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Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Taken a picture of Mumbai you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

Mumbai: Technical snag halts Central, Harbour line trains

Mumbai: Technical snag halts Central, Harbour line trains

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Local trains plying on the Central and Harbour lines in Mumbai were hit by a technical snag on Wednesday morning. Thousands of commuters were stranded after several trains came to a halt on the tracks. According to media reports, only 60 to 70 per cent trains were expected to ply today.

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

'Every day for the past one year, my friends and I check under the seats and the overhead racks for any suspicious objects. Most people laugh at us, make fun of us.'

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

How to ride your bike when it is brand new

How to ride your bike when it is brand new

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Following these dos and don'ts will not only keep your new bike in good health but also help you get superlative performance.

Questions on coronavirus answered

Questions on coronavirus answered

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A virologist answers questions on the deadly virus presently haunting the world.

PIX: A tribute to the Spirit of Mumbai

PIX: A tribute to the Spirit of Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Mumbai's dabbawallahs are the stars of an unusual exhibition.

PICS: The final few hours of the telegram

PICS: The final few hours of the telegram

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The 163-year-long service drew to a close. Abhishek Mande was there to record the final hours at Mumbai's Central Telegraph Office

DON'T be SCARED to take a COVID-19 test!

DON'T be SCARED to take a COVID-19 test!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'People are sick at home and think that they might have COVID-19, but will not want to go and get themselves tested'.

Rohit Shetty: My first salary was Rs 35 a day

Rohit Shetty: My first salary was Rs 35 a day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

In the third and last part of interview, Rohit Shetty speaks about his childhood and his struggles after the death of his father.

The woman who will change the face of Mumbai

The woman who will change the face of Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

From being someone who feared travelling by Mumbai's suburban trains to heading the project that may change the way the city commutes, Ashwini Bhide has come a long way.

JEE-Mains conducted across country amid 'new normal'

JEE-Mains conducted across country amid 'new normal'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Candidates appearing for the exam in Kolkata were seen standing in queues while abiding by the social distancing norms.

Fare hike: Mumbai commuters expect better services

Fare hike: Mumbai commuters expect better services

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's announcement of fare hike with effect from January 21 midnight has been received with a sense of 'fait accompli' by suburban commuters' organisations in Mumbai.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Ferrying migrant workers back to their states would be the largest special service by any railway network in the world in one go. Here's how the transporter manages it.

Thackeray dies, life comes to standstill in Maharashtra

Thackeray dies, life comes to standstill in Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Reports coming from many cities including Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad and parts of Konkan said that shops and restaurants remained closed there and autos were off the roads after the news of Thackeray's death was received

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

Heavy rains lash Guj; train, vehicular traffic disrupted

Heavy rains lash Guj; train, vehicular traffic disrupted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Heavy rains lashed many parts of Gujarat on Thursday, disrupting rail and vehicular traffic at several places.

Can Reliance Infra become the next L&T?

Can Reliance Infra become the next L&T?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The company has taken up significant projects but they are either delayed or the company plans to give them up.

Vidarbha Express passenger recounts horror on tracks

Vidarbha Express passenger recounts horror on tracks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Mumbai-Gondia Vidarbha Express, which collided with a derailed Mumbai-bound local train on Thursday night near Shahpur in Maharashtra, came to a halt after a loud noise, according to the passenger Bhagyashri Karewar of the coach S-10.

PHOTOS: Mumbai hassled with train delays, traffic snarls for second day

PHOTOS: Mumbai hassled with train delays, traffic snarls for second day

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Tuesday's nightmare continued well into Wednesday morning for Mumbaikars, as trains on the Western Railway ran behind schedule.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Mumbai; trains, flights delayed

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Mumbai; trains, flights delayed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Incessant rains in Mumbai throughout Tuesday night have led to a delay in local trains.

Review: KLPD is a ride best avoided

Review: KLPD is a ride best avoided

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

KLPD (Kismet Love Paisa Dilli) is Ek Chalis Ki Last Local set in New Delhi, writes Rohit Khilnani.

Nun rape case: Main accused arrested

Nun rape case: Main accused arrested

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

A 28-year-old Bangladeshi, one of the main accused in the sexual assault of a septuagenarian nun at a Ranaghat convent school, has been arrested from Sealdah railway station in Kolkata.

Our lives are wrapped in time bombs: 13/7 survivor

Our lives are wrapped in time bombs: 13/7 survivor

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

It's been a year since three blasts ripped through crowded localities of Mumbai, killing 26 people and injuring 130. Rediff.com correspondents walked down memory lane with survivors and re-lived the fateful July 13 evening that was smeared with blood, agony and fear.

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Uddhav to urge PM to roll back 'shocking' rail fare hike

Uddhav to urge PM to roll back 'shocking' rail fare hike

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Terming the train fare hike as "shocking", Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he will speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and request him to roll it back.

2006 Mum train bombings: Lone acquitted man freed

2006 Mum train bombings: Lone acquitted man freed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

In its verdict, the court had held 12 other accused guilty of various charges. Arguments for the quantum of sentence are likely to begin on Monday.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Assam security threat: Railways cancels 11 trains

Assam security threat: Railways cancels 11 trains

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Taking a serious note of the threat posed by the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam to disrupt the visit of the Prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh to Guwahati on April 20, the Northeast Frontier Railway has cancelled eleven local trains and rescheduled four others till April 20.

Public fury of fuel price hike: 'Is it petrol or gold?'

Public fury of fuel price hike: 'Is it petrol or gold?'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

As the government announced a Rs 7.50 per litre hike in petrol price from midnight, anger was written on the faces of many people.

Matondkar gets protection after Cong-BJP workers clash

Matondkar gets protection after Cong-BJP workers clash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The scuffle took place near Borivali station where Matondkar was campaigning.

Mumbai: BEST bus strike enters 3rd day, commuters continue to suffer

Mumbai: BEST bus strike enters 3rd day, commuters continue to suffer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

A senior BEST official expressed hope of the stalemate getting resolved soon.

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.

'I don't want to be the guy who got shot by terrorists twice'

'I don't want to be the guy who got shot by terrorists twice'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

In spite of the near-debilitating attack he faced during the 26/11 siege, Ransley Santhumayor has moved on, without succumbing to bitterness or anger, finds Sanchari Bhattacharya.

'I don't want to be the guy who got shot by terrorists twice'

'I don't want to be the guy who got shot by terrorists twice'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

In spite of the near-debilitating attack he faced during the 26/11 siege, Ransley Santhumayor has moved on, without succumbing to bitterness or anger, finds Sanchari Bhattacharya.

'Always be alert... keep family informed...'

'Always be alert... keep family informed...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'Never trust a cab or rick driver.' 'Never share personal information.' 'Never hide your whereabouts from your family.' 'Don't party late with strangers or 'just met' friends.'

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to officials, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Assam and Telangana wanted the lockdown to be continued, some of them wanted the powers to decide the zoning of districts -- green, orange and red -- as per the COVID-19 situation.

Who will the NRIs VOTE for in Indian elections?

Who will the NRIs VOTE for in Indian elections?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday told the ongoing Pravasi Bharatiya Divas at Jaipur that Non Resident Indians should be allowed to vote and participate in the election process. Some NRIs at the event tell A Ganesh Nadar what the PM's statement means to them

124 trains cancelled for 3 days ahead of Telangana rail-roko

124 trains cancelled for 3 days ahead of Telangana rail-roko

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

In view of the rail-roko call given by Telangana Joint Action Committee in Telangana region, the South Central Railway on Thursday announced cancellation of as many as 124 passenger trains for three-day period.