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Everything you need to know about Mahim Nischinda: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Mahim Nischinda: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

SC upholds death for Yakub Memon, Sanjay Dutt's conviction

March 21, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the death sentence of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case and commuted the death sentence of 10 others. The apex court also upheld the conviction of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt under the Arms Act in the terror attack and sent him to five years in prison.

Mumbai celebrates Eid-e-Milad

January 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Muslims across the city celebrated Eid-e-Milad with prayers and preaching sessions Friday.

Six killed in Mumbai slum fire

January 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) At least six people were killed and seven injured in a fire that gutted over 50 hutments in southern Mumbai's Mahim area early Friday, officials said.

Stage set for prophet's birthday celebrations

January 24, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) The stage is set for the celebrations of the birthday of Prophet Mohammed in India, a pre-independence tradition to unite Hindus and Muslims against the British, with over half a million people likely to participate in a procession here Friday.

500 carpenters recreate Mumbai's Mahim for Vijay's film

January 1, 2013 at 5:25 PM

Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) As many as 500 carpenters worked hard to recreate Mumbai's busy Mahim area for actor Vijay's yet-to-be titled Tamil action-thriller.

It's 3D cakes, eco-friendly cribs in Mumbai this Christmas

December 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated with festive zest and fervour Tuesday in India's financial and entertainment capital Mumbai.

Lakhs turn up to bid adieu to Thackeray

November 18, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Lakhs of people, including Shiv Sena supporters, thronged the funeral procession of party chief Bal Thackeray here Sunday.

Bal Thackeray's last journey, Security tightened across Maharashtra

November 18, 2012 at 11:36 AM

In a bid to handle the heavy crowds taking part in the funeral procession of Bal Thackeray, heavy police arrangement has been done in Mumbai. It is expected that more than tens of thousands of supporters of former Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray are teeming into Mumbai to attend his funeral and keeping this in mind heavy security arrangement have been deployed.

Shiv Sena prepares for Thackeray's final journey

November 18, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) A sea of grieving people converged since early Sunday in Bandra here as preparations were underway for the funeral of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who passed away Saturday afternoon.

Another rioter arrested for damaging Mumbai memorial

August 30, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Another rioter who desecrated the Amar Jawan memorial at the Azad Maidan during the Aug 11 violence was arrested by Mumbai police's Crime Branch Thursday, an official said.

Sri Lankan government shuts down universities for 'indefinite period' in response to 'academic stri

August 23, 2012 at 3:12 PM

London, Aug 23 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Government has shut down all universities in the country for an indefinite period amidst a row about the future of education in the nation.

BJP ex-vice president Bal Apte dead

July 17, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Rashtriya Swayamasevak Sangh ideologue Bal Apte passed away here Tuesday following a lung ailment, according to a party official.

Squash: Anaka, Kush annex Asian titles

June 24, 2012 at 12:27 AM

Kush Island (Iran), June 23 (IANS) While Anaka Alankamony retained the girls Under-19 title, Kush Kumar annexed the crown in the boys Under-19 category as Indians delivered two gold medals at the 19th Asian junior squash championship that concluded here Saturday.

Three girls injured in Allahabad blast

June 13, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Allahabad, June 13 (IANS) Three girls were injured here Wednesday when a crude bomb lying in a garbage dump went off, police said. The explosion is the third in Allahabad in the past three weeks.

I'm super excited to play Dawood Ibrahim: Sonu Sood

April 18, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is excited to essay underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in "Shootout At Wadala", and he is doing his bit to carry off the role perfectly.

Tangmarg Power Project provides employment in J-K

August 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Srinagar, Aug 14(ANI): The construction of a power project in Tangmarg region of Jammu and Kashmir has opened new avenues of employment for the people and solved the problem of power shortage in the region.

Nepalese minor girl rescued in Mumbai

July 11, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (ANI): The Mumbai police rescued 15-year-old Nepalese girl Pooja Sonar and seven other Nepalese boys from the clutches of the agents, who allured to send them to foreign countries for work.

Water shortage in Mumbai slums, leads to water theft

March 25, 2010 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (AN): A non-governmental organization in Mumbai exposed a suspected water thief by laying down a trap here on Thursday.

Mumbai pays tribute to 7/11 train blast victims

July 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai July 11 (ANI): Mumbaikars today paid rich tribute to the victims of the 2006 serial train blast.

