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HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The petitioners challenged the reclamation and construction work for the project on the primary ground that it will result in damage to the coastline and destroy major marine life along the coast and livelihood of the fishermen.

Preity Zinta molestation: Police examine CCTV footage

Preity Zinta molestation: Police examine CCTV footage

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Mumbai police on Saturday launched a probe into alleged molestation of Bollywood actress Preity Zinta by her former boyfriend Ness Wadia and would soon record the statements of IPL CEO and others even as the industrialist rejected the charge as "false and baseless".

'People with links to terror outfit hacked Kiss of Love FB page'

'People with links to terror outfit hacked Kiss of Love FB page'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The organisers of the controversial 'Kiss of Love' event against moral policing have claimed that their Facebook page and accounts of at least 5 persons linked with it have been hacked.

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Mumbai: Rains continue to batter city, people advised to stay indoors

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government has directed all schools and colleges in the city and neighbouring Thane district to remain closed on Saturday.

2 Maharashtra MLAs charged for assaulting cop

2 Maharashtra MLAs charged for assaulting cop

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Three months after two legislators allegedly assaulted a police officer inside the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly premises, the crime branch has filed 130-page chargesheet against them.

Ness Wadia says charges false as Preity Zinta accuses him of molestation

Ness Wadia says charges false as Preity Zinta accuses him of molestation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Businessman Ness Wadia, who has been accused of molestation and abuse by his former girlfriend and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta in a police complaint, said on Friday he was shocked by the allegations and termed them as "false and baseless".

Molestation case: Mumbai police records Preity's statement

Molestation case: Mumbai police records Preity's statement

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Mumbai Police on Tuesday recorded the statement of Bollywood actress Preity Zinta in connection with the molestation case she has registered against her former boyfriend and industrialist Ness Wadia.

Maha: Suspension of 5 MLAs who beat up cop revoked

Maha: Suspension of 5 MLAs who beat up cop revoked

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The Maharashtra assembly on Wednesday revoked the suspension of the five legislators who had allegedly assaulted a policeman on the assembly premises in March this year.

'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.

Will you kiss in Kochi too?

Will you kiss in Kochi too?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A group of young women and men have had enough of moral policing in Kerala. On Sunday, November 2 they plan to meet at Kochi's Marine Drive and stage a somewhat unique protest that involves... kissing.

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'What I'm really worried about is that the day this lockdown ends, we will all rush to work and we'll kill the lovely environment we are seeing now.'

7 creative things to do at an unused ATM

7 creative things to do at an unused ATM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Take a break and rest your tired heels in a dysfunctional ATM.

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ansuya Dutt, who never stopped fighting for women's rights, can be an inspiration to us never to lose sight of our basic beliefs, never mind peer pressure.

Security for Wadias after threat calls following Preity feud

Security for Wadias after threat calls following Preity feud

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The Mumbai police have provided security at the office of industrialist Nusli Wadia following threat calls from fugitive underworld don Ravi Pujari, police said on Thursday.

Zinta molestation case: Police record statement of two persons

Zinta molestation case: Police record statement of two persons

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Actress Preity Zinta has identified two witnesses to support her claims that her former boyfriend and co-owner of Kings XI Punjab Ness Wadia had abused and molested her .

'Maharashtra govt is doing this to outdo Patel statue'

'Maharashtra govt is doing this to outdo Patel statue'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'The Statue of Unity is wasteful expenditure, but engineering-wise they have chosen the right place and correct spot. It is a simple statue and well executed.' 'Here, the government has chosen a wrong spot. They have chosen a wrong design.' 'The Shivaji Maharaj statue is holding a sword and the length of that sword is 48 metres, which is equivalent to a 16-storey building!'

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

When the high court turned down the state government's plea, Maharashtra approached the Supreme Court.

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to follow the recommendations on reforms suggested by the Justice RM Lodha committee, one could soon find stadiums in Pune, Nagpur, and Rajkot hosting Indian hockey team's 'Test' matches or tennis team's Davis Cup games.

Mumbai escapes unhurt as Nisarga batters nearby areas

Mumbai escapes unhurt as Nisarga batters nearby areas

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

A 58-year-old man died after a power transformer fell on him in Raigad district. 2 people died and 3 were injured in two separate cyclone-related incidents in Pune.

