News for 'mumbaiites'

Over 2000 Mumbaiites fell victim to fake vaccination drives: Maha to HC

Over 2000 Mumbaiites fell victim to fake vaccination drives: Maha to HC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The state also said that the police had recorded the statements of 400 witnesses so far and the investigators were in the process of finding the whereabouts of a doctor, who was an accused in the incident that took place at a housing society in suburban Kandivali, where one such camp was held.

No scientific evidence Mumbai case is Covid XE: Central experts

No scientific evidence Mumbai case is Covid XE: Central experts

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

INSACOG experts are conducting genomic analysis of a coronavirus case reported as that of the highly transmissible XE variant by Mumbai civic officials, though scientific evidence so far does not indicate it to be so, official sources said on Wednesday.

PIX: India demolish NZ for biggest home win

PIX: India demolish NZ for biggest home win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

It was the biggest margin of victory by runs for India in a home match, eclipsing their 337-run win against South Africa in a Delhi Test in 2015.

Now, get your dal-chawal online too!

Now, get your dal-chawal online too!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

A start-up by three young Indians is making it easier to order in your daily groceries. This is their story.

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

See how Mumbaiites brought in the New Year.

ANZ re-enters Indian banking after a decade

ANZ re-enters Indian banking after a decade

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

ANZ had exited from India in 2000 after it sold its Grindlays Bank unit to Standard Chartered Plc.

JNPT gets govt approval to set up SEZ

JNPT gets govt approval to set up SEZ

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The trust has got the government's approval to set up a fifth terminal at the port. The terminal, which will have a capacity of 8-10 million cubic metre, is likely to cost JNPT Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 20 billion).

Romantic proposals: 'Written on my hand'

Romantic proposals: 'Written on my hand'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

We asked readers to send in their marriage proposal stories -- here are the first few responses!

Raj in trouble for calling CST 'Victoria Terminus'

Raj in trouble for calling CST 'Victoria Terminus'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, who forced filmmaker Karan Johar to apologise for calling Mumbai 'Bombay' in his film, has attracted the ire of critics for calling the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus by its former name VT.The bustling terminus, designed by Frederick William Stevens, a consulting architect in 1887-1888, was renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in 1996, but the abbreviation VT has stuck with most Mumbaiites and Raj proved he is no "At

Jab we met: 'My husband is God's gift to me'

Jab we met: 'My husband is God's gift to me'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

We invited readers to share their love stories with us. Here are a few more responses!

Meet actor-turned-model Surelee Joseph

Meet actor-turned-model Surelee Joseph

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

We'll be seeing eight new faces on the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week's autumn/winter instalment next month. We introduce you to another hottie hopeful.

Now, a prominent Swiss bank in Mumbai?

Now, a prominent Swiss bank in Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The Reserve Bank of India has sought views of the Union ministry of finance in giving permission for a 'Credit Suisse' Swiss Bank to open its first Indian branch in Mumbai.

How do YOU plan to make a difference?

How do YOU plan to make a difference?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Everybody is raging over the terror strikes that have rocked Mumbai, particularly the youth. Tell us how YOU are going to make a difference!

1993 blasts: 5 cops guilty

1993 blasts: 5 cops guilty

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

3 other policemen were acquitted.

Mumbai most risk-averse city: HSBC survey

Mumbai most risk-averse city: HSBC survey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has emerged as the most risk-averse city, according to a survey, conducted by HSBC India.

Roche launches lung cancer drug

Roche launches lung cancer drug

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Pharma major Roche Scientific Company on Tuesday launched its revolutionary anti-cancer drug 'Tarceva' (erlotinib), which 'prolongs and improves' quality of the life of patients, suffering from lung cancer.\n\n

FM extends helping hand to SBI

FM extends helping hand to SBI

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

The government on Saturday said it will review policies to facilitate the State Bank of India get new capital for growing business and international presence.

Dinesh Keskar: Boeing's India ace

Dinesh Keskar: Boeing's India ace

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

HPCL, BPCL sale only after 3 years

HPCL, BPCL sale only after 3 years

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

The divestment of HPCL and BPCL may be delayed by at least three years because of "existing hurdles", prime minister's economic advisory council committee member and BJP national executive member Jagdish Shetigar said on Thursday.

Centre okays Sewri-Nhava Sheva sea link

Centre okays Sewri-Nhava Sheva sea link

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

The 22-km link is important for Mumbaiites because it promises to reduce the time taken to travel the distance from the present two hours to less than an half-an-hour.

L&T bags $30-mn UAE order

L&T bags $30-mn UAE order

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro Ltd has bagged a major order worth $30 million for upgrading facilities at the Bu Hasa project of the gas gathering and processing company GASCO at Abu Dhabi.

Why Indians love visiting the Great Wall of China

Why Indians love visiting the Great Wall of China

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

It's been a huge draw for Indian tourists this year.

'Cut red tape! See GDP grow at 12%'

'Cut red tape! See GDP grow at 12%'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

India should revamp its bureaucracy and speed up decision-making process if it has to attain an annual growth rate of 12-15 per cent per annum, global investment advisor, Marc Faber, said on Wednesday.

The ugly face of Bombay

The ugly face of Bombay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

Keep off Mumbai Harbour!!!

Keep off Mumbai Harbour!!!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Naval guns will practice firing with live ammunition on Thursday April 22.

92-93 riots: Help for missing persons' families

92-93 riots: Help for missing persons' families

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

It was a touching moment for 15 families, who received the cheques nearly a decade after they lost their near and dear ones in one of the countries' worst communal flare-up.

Mumbai fans get a chance to watch Valderrama, Desailly play!

Mumbai fans get a chance to watch Valderrama, Desailly play!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The FIFA legends, including World Cup winner Frenchman Marcel Desailly, Colombian great Carlos Valderrama, Spain's Fernando Morientes, Mexican Jorge Campos and Nigerian Emmanuel Amuneke, will roll back the years and turn out for a short match at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

As thousands of protesting farmers marched into Mumbai on Sunday, Hemant Waje walked along with them. This is his account.

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'When I entered the Indian team's dressing room, I discovered that there was a divide in the team, like a wall in between two groups of players, there were two teams within one.' 'It was all about individual glory and if the team won in the process great!' 'My entire Test career was about me wishing that my Indian team was more like the Pakistan team.'

Don't Miss! 10 stunning images of India's wildlife

Don't Miss! 10 stunning images of India's wildlife

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Mumbai-based Naveen Sreepada aims his camera to capture the vagrant wildlife in motion.

Satish Arora: A culinary legend

Satish Arora: A culinary legend

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Culinary legend Satish Arora hangs up his apron after almost 5 decades of service at the Taj group of hotels.

Mr and Mrs Patel wanted to be President...

Mr and Mrs Patel wanted to be President...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

This is the first time that a Muslim lady has filed a nomination in a Presidential election.

Meet the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Meet the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Nayan Khanolkar, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair his story.