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Lasting ImpressionsSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 01:08 IST

The Greek master Theo Angelopoulos spent a sleepless night at a Mumbai hotel on Tuesdaytormented by the lack of progress in the script of the third film of his The Weeping Meadow trilogy.

Nurses,ward boys,sweepers on strikeSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 01:05 IST

Over 200 nurses,ward boys and sweepers of the civic-run Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital in Sion went on a flash strike on Wednesday...

No relief for vendor seeking probe against adoption authoritiesSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 01:04 IST

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ruled that there was no case to be made against the adoption authorities in the alleged illegal cross-border adoption of Satara-based vegetable vendors granddaughters.

Airhostess alleges molestation,passenger heldSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 01:03 IST

A 51-year-old passenger of a Dubai-Mumbai flight of the Jet Airways was arrested on Tuesday,after an airhostess filed a complaint alleging that the passenger molested her midair.

BMC officials pledge to be clean,transparentSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 01:01 IST

A day after the Anti-Corruption Bureau ranked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation as the most corrupt public body in the city...

Finally,BEST buses to ply on sea linkSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 01:00 IST

After much delay,the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport would soon be plying its buses on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

Gandhidham Express derails near BhiwandiSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:59 IST

Eleven coaches of the Bangalore-bound Gandhidham Express derailed between Bhiwandi and Kopar stations in the wee hours of Wednesday.

This break can take us from parking lot to a home,hopes familySubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:56 IST

When Devendra Walmiki says he lives off Marine Drive,it might give the impression that the youngster,part of the Indian junior hockey team for the Asia Cup,has had a cushy life living in south Mumbai.

NSG men must depose,but may set limits: HCSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:54 IST

The Bombay High Court today expressed its reluctance to recall an order passed by special judge M L Tahaliyani in the 26/11 trial,whereby three NSG commandos were summoned to depose on November 9 and describe their operation at the attacked sites.

Kill Chabad hostages,outcry will follow: handler told gunmenSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:53 IST

A Pakistan-based handler had told the 26/11 attackers in Chabad House,Nariman House to shoot the hostages and ensure a huge outcry...

Didnt rape daughter…might have: monster dad flip-flopSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:52 IST

The 33-year-old alcoholic who had allegedly raped his eight-and-a half year-old daughter,and solicited her to his friends in exchange for money for alcohol,initially denied the charges but later admitted that he might have done it while drunk.

Bling RingSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:41 IST

Who doesnt love a bit of bling,especially if it comes from the House of Dior? Now,they are offering a light,handmade flip phone,shimmering with diamonds and sapphires and opening like a compact case.

Raga DaysSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:40 IST

The strains of ragas and the tinkling of ghungroos will float in the pre-winter air as a festival of Indian classical music and dance comes to town.

On a Rainy DaySubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:39 IST

The Tum Mile sets had a controlled environment,but they were as bad as flooded Mumbai...

CAPITAL BRIEFSSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:36 IST

Gyan Deep Hindi High School,Gandhinagar thrashed St. Josephs High School,Baramulla 8-0 in their Pool C league match of the 38th junior boys (under-17) Nehru hockey tournament...

Salwan marathon gets an Olympic flavourSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:35 IST

For perhaps the first time,the annual Salwan Marathon for school kids in the Capital will have an Olympic flavour.

Medal prospects affected due to project delaysSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:34 IST

Archery Association of India president Vijay Kumar Malhotra on Wednesday blamed various authorities connected with the Commonwealth Games next October for Indian sportspersons losing any home advantage.

Farman makes the big league,signs with DaredevilsSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:33 IST

Twenty20 seems to have finally paid off for Farman Ahmeds three-year long struggle to get into days cricket.

Batting lets Delhi down in crunch tieSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:32 IST

Rested for the game after already having qualified for the knock-outs stage,L Vignesh Tamil Nadu Under-22s fast bowler - screamed out in Tamil to off-spinner M Prabhu who was fielding at long-off.

No credentials,no matter for select fewSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:31 IST

In the first of their two do-or-die matches,the noose around the Delhi under-22 teams neck tightened to a choking grip on Wednesday as the team reeled to 187 for the loss of eight wickets on Day One in the CK Nayudu tournament against Tamil Nadu at the St. Stephens ground.

AROUND TOWNSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:29 IST

Two people died in separate accidents involving Blueline buses in the last 24 hours...

4 summoned for defamationSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:26 IST

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to four persons one Italian and three Indians in a defamation case filed by a Greek national for allegedly calling her an alcoholic and seeking Rs 10 crore in damages.

DLF apartment complex in GK-II unauthorised,say residentsSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:25 IST

Angered by the construction of multi-storey apartments in Greater Kailash-II by realty major DLF,the residents of the area met Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday...

Pulled up for failing to issue notice,cops told to learnSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:23 IST

Police personnel at the Hazrat Nizamuddin police station have a new job at hand learning how to issue proclamation notices against absconding offenders.

Tougher embezzlement act gets 3 in netSubscriber Only

November 5, 2009 00:22 IST

In a first for the Capital,the Enforcement Directorate has secured the custody of three businessmen booked under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act...