Thackeray at home; arrest likely

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The development sparked off speculation that the MNS chief might be arrested and produced before the court in Vikhroli in suburban Mumbai.

Maharashtra, TN account for 50% of active COVID-19 cases: Govt

Maharashtra, TN account for 50% of active COVID-19 cases: Govt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The health ministry said that 86 per cent of the total active cases were recorded in 10 states of the country.

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The BMC's C-ward team seized the equipment of the open air gym at Marine Drive, but reinstalled it later.

Rs 8,000-cr premium realty projects face delay

Rs 8,000-cr premium realty projects face delay

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

According to industry estimates, around Rs 8,000 crore of real estate projects covering over 40 million square feet are facing delays.

Youth fires at policemen in Mumbai CST, arrested

Youth fires at policemen in Mumbai CST, arrested

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

A 19-year-old youth fired at police personnel with a country-made revolver at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in the wee hours on Saturday, a Government Railway Police official said. "No one was injured in the incident and the youth, Raju Tomar, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar slum in Dadar, has been arrested," the official said.

Monsoon hits Mumbai, regular rainfall in next 4-5 days

Monsoon hits Mumbai, regular rainfall in next 4-5 days

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Bringing in the much-needed respite from the hot and humid conditions, the monsoon arrived in Mumbai with heavy showers lashing the city Thursday night and Friday morning.

#Not In My Name: They came for the India they loved!

#Not In My Name: They came for the India they loved!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

#Not In My Name, said ordinary citizens, as they took to the streets to reclaim the India they believed in.

In defence of the Marathi manoos

In defence of the Marathi manoos

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

'Isn't it hypocritical that we who berate the religious minorities day after day for not 'assimilating fully' with the majority, whatever we mean by that, are loath to do the same when it comes to language?'

Book train tickets, online

Book train tickets, online

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has introduced online booking of tickets for superfast trains departing from Chennai.\n

Why some Mumbai voters could not vote

Why some Mumbai voters could not vote

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

It was not the heat but errors in the voters list that may have stopped some voters from casting their votes in Mumbai.

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.'

The decision that changed Tendulkar's life and Indian cricket...

The decision that changed Tendulkar's life and Indian cricket...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Sachin had found his calling and had decided to let his love for cricket, which had grown into a passion under the tutelage of Ramkant Achrekar, override every other aspects of his life.

Raigad farmers take on RIL, to develop own SEZ

Raigad farmers take on RIL, to develop own SEZ

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

"We will learn from their experiences of becoming crorepatis," he said. Kalbhairva also intends to talk to financial institutions for assistance and is even planning an initial public offer.

Bollywood bids farewell to Kundan Shah

Bollywood bids farewell to Kundan Shah

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

The director had passed away on October 7.

Police see espionage in VSNL staff arrest

Police see espionage in VSNL staff arrest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Prashant Indulkar, 37, was secretary to VSNL's Managing Director N Srinath and was picked up by the Dadar police on February 1 after VSNL filed a complaint alleging that he had siphoned off funds.

'Parinda is a Kashmiri villager's impression of Mumbai'

'Parinda is a Kashmiri villager's impression of Mumbai'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Parinda.

11/7: We MUST remember

11/7: We MUST remember

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

July 11 did not deserve to be an ordinary day. It is a day of anger. A day to respectfully honour hundreds of citizens -- who could have been you or me killed in the space of minutes. Of lives lost. Of homes shattered. How can we not remember?

Want to go rock climbing?

Want to go rock climbing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

India Outdoors, an adventure travel company, is organising a rock climbing programme at Mumbra from Mumbai.

The man who wants to shut down Orkut.com

The man who wants to shut down Orkut.com

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Shiv Sena leader Abhijit Panse is in no mood let hate messages on Orkut go unchecked. For this he is prepared to go to any extent.

Mumbai: Police prepares 3 sketches

Mumbai: Police prepares 3 sketches

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

The sketches have been prepared based on information gathered from people residing near the area where the incident took place.

Ambedkar anniversary: Mumbai on alert

Ambedkar anniversary: Mumbai on alert

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Though Dalit organisations have not announced any formal protest in Mumbai but their annual convergence on December 6 has become a cause for concern in the wake of recent violence that rocked the state.

Sunil Gavaskar remembers his captain Ajit Wadekar

Sunil Gavaskar remembers his captain Ajit Wadekar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

My captain no more, but will always be with me, says Sunil Gavaskar

Bombay Dyeing to set up 2 hotels in Mumbai

Bombay Dyeing to set up 2 hotels in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

In talks with Starwood and Peninsula Hotels.

4,000 cops, drones to keep an eye on Mumbai for visarjan

4,000 cops, drones to keep an eye on Mumbai for visarjan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

As many as 9,000 BMC employees will be working to oversee the immersion with 53 roads in the megapolis have been closed.

The Morning After The Deluge

The Morning After The Deluge

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The worst is over. It is not raining now. The forecast says it will, but the sun is shining outside the office window - that, and the way Mumbaikars opened their homes, offices and hearts is reason to cheer.

'Profit-making runs in my genes'

'Profit-making runs in my genes'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

Vikas Kedia, founder of mobile gaming company, MobiTrail, speaks about the spirit of entrepreneurship, his future plans and how his father's small textiles business taught him a lesson in making profits.

Mumbai: Kalam, Sonia visits cause traffic snarls

Mumbai: Kalam, Sonia visits cause traffic snarls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Central Mumbai on Friday witnessed traffic snarls due to security measures in view of the public meeting of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and a rally by Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar besides President Kalam's visit to the city.

Want to go trekking?

Want to go trekking?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

India Outdoors, an adventure travel company, is organising a hiking and overnight stay at Rajmachi from Mumbai.

Police lathicharge clashing Sena-MNS workers

Police lathicharge clashing Sena-MNS workers

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Shops and all commercial establishments were closed down in Dadar after the clashes escalated and traffic was being diverted in the area, they said.

Marathas hold massive 'warm up' bike rally in Mumbai

Marathas hold massive 'warm up' bike rally in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Taking their agitation to the Maharashtra capital, the Maratha community on Sunday held a "warm up" bike rally protest in Mumbai to press for their various demands, ahead of their December morcha planned in Nagpur during the winter session of the state Legislature.

Mumbai: Senior cop run over by train

Mumbai: Senior cop run over by train

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Assistant Commissioner of Police Vinod Bhatt was found dead in between Matunga and Dadar railway stations.