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Avatar Posted by manishbhau 12 hours ago (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Category: Society | Tags: mumbai terror attack terrorist bombings
The Muslim Council on Sunday decided not to allow burial of the bodies of the nine terrorists killed during the Mumbai siege in the Marine Lines Bada Qabrastan.

The council said it was trying to send a message to all cemeteries in India that none of the bodies should be buried on Indian soil. read more »
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Avatar Posted by asthipanjar 1 day 7 hours ago (http://www.ndtv.com)
Category: Politics | Tags: terrorism ncp home minister
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil on Sunday met Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and said that he would not resign from his post. Patil, after meeting Deshmukh at his official residence 'Varsha' in south Mumbai, said that there is no possibility of his resignation.

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He also said that he will answer all bullets with bakwas, like "such small things happen in big cities read more »
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Avatar Posted by manishbhau 13 days ago (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Category: Employment | Tags: job reservations migrants mns
In a decision that would appear to flatter the MNS and Shiv Sena that have been agitating against North Indians in Mumbai, the Congress-NCP led Democratic Front government on Monday said it intends stricter implementation of policies that give preference to locals for jobs framed since 1968.

The government announced its decision to come up with state and district level committees for implemen read more »
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Avatar Posted by manishbhau 17 days ago (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Category: Mumbai | Tags: forest land row builders housing
It's a development that will bring cheer to about 4.5 lakh Mumbaikars whose houses are situated on forest land.

The central empowerment committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court, during its hearing on November 11, reportedly said it would formally recommend to the court that all construction that had come up before June 22, 2005 be treated on par and be "de-reserved once and for all" on payment read more »
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Avatar Posted by manishbhau 19 days ago (http://www.dnaindia.com)
Category: Plays | Tags: marathi theatre plays nataks
Marathi stage artist Sadanand Joshi passed away this morning following a cardiac arrest, family sources said.
Joshi (86) is survived by his wife Asha and a son, Nilesh and daughter Nilima.

Joshi has performed around 300 stage shows. His contributions include 'Hasya Kallol', 'Swami', 'Mee Atre Boltoi', which is based on the life of Acharya Atre, a noted playwright.

His uncle Madhav Ma read more »
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Avatar Posted by punchtantra 20 days ago (http://cricket.timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Category: Sports | Tags: sachin tendulkar saurav ganguly
Who will I talk to in Bengali now?" Sachin Tendulkar asked on Monday in a tribute to his long-standing dressing room pal Sourav Ganguly,who retired from international cricket.
Tendulkar recalled his long association with the elegant left-hander and said he owes the little Bengali he knows to his former opening partner in One-dayers. read more »
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Avatar Posted by manishbhau 25 days ago (http://www.dnaindia.com)
Category: Mumbai | Tags: mumbai trains western railways
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is set to provide commuters with a “jerk-free” ride on the city’s suburban trains — in 2010.

MRVC signed an agreement with Germany’s Siemens Transportation Systems on Wednesday for procuring high-speed, bolster-less bogies, which will help suburban commuters travel without vertical shock.

A senior Indian Railway Traffic Service official said, “Sin read more »
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Avatar Posted by god 27 days ago (http://www.dancewithshadows.com)
Category: Politics | Tags: shobhaa de on raj thackeray mns
I found this article on dancewithshadows. Its a long running article but definately worth spending time. I feel the article is very correct in all its facts. Most of the maharashtrians may not like all of it .. but in the end whatever is said is reality. read more »
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Avatar Posted by helo 39 days ago (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Category: Politics | Tags: mns president raj thackeray government
MNS president Raj Thackeray rejected state security after news reached him that it had been downgraded from ‘Z’ to ‘Y’ category.

"I can protect myself. I don't need government security,'' said Thackeray after being informed about the government's decision to scale down his security cover. read more »
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Avatar Posted by punchtantra 42 days ago (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com)
Category: Television | Tags: balaji telefilms
Balaji Telefilms Ltd said on Monday SGL Entertainment Ltd, part of broadcaster Star group, has terminated sourcing and telecasting TV serial.'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' from Nov. 10.
The serial is produced by Balaji and the termination is in breach of contractual obligation owed by the Star group to Balaji, it said in a statement to the stock exchange.
Balaji is pursuing all legal reme read more »
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Avatar Posted by helo 49 days ago (Editorial)
Category: General | Tags: mumbai to separate from state
Former PM of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew said the only way to lift Mumbai to international standards is to make it a separate state or province.


Source : Mumbai Mirror read more »
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Avatar Posted by helo 54 days ago (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com)
Category: General | Tags: mumbai metro train
Despite initial delays, the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory is on track to meet the deadline of June 2010 to provide 129 trains of 12 coaches each, officials said here on Tuesday. read more »
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Avatar Posted by kiran 55 days ago (Editorial)
Category: Politics | Tags: raj thackrey interview
I like Raj Thackeray. I don't like his methods. He is dynamic, charismatic and hugely intelligent. I suspect he met me because of my maiden surname (Rajadhyaksha), and the fact that whether he likes it or not, I am a Marathi manoos. The interview was conducted in Marathi at Raj and Sharmila's Shivaji Park residence. Ironically, it was Gandhi Jayanti — non-violence day! read more »
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Avatar Posted by kiran 56 days ago (http://www.dnaindia.com)
Category: General | Tags: dhule curfew dhule communal clash
A curfew was on Sunday clamped in Dhule town in North Maharashtra where at least 100 people were injured in clashes between two communities, police said. read more »
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Avatar Posted by manishbhau 58 days ago (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Category: Mumbai | Tags: mumbai water supply water shortage
The Gargai and Pinjal water supply projects are likely to be completed before time, civic officials said on Friday after revealing the findings of a recent yield study.

"After our Middle Vaitarna project is completed in 2011, we will begin work on the Pinjal and Gargai water supply projects. Both of them will be completed by 2021. Though the combined water supply to Mumbai will be the same, read more »
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