'Still feel papa will return home'

'Still feel papa will return home'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Nine years after he sacrificed his life to capture 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab, Tukaram Omble's daughter says that citizens must realise that losing security personnel is not only the family's loss but also that of the country.

Zinta case: Police ask BCCI for spectators' list

Zinta case: Police ask BCCI for spectators' list

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Mumbai Police, probing the case of alleged molestation filed by actress Preity Zinta against her former boyfriend Ness Wadia, has asked the BCCI to provide a list of spectators at Garware Pavilion in Wankhede stadium and details of seating arrangement among others at the time of the incident.

'No one at work stood up for me when I was abused publicly'

'No one at work stood up for me when I was abused publicly'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who has accused her former boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia of molestation and abuse, on Saturday said she had to take the "stern step" as the incident took place in front of "way too many people" and hoped the police will do their job "fairly and quickly".

Kaala Review: Rajini movie you've been waiting for a decade

Kaala Review: Rajini movie you've been waiting for a decade

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'It's the film you can take your appa, amma, pati, or even your girlfriend and everyone will walk home with a smile,' says Divya Nair.

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road, running of schools, colleges, and other educational and training/coaching institutions.

She saw Goddess Durga surrounded by sadness

She saw Goddess Durga surrounded by sadness

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Deepta Roy Chakraverti talks to Chandrima Pal about her book that chronicles her psychic investigations into what she says are unnatural occurrences in familiar places.

COVID-19: You can SAVE your life!

COVID-19: You can SAVE your life!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'Try to get in 30 to 60 minutes of a brisk walk every day, like my grandparents would do in the village -- twice a day they would go for morning walks and they would go after dinner.'

A journey through the works of legendary photojournalists

A journey through the works of legendary photojournalists

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

An exhibition in Bengaluru showcases some of the best photographs by legendary photojournalists, such as James Nachtwey, Sebastiao Salgado and Steve McCurry

Priyanka spreads cheer, kindness in Jordan

Priyanka spreads cheer, kindness in Jordan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Mumbai last week. Toronto Friday and Saturday. Amman Sunday. Doesn't she ever feel tired?

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

'COVID-19: 'We are in this for years'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Vigilance is the enemy of the virus.' 'We need to be alert all the time, about this, until we fully understand it.' 'And that's going to take years, actually.'

How a 'yogini' became an Internet sensation

How a 'yogini' became an Internet sensation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Yoga trainer Natasha Noel's flexibility and amazing balance is going to make your jaws drop!

A nightmare at Mumbai's Elephanta Caves

A nightmare at Mumbai's Elephanta Caves

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

First person account: To say the entire stretch is ripe for a stampede is putting it mildly.

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Srinu Bugatha, Sudha Singh win Indian Elite category.

MAHA preparations for new Maharashtra CM

MAHA preparations for new Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

It seems that the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is leaving no stone unturned to make grand the October 31 oath-taking ceremony of its first chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at the Wankhede stadium in South Mumbai.

1st BJP govt in Maha to be sworn-in on Friday, Sena presence unlikely

1st BJP govt in Maha to be sworn-in on Friday, Sena presence unlikely

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The first Bharatiya Janata Party government in Maharashtra headed by state party chief Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in on Friday with Shiv Sena unlikely to join the new dispensation for now as talks continued between the two saffron parties for a tie-up.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

How to breathe life into dead malls

How to breathe life into dead malls

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

What's the mantra for reviving ghost malls? Most important, a right mix of products. They also need to transform into community spaces.

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

Four witnesses deny argument between Ness and Priety

Four witnesses deny argument between Ness and Priety

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Four more witnesses listed by industrialist Ness Wadia, accused of molesting, abusing Bollywood actress Preity Zinta during an Indian Premiere League match on May 30 at Wankhede Stadium, have testified before the investigators, denying any arguments between the estranged couple, the police said on Thursday.

In India's richest constituency, Deora junior faces a tough fight

In India's richest constituency, Deora junior faces a tough fight

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Union Minister of State for IT and Communications Milind Deora will be taking on Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Aam Aadmi Party candidates as he tries to win the South Mumbai seat for the third time in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Why Adnan Sami wants to live in India

Why Adnan Sami wants to live in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Sami's passport, re-issued in 2010, expired in May this year and Pak govt chose not to renew it