News for 'sion'

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, downpour to continue on Sunday

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, downpour to continue on Sunday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Very heavy with isolated extremely heavy rainfall (>200mm) forecasted for N Konkan including Mumbai in 24 hrs. Entire west coast very active monsoon'

Rhea arrested in drugs case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rhea arrested in drugs case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The court rejected Chakraborty's bail application. The NCB told the court that she was an 'active member' of a drugs syndicate and procured drugs for Rajput, her boyfriend.

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom companies, airports by infrastructure companies and city gas networks by energy companies, the race to develop super apps by consumer-facing companies in India has not brushed up against any regulatory issues. Officials at the ministry of electronics and information technology and at other regulators are happy they do not have to meddle in who among the Tata group, Reliance Industries Ltd, Flipkart or Paytm will manage to build an app that sweeps in customers. Unlike separate apps a customer uses on her mobile to order groceries, buy food or airline tickets or just make payments, a super app can perform all these functions.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains cripple Mumbai yet again

PHOTOS: Heavy rains cripple Mumbai yet again

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai resulted in water-logging in its Sion locality on Wednesday, thereby creating a problem for local residents. Traffic was crawling in several parts of the megacity because of continuous and heavy rains.

Mumbai: Protests, stampede-like situation at railway stations

Mumbai: Protests, stampede-like situation at railway stations

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The rail services have been impacted since late Wednesday morning due to the torrential downpour, leaving scores of commuters stranded and unable to get back home.

PIX: Kapoors, Anna Hazare, Zakir Hussain at Mangeshkar awards

PIX: Kapoors, Anna Hazare, Zakir Hussain at Mangeshkar awards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The awards ceremony, coincides with the death anniversary of Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar, also commemorated by his family as Smriti Din.

These forgotten forts in Mumbai are worth your time

These forgotten forts in Mumbai are worth your time

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

How many of these have you already visited?

PIX: Madhuri Dixit shares stage with Bal Thackeray, Lataji

PIX: Madhuri Dixit shares stage with Bal Thackeray, Lataji

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Shiv Sena supremo was caught in a good mood, as he sat on stage.

#Istandwithfarmer, #NoFarmersNoFood trend on Twitter

#Istandwithfarmer, #NoFarmersNoFood trend on Twitter

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

A nationwide agitation was held on the call of 'December 8 Kisan Mahaandolan' as protesting farmers vociferously reiterated their demand of repealing the new farm laws, which they have termed as "kala kanoon".

'Lockdown should be extended for another 15 days'

'Lockdown should be extended for another 15 days'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'In the first phase, you might allow 30 per cent of the workforce to come in and see how it goes,' says industrialist Harsh Goenka.

PIX: Aishwarya visits hospital on World AIDS Day

PIX: Aishwarya visits hospital on World AIDS Day

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

As the brand ambassador of UNAIDS, the actress visited Sion hospital on World AIDS day.

1 dead, 150 injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

1 dead, 150 injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

In Mumbai, Kush Khandare, 20, suffered an epileptic attack when he climbed the first layer of a human pyramid.

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Mumbai: 47 doctors suffer food-poisoning at govt-run hospital

Mumbai: 47 doctors suffer food-poisoning at govt-run hospital

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Forty-seven doctors at government-run Sion hospital here today fell sick after eating sweets during the Independence Day celebration.

Monsoon hits Mumbai; heavy rain hits train, road, air traffic

Monsoon hits Mumbai; heavy rain hits train, road, air traffic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Waterlogging has been reported in several parts of city.

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

However, flight operations at the Mumbai airport were not impacted due to rains, an airport official said.

Heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai for 2nd day

Heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai for 2nd day

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The metropolis also saw two other incidents of wall collapse amid heavy rains since Friday, injuring five persons.

The medical student who received her degree in the ICU

The medical student who received her degree in the ICU

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Though Samidha Khandare has a slim chance of survival her family, who cannot afford her mounting medical expenses, is hoping for a miracle and financial help.

Mumbai: Eight commuters fall off local train, one dead

Mumbai: Eight commuters fall off local train, one dead

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A commuter travelling on a suburban local train died while seven others were injured after falling from the train after being sprayed with suspected yellow powder-like substance between Sion and Kurla stations of Central Railway in Mumbai on Monday evening, railway sources said.

Quiet 50th birthday for Rahul Gandhi, wishes pour in

Quiet 50th birthday for Rahul Gandhi, wishes pour in

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

A host of top Congress leaders wished him on his birthday, with former prime minister Manmohan Singh among the first to send his best wishes through a letter in the morning.

