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Lake to get life again
The attempt to revive the Bandra Talao is entering its crucial phase, as the drawings for the project will be placed before the Municipal Commissioner Jairaj Pathak for his approval. The BMC has decided to involve the residents in the decision making process to avoid any controversy while implementing the project....
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MNC instilling volunteerism in its employees
As a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme towards communities and environment at large, DHL India took up an initiative of ‘Volunteer Day’. It was a community outreach programme that focussed on inspiring volunteerism among employees to devote time ...
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Sculptress of emotions
They say if you’re passionate about something, you end up doing it a hundred times better. Such is the case of Malad-based sculptor Mahua Ray. Ray, who has no formal background in sculpting, has not only hosted several exhibitions, she also teaches children from an international school the essence of artistic carving....
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Spiritual health for success
Daughter-disciple of eminent philosopher Swami Parthasarathy, Sunandaji, will lecture at Bhaidas Auditorium on Chapter IX of Bhagavad Gita till August 23 from 6:30 p m to 8:00 p m. This chapter talks about the ‘Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret’. This chapter is unique, ...
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Fishing for blessings!
For the fishermen, Narali Poornima, which was last Saturday, is the beginning of the new fishing season, as it signifies the end of monsoons. The Koli community does not carry out any fishing operations from June to August, as it is not considered favourable for fishing. ...
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Voices
Ashti Kothari , I don’t think they should go ahead with it, until everything is foolproof....
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Backbreaking rides crack suburbs’ spine!
With potholes on the city roads looking more like craters, an increasing number of bikers and even those commuting to work in auto-rickshaws have reported severe backache and muscle pain in the last few weeks. In some cases, this has even lead to a considerable loss of man-hours. ...
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Property
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MCGM wants builders to take responsibility
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) is in the process of framing new bye-laws against builders and architects in view of the recent building collapse, which happened at Borivali. “The civic body will take action against the builder if he doesn’t conduct safety-check of his ...
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Entertainment
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Marathi manoos get their stars for Dahi Handi
So, instead of Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt, names such as Shreyas Talpade, Bhargavi Chirmule, Prasad Oak, Bharat Jadhav and Siddharth Jadhav will be seen and noticed today. Most of the big handis (in terms of prize money offered) have ...
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Shopping
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Glittering metal wins back patrons
Rush for gold has been overwhelming in the past one week, as prices tumbled to a new low of Rs 11, 365 per ten grams. Fall in prices has led consumers to flock to make their gold purchases, and sales have reportedly jumped nearly ten times. ...
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Sports
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Response doubles with Tournament II
The second Monthly Inter Club Bridge Tournament held last week, on August 19, had 10 teams participating, as compared to the last time's four in the first tournament held on July 18. Remarks Anant Bhagwat, Tournament Director, "We had a much better response than ...
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Campus Watch
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Yoga to bring up your children
In fact, JNS commenced their week-long shibir on August 18, for which over hundred parents and grandparents have registered. States Urvashi Thakkar, Trustee, JNS, “Yoga reduces high blood pressure, hyperacidity, migraine and back pain too. This is a Parent Teacher Association initiative,...
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