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Dream come trueSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:29 IST

When he played Joseph the dreamer at the age of six,little did he anticipate that one day he would go on to interpret dreams or for that matter materialise each dream he has ever seen.

The Oscar RideSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:28 IST

Pinki Sonkar gives a puzzled expression when you ask her what an Oscar means. After a little prodding from her father,she smiles and replies...

Coming SoonSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:27 IST

If you are given a choice between a ramp show by Anamika Khanna and Rajesh Pratap Singh,both at the same time...

French ConnectionSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:26 IST

Its hard enough to decipher English rap in a Bollywood song. But it gets much tougher when the singer is rapping in French. The title track of Delhi 6 features multiple voices...

Different CutSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:25 IST

Kay Kay Menon has the uncanny ability to slip into the skin of the most ordinary character whether hes portraying a Naxalite or a disgruntled Bengali husband.

SAI scholarshipsSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:23 IST

The Sports Authority of India,on behalf of the Ministry of Youth affairs and sports,Government of India will award scholarships for the year 2008-09 in the following categories...

Kohinoor Karandak: Angels beat NESSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:22 IST

Angels High School beat NES,Ramanbaug on the basis of their superior first innings lead in the Kohinoor Karandak Cricket Tournament organised by Pune District Cricket Association and played at the Fergusson College cricket ground on Wednesday.

Eight new members for PMC civic panelSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:21 IST

The general body of the Pune Municipal Corporation appointed eight new members for the civic standing committee on Wednesday.

Piaggio launches pre-owned vehicles ventureSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:20 IST

Piaggio India recently launched pre-owned Apé vehicles venture under the brand name Apé Life where one can buy or exchange used Apé vehicles under one roof. This is the first venture of its kind in the sub 1-ton market.

Bhosari tragedy: Arogya Sena seeks action against MPCBSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:19 IST

Arogya Sena,an organisation that takes up social health related issues has strongly demanded that criminal charges under culpable homicide be fixed against officers of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board...

Soon,city to wine and dine with Vallée de VinSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 03:18 IST

Wine lovers can now relish those cuisines that go well with their favourite drink. Vallée de Vin,a Nashik-based wine maker is eyeing Pune to start exclusive wine bars that will food on a platter.

Security breach: 16 juveniles escape from observation home at YerawadaSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:53 IST

In a major security breach,as many as 17 children including 16 juveniles broke the window pane of the observation home and escaped on February 13.

Lonavla local trains to be delayedSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:50 IST

Due to power block between Pune-Lonavla,a few local trains will be running late from February 19 to February 23.

After IOB signs MoU to acquire Suvarana Sahakari bank,depositors still scepticalSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:48 IST

"For the last five to six months we have been hearing about the Memorandum of Understanding. We would be more happy if the Indian Overseas Bank officials conducted a meeting and gave us an assurance directly...'' This is how Shrikant Limaye...

Students Visa: New system will enable us to control migrationSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:47 IST

The new points-based system,applicable for students visa will enable the United Kingdom to control migration more effectively...

Online exams: University of Pune shows the waySubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:46 IST

The University of Pune has successfully implemented the online exams for around 20,000 students of 57 engineering colleges affiliated to the university.

Cantt No 1: New Pune Cantt chief takes over,promises the impossibleSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:45 IST

Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) being one of the prime cantonments of India,my effort as its chief will be towards making it the number one cantonment in the nation, said D K Malik,the new chief executive officer (CEO) on Wednesday.

Pune Inc. mantra: bring in new business,win a good appraisalSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:44 IST

It is that time of the year when thoughts about annual appraisals hover on the minds of most employees.

Year after,water lesson learnt: waste not,want notSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:43 IST

After last years bitter experience,the district irrigation department has urged the civic bodies to take steps to ensure efficient use of water so that there is no repeat of water scarcity due to delayed monsoon.

Burdened clerk kills self in civic HQSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:42 IST

An employee of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) was found hanging in a toilet block on the second floor of its headquarters in Shivajinagar on Wednesday morning.

Pay on hold,govt staff scurry to build toiletsSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:41 IST

After district collector Chandrakant Dalvi cracked the whip,some government employees have started construction of toilets at their residences.

Spot a leopard in city and a deer next doorSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:40 IST

Pune is aiming for a safari park each for leopards and deer,with the former planned under the jurisdiction of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the latter on the terrain of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation...

Holy ChantsSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:29 IST

Daras tere ki pyaas mann laagi,a shabad album by two teenage sisters,Jasleen Kaur and Gurleen Kaur,was released by Sardar Hardeep Singh,Member,SGPC,at the Chandigarh Press Club on Wednesday.

Play OnSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:28 IST

Comedy has a way to appeal to large audience and Seduction,a play by city-based theatre group,Virasat,was no different.

The Right MovesSubscriber Only

February 19, 2009 02:27 IST

Dance knows no language,no religion and no boundaries. All it knows is passion, says Valerie Green,an international dancer and choreographer,as she takes seat at the UT Guest House for a conference.