Four injured in building collapse following incessant rains in Mumbai

July 5, 2009 at 12:38 PM

Mumbai, July 5 (ANI): Four people sleeping on a pavement were injured when an old building collapsed on them during incessant rains, which have been lashing Mumbai since Saturday morning.

Bandra Worli sea link opens for commuters in Mumbai

July 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (ANI): The much-awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL), an ambitious eight-lane twin carriageway built over the Mahim Creek of Arabian Sea, opened for commuters here on Wednesday.

Sonia Gandhi to inaugurate Bandra Worli sea link today

June 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM

Mumbai, June 30 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the much-awaited Bandra Worli sea link here today.

Mumbai lased by heavy rain

June 26, 2009 at 3:06 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (ANI): Monsoon rains hit Mumbai today flooding roads and blocking traffic.

Bandra-Worli Sea Link to open by June end

June 14, 2009 at 2:36 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (ANI): The much-awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL), an ambitious 8-lane twin carriageway built over the Mahim Creek, will be opened to the public at the end of the month.

Bandra Worli Sea Link to become operational soon

June 13, 2009 at 7:45 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (ANI): The much-awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link, an ambitious eight-lane twin carriageway built over the Mahim Creek of Arabian Sea in Mumbai will become operational soon.

Bandra- Worli sea link in Mumbai to open after June 15

May 27, 2009 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, 27 (ANI): The much awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL) built over the Mahim Creek of Arabian Sea and providing faster access to commercial bus in central and south Mumbai from western suburbs will open for public after June 15.

Bandra- Worli sea link in Mumbai to open after June 15

May 27, 2009 at 1:14 PM

Mumbai, 27 (ANI): The much awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL) built over the Mahim Creek of Arabian Sea and providing faster access to commercial bus in central and south Mumbai from western suburbs will open for public after June 15.

Vote count starts in Maharashtra

May 16, 2009 at 8:31 AM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Counting of votes cast for the Lok Sabha elections began Saturday morning at 39 centres in Maharashtra, including four in Mumbai, under tight security, an election official said.

I felt proud voting for first time: Amrita Rao

May 2, 2009 at 1:22 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Actress Amrita Rao cast her vote for the first time this election and says she is proud of the voting ink mark on her finger. So excited was she by the prospect of voting that she reached the polling booth even before the gates had opened.

Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai to open shortly

April 30, 2009 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, Apr 30 (ANI): Bandra-Worli sea link, an ambitious eight-lane twin carriageway, is to be opened shortly in Mumbai.

Mumbai citizens to form human chain against terror Friday

December 11, 2008 at 8:56 PM

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) The worst-hit sites of last fortnight's terror attacks - the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, the Oberoi Trident Hotel and the Nariman House - will be the starting point Friday for Mumbaikars joining their hands in a human chain for peace and against terror.

'Mahim Junction': A Bollywood potboiler on stage

December 6, 2008 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Projecting the lives of slum-dwellers living next to railway tracks as a window to the state of the nation, Sohaila Kapur's musical 'Mahim Junction' draws a portrait of Mumbai with a whirlwind resonance of the golden era of Indian cinema.

Taj devastation chars Mumbaikars' memories, saddens tourists (Repeating for all needing)

November 30, 2008 at 4:09 PM

Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) The sight of fire leaping out of Taj hotel and its gutted rooms - as terrorists ravaged the grand heritage building in Mumbai - made Anilbhai Bhatt, 65, feel that his childhood had been consigned to flames.

Havoc wreaked on iconic Taj saddens tourists, Mumbaikars

November 29, 2008 at 7:17 PM

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) For 65-year-old Anilbhai Bhatt, who spent hours in his childhood playing in the courtyard of the Taj hotel, the sight of flames leaping out of the heritage structure and the gutted rooms after the gunbattle with terrorists was over Saturday, made him feel as if he had consigned his own childhood to flames.

Amitabh Bachchan now writes his blog in English and Hindi

October 28, 2008 at 5:41 PM

Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has now started writing his highly popular blog in English and Hindi. The change came after his hospitalisation for abdominal pain.

Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Mumbai

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, July 28 (ANI): Heavy monsoon downpour flooded streets and disrupted life in Mumbai on Monday.

Bleeding Christ in Mumbai

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, July 1 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees thronged St. Michael Church in Mumbai to catch a glimpse of an unexplained dark stain on a framed picture of Jesus Christ.