Europa League PHOTOS: Wins for Liverpool, Spurs; Dortmund, Napoli seal last 32 spots

Europa League PHOTOS: Wins for Liverpool, Spurs; Dortmund, Napoli seal last 32 spots

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

New Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp made it three wins from his last three matches with a 1-0 success at Rubin Kazan in Russia that left them second in Group B, two points behind Swiss club Sion on Thursday.

Future tech: These wearable devices will blow your mind

Future tech: These wearable devices will blow your mind

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

They make Star Wars films look outdated.

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

When an evening out with friends turned into a nightmare

When an evening out with friends turned into a nightmare

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Sakshi and Rohit managed to make it out of the Kamala Mills fire and get themselves treated for burns.

The man who makes cars for the disabled

The man who makes cars for the disabled

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

For 30 years, Ferdinand Rodricks has been modifying cars to suit disabled drivers that has transformed their lives forever.

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.

Football Focus: EPL clubs warned over lack of social distancing

Football Focus: EPL clubs warned over lack of social distancing

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

FMCG cos see huge demand but hampered by low capacity utilisation

FMCG cos see huge demand but hampered by low capacity utilisation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Top companies reported that despite most of them making staples and essential products, movement of raw material, goods and labour remained restricted, impacting sales.

#MumbaiRains: Dramatic photos by readers

#MumbaiRains: Dramatic photos by readers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The most dramatic images of the Mumbai rains sent in by our readers.

Mumbai: Resident doctors call off strike

Mumbai: Resident doctors call off strike

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

After getting assurances from top state health as well as civic officials over security arrangements in hospitals, more than 1,700 resident doctors in Maharashtra called off their four-day strike late on Sunday night and resumed work. The resident doctors were on an indefinite strike since Thursday after a few doctors were physically assaulted by patients' relatives at Sion Hospital in Mumbai and CGHS in Aurangabad.

Switzerland threatened with FIFA suspension

Switzerland threatened with FIFA suspension

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

FIFA have threatened to suspend Switzerland over the case involving first division club Sion, soccer's governing body said in a statement on Saturday.

The list of dead and injured

The list of dead and injured

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

At the KEM hospital, a wife waits, in hope

At the KEM hospital, a wife waits, in hope

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Perhaps because his wounds were serious, she was not taken to see her husband and the scared young woman, wearing a simple sari and bright vermillion sindhoor, began to sob sadly as the tension of waiting endlessly in the chaotic hospital lobby became unbearable.

'Molester' of 25 minors arrested in Mumbai

'Molester' of 25 minors arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

A 32-year-old alleged serial molester, who assaulted at least 25 minors in Mumbai's western suburbs since April last year, was arrested on Wednesday from suburban Khar, police said.

Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan pay tribute to 'Abbaji,' U Srinivas

Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan pay tribute to 'Abbaji,' U Srinivas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Noted Indian musicians came together to pay tribute to Ustad Alla Rakha on his 15th death anniversary.

Coronavirus: Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Coronavirus: Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar proposed a made-for-television three-match ODI series against arch-rivals India to raise funds for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in both the countries. In these extraordinary times, Akhtar believes both countries should help each other.

Europa League PHOTOS: Super-sub El Shaarawy makes a point for Monaco against Spurs

Europa League PHOTOS: Super-sub El Shaarawy makes a point for Monaco against Spurs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Stephan El Shaarawy took a small step towards refuelling his career at Monaco when the AC Milan loanee came off the bench to rescue a late 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League's second round of group matches on Thursday.

Scarred by the blasts: Tale of two wives

Scarred by the blasts: Tale of two wives

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

When Rinku Vishwakarma first saw the startling news of Mumbai's serial blasts on television at about 7 in the evening at her home in Sion-Koliwada, a northern suburb, she was seized with sudden fear.

Actor Navin Nischol passes away

Actor Navin Nischol passes away

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Actor Navin Nischol passed away on Saturday morning after suffering from a heart attack in Mumbai.He is best known for his television show Dekh Bhai Dekh and films like Khosla ka Ghosla and Sawan Bhadon. He was last seen in the Imran Khan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Break ke Baad.

Heavy rains force Mumbai off track

Heavy rains force Mumbai off track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Streets in localities like Hindmata, Dadar, Sion, King's Circle and Wadala are waterlogged. Suburban trains were running slow when reports last came in.