http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2009 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:27:41 GMT Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:27:41 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/message-board_what-can-we-do-to-improve-brand-india_1308043 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/message-board_what-can-we-do-to-improve-brand-india_1308043 The Country Brand Index--an annual survey that ranks nations like retail brands--has ranked the US as the place most people want to visit and do business with. While India features on the list, it did not make it to the top 10. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_vigil-in-vigilance-week_1308215 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_vigil-in-vigilance-week_1308215 The PCGT used various ways to make people aware about how to bring transparency, honesty and accountability into the system. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_opposition-to-natnl-song-will-only-create-discord_1308214 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_opposition-to-natnl-song-will-only-create-discord_1308214 When there is no coercion involved in reciting of Vande-Mataram, why should this issue be raised? This has only given a boost to right-wing political parties. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_an-image-makeover-for-disney-s-famous-cartoon-character_1308212 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_an-image-makeover-for-disney-s-famous-cartoon-character_1308212 It will be a change to see a new Mickey Mouse after ages. I have never been a great fan of the character, but I found him sweet and charming. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_protect-your-kid-from-the-dishonest-ayah_1308209 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_protect-your-kid-from-the-dishonest-ayah_1308209 My wife and I are out for work the whole day. Since there is no one at home, we are dependent on creches. We have chosen a creche and keep our child there. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/column_let-s-team-up-with-rain-gods_1308208 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/column_let-s-team-up-with-rain-gods_1308208 Almost every second day, one reads about residents taking to the streets against non-availability of drinking water in the city. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_educate-a-child-this-children-s-day_1307739 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_educate-a-child-this-children-s-day_1307739 We all have some fond memories of school and college life. Many of us had a thing for fancy and attractive stationery. Some have accumulated files, pens or books. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:03:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_developer-bullies-piramal-nagar-locals_1307738 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_developer-bullies-piramal-nagar-locals_1307738 Piramal Nagar residents are facing a tough battle. A private builder of an adjoining plot is allegedly involved in a trespass. A single boundary wall separates our colony and his plot. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_soon-best-buses-to-zoom-over-the-sea-link_1307737 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_soon-best-buses-to-zoom-over-the-sea-link_1307737 Buses and heavy vehicles shouldn't be allowed on the sea link. It will increase the traffic during peak hours, and lead to chaos and accidents. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:58:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_society-still-decides-nuptial-ties_1307733 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_society-still-decides-nuptial-ties_1307733 I'm not sure about the authenticity of the report. But people do get their daughters married off early in cities like Mumbai and Delhi. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/message-board_are-people-who-choose-not-to-sing-india-s-national-song-unpatriotic_1307587 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/message-board_are-people-who-choose-not-to-sing-india-s-national-song-unpatriotic_1307587 Deobandi organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has issued a fatwa asking its members not to sing Vande Mataram, calling it anti-Islamic and supporting the Darul Uloom opposing any recitation of the song. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:08:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_altruistic-donors-get-online-help_1307319 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_altruistic-donors-get-online-help_1307319 Do you ever wonder what to do with old things that you have no use for? Rohena Gera was faced with the same dilemma when she bought a new refrigerator. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:10:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_private-corporate-entities-just-want-to-make-a-quick-buck_1307318 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_private-corporate-entities-just-want-to-make-a-quick-buck_1307318 Shelling out Rs60 for just going to receive someone and picking up the person is as good as legal extortion. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:09:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_can-private-players-effectively-safeguard-public-interest_1307316 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_can-private-players-effectively-safeguard-public-interest_1307316 It also means more efficiency and accountability as it increases competition, which means good service as everyone wants to be on top. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_rise-above-vote-bank-politics_1306861 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_rise-above-vote-bank-politics_1306861 One is shocked that the Congress government is working overtime to make things easy for the controversial painter Maqbool Fida Husain to return to India. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_facilitate-taslima-s-entry-with-husain_1306860 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_facilitate-taslima-s-entry-with-husain_1306860 It was heartening to read that Maqbool Fida Husain is all set to return to India, thanks to the Congress government's relentless efforts. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_is-mumbai-still-the-city-where-dreams-come-true_1306857 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_is-mumbai-still-the-city-where-dreams-come-true_1306857 It is the place to learn evolution and survival of the fittest. Whether you are driving in your SUV on the sea link or eating vada pav on the street, dreams exist within. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/message-board_do-you-think-manisha-koirala-will-make-a-successful-politician_1306649 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/message-board_do-you-think-manisha-koirala-will-make-a-successful-politician_1306649 Will Manisha carry on the pro-democracy legacy left behind by her grandfather BP Koirala and granduncle GP Koirala, both former prime ministers? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:53:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_railway-admn-must-change_1306384 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_railway-admn-must-change_1306384 We punched coupons worth Rs6 each after confirming the fare with a police constable and a commuter, since there was no fare list above the machine or in the vicinity Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:29:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_women-s-groups-show-the-way_1306385 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_women-s-groups-show-the-way_1306385 The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) T-ward has permitted five vegetable stalls in Mulund East for women associated with Mahila Bachat Gat who don't have any other source of income. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:29:00 GMT