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 @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:59:37 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:59:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/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/mumbai/report_sharad-pawar-calls-for-probe-into-irregularities-by-shiv-sena-in-bmc_1648583 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sharad-pawar-calls-for-probe-into-irregularities-by-shiv-sena-in-bmc_1648583 Pawar alleged that in Thane and Mumbai municipal corporations, crores of rupees of funds that came from the Centre for the development, had been misappropriated. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:54:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_candidates-rope-in-kith-and-kin-for-campaigns_1648550 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_candidates-rope-in-kith-and-kin-for-campaigns_1648550 The candidates fear that the paid workers might ditch them at the fag-end of the campaign. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:01:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_speedind-best-bus-rams-into-motorcycle-1-killed_1648507 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_speedind-best-bus-rams-into-motorcycle-1-killed_1648507 A boy was killed while his father was left severely injured after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding BEST bus at Mohammad Ali Road. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:17:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_family-grieves-after-man-commits-suicide-due-to-cancer_1648503 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_family-grieves-after-man-commits-suicide-due-to-cancer_1648503 Sanjeev Sawjee, a senior ticket booking clerk at the Vidyavihar station, committed suicide due to cancer and stress. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:55:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_ghodbundar-villagers-attack-trio-for-allegedly-kidnapping-3-girls_1648485 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_ghodbundar-villagers-attack-trio-for-allegedly-kidnapping-3-girls_1648485 Residents of Ghodbundar village, attacked a trio, suspecting that they were attempting to kidnap three school girls. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:40:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sena-bjp-would-be-ousted-from-mumbai-pune-nashik-cm_1648429 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sena-bjp-would-be-ousted-from-mumbai-pune-nashik-cm_1648429 Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today said that the ruling Shiv Sena and BJP combine in the Nashik municipal corporation had failed to bring about development in the city. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:30 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_2003-mumbai-blasts-hc-upholds-death-penalty-for-3-convicts_1648367 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_2003-mumbai-blasts-hc-upholds-death-penalty-for-3-convicts_1648367 The Bombay High Court on Friday upheld death sentence for three convicts arrested for their role in the 2003 Mumbai blasts. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:18:40 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_citizens-for-change-these-mumbaikars-take-political-plunge_1648343 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_citizens-for-change-these-mumbaikars-take-political-plunge_1648343 Tired of a self-serving political class repeatedly letting down their beloved city and not content with just griping about it, a group of Mumbaikars are contesting the upcoming civic polls with a single agenda -- change. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:40:41 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/slideshow_promises-galore-in-shiv-sena-bjp-rpi-alliance-manifesto_1648282 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/slideshow_promises-galore-in-shiv-sena-bjp-rpi-alliance-manifesto_1648282 The 10-page document deals with the burning issues faced by Mumbaikars such as water, health, lack of infrastructure, roads and flyovers. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:32:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bal-thackeray-blasts-prithviraj-chavan-calls-him-inept_1648280 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bal-thackeray-blasts-prithviraj-chavan-calls-him-inept_1648280 Thackeray called Thackeray inept and one who lacked self-respect. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:07:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/slideshow_mumbai-freezes-as-western-winter-chill-goes-north_1648238 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/slideshow_mumbai-freezes-as-western-winter-chill-goes-north_1648238 This season’s uncharacteristic cold spell has left citizens huddling into themselves for warmth. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:24:58 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_fda-prohibits-sale-of-solufer-xt-tablets_1648219 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_fda-prohibits-sale-of-solufer-xt-tablets_1648219 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of Solufer XT tablets, which are used as iron supplements mainly by patients of anaemia, in Pune. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:54:58 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/interview_nsai-made-quality-seeds-available-to-farmers_1648217 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/interview_nsai-made-quality-seeds-available-to-farmers_1648217 Executive director of National Seed Association of India speaks about achievements and initiatives of apex body. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:48:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_dont-copy-others-says-apj-abdul-kalam_1648216 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_dont-copy-others-says-apj-abdul-kalam_1648216 Former president attends The Orchid School’s science expo in city. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:45:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_defence-land-sold-to-builders_1648215 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_defence-land-sold-to-builders_1648215 Somaiya alleged that 200 acres of defence land in Pune was siphoned off to private builders due to the unholy nexus between the builders and politicians. He was speaking to the media in Pune. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:43:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pcmcs-rural-factors-rule-over-it_1648214 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pcmcs-rural-factors-rule-over-it_1648214 Despite modernisation, gavaki-bhavaki factor sways selection of candidates. