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How the Mumbai hugger went national

Inspired by Juan Mann, the founder of the ‘free hugs’ campaign from Australia, Vinit, the country’s first free hugs campaigner, has been trotting Mumbai streets.
Section: Mumbai  | Thursday, January 22, 2009 2:18 IST

‘Push your limits fearlessly’

A stray glance at Priya Darshini and the first things that leave you charmed will be her eloquent mannerism and a contagious smile.
Section: Lifestyle  | Thursday, January 15, 2009 22:38 IST

Living on a kite and a prayer

Sitting cross legged among colourful heaps of neatly stacked kites, Tayab Memon’s eyes light up every time a customer drops in.
Section: Mumbai  | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:13 IST

The sweet smell of success at 16

When Prachi Desai, Farhan Akhtar's blue-eyed girl in Rock On! arrived in Mumbai for an audition, she was all of 16.
Section: Mumbai  | Saturday, January 10, 2009 3:17 IST

Partying in the virtual world

Every time Trisha Jog opened her Facebook account in the past one week, she gulped down a few glasses of ‘New Year’ drinks peppered with best wishes sent by her friends.
Section: Mumbai  | Friday, January 2, 2009 0:37 IST

The truth behind Rule 49-O

“Our system needs to change”, “Our politicians need to go”, “Our government needs to wake up”: For years, these lines have littered the rhetoric of politicians, activists, and citizens alike.
Section: Mumbai  | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 3:52 IST

The recession goes to college

Mumbai's college festivals are nothing short of a celebration of youth on a grand scale. But this year, with the economic crisis, many companies are slashing budgets.
Section: Mumbai  | Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:37 IST

Looking for a 21st Century Lakhoba Lokhande

Prabhakar Panshikar, is looking for dynamic young artists, with potential to carry on the legacy of his 46-year-old play To Me Navech
Section: Mumbai  | Saturday, November 22, 2008 3:55 IST

Soap free, city goes on surfing safari

Due to the continuing impasse between the FWICE and TV producers, several Mumbaikars have turned to alternative programming
Section: Mumbai  | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:21 IST

Get set for military rule in the city

Prameet Kotak and Yasmin Karachiwala will launch the first-ever Commandos Boot Camp in the city
Section: Mumbai  | Monday, November 17, 2008 3:45 IST
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