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Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010

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News
Ghosale Lake beautified; more to come

Thane: After the ongoing projects to beautify Masunda as well as other prominent city lakes, the civic public works department (PWD) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has now taken up the project of beautifying Ghosale Lake. The first phase of the project kicked off on Friday afternoon following a bhoomi pujan ceremony. ...
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Features
100 years and still a lot to be done

This year, we’ll be starting the centenary celebrations for International Women’s Day. For many, 100 is just another number, but when you look at the work activists and social workers have done over the last150 years for women's betterment, the centenary is a very significant one....
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Profiles
Motorcycle diaries

Thane: Enthusiastic traveller Pravin Karkhanis was the guest at Atre Katta this week. In his open interview that was anchored by Sheha Agharkar, he shared some of his thrilling experiences while travelling with his friends on a motorcycle. His sincere narration kept the audience engaged....
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Events
AMMA TO VISIT NAVI MUMBAI Today

She is famous worldwide as a hugging saint. Her large fan following are eagerly looking forward to have a glimpse of their spiritual mentor. As has been the case of every year, hugging saint Mata Amritanandamayi will be visiting the city to conduct various religious rituals and spiritual programmes at her Navi Mumbai Ashram at Brahmagiri Hill at Nerul on February 28. She will stay in the satellite city for two days on February 28 and March 1. ...
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Communities
On stage, the good old grace

Thane: Senior citizens had a wonderful time as they participated in the Jyeshtha Mahotsav, which was organised by a senior citizen club's central committee and Vyas Creations on January 2 at Gadkari Rangayatan. On this occasion, the 5th edition of Anadi Anant Sawarkar, a book ...
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Citizen Forum
It is better late than never...

There is no doubt that Thane station should be upgraded due to its historical importance to Indian Railways since the first train ran between CST and Thane, but there is also an urgent need. Thane is today the second busiest hub on Central Railway. There is a manifold increase in the commuters at Thane railway station due to increase in the population in past few years. ...
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Reviews
When colour talks, women listen

This month of March, we pay tribute to the women in all their hues. After all it is International Women's Day on March 8. Let us also add a splash of colour by secularly celebrating Holi. And to top it all, it's World Consumer Day on March 15. Interestingly, it is all interconnected. A mother about to deliver is always in a quandary of Pink or Blue? That's how early in life we are influenced by colour. Whew! ...
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Property
GB Road: a hub by itself

TToday Ghodbunder Road has become a parallel city by itself. With so many projects coming up and with the amenities offered, it's no surprise that the builders are shifting base here. That, accompanied by reasonable land value, plenty of space and the fact that property sold there caters to the middle class, which accounts for a major part of Indian society today, is the primary reason why Ghodbunder is a popular residential hub today....
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Entertainment
Marathi pride song creates history

Marathi pride song 'Labhale Amhas Bhagya Bolato Marathi', which has been tuned by young music director Kaushal Inamdar was released at Dadoji Konddeo Stadium in the presence of celebrities from cultural, educational, social and professional fields, media personnel and hundreds of people that won every heart. Suresh Bhat's spirited, serene words and Kaushal's catchy tunes were reverberating in the atmosphere. ...
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Shopping
Shop till you drop!

Shopping the Streets is what most of us enjoy the maximum. It's an Experience in itself. The rush of finding a good piece that catches your eye amongst a whole lot of other stuff is exciting. And then looking for the matching accessories that too which fits in your budget is really a challenge. But a few streets in Thane give you a variety of options to choose from. ...
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Sports
The sport's connection

Thane city has produced a number of exciting and talented sportswomen, some of whom have represented India at the international level. Names like Madhurika Patkar, Pooja Sahasrabuddhe, Mamta Prabhu, Saili Rane, Jui Agaskar, Juili Ballal and Radha Joshi have represented their state and country in games like badminton, table tennis, cricket and chess. ...
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Campus Watch
To OP with love

The spell of legendary music director OP Nayyar's romantic melodies has not died even after five decades since they were composed. His songs are proved timeless and immortal. In his memory, the residents of the city, where he spent the last 12 years of his life, have erected a statue of him. ...
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Dear Commissioner
Dear Commissioner

Thane Municipal Commissioner Nandkumar Jantre addresses civic complaints of Thane Plus readers in this column every Sunday. Send your complaints to Thane Plus, The Times of India Building, DN Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400001 or email: tmcchief@indiatimes.com or fax at 25389749....
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Thane Khane
Pudding all the way!

CREAMY COFFEE CARAMEL PUDDING
Ingredients
l 1 (7") eggless chocolate sponge cake
l 2 1/2 cups fresh cream
l 1 cup sugar
l 3 tsp. gelatine...
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Stressbuster
Bounce back after Diwali feasting

Diwali is that time of the year when even the most resilient of fitness freaks and diet conscious people give in to temptation. With so many goodies being made and served during the festival, it is but natural to eat more than what you would usually eat. ...
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