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Sealed: Humayuns TombSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 04:38 IST

The Humayuns Tomb Complex,a World Heritage Site,turned into a fortress on the eve of US President Barack Obamas visit with authorities turning away visitors since Friday afternoon.

Rs 2.63 cr paid,civic body yet to get garbage sitesSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 04:38 IST

Its been three months since the Pune Municipal Corporation has paid Rs 2.63 crore to the collectors office for acquisition of 25 acres.

Maoists again deny role in abduction of IB officer,teacherSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 03:49 IST

Reiterating their stand on the abduction of IB officer Partho Biswas and school teacher Soumajeet Basu,the Purulia squad of the CPI-Maoists issued a press statement.

Cops,pollution board fail to ensure ban on noisy crackersSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 03:48 IST

This Diwali the decibel demon was back in West Bengal with a vengeance.

Colours of his personalitySubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 03:46 IST

Red was his favourite colour but Marxists were an anathema to S S Ray.

Rays unpopular measures were part of political compulsionSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 03:43 IST

Asim Kumar Mitra,73,happens to be one of the two surviving journalists out of five who were put behind the bar by Siddhartha Shankar Ray.

Work on Eastern freight corridor will start next week: MamataSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 03:39 IST

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said that work for the Eastern freight corridor of the Railways would start next week.

AAI hopes govt will decide soon on removal of shrine from airport runwaySubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 03:36 IST

The Airport Authority of India is waiting for mid-December when Haj pilgrimage will be over.

Giving them voiceSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 03:34 IST

During the times when each and everyone of us has a right to express one s views, children are the ones whose minds are full of ideas and thoughts

Dare to dreamSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 03:20 IST

Making a very humble begining in the year 2007 with just 3 stitching machines and 4 labours,Rakhee Das has managed to set up a garment factory.

Forward Bloc protests Obama visitSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 02:38 IST

Immediately after US President Barack Obama arrived at Mumbai,a small group of Forward Bloc supporters staged a protest rally in front the American Center in Kolkata.

Last non-Communist CM of Bengal dies at 90Subscriber Only

November 7, 2010 02:34 IST

Siddhartha Shankar Ray,the Bengal leader who played a significant role in the countrys political activity during the turbulent times of Emergency.

Mentally challenged woman kills selfSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 02:09 IST

A 28-year-old woman,Salma Qureshi of Balgram orphanage in Yerawada,allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Mutha river from Tilak Bridge near PMC.

Impressed by Obama,city industrialists hope deals will benefit both sidesSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 02:07 IST

US President Barack Obamas down-to-earth attitude and his speech have impressed industrialists from Pune who attended the business summit addressed by him.

Lift repair course in ITIs,draft bill in winter sessionSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 02:05 IST

Prompted by complaints that enough skilled people were not available to maintain and repair lifts,which in turn led to frequent mishaps.

Day after Diwali,firecracker causes scare in Khadki BazaarSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 02:02 IST

A ball-like firecracker found by some children exploded near Khadki Bazaar police chowky.

PCB asked to furnish fresh list of Ghorpadi market beneficiariesSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 01:59 IST

The Southern Command has asked the Pune Cantonment Board to re-examine a list of 60 beneficiaries the Board had drawn up in 2008.

Pact: US model for monsoon forecast,IITM in key roleSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 01:54 IST

President Barack Obamas visit has taken forward the country's "Monsoon Mission",in which Pune's Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology will play a key role.

Time MachineSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 00:14 IST

Master batsman and self- acclaimed watch freak Sachin Tendulkar launched the Swiss watch company Audemars Piguets latest collection the Taj Mahal Hotel in Delhi recently.

For the MomentSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 00:12 IST

Actor Harman Baweja prefers not to discuss his past from the time he was dating Priyanka Chopra to the days of fighting a Hrithik Roshan look-alike tag and living through box-office disasters like Love Story 2050 and What's Your Rashee.

Tapestry of TraditionSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 00:10 IST

The saree is a piece of art,one that Byaben Devji Vanker unfolds like a treasure.

Cat CallsSubscriber Only

November 7, 2010 00:08 IST

In June when gallerist Aparajita Jain,art collector Swapan Seth and social activist Nandita K Baig were in attendance at the Elephant Parade in London.

VDA secy dies in accidentSubscriber Only

November 6, 2010 04:19 IST

The secretary of the Varanasi Development Authority died and his wife and two children suffered critical injuries after their car was hit by a speeding truck in Soraon.