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Building confidence among minorities top priority,says HakeemSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:56 IST

State Minorities Commission chairman Munaf Hakeem on Friday said the most important task ahead of him was to build confidence among the minority communities in the state.

Defence DiarySubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:48 IST

CBaySystems,an M*Modal company and Indias largest clinical documentation solutions provider,on Tuesday announced the unification of the companys medical transcription,advanced speech understanding,natural language understanding,technologies,development,coding,HIM professional services and healthcare analytics under the new name M*Modal Global Services Pvt. Ltd. with immediate effect.

Insults and InjurySubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:48 IST

As Indians,we are a prickly lot when any one disrespects our beloved national emblems and institutions.

Rs 47 lakh for family of police sub-inspector who died in e-way accidentSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:42 IST

The family of police sub-inspector Atul Namdev Hambir,who died in an accident on the Pune-Mumbai expressway in 2007,got some relief as the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT),Pune,passed an order awarding them with a compensation of Rs 47.47 lakh.

Man booked for opening fire at Ganesh Mandal membersSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:39 IST

The Faraskhana police on Friday booked an ex-serviceman for allegedly opening fire from his licensed revolver at some Ganesh mandal members.

Low-maintenance filtration towers to keep villagers away from diseaseSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:30 IST

In a bid to provide clean water and spread hygiene awareness in rural India,Pure Water,a non-profit organisation has brought a low-maintenance water filtration technology to schools and villages in Maharashtra,Karnataka and Gujarat.

Street DiariesSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:27 IST

By the time Delhi-based Shilpa Thapa turned 15,she had embraced the gait and grace of a Bharatanatyam dancer and the oomph of a salsa dancer.

They gift greenery back to mining sitesSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:27 IST

The word mining usually conjures up images of dusty,derelict sites with no greenery or wildlife around but three conservation biologists with a vision are bringing flora and fauna back to mining sites in Kolhapur and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra.

Out and About: Sangria for BrunchSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:22 IST

Indulge your taste buds this Sunday with a special Spanish Fiesta brunch at Vinoteca by Sula.

Electric YearsSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:21 IST

Priya Kishores Bombay Electric,which has put Mumbai on the global fashion map,turns six. She tells Namrata Zakaria why the concept of fast fashion should be separated from newness in design.

Bollywood Meets Bridal FashionSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:19 IST

On Day Two of the ongoing Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week at The Grand Hyatt,Santacruz,Bollywood was visible yet again.

Majulis Story RetoldSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:18 IST

Bidyut Kotakys debut feature film highlights the story of activist Sanjay Ghose,believed to have been killed by ULFA militants in 1997.

Artists on FilmSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:17 IST

A series of 13 films on as many contemporary Indian artists aims to provide an insightful look into their lives.

Stop housing project work: Air Force Station to PMCSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:15 IST

Following a series of reports by The Indian Express,the Indian Air Force (IAF) authorities at Lohegaon-based 2 Wing have asked the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to stop construction of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project.

78 ACB traps on government officials,highest in 23 yearsSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:11 IST

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has laid 78 traps against government officials in Pune this year,the highest in 20 years.

Graphics,Gota and GlamSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:09 IST

Its that time of the year again when the Capital is on a fashion high,as the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring-Sumer 2013 is set to take off at Pragati Maidan from October 6 to 10.

Bohemian ThoughtsSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:08 IST

In 2006,rap song Kali denali by a California-based artiste found a number of takers in India.

Metro: Notification issued for special purpose vehicle,fare structure approvedSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:07 IST

Giving a push to the proposed Metro rail project for the city,the state government has issued a notification to set up a special purpose vehicle for the implementation of the project,along with an in-principle approval to the fare structure for the service which is expected to be not much costlier than the PMPML fare.

Majulis Story RetoldSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:07 IST

Bidyut Kotakys debut feature film highlights the story of activist Sanjay Ghose,who is believed to have been killed by ULFA militants in 1997.

All-Day NightclubsSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:06 IST

Apart from hosting partygoers at night,several new clubs in the city are making serious efforts to impress food lovers during the day.

Taking cue from Unmukt,4 sports quota students move High CourtSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:03 IST

With Delhi University allowing India Under-19 cricket captain Unmukt Chand to move to the second year despite not fulfilling the universitys attendance requirements,four other students of St Stephens College,who come under sports quota,have moved the Delhi High Court for similar relief.

Dwarka boys death: FSL says spots on stairs are not bloodSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:01 IST

Foul play in death looks unlikely: Police

New orange buses to link 8 Metro stationsSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 01:00 IST

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday flagged off a fleet of 16 orange buses to connect eight Metro stations.

Desecration sparks mob violence,NH-24 traffic hitSubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 00:58 IST

A mob went on the rampage in Masuri,Ghaziabad,on Friday night,over the alleged desecration of a religious book at Adhyatmik Nagar railway station,where torn pages of the text were reportedly found scattered.

5,000 extra pairs of eyes for fest securitySubscriber Only

September 15, 2012 00:58 IST

Reeling under perpetual staff-shortage,the city police have trained 5,000-odd students of colleges under the University of Pune (UoP) to help them maintain law and order during the 10-day Ganesh festival.