CITIES NEWS - Page 20503

Deadly trail of Hepatitis D continues; toll climbs to 19Subscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:51 IST

The death toll in the Hepatitis D outbreak in Modasa in north Gujarat reached 19,with two more deaths reported on Monday...

Live it upSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:40 IST

Homme,an international French brand of footwear is out with its all-new Nubuck collection.

Food or art?Subscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:38 IST

As a friend once suspected,egg tempera is not something one gets at an Italian restaurant,but is,in fact,a painting technique.

Feast on FibreSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:36 IST

For those who can't put together the weight-loss jigsaw puzzle,should try and connect two important links.

Perfect PearSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:34 IST

There is nothing more refreshing than a deliciously juicy pear. But did you know the skin of these great pears contain valuable phytonutrients? New research shows phytonutrients found in foods...

Shape UpSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:31 IST

Personal trainer Satyajit Chaurasia better known as Satya,grins,a tad wryly,when we ask him to comment on Aamir Khans skinny look in his forthcoming film,Three Idiots.

So LonelySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:30 IST

We're all voyeurs. We like nothing better than to sit inside our bubbles and watch other people in their bubbles.

Paisa VasoolSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:29 IST

Whether its convincing you to buy Tata Sky Plus with her dimpled smile or acting as the perfect brand ambassador for Fame Multiplex,Gul Panag is a show-stealer.

Reel of OpportunitySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:27 IST

Cinema in specific and entertainment in general is here to stay.

Sailin’ through a SaleSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:25 IST

Shopping without doubt is a year-round affair,but what really has everyone airing out their shopping bags is the four-letter word spelt 'SALE'.

Ex-servicemen warn Centre against low pensionsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:22 IST

The Indian Ex-Servicemen League has warned the Centre of serious consequences in case lower pensions were brought into effect before the Lok Sabha polls.

Bank employees to go on strike todaySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:21 IST

With the failure of the talk between SBI and State Sector Bank Employees Association on February 14,more than 50,000 bank employees will go on a full day strike on Tuesday (February 17).

No headway in 9-yr-old cheque-bounce caseSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:20 IST

A simple cheque bounce case never got this murkier.

No end in sight to industrialists woesSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:19 IST

In yet another blow to the state industry,the Punjab State Electricity Board has imposed two-hour daily powercut and peak load restrictions for five hours daily.

Recession hits consultancy projects at Panjab UniversitySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:17 IST

After placements,it is the turn of different services at Panjab University to be hit by the global recession.

Gurdwara clash: 3 granted bailSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:17 IST

A local court has granted bail to three people who were arrested in connection with the Sector-38 (West) gurdwara clash that took place on January 29.

Eatables at education institutes exempted from VATSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:16 IST

Students across Panjab University and other city-based education institutes now have reason to cheer as the Chandigarh Administration has decided not to levy VAT on food items.

PU holds seminar on role of culture in societySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:14 IST

As part of the golden jubilee celebration of the Panjab University,a three-day national seminar on Globalisation and Cultural Identities: Philosophical Challenges and Opportunities began at the Philosophy Department on Monday.

Need for decentralised,participative and gender-sensitive governmentSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:13 IST

The onslaught of globalisation,free market economy and the increasing cult of privatisation have immensely affected human relationships and civilisation besides having posed serious challenges to the environment.

School,Admn at loggerheads over building violationsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:12 IST

Triggered by UT Administrations move to serve eviction notice for building violations,the management of Vivek High school has now its trained guns on the authorities for ignoring their contention...

Mentally ill people do not seek help: StudySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:10 IST

Highlighting a whopping gap in ailment and treatment seekers,a door-to-door household survey conducted at the Department of Psychiatry...

Periphery growth: HC orders to reactivate 1975 panelSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:09 IST

To ensure integrated planning and development of the periphery of Chandigarh,the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed to reactivate the coordination committee that was set up for the purpose in 1975.

MC Budget to be tabled before F&CC todaySubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:08 IST

The Municipal Corporation is likely to pass a budget of Rs 568 crore for the financial year 2009-10.

Three sent to judicial custody for molesting Engg studentSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:07 IST

Three students were sent to 14-day judicial custody on Monday for allegedly molesting a girl,an engineering student.

Rodrigues: UTs new industrial policy being finalisedSubscriber Only

February 17, 2009 03:06 IST

The much-awaited new industrial policy is likely to be in place soon. Interacting with the representatives of the Chandigarh Industrial Association...