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Where there was birdsong, now rests only silence. Urbanisation, and ignorance among the population is seeing bird numbers steadily decline

Older generations will often talk, rather nostalgically, of waking up in Mumbai to the rays of the sun and the melodious sounds of birds. But if the younger generation looks puzzled, there's a reason for it. Mumbai's bird population has been seeing a stea read more »
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When he wanted Tata Motors’ Nano project, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi worked overtime and within just two days ensured it did not go to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu or Uttarakhand.

Now, with general election just months away, Modi wants to take his image of an investor-friendly CM to the next level with a financial hub to rival Mumbai.

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On Sunday afternoon, the police had recovered the bodies of AK Nair, 70, his wife Shamla, 60, and their two children from their rented flat at Raheja Estates, Borivili (east).
Officials suspect that the brother-sister duo were duped, forcing them to kill their aged parents and then to commit suicide. read more »
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The craze for reality television show has hit India. These show are big success. The rising popularity of the reality shows on television channels has added a new dimension, however, there is no way to guarantee success.
Despite this, reality show is a ray of hope and opportunities to the prodigies residing in the interiors of the country to showcase their talent. It not only gives them the cou read more »
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I found this really funny :) ....

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Press Release & InvitationrnrnEvent: Launch of new edition of the book,rn"The Indian War of Independence - 1857"rnwritten by Veer Savarkar in 1908.rnFormal Inauguration of www.savarkar.orgrnDate: 24th May 2008 Time: 6 PMrnVenue: Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, Near Swargate, PunernrnChief Guests: Ma. Narendra Modi read more »
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rnMarathi Sahitya ,Chitrapat, Ranjabhomi Va Televison aso Vinod ha marathicha nehamich ek avibhajya ghatak rahila ahe. Anek guni ani harhunari vinodi Lekhak, DirDarshak ani kalawant aplya Marathi mati la hi Labhle. Ya kahi nivadak vinod veerani Marathi Sahitya jagat, Chitrapat srushati , Marathi Rangbhoomi apaplya read more »
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Even as inflation-driven rising prices are forcing citizens to cut down on groceries, some traders are aggravating the problem by hoarding commodities to create shortages and make a profit.

One such trader was arrested on Thursday for hoarding around 9,400 quintals (1 quintal = 100 kg) of mutter (pea read more »
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The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Mumbai have said that the railways should issue yearly photo identity passes to commuters who do not possess a railway pass and buy local tickets on a daily basis.

This, according to the GRP, “will help track terrorists and also families of unclaimed bodies”.

AK Sharma, railway commissioner of Mumbai, said, “It is a good thing, but at this moment it w read more »
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The decision to import Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi in India’s commercial capital seems to be a well-calculated strategy to promote his brand of politics in Maharashtra ahead of the 2009 state assembly election.
The primary goal of the BJP, however, is to make the Sunday rally a show of strength to assert the party’s identity in Maharashtra. read more »
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The revision in land development policy will allow private bodies and corporates to procure the plots on caretaker basis and build amenities like club house, gymkhanas, swimming pools and other ancillaries in 25 per cent of the open space. Shiv sena has bought this revision in the policy to prevent encroachments on large open spaces. read more »
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rnThe much-loved Frankie is an integral part of the Mumbai foodie’s diet. It consists of a piquant mutton or chicken curry, rolled into a flour and egg-glazed paratha. The Frankie owes its popularity to twin virtues of most fast food: economy and read more »
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"We have a plan and iam sure the team will execute it", we heard this many times from aussies captain ponting after the toss. Iam sure he does have a plan for almost every situation and more then that aussies have a habit of winning. rnrnToday is seventh and last one day match of the series against aussies. Defeats and losses work on indians mind more then anybody. That makes today's game read more »
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Perfect batting condition. Being at Home ground full support from the crowd. Not so good Climate conditions for opponents. Won the toss. Batting first, Nobody on this ground lost match ever. One of the strongest batting line-up in the world. read more »
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Just a reminder that the War is still going on.

No, no ... not the India-Australia one ... I meant the India-Pakistan one :-[

There will be no "Man of the match" awards to the two Majors... and the only procession they will be part of is the one when their bodies are carried to the cemetery for cremation.

Sorry, my attention wavered ...what was is the score Yaar ? read more »
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