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:42:13 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-civic-polls-women-steal-the-show-with-bold-effective-campaigning_1648213 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-civic-polls-women-steal-the-show-with-bold-effective-campaigning_1648213 Male candidates find it difficult to get entry to middle class households Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:40:20 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-civic-polls-believe-it-or-not-parties-spent-officially-just-over-rs1-lakh_1648212 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-civic-polls-believe-it-or-not-parties-spent-officially-just-over-rs1-lakh_1648212 Parties are going all out to woo voters with extravagant shows, but their official claims do not match this. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:38:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bus-conductor-hurt-as-e-ticketing-device-catches-fire-in-pune_1648211 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_bus-conductor-hurt-as-e-ticketing-device-catches-fire-in-pune_1648211 Workers’ union blames management for compromising staff’s security. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:35:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-rampage-after-15-days-santosh-mane-finally-suspended_1648208 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_pune-rampage-after-15-days-santosh-mane-finally-suspended_1648208 Mane killed eight people by driving recklessly on city roads, the corporation finally served suspension orders. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:33:33 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_a-perfect-wedding-gift-bride-reunites-with-sister-after-12-long-years_1648207 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_a-perfect-wedding-gift-bride-reunites-with-sister-after-12-long-years_1648207 Show on Zee Marathi prompts social activist to take initiative. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:32:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_cctv-cameras-nowhere-in-sight-in-pune_1648206 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_cctv-cameras-nowhere-in-sight-in-pune_1648206 Equipment worth Rs1.25 crore, meant to be installed at various places for security purposes, lie unused in godowns. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:30:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_polyclinics-for-ex-servicemen-need-specialists_1648205 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_polyclinics-for-ex-servicemen-need-specialists_1648205 Official says these centres were not set up to provide specialised medical services. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:28:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_its-4-6-punes-lowest-in-18-years_1648204 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_its-4-6-punes-lowest-in-18-years_1648204 The sweaters and pullovers are out again as the city experienced the lowest temperature in last 18 years on Thursday morning. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:26:23 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_its-not-the-fish-that-stinks_1648132 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_its-not-the-fish-that-stinks_1648132 It is repeatedly reinforced in more than subtle ways that Muslims areas are merely ‘residents of areas which have a certain reputation'. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_android-phone-apps-help-students-beat-the-exam-blues_1648129 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_android-phone-apps-help-students-beat-the-exam-blues_1648129 Board exam students prefer anonymity of de-stressing on their own than approaching counsellors. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sub-0-temperatures-lay-waste-nashik-vineyards_1648092 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sub-0-temperatures-lay-waste-nashik-vineyards_1648092 Ice flakes formed as a result of a sudden temperature drop early on Thursday have destroyed nearly 30-40% vineyards. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_whistling-woods-not-business-but-my-lifes-mission-subhash-ghai_1648116 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_whistling-woods-not-business-but-my-lifes-mission-subhash-ghai_1648116 The filmmaker revealed that he had pumped in Rs20 crore as initial investments and has spent Rs85 crore till date in the venture. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_chennai-reax-rage-is-real-but-dont-generalise-shrinks_1648130 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_chennai-reax-rage-is-real-but-dont-generalise-shrinks_1648130 The incident of Chennai student stabbing to death his teacher has raised pertinent questions on the changing psyche of teenaged students. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_promises-galore-in-shiv-sena-bjp-rpi-alliance-manifesto_1648104 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_promises-galore-in-shiv-sena-bjp-rpi-alliance-manifesto_1648104 The alliance on Thursday launched its manifesto (vachannama) for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_western-winter-chill-goes-north-in-mumbai_1648053 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_western-winter-chill-goes-north-in-mumbai_1648053 This forecast may send ‘shivers’ down your spine. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_nitesh-rane-to-stage-anti-sena-plays-near-shiv-sena-den_1648105 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_nitesh-rane-to-stage-anti-sena-plays-near-shiv-sena-den_1648105 Rane’s outfit has organised a street play at Ram Ganesh Gadkari chowk near the Sena Bhavan, exposing corruption cases of the BMC. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:22:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_trio-gets-life-term-for-killing-two-in-petty-brawl_1648054 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_trio-gets-life-term-for-killing-two-in-petty-brawl_1648054 One-and-a-half years after two youth were gored to death with a shard of glass, a fast-track court in Dindoshi on Wednesday awarded the life sentence to the three perpetrators of the crime. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:20:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_25000-volt-shock-proves-fatal-for-rooftop-traveller-on-local-train_1648115 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_25000-volt-shock-proves-fatal-for-rooftop-traveller-on-local-train_1648115 The city saw the first casualty after AC conversion in rooftop travelling when a 35-year-old man fell off a suburban local apparently after being electrocuted. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_hc-blows-the-whistle-on-vilasