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1 dead, two injured after trains collide in Haryana

1 dead, two injured after trains collide in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Fog and negligence of the driver of the rear train are being reported as to being causes of the mishap.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases in the city cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules.

Auto driver who ferried Kejriwal in Mumbai fined

Auto driver who ferried Kejriwal in Mumbai fined

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The police on Wednesday fined the driver of the autorickshaw, which ferried Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal to suburban Andheri railway station from airport, for violation of the Motor Vehicle Act by carrying more than three passengers.

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Mumbai recorded over 250 mm of rain in just three hours (between midnight and 3 am), touching 305 mm by 7 am on Sunday, a meteorologist said.

As rains paralysed Mumbai, people slept in offices, train stations

As rains paralysed Mumbai, people slept in offices, train stations

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The place of work turned into place of stay or a dormitory for the office goers and almost all the offices, especially those of state-run institutions that dominate the south Mumbai area, hosted employees for the night.

Thousands to reach Mumbai as city gears up for rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Thousands to reach Mumbai as city gears up for rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A railway official said a train has been booked for the Dussehra rally from Nanded city in central Maharashtra.

The cellphone: Upwardly mobile

The cellphone: Upwardly mobile

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The cell phone is no longer just a communications device -- it has evolved into a lifestyle statement.

Mumbai: Dadar bomb scare a hoax

Mumbai: Dadar bomb scare a hoax

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

An anonymous telephone call claimed that a bomb had been placed at Dadar railway station in central Mumbai, but it turned out to be a hoax.

City diaries: Life of an MBA intern in Mumbai

City diaries: Life of an MBA intern in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Stories of MBA students who have just about left or are in the process of leaving Mumbai after having completed their brief summer internships. For most, this is their first and only close call with actual 'corporate' experience during the MBA.

Mumbai rains' aftermath: 30 flights cancelled, 118 delayed

Mumbai rains' aftermath: 30 flights cancelled, 118 delayed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The operations at the country's second busiest airport had witnessed heavy disruptions on Wednesday as rains crippled the city.

Loan default crisis in India? Unlikely

Loan default crisis in India? Unlikely

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

A US-like sub-prime crisis is unlikely in India. First, borrowers in India have a different profile and banks too are a bit wary of lending to such borrowers.

Tired of daily train delays, irate Mumbai commuters stage 'rail roko'

Tired of daily train delays, irate Mumbai commuters stage 'rail roko'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The commuters started protesting after a level-crossing gate signal caused a delay in suburban services of Central Railway by over 20 minutes early this morning.

Sena blames North Indians for Mumbai's travel woes

Sena blames North Indians for Mumbai's travel woes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Taking a fresh swipe against the North Indian population in the state, the Shiv Sena on Monday alleged that their burgeoning population in the metropolis was adding to the travel woes of 'Marathi Manoos'

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Dharavi redevelopment gets boost as residents back survey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Representatives of Citizen and Society Development Welfare, who have given the slogan of Dharavi Banao Andolan, met Srinivas and submitted a memorandum seeking expedition of the survey being conducted in Dharavi.

WPL has played a big role in improving standard of domestic Indian players: Lanning

WPL has played a big role in improving standard of domestic Indian players: Lanning

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Despite entering its second year, the Women's Premier League (WPL) has already contributed immensely to improve the standard of domestic Indian players, reckoned Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Jaago: Raveena's wake-up call

Jaago: Raveena's wake-up call

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

Al Qaeda behind the blasts?

Al Qaeda behind the blasts?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

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.

New Maha Covid curbs on office attendance, travel, wedding

New Maha Covid curbs on office attendance, travel, wedding

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday imposed several new restrictions, including a ban on inter-city and inter-district travel and curbs on office attendance in an attempt to bring the spiralling coronavirus infections under control.

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The agents allegedly confiscated the passports of Indians arriving in Russia and forced them to fight with the armed forces, officials said.

BEST takes 400 leased buses off roads after frequent fire on CNG buses

BEST takes 400 leased buses off roads after frequent fire on CNG buses

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The number of buses available for service could go down below 3,000 now.

Terror on the tracks: A deadly history of attacks on trains

Terror on the tracks: A deadly history of attacks on trains

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Here are some of the worst terror attacks in recent history with trains and passengers as intended targets.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

3 killed, 95 evacuated as heavy rains lash Maha; parts of Mumbai inundated

3 killed, 95 evacuated as heavy rains lash Maha; parts of Mumbai inundated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Thirteen teams of the National Disaster Response Force and three of the State Disaster Response Force were deployed in vulnerable districts of the state, a disaster management department report said.

Muslim teen with Hindu girl beaten up in Mumbai amid 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

Muslim teen with Hindu girl beaten up in Mumbai amid 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

A 16-year-old Muslim boy was allegedly beaten up by a group of persons amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram', after he was caught before boarding an express train at the Bandra railway terminus in Mumbai with a teenage Hindu girl, who they claimed was kidnapped by him, the police said.

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'The local support from our MP is nil. He never comes to see our farms.'

Can't allow unvaccinated people on public transport: Maha govt to HC

Can't allow unvaccinated people on public transport: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The decision to prohibit people, who were yet to receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, from using public transport in the state had been taken to ensure those unvaccinated do not endanger the lives of others, it said.

Kareena walks the walk

Kareena walks the walk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Tuesday launched the trial run of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro line-3 at Sariput Nagar in Aarey Colony in Mumbai.

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Mumbai limps back to life after major power outage

Mumbai limps back to life after major power outage

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Railway services across city on the Western Railway and Central Railway came to a grinding halt at 10.05 am, as a result of the power outage.

Mumbai's annual rain pain

Mumbai's annual rain pain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'At the first sign of rain, Mumbai's infrastructure begins crumbling.' 'The monsoon is the true test of the durability and effectiveness of any system.' 'What most don't realise is that the city is dead,' mourns N Suresh.

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Johan Neeskens, one of the finest midfielders football has seen, is in Mumbai this week in connection with the World Coaches Programme.

CBI busts network linked to trafficking Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

CBI busts network linked to trafficking Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

They said the agency has found 35 instances in which youngsters were taken to Russia after being lured with false promises of high-paying jobs via social media channels and local contacts and agents.

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.

The rides of your life

The rides of your life

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

CM orders probe into Mumbai power outage, Central team to visit

CM orders probe into Mumbai power outage, Central team to visit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Thackeray held a meeting on the issue and instructed authorities concerned to ensure there is no recurrence of the episode, an official statement said.