News for 'worli'

'Bombs planted' across Mumbai, cops on alert

'Bombs planted' across Mumbai, cops on alert

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The traffic control room at Worli received a message around 12.30 am on Friday, claiming that there would be blasts in Mumbai as bombs had been placed at six locations in the country's financial capital.

Glaxo sells Worli plot for Rs 108 crore

Glaxo sells Worli plot for Rs 108 crore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Pharma major GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd has sold its Worli plot for Rs 107.6 crore (Rs 1.08 billion) to I-Ven Realty Ltd, a joint venture between ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Ltd and Oberoi Constructions.

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.

Nitin Gadkari: Longest serving transport minister gets another stint

Nitin Gadkari: Longest serving transport minister gets another stint

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Gadkari is credited with the construction of more than 90,000 km of national highways and 30,000 km of new roads in the country in the last 10 years.

Bulldozer action on bar that served alcohol to BMW hit-and-run accused

Bulldozer action on bar that served alcohol to BMW hit-and-run accused

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The establishment -- Vice-Global Tapas Bar -- against which the action was being taken, is located in Juhu suburb.

Mumbai spa murder victim tattooed names of enemies on body

Mumbai spa murder victim tattooed names of enemies on body

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

History-sheeter Guru Waghmare who was murdered at a spa in Mumbai had tattooed on his body the names of 22 persons who could potentially harm him, police said on Thursday as they arrested at least three suspects a day after the crime.

Another hit and run in Maha, drunk driver kills woman

Another hit and run in Maha, drunk driver kills woman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

In yet another hit-and-run case in Maharashtra, a 31-year-old woman was killed after a speeding car knocked her down in Nashik city, the police said on Wednesday.

Aaditya Thackeray dares Shinde to contest election against him

Aaditya Thackeray dares Shinde to contest election against him

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

"I am also challenging these 13 turncoat MPs and 40 MLAs to resign and contest elections again and see if they can get elected," he added.

Why Shabnam Sheikh Went To Ayodhya

Why Shabnam Sheikh Went To Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

As she reached Ayodhya, she said, she felt a new sense of energy.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

Macrotech and Oberoi Realty elevate Mumbai skyline with highrise sales

Macrotech and Oberoi Realty elevate Mumbai skyline with highrise sales

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Mumbai-based developers Macrotech Developers (Lodha) and Oberoi Realty have emerged as top gainers among largecap realty stocks over the past month, with gains ranging from 29 per cent to 33 per cent. Strong ongoing sales trends in Mumbai's core market, record bookings in the January-March quarter, and healthy guidance for 2024-25 (FY25) have propelled these companies, which derive the majority of their revenues from India's financial capital.

F1 ace Coulthard to drive on Bandra-Worli Sea Link

F1 ace Coulthard to drive on Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Mumbai's Formula One fans have a treat in store. Ace driver David Coulthard is scheduled to drive down the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link at blinding speed in a Red Bull racing car on October 11.

Ultra-luxury housing in India sees shift to ultra-customised marketing

Ultra-luxury housing in India sees shift to ultra-customised marketing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

With the rise of ultra-luxury housing in India comes ultra-customised marketing. Developers selling high-end homes, priced above Rs 20 crore, are moving away from traditional marketing for these homes to newer methods, such as painstaking profiling of customers before showing them the property, augmented reality for visualisation of interior decor, virtual tours, and closed-door international shows. There is also marketing through online ads, social media influencers, and exclusive memberships.

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

Ikea India shuts its Mumbai City store, might open another in Pune

Ikea India shuts its Mumbai City store, might open another in Pune

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Furniture retailer Ikea India on Thursday said it will shut down its store in Mumbai's R City Mall by the middle of this year and explore omnichannel formats in the city. The store at R City Mall, which is spread across 72,000 sq ft, opened in June 2022 to test the viability of small-format stores. The company's plan to shut down the store illustrates the concerns surrounding the viability of running a small-format store, given the rising rentals.

Why Is Tata Chairman Running?

Why Is Tata Chairman Running?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Asia's most prestigious marathon was held after three years and Mumbaikars made most of a rare opportunity to run around iconic city landmarks like the Queen's Necklace at Marine Drive and the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link on a chilly Sunday morning.

