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Thane civic body to use digital photography for tree censusSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:14 IST

After stiff opposition from activists,the Thane Municipal Corporation has scrapped its ambitious project of conducting the tree census through Global Positioning System and Global Information System.

Teens rape 4-year-old girl,arrestedSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:12 IST

The Nirmal Nagar police on Monday arrested two teenagers for allegedly abducting and raping a four-year-old girl.

Power sops only for co-op sugar units arbitrary: HCSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:11 IST

The Bombay High Court has said the state government cannot be selective in withdrawing an exemption granted to sugar factories.

Mumbai University teachers to go on strikeSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:10 IST

As many as 35 teachers and senators of the University of Mumbai have decided to go on a daylong hungerstrike on Tuesday...

I-cards for labourers after rise in malaria casesSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:08 IST

With the increasing number of malaria cases in the city,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to issue I-cards to labourers to check spread of malaria.

Chembur link rd: Devp body sends letters to tenantsSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:07 IST

To speed up the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road,the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority has sent letters to 164 MHADA flat owners...

Officials back in classroomSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:03 IST

The first batch of the Disaster Management course,which will commence in 2010,will have officials from the BMC,fire brigade and policemen going back to the classroom again.

Now,BMC wants garden on water recycling tankSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:01 IST

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is likely to modify the proposal of setting up of grey water recycling facility to treat household non-toxic waste water...

Singh pledges to tackle water woes in MulundSubscriber Only

November 3, 2009 00:00 IST

In Mulud,water scarcity is the common problem that connects upper-middle class and slum-dwellers.

Sound of MusicSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:22 IST

When the Swedish trio of Ulrika Tenstam,tenor Mats Carlsson and pianist Michael Engstrom took to the stage at India International Centre on Friday,it was to transport the audience to an autumnal Scandinivian evening.

Courage Under FireSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:21 IST

After every terror attack,Mumbaikars are hailed for their resilience. It was the same after the serial blasts in the citys local train network in July 2006.

Toy LandSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:20 IST

Santa would approve and of course,so do the Delhi children. Tucked in a narrow lane in Gulmohar Park there is no signage that leads to it...

Time TravellerSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:18 IST

It was a time when the emerging rich in India consumed tea and scones and Nehrus speeches.

Damned DengueSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:15 IST

IM looking for a mosquito. Not just any particular mosquito,not even one species of mosquito,but one particular mosquito. The bastard that bit me.

Evil EyeSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:13 IST

Matching every accessory with your clothes went out with pigtails and school uniforms but someone forgot to inform grownup Aamna.

THREE CHEERSSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:08 IST

What personal attributes are essential in a sommelier? Having a strong palate and a keen sense of smell are necessary...

A life that wasSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:05 IST

It's the late 1940s. The construction of Rajghat,Mahatma Gandhis memorial,was on in full swing.

Top of the popsSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 22:01 IST

What was the brief given to you when Colors launched 15 months ago? We were the 11th entrant into the crowded General Entertainment Channel...

Big leapSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 21:31 IST

<b>Whats it about?</b>What happens when you are picked up from your cosy bed and plonked on a worn out charpoy? Or from having help to clear your room to cleaning the house yourself?

Mixed bagSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 21:27 IST

It's possible that when you heard of a show that reveals the past lives of its participants,your jaw dropped in astonishment.

Sport BarSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 06:29 IST

M C Mary Kom began her campaign in the third Asian Indoor Games in dramatic fashion as she was penalised twice for foul play in her 46 kg 9-7 win over Ting Lo Yueh of China in Hanoi,Vietnam to reach the semi-finals.

CAL Red team triumphs in womens cricketSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 06:28 IST

Cal Red registered a five wicket victory against Cal Blue in their league match of the CAL Triangular Womens Cricket Championship at KD Singh Babu Stadium,Lucknow on Sunday.

Sukanya does UP proudSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 06:26 IST

Sukanya Mall of Uttar Pradesh did the state proud when she emerged fastest among Indians and 22nd overall in the prestigious Delhi half-marathon event held on Sunday.

LucknownamaSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 06:24 IST

The by-election to Lucknow Assembly constituency remains a problem for the BJP even as Lalji Tandon has announced his full backing for party candidate Amit Puri.

Rare trees in Lohia Park infested with termiteSubscriber Only

November 2, 2009 06:23 IST

Home to various rare species,the Ram Manohar Lohia Park in Gomti Nagar has a new problem-termites are eating into a large number of trees,and there seems to be no effort to stop the infestation.