Theatre veteran Satyadev Dubey dies
The enfant terrible of Hindi theatre, Satyadev Dubey, died on Sunday afternoon after a prolonged illness.
Tata Motors to replace starter motor in Nano
Tata Motors is upgrading the starter motor of all old Nano models to the one installed in its new 2012 edition, launched in November, a spokesman said on Monday.
Anna caps hit Mumbai stores
With anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare initiating his proposed fast from December 27, Gandhi caps with the “I am Anna” logo, T-shirts, Anna badges and the tricolour are back in demand.
Hazare suffers from cold, raises concern
With just three days left for his fast, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare’s health raised some concerns among his supporters, after the 74-year-old was found to be suffering from a cold and cough. However, Mr Hazare’s close aides said that there is nothing to worry about.
IAC readies Bandra-Kurla plot for Anna
India Against Corruption took charge of the ground at the Bandra-Kurla Complex on Saturday for Anna Hazare’s fast after paying the MMRDA the concession amount of Rs 7,80,718 along with a security deposit of Rs 5,29,500.
Bookies brace for Sachin century
Bookies, who have started accepting bets for the forthcoming India-Australia test series, have declared Australia as the favourite. A significant portion of the interest is thanks to Sachin Tendulkar’s much-awaited 100th century. Primarily operating from Gujarat and Rajasthan, bookies said they expect to do a business of anything between `1,000 to `1,200 crore for each match.
CAG: No need to demolish Adarsh
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Friday observed that there is no need to demolish the controversial Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society, as in the future, it can be used to accommodate government officials.
The CAG also termed the entire episode a classic example of “fence eating the crops”, but stated that it was pointless to let the entire work into building the structure to go to waste.
Bombay HC refuses to interfere in govt decision
The Bombay high court on Friday refused to interfere in any decision that the state government takes on the issue of facilitating anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare’s agitation by making available a suitable ground for India Against Corruption in Mumbai.
Anna: No need to go to court
After nearly a week of going back and forth, Team Anna and India Against Corruption has finally got some good news. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has decided to give them a concession for renting the MMRDA ground in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, from the earlier estimated `12 lakhs down to `7.78 lakhs now.
Anna gets Mumbai venue at lower rate
Team Anna got some good news Friday. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Devel-opment Authority gave a concession for renting the MMRDA ground in Bandra-Kurla complex, down from `12 lakhs to `7.78 lakhs.