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

Breakthrough as Mumbai coastal road's 2nd tunnel is fully excavated

Breakthrough as Mumbai coastal road's 2nd tunnel is fully excavated

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Achieving a major milestone, the Mumbai civic body on Tuesday completed the excavation of a second underground tunnel of the coastal road project at Priyadarshini Park in the city, while Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the key infrastructure venture will be extended to the distant suburb of Virar.

On Sena foundation day, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva, 'real' Sena

On Sena foundation day, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva, 'real' Sena

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Uddhav Thackeray claimed the new Narendra Modi government at the Centre, which was sworn in on June 9, will collapse and will be replaced by an INDIA bloc dispensation.

Uddhav was sent Ram temple invite by speed post, Raut slams govt

Uddhav was sent Ram temple invite by speed post, Raut slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray president and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has been sent an invitation by speed post for the Ram temple consecration ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

5 killed as speeding car hits multiple vehicles on Mumbai sea link

5 killed as speeding car hits multiple vehicles on Mumbai sea link

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The accident took place around 3 am between pole numbers 76 and 78 on the south-bound stretch of the sea link bridge, which connects Bandra in western suburbs to Worli in south Mumbai.

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.

Dallas to Ratnagiri: Ganpati Bappa Morya

Dallas to Ratnagiri: Ganpati Bappa Morya

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Maha to rename Versova-Bandra Sea Link after Savarkar

Maha to rename Versova-Bandra Sea Link after Savarkar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The decisions were taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Step Inside Sonakshi's New Home

Step Inside Sonakshi's New Home

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Adulting - HARD!!!! Head is swirling with plants and pots and lights and mattresses and plates and cushions and chairs and tables, forks and spoons, sinks and bins. AAAARGH!!! Doing up a house is NOT easy!!!'

58% Of Mumbai Coastal Road Project Ready

58% Of Mumbai Coastal Road Project Ready

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Rs 12,721 crore (Rs 127.21 billion) Coastal Road is expected to be ready by November 2023.

Aaditya Thackeray booked for 'inaugurating' bridge sans permission

Aaditya Thackeray booked for 'inaugurating' bridge sans permission

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Thackeray claimed that the construction of the bridge was completed two weeks ago but it was not opened to the public as Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had no time to inaugurate it.

Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with gusto, 124 Govindas hurt in dahi handi

Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with gusto, 124 Govindas hurt in dahi handi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Dahi Handi ritual, part of the Janmashtami festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna, saw enthusiastic participation by revellers in the metropolis, its adjoining areas and other parts of Maharashtra. The festival was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in Mumbai and other parts of the state.

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed nearly '50 people', including 'some middlemen' and personal assistants, will be part of the delegation that will travel with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To tell us about your father, just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My father) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Taking battle to people's court: Uddhav on speaker's ruling

Taking battle to people's court: Uddhav on speaker's ruling

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Speaking at a "people's court" and holding a "mega press conference", Thackeray said his fight would decide whether democracy survives in the country.

Not only Delhi, 2 more cities' air quality poor post Diwali

Not only Delhi, 2 more cities' air quality poor post Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Firecracker bursting till late Sunday night led to a spike in pollution levels amid low temperatures.

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Dressed in colourful attires, Govindas visited places in trucks, tempos, buses and two-wheelers.

India Looks Wow For Independence Day

India Looks Wow For Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

All set for the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Average housing prices have increased in the range of 13-33 per cent in the last three years across seven major cities on high demand, according to real estate consultant Anarock. Hyderabad's Gachibowli recorded the highest 33 per cent increase in average residential prices in the past three years. In Gachibowli, the average residential prices as of October 2023-end stood at Rs 6,355 per square feet as against Rs 4,790 per square feet in October 2020.

IPL 2023: Seen Mumbai Indians Jersey?

IPL 2023: Seen Mumbai Indians Jersey?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The five-time champions unveiled the new jersey with a video that detailed the idea that went into coming up with the design for the kit. It celebrates the spirit of Mumbai, with elements that symbolise the great city, such as the famous Kaali Peeli (taxi) ride, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and that unmistakable skyline.

Madhuri Dixit's mother Snehalata Dikshit dies at 90

Madhuri Dixit's mother Snehalata Dikshit dies at 90

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The Bollywood actor shared the news in a statement issued to the media.