News for 'vile-parle'

Professor murdered on Mumbai local on wife's birthday; accused held

Professor murdered on Mumbai local on wife's birthday; accused held

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Based on preliminary information, the Borivali GRP have registered a murder case against an unidentified person. Efforts are being made to trace the attacker, the official added.

Mumbai welcomes 2026 with rains, clouds

Mumbai welcomes 2026 with rains, clouds

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mumbai experienced unexpected rains on the first day of 2026, surprising residents and creating pleasant weather.

Mumbai civic polls marred by voter list discrepancies, confusion

Mumbai civic polls marred by voter list discrepancies, confusion

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections were marred by widespread complaints of voter list discrepancies, missing names, and confusion, impacting voters and election staff alike.

Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Ranveer Pay Homage To Dharmendra

Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Ranveer Pay Homage To Dharmendra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Film folk said their last goodbyes to Dharmendra, who passed into the ages on November 24.

BMC transfers assistant commissioner after Jain temple demolition

BMC transfers assistant commissioner after Jain temple demolition

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) transferred an assistant municipal commissioner after the demolition of a Jain temple in Vile Parle sparked a controversy. The demolition of the temple, which the BMC claimed was an unauthorized structure, led to protests from the Jain community. The transferred officer was in charge of the K-east ward where the temple was located.

'Child needs mother's care': Court grants bail in kidnapping case

'Child needs mother's care': Court grants bail in kidnapping case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A Mumbai court granted bail to a woman arrested for kidnapping in 2013, emphasizing the importance of a child's access to their natural guardian. The court considered the accused's daughter, who has been in a children's home since her mother's arrest, and the lack of progress in the trial.

NSG to help probe Vile Parle blast

NSG to help probe Vile Parle blast

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

It will coordinate with forensic experts to determine the type of explosive that was used in the blast, which killed a woman.

Janhvi-Khushi Get Emotional At Grandmother's Funeral

Janhvi-Khushi Get Emotional At Grandmother's Funeral

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor's mother Nirmal Kapoor passed away aged 90 on Friday, May 2.

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.'

Manoj Kumar's Son: 'He Was Unwell For A Long Time'

Manoj Kumar's Son: 'He Was Unwell For A Long Time'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'He has overcome everything with great intensity.'

Amitabh-Abhishek Bid Adieu To Manoj Kumar

Amitabh-Abhishek Bid Adieu To Manoj Kumar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The film industry bid an emotional farewell to Manoj Kumar, one of Bollywood's legendary actors.

Among The Faithful

Among The Faithful

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is more than just the largest gathering of humanity. It is a testament to faith and devotion.

'How Will I Survive Without My Monthly Withdrawals?'

'How Will I Survive Without My Monthly Withdrawals?'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'I don't know when I will be able to access those funds.'

A Hug After Two Years...

A Hug After Two Years...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Cash-for-voes: Tawde sends legal notice to Rahul, Kharge

Cash-for-voes: Tawde sends legal notice to Rahul, Kharge

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

BJP leader Vinod Tawde has demanded an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate for making "false and baseless" allegations against him in the cash-for-votes incident in Maharashtra. Tawde was accused by the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi of distributing Rs 5 crore to woo voters. He has sent a legal notice to the Congress leaders, claiming they were aware the story was fabricated and demanding an unconditional apology within 24 hours. If the apology is not forthcoming, Tawde has threatened to initiate criminal and civil proceedings against the trio.

'Balasaheb Thackeray Never Gave Up'

'Balasaheb Thackeray Never Gave Up'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'In Independent India's politics you will not find any leader of a political party who has not contested elections or not held a powerful post.' 'It was only Balasaheb who never contested elections or held a post.' On the occasion of Balasaheb Thackeray's 99th birth anniversary, close aide Subhash Desai recalls vignettes about the Shiv Sena founder.

Modi's visit: Drones, kites, balloons banned in Mumbai

Modi's visit: Drones, kites, balloons banned in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Modi is scheduled to hold a campaign roadshow in Ghatkopar in eastern Mumbai on Wednesday and address a public meeting in the city on Friday.

Ganpati Bappa In Police Uniform!

Ganpati Bappa In Police Uniform!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Vile Parle police station in north west Mumbai celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with an idol of Lord Ganesha dressed as a police officer!

Cops probe if Baba Siddique was threatened over slum rehab project

Cops probe if Baba Siddique was threatened over slum rehab project

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Police have launched a probe into the killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique from different angles, including a possible contract killing, business rivalry or threat over a slum rehabilitation project, officials said on Sunday.

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024.

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Nikam has replaced two-time MP Poonam Mahajan, who is the daughter of the late BJP stalwart Pramod Mahajan.

Locals mourn closure of Parle G's 87-year-old factory, miss 'aroma' of biscuits

Locals mourn closure of Parle G's 87-year-old factory, miss 'aroma' of biscuits

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The factory, which had become synonymous with Vile Parle station, is being shut down due to lowering production output

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

Sena's workers remove mannequins from Mumbai streets

Sena's workers remove mannequins from Mumbai streets

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

The action came after the Shiv Sena-ruled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation recently asked garment shop owners not to put up mannequins displaying lingerie without the civic body's permission.

Raut retorts: Shiv Sena first party to fight polls on Hindutva

Raut retorts: Shiv Sena first party to fight polls on Hindutva

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Firing a fresh salvo at the Bharatiya Janata Party which had accused the Shiv Sena of paying only lip service to the cause of Hindutva, the latter's member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that the Sena was the first party in the country to contest an election on the Hindutva plank.

Akshay's friends pay homage to his mother

Akshay's friends pay homage to his mother

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Akshay Kumar's mother Aruna Bhatia, who had been admitted to Mumbai's Hiranandani Hospital, passed away on September 8, the day before her son's 54th birthday.

'Only the tyres and chassis were left'

'Only the tyres and chassis were left'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Eyewitness account of explosion in Vile Parle, north Mumbai

Bomb hoax at Mumbai suburban station

Bomb hoax at Mumbai suburban station

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

The station was evacuated as a preventive measure.

Mumbai: Chhota Shakeel gangster killed

Mumbai: Chhota Shakeel gangster killed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Chhota Shakeel's henchman Shahnawaz Akbar Khan alias Shano, who allegedly had planned to eliminate a builder, was killed in an encounter with the police in suburban Vile Parle, Mumbai, on Friday, police said.

Thackeray's PA arrested, released on bail

Thackeray's PA arrested, released on bail

Rediff.com27 Mar 2005

Ravindra Mhatre's car had run into four people, killing two and injuring two others, at Vile Parle, a Mumbai suburb.

PHOTOS: Pandit Jasraj cremated with state honours

PHOTOS: Pandit Jasraj cremated with state honours

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Pandit Jasraj's son, Shaarang Dev Pandit, performed the last rites, which were followed by a 21-gun salute at Vile Parle's Pawan Hans Crematorium.

PIX: Asha Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy at an award function

PIX: Asha Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy at an award function

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Master Dinanath Smruti Pratishthan was held on April 23.

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Commuters on some routes, including the Harbour line that operates services between Panvel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), complained of delay in train operations in the morning hours.

PIX: Bollywood Attends The 19th Lions Awards

PIX: Bollywood Attends The 19th Lions Awards

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Alia Bhatt were among the winners of the night.

PIX: Monica Bedi, Salma Agha at Ambedkar awards

PIX: Monica Bedi, Salma Agha at Ambedkar awards

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Several celebrities were felicitated at the awards.

Readers' Pix: Lord Ganesh with a modern twist!

Readers' Pix: Lord Ganesh with a modern twist!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

We asked our readers to send their favourite photographs of Lord Ganesh. We present some of the best images

Farhan Akhtar, Juhi Chawla bag Dadasaheb Phalke Academy awards

Farhan Akhtar, Juhi Chawla bag Dadasaheb Phalke Academy awards

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Here's taking a look at the winners.

PIX: Mallika, Lisa Rock New Year's Eve

PIX: Mallika, Lisa Rock New Year's Eve

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Mallika Sherawat and other actresses performed at various events in the city.