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Fashion Quick Commerce Gets Festive Boost

Fashion Quick Commerce Gets Festive Boost

Rediff.com25 minutes ago

Qcom platforms are prioritising convenience, selection, AI-driven inventory planning and loyalty rewards over deep discounting.

Swastika Ghosh Felicitated For Commonwealth Gold Medal Win

Swastika Ghosh Felicitated For Commonwealth Gold Medal Win

Rediff.com4 days ago

International table tennis player Swastika Ghosh, a Commonwealth gold medallist, was felicitated by the University of Mumbai for her role in India's gold-winning campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships. She has also been selected for the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati State Sports Award and the 2026 World Table Tennis Championships.

Uddhav, Raj unite over NEET row, announce march in Mumbai on July 26

Uddhav, Raj unite over NEET row, announce march in Mumbai on July 26

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray have announced a joint 'morcha' (protest march) in Mumbai on July 26 to express solidarity with students protesting the NEET paper leak and alleged police atrocities.

Mumbai Shuts Schools, Colleges Amid Downpour Alert

Mumbai Shuts Schools, Colleges Amid Downpour Alert

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Mumbai civic body declared a holiday for schools and colleges in the afternoon session following an India Meteorological Department (IMD) red alert for extremely heavy rainfall. Citizens have been advised to stay indoors unless necessary, as the city continues to experience significant monsoon downpours, with some areas receiving over 100 mm of rain.

Why Is BMC Offering A Rs 61,500 Stipend To GenZ?

Why Is BMC Offering A Rs 61,500 Stipend To GenZ?

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's 12-month fellowship offers young graduates an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in civic administration and contribute to initiatives related to Mumbai's development.

Like Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Kapoor's Jewellery?

Like Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Kapoor's Jewellery?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bollywood steps out for a dazzling Wednesday evening.

Youth Protests: 'In Delhi, I Ran For My Life. In Mumbai, I Found Hope'

Youth Protests: 'In Delhi, I Ran For My Life. In Mumbai, I Found Hope'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

What was it like to be at the 2026 Delhi and Mumbai protests? Harsh Patel, 29, shares his first-hand experience of the Jantar Mantar march, the NEET paper leak protests, police action and why the movement gave him hope.

Arjun Tendulkar Commits To Goa; Ends Exit Rumours

Arjun Tendulkar Commits To Goa; Ends Exit Rumours

Rediff.com1 days ago

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has confirmed he will continue playing for the Goa cricket team, dispelling recent rumours of his departure after missing a tour to Oman.

Behold! Bappa Prepares for His Homecoming

Behold! Bappa Prepares for His Homecoming

Rediff.com6 days ago

Behold! Mumbai's Most Beloved God, Ganpati Bappa, Prepares for His Homecoming.

Kartik Aaryan Hospitalised, To Undergo Knee Surgery

Kartik Aaryan Hospitalised, To Undergo Knee Surgery

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kartik Aaryan has sustained a severe knee injury during an intense action sequence for his upcoming sports drama, leading to immediate surgery and a temporary halt in film production.

Pune-Mumbai Expressway, old highway suspended after heavy rains

Pune-Mumbai Expressway, old highway suspended after heavy rains

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

A landslide near Tunnel 2 on the Khopoli-Kusgaon 'Missing Link' has caused significant traffic diversions on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Mumbai cops register 13 FIRs in five days for staging protests without permission; 400 booked (Eds: Attaching photos)

Mumbai cops register 13 FIRs in five days for staging protests without permission; 400 booked (Eds: Attaching photos)

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

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Mumbai coastal road sparks Rs 6,000 cr luxury housing boom

Mumbai coastal road sparks Rs 6,000 cr luxury housing boom

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Mumbai's coastal luxury residential redevelopment pipeline is valued at approximately 6,000 crore, with 75-80 projects expected to launch over the next eight to nine quarters, driven by improved infrastructure and demand for waterfront living.

Hyderabad To Host Eighth Season Of Tennis Premier League

Hyderabad To Host Eighth Season Of Tennis Premier League

Rediff.com2 days ago

The eighth season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) will take place in Hyderabad from December 8 to 13, featuring eight teams and a new partnership with Kia India. The event will be held at the LB Tennis Stadium with support from the Telangana government.

The Polio Warrior: 20 Years, One Mission

The Polio Warrior: 20 Years, One Mission

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Polio survivor Rupa Sahu has turned her disability into a mission to protect others and spent 20 years going door to door to vaccinate children against the dreaded disease.

Bombay HC slams BMC for converting football playground to exhibition centre

Bombay HC slams BMC for converting football playground to exhibition centre

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Bombay High Court has expressed strong displeasure with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for approving the conversion of the Neville D'Souza football ground in Bandra into an exhibition centre, despite an earlier oral assurance to maintain status quo. The court has ordered the BMC to halt further action and questioned the impact on outdoor sports.

Mumbai-Pune Rail Services Disrupted by Landslides

Mumbai-Pune Rail Services Disrupted by Landslides

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Heavy rainfall of 600 mm in 24 hours triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Ghat section on the Mumbai-Pune line, severely disrupting rail traffic and leading to cancellations, diversions, and short-terminations of numerous trains.

Mumbai On Red Alert For Extremely Heavy Rain

Mumbai On Red Alert For Extremely Heavy Rain

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the weekend. The city has already experienced over 100 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, leading to delays in local train services, though public transport remains operational.

Indian Under-11 Girls Team Shines With Bronze At ASEAN Chess Championship

Indian Under-11 Girls Team Shines With Bronze At ASEAN Chess Championship

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian Under-11 girls' chess team, featuring Varenya Lakshmi Vaka, Aligiri Amrutha Hemal, and Maya Siddharth Narula, secured a bronze medal at the ASEAN Chess Championship in Singapore, finishing with 14.5 points.

Watch: Take A Tour Of Varun Dhawan's New Farm

Watch: Take A Tour Of Varun Dhawan's New Farm

Rediff.com4 days ago

Varun Dhawan has made a significant investment in agricultural farmland, declaring it his 'biggest achievement', highlighting a growing trend among celebrities to embrace organic farming and rural living over urban luxury.

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'Hydro-seismicity is a phenomenon that typically shows up during and just after the monsoon.' 'Heavy rain causes water to percolate deep into the rock, and where there are fractures, that water fills the pores and builds up what we call pore water pressure.' 'That pressure can widen existing cracks, and eventually the rock gives way -- which surfaces as tremors.'

Reversing BEST bus hits vehicles, injures pedestrian in Mumbai

Reversing BEST bus hits vehicles, injures pedestrian in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A 43-year-old pedestrian was injured and four vehicles were damaged when a reversing BEST electric bus went out of control in Mumbai's Bhandup area. The victim sustained minor leg injuries and was hospitalised. This incident follows a similar fatal accident involving a BEST electric bus last month.

Marathi test of Maharashtra auto/taxi drivers begins, 1,268 notices issued

Marathi test of Maharashtra auto/taxi drivers begins, 1,268 notices issued

Rediff.com3 days ago

Maharashtra's transport department has initiated a statewide drive to assess taxi and autorickshaw drivers' working knowledge of Marathi, issuing notices to 1,268 drivers on the first day. Those who fail the initial 16-question test will receive a one-month notice to learn Marathi, with subsequent failure leading to a three-month badge suspension.

Top Seeds Face Early Challenges At Asian Junior Classical Chess

Top Seeds Face Early Challenges At Asian Junior Classical Chess

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Asian Junior Classical Championship in Mumbai saw top seed Mayank Chakraborty win his opening match, while other leading contenders Vignesh Advaith Vemula and Akhilbay Imangali were held to draws. The girls' section witnessed several upsets, with lower-rated players securing draws or victories against higher-rated opponents. The tournament features a strong field of 85 players from nine federations, including International Masters and FIDE Masters.

How Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Counts Cash, Donations

How Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Counts Cash, Donations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

'Earlier, people used to hand money directly to priests after a ritual, and priests would keep it in their own pockets. We completely stopped that practice.'

No VIP treatment to anyone, says Tukharam Mundhe on cleaning up Mumbai's eateries

No VIP treatment to anyone, says Tukharam Mundhe on cleaning up Mumbai's eateries

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Meet the man who is on mission mode to enforce hygiene standards in eateries and restaurants.

Monsoon fury brings Mumbai-Pune to a standstill; 'Missing Link' reopens

Monsoon fury brings Mumbai-Pune to a standstill; 'Missing Link' reopens

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Heavy monsoon rains have severely impacted Mumbai and its surrounding areas, leading to landslides, suspension of train services, and at least 13 fatalities over the past few days. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway was also shut due to a concrete pillar collapse and waterlogging.

Where's Shreyas Iyer Holidaying?

Where's Shreyas Iyer Holidaying?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shreyas Iyer is unwinding in Bali with close friend Aman Khan, sharing glimpses of their relaxing holiday away from the demands of the sport.

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.

Man gets 6-month jail term for derogatory, casteist slurs against Ambedkar

Man gets 6-month jail term for derogatory, casteist slurs against Ambedkar

Rediff.com4 days ago

A special court in Mumbai has sentenced a 32-year-old man to six months rigorous imprisonment for making derogatory remarks against Dr B R Ambedkar and hurling casteist slurs at an advocate. The court rejected the defence's argument about lack of independent witnesses, noting the incident occurred in public view.

Income Tax Department Boosts Sports Talent With 97 New Inductions

Income Tax Department Boosts Sports Talent With 97 New Inductions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Income Tax Department in Mumbai has inducted 97 accomplished sportspersons under its sports quota, including cricketer Tejal Hasabnis and para shooter Akash, to strengthen its commitment to recognising sporting excellence and nurturing talent in public service.

Gujarat Titans Reject Hardik Pandya's Return Over Captaincy Demand

Gujarat Titans Reject Hardik Pandya's Return Over Captaincy Demand

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Hardik Pandya's potential return to Gujarat Titans was reportedly rejected after he made his move conditional on being reinstated as captain, a demand the franchise, including current captain Shubman Gill, declined.

Why The FRIENDS Experience Made Me Emotional

Why The FRIENDS Experience Made Me Emotional

Rediff.com3 days ago

What surprised Rishika Shah most wasn't the Friends sets. It was how emotional it felt to see something she's loved for so long made physical.

Watch: Govinda's Wife Sunita At Court, Withdraws Divorce Case

Watch: Govinda's Wife Sunita At Court, Withdraws Divorce Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn her divorce petition against him.

Mumbai gets brief respite from rain, orange alert remains in place

Mumbai gets brief respite from rain, orange alert remains in place

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Mumbai and Pune are grappling with severe monsoon weather, triggering an 'orange' alert, widespread disruptions, school closures, and tragic fatalities from landslides and wall collapses.

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027 Unveiled: Expected Price & Features!

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027 Unveiled: Expected Price & Features!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Upcoming Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027: Expected Price & Features!

AC failure on Mumbai local train during peak hour; 1 hospitalised

AC failure on Mumbai local train during peak hour; 1 hospitalised

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Three passengers on a Mumbai suburban AC local train complained of uneasiness due to a malfunctioning air-conditioning system. One passenger required hospital treatment and the train was subsequently withdrawn from service for inspection.

Indian FIDE Trainer Praful Jhaveri To Coach St Kitts And Nevis Chess Team

Indian FIDE Trainer Praful Jhaveri To Coach St Kitts And Nevis Chess Team

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Mumbai-based FIDE trainer and arbiter Praful Jhaveri has been appointed as the coach and team captain for the St Kitts and Nevis Chess Federation for the upcoming 46th Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. His appointment followed a recommendation from IM Abhilash Kelkar.

CJP activist holds 'Sadak Satyagraha' hunger strike in Maha over poor roads

CJP activist holds 'Sadak Satyagraha' hunger strike in Maha over poor roads

Rediff.com3 days ago

Cockroach Janta Party activist Vivek Tiwari's "Sadak Satyagraha" hunger strike in Palghar, Maharashtra, protesting poor road conditions and inadequate infrastructure, has entered its sixth day, drawing support from various political parties.

Did Vijay Varma's Daring Fashion Choice Pay Off?

Did Vijay Varma's Daring Fashion Choice Pay Off?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dressed in an olive green ensemble, Vijay Varma gave Rohit and Rahul Gandhi's showcase its biggest surprise.