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Kalyan effect triggers BJP meltdown in stateSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:56 IST

The Kalyan-effect has already started having its impact on the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mother My TongueSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:55 IST

India has yet another opportunity to shine this year as the Market Focus Country at the London Book Fair in April 2009. Forty Indian writers,representing the diversity of the countrys literary traditions will be showcased at one of the worlds largest literary fairs.

Mulayam has betrayed us,say UP MuslimsSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:54 IST

The coming together of Samajwadi Party and former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kalyan Singh has stirred a hornets nest as Muslim leaders have termed the move as a betrayal of the minorities by Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Green room gossSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:52 IST

Twinkle Khanna,who was presenting an award after a long time,was understandably nervous. She double-checked the categories she had to present.

Ajit takes Kalyan-hit BJP to 2 MLC seats,Congress left bruised in UPSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:52 IST

Recovering from Kalyan Singhs resignation,the BJP got a much-needed morale booster in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday when both its candidates Baburam and Vinod Pandey won elections to the Legislative Council.

Azamgarh man bought cycles,planted bomb in JaipurSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:49 IST

The Jaipur police has claimed that Azamgarh native Mohammad Sarvar,who was arrested from Lucknow on Wednesday,had bought the bicycles used in the May 13 blasts in the Pink City...

Fee hike: Delhi govts final decision expected next weekSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:36 IST

The Directorate of Education will submit its final report on the proposed fee hike in schools to the education minister on Friday,sources have said.

Man stabs estranged wife in courtSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:35 IST

The sombre confines of a courtroom in the Karkardooma court complex turned dramatic on Thursday when a man suffering from depression stabbed his wife in full presence of the judge and other court staff.

Haryana govt gives all-clear signal to encroachmentsSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:34 IST

Instead of implementing an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court given last year regarding restricting construction close to scheduled roads and bypasses...

Civic body homes in on a tax hike after five yearsSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:31 IST

There is good news and bad for Delhiites. First the good: development is on full swing. The bad: this will also mean that house tax across the Capital is about to rise.

A few fakes do resemble early works: S H RazaSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:30 IST

It is a Saturday evening that S H Raza will never forget; nor will the art world in a hurry. When the veteran Paris-based artist visited Dhoomimal Gallery,he was excited at the prospect of looking at his paintings from 1930s and 40s.

Remembering MahambareSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:23 IST

The legendary Marathi lyricist and poet Gangadhar Mahambare,who passed away recently,will be remembered in a unique way by a city-based organisation Janmada Foundation with a musical programme Gangadhar Mahambare,Ek Smaran.

Deep & SilentSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:21 IST

If peace and enlightenment go hand in hand,then this is the perfect place for self-discovery.

Dressing up the dandySubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:20 IST

Sajid Khan,the co-host of the 15th Annual Screen Awards,was pretty forthright with his jokes and opinions throughout the evening - exemplified by his suggestion to Neeraj Pandey,director of A Wednesday,to "go shopping".

Two Iranians held for duping bank cashiersSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:12 IST

The Malabar Hill police nabbed two foreign nationals of Iranian descent,involved in duping bank cashiers,after a long chase on Thursday.

Citys junior badminton players lack the burning desire to win: Gayatri VartakSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:11 IST

Punes junior badminton players lack the burning desire to win,says city lass and international badminton player,Gayatri Vartak,who is in town to participate in the Petroleum Sports Promotion Boards Inter Unit badminton tournament being held at the PYC Hindu Gymkhana badminton courts.

Dharavi cop arrested for accepting bribeSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:10 IST

Acting on a complaint filed by a 45-year-old housewife residing at Kumbharwada in Dharavi,the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a police sub inspector for demanding bribe.

After teaching in US,they feel internet a must for city studentsSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:10 IST

After teaching in two secondary schools in the US for six months as part of a teachers exchange programme,two teachers from the city strongly feel that the internet can bring a revolution in the knowledge level of students.

Police foil dacoity plan,arrest fourSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:10 IST

Acting on a tip-off,the Goregaon police arrested four men on Wednesday afternoon preparing to commit dacoity. The police also seized a country made revolver,an iron rod,a kukri and a packet of chilli powder from the arrested accused.

Two Income Tax officials booked for corruptionSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:09 IST

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday registered an offence of corruption against two senior Income Tax officials including an official of the rank of assistant commissioner.

Seminar on best practices in STU management on January 30,31Subscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:09 IST

A National Seminar on Best Practices in Management of STUs is scheduled at the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT),on January 30 and 31. This national seminar is sponsored by the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU),New Delhi and is aimed at chief executives and senior officers of state road transport undertakings (STUs) . […]

Remove hawkers from bridges,railway premises: HCSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:08 IST

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the railway authorities to remove all illegal hawkers from foot-over-bridges and railway platforms and premises.

CNG pump at Shivajinagar may materialise as Antony promises shifting of CME wallSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:08 IST

For about four months now,the Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited has been unable to commission the CNG pump at Shivajinagar because of a break in the pipeline...

11-year-old kidnapped,returns in an hourSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:07 IST

An 11-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped from outside his school at Charni Road on Wednesday morning only to turn up unharmed an hour later.

Security agency manager booked for siphoning off Rs 86 lakhSubscriber Only

January 23, 2009 01:07 IST

A Haryana-based ex-serviceman who owns a security agency has filed a complaint with Mumbai Polices Economic Offences Wing (EWO) accusing the manager of his agencys city branch of misappropriating over Rs 86.7 lakh of funds.