News for 'mumbai festival'

Meet Andhericha Raja!

Meet Andhericha Raja!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The idol was first installed in Andheri, north west Mumbai, in 1996.

Priyanka to host Global Citizen Festival with Usher

Priyanka to host Global Citizen Festival with Usher

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dress Up Like Bollywood This Christmas

Dress Up Like Bollywood This Christmas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

In the spirit of the season, Sukanya Verma has curated a list of holiday fashion essentials just for you.

WPL FINAL PIX: Sachin, Rohit cheer for MI at Brabourne

WPL FINAL PIX: Sachin, Rohit cheer for MI at Brabourne

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar were present at the Brabourne Stadium as Mumbai Indians women's team took on the Delhi Capitals in the WPL final.

PIX: Devotees flock to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple

PIX: Devotees flock to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Siddhivinayak Temple Trust's chairman, Aadesh Bandekar, on Sunday said only 1,000 devotees will be allowed inside the temple every day in staggered time slots to be booked through a mobile phone application.

Airlines hope to fly high on festive fervour

Airlines hope to fly high on festive fervour

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

After being hit by a fuel price hike and capacity cut, it may be happy times again for the airline industry this festive season. While Kingfisher is looking at adding at least 15 new flights in the winter season, competitors Jet Airways, SpiceJet, IndiGo and Paramount are adding over 30 new flights together (arrivals and departures); they will do this through a combination of better utilisation of existing aircraft and inducting new fleet.

Maha declares 'Dahi Handi' as official sport, Govindas to get jobs

Maha declares 'Dahi Handi' as official sport, Govindas to get jobs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

In case of unfortunate death of a participant during the formation of human pyramids, his/her kin would get Rs 10 lakh as compensation from the state government. A player suffering serious injuries would receive Rs 7 lakh, while one with fractures would be paid Rs 5 lakh, he said.

First Look: Lalbaugcha Raja 2022

First Look: Lalbaugcha Raja 2022

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Lalbaugcha Raja, one of the oldest and popular Ganesh mandals in Mumbai, has entered its 89th year in 2022.

WPL: The Champions Celebrate!

WPL: The Champions Celebrate!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to be crowned champions of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League.

Recipe: Thai Shrimp Salad

Recipe: Thai Shrimp Salad

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

A healthy but gourmet seafood salad

Say NO To Sugar! Try 5 Guilt-Free Alternatives

Say NO To Sugar! Try 5 Guilt-Free Alternatives

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

You can replace sugar with healthier alternatives like dates, raw honey and coconut sugar to protect your health during the festive season.

204 more local train services in Mumbai from Jan 29

204 more local train services in Mumbai from Jan 29

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The addition of 204 suburban services will lead to resumption of about 95 per cent of the total 3,141 local train services, which were being operated collectively by the CR and WR before the COVID-19 outbreak

'I have never missed bringing Ganapathi home'

'I have never missed bringing Ganapathi home'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

PIX: Sir Ian McKellen, Sonam Kapoor inaugurate 7th Kashish Film Festival

PIX: Sir Ian McKellen, Sonam Kapoor inaugurate 7th Kashish Film Festival

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Check out the pictures of Sir Ian McKellen, Sonam Kapoor and others at the opening of the 7th Kashish Film Festival .

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Glimpses from the first Pro Govinda League.

PHOTOS: Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha

PHOTOS: Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The festival culminates on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols of Lord Ganesh are taken to nearby water bodies and immersed.

'Distance has never been a factor for us'

'Distance has never been a factor for us'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'In a world obsessed with counting likes and followers, I count my blessings in doing what I love, and doing it my way.'

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's 'Shaheen Bagh' protests continue on Day 2

Mumbai's 'Shaheen Bagh' protests continue on Day 2

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

At least 100 women have been sitting on a side road in Nagpada area since January 26 night. One of the protesters said the women are balancing their responsibilities at home while also participating in the protest.

How to be a JAM star at college festivals

How to be a JAM star at college festivals

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

IITian and JAM master Sushant Arora gives you tips on how to become a star at your local college fest by saying funny things.

PIX: Rajkummar Rao, Kal Penn at Mumbai Film Fest

PIX: Rajkummar Rao, Kal Penn at Mumbai Film Fest

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Check out the celebs who turned up on day seven at the Mumbai Film Festival.

Karan Deol Gets Married

Karan Deol Gets Married

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Karan Deol and Drisha Acharya wed on Sunday, June 18.

The oldest Ganesh pandals in Mumbai

The oldest Ganesh pandals in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and discovers these historically significant ones.

'Welcome Home Bappa,' Says Bollywood

'Welcome Home Bappa,' Says Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with love and fanfare and posted beautiful pictures on social media.

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Sonu Nigam turned 50 on July 30, and hosted a grand birthday bash in Mumbai on Saturday night.

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

As photographs and video clips were distributed on social media, aviation security watchdog BCAS issued show cause notices to IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL over the incident, official sources said on Tuesday.

The Family That Makes Ganeshas

The Family That Makes Ganeshas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

'We are called artists, just like the film people and dancers and actors. But there's a very little value to what we do as artists.'

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Shah Rukh, Rani Win Big At Awards Night

Shah Rukh, Rani Win Big At Awards Night

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards were held at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel on February 20.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

'Diego Maradona' in Mumbai on Friday

'Diego Maradona' in Mumbai on Friday

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Indian-origin British filmmaker Asif Kapadia says he lived with the idea of making a documentary on Diego Maradona for 25 years, since the 1990s when he was a film student and read a book on the legendary footballer.

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'

Images: Meet Mumbai's 'King-size' Ganpati

Images: Meet Mumbai's 'King-size' Ganpati

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

As kings always deal in superlatives, Mumbai's most famous Ganpati -- Lalbaugcha Raja -- is no exception. Be it his overbearing personality standing tall at 12 feet or the record number of devotees that come to seek his blessings or the record donations being collected -- everything is 'king size.' Lalbaugcha Raja reigns over Mumbai during these ten days of festivity, reports N Ganesh

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'

SEND US Your Ganpati Pictures!

SEND US Your Ganpati Pictures!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Whatever your way of celebrating, do share it with the world.

Recipe: Crispy Egg Spring Rolls

Recipe: Crispy Egg Spring Rolls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

These tempting spring rolls can be made in advance and frozen.

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

At over Rs 1,500 crore, festivals are huge business!

At over Rs 1,500 crore, festivals are huge business!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

How big is the business of festivals? We look behind the scenes to find that God is very much in the numbers.

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'