CITIES NEWS - Page 20852

Delighting with the Thumri-DadraSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:51 IST

Her husky,melodious voice does not really need any introduction. Her Sanwariya dekh jara is ore from the film Sardari Begam was a hit song.

Talk of the townSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:51 IST

On the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule,Latatai Bhide,a social worker who had worked for the Parvatinadi Chawl and Sangeeta Khandagle,an athlete were awarded the Gyanjyoti Savitrimata Award.

JUST DIALSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:50 IST

They have innumerable queries but few answers to them. However,a humble three-button box is now acting as their exclusive 'information bureau'...

Seaside SentriesSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:50 IST

Chhatrapati Shivaji realised the vulnerability of his kingdom through the sea routes and established Indias very own naval defence,called armar in Marathi.

Fashion FairSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:48 IST

While rumours are floating around in Delhi fashion circles about the alleged pullout of sponsors at one of the fashion weeks...

Laughter challengeSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:48 IST

For 12 years,Makarand Tilloo has been making people laugh on stage,as a stand-up comedian and researching on laughter in his spare time.

Park AttractionsSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:47 IST

For business people who want to check in at Noida,there is one more place beyond Radisson MBD,Mosaic and Lemon Tree The Park Plaza.

The ProducerSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:46 IST

Forbidden Films is the name of Abhay Deols just-launched banner. The actor,it seems,wants to chart the forbidden territory.

Winter MelangeSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:45 IST

Art is not only about what the eye sees but also about what the mind feels, says Ebrahim Alkazi,as he stands surrounded by 20-odd paintings,graphics and ceramics that form Winter Interludes,the new exhibition at Art Heritage.

Small talkSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:44 IST

Rubbishing the recession fever that has left the world pale,residents of Amanora Park were treated to a musical evening while the Amphi theatre was inaugurated at Amanora Park Town on January 3.

Up,Up and AwaySubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:44 IST

Theres a quiet satisfaction as Faiza Ahmad Khan reflects on the award that has propelled her to the ranks of Indias serious documentary filmmakers.

Game for some moreSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 00:43 IST

After having ruled the green fields for over three decades,the members of Shivajians Sports Club are together,this time for a brighter future of the game that they have loved all their lives.

Now,get your driving licence in two hoursSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 04:17 IST

You can soon get a driving licence in about two hours time. The Road Transport Office has decided to go hi-tech to pace up the entire process of providing learners driving licence in the city.

Thane lawyers stay off work to protest courts bifurcationSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 04:13 IST

Work at the district court (civil and sessions) in Thane came to a grinding halt with lawyers affiliated with the Thane District Bar Association abstaining from work in protest against the bifurcation of the civil and sessions court,that would benefit Bhiwandi.

Corporators fight water wars,say why split citySubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 04:11 IST

A day after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation announced that water shortage would continue for the next two years...

The bindass lingo wont fade soonSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 04:09 IST

Take Mumbais word for it-Bambaiyya Hindi is totally bindass,never mind what Maharashtra Navnirman Sena did to establish Marathis supremacy.

Principal offender: Teacher raises voice against abuseSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:25 IST

A Lady teacher and a clerk of a Panchmahals school have been sitting on a dharna for the last three days to protest against the alleged sexual harassment of the teacher by the principal.

Legal eagles conclave: Bar members meet after vacationSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:21 IST

The judicial officers and members of the District Bar Association organised a get-together on Saturday to greet each other on the first working day of the new year.

Colours Wont FadeSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:19 IST

One day,about a decade ago,I visited the studio of Manjit Bawa where he enthusiastically showed me the works of young,talented artists he had collected.

Exchange programmes refine skills of surgeonsSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:18 IST

Laparoscopic adrenal surgerya highly specialised surgery and rarely done in the northern region,was demonstrated by USA-based Dr Inderbir Singh Gill at the Department of Urology,Dayanand Medical College and Hospital here today.

Now,know your city with the help of UNESCO-stamped tourist guidesSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:06 IST

As a part of its Incredible India campaign,the Ministry of Tourism,Government of India has decided to train tourist guides at several destinations and constantly update their knowledge,ensuring that they give authentic information to the tourists.

Eunuch murder case solved,two accused sent to judicial custodySubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:02 IST

The Khanna police claim to have solved a blind murder of a eunuch by arresting two eunuchs.

NRIs can help fight economic slowdownSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:00 IST

Non Resident Indians can play a vital role in helping people fight the current global economic meltdown,provided the Centre and state governments make a genuine effort to tackle their problems.

Unable to find a job,IIT-K student hangs selfSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 02:58 IST

Unable to find a job due to the ongoing economic meltdown,an MTech final-year student of Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K),Gangapatnam Suman,hanged himself from the ceiling fan in his hostel room on Saturday morning.

For them,it is a mission to cremate those alone in deathSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 02:42 IST

Unable to brave the chill of the inclement weather,many homeless die on the roadside. As no one comes forward to claim their bodies or perform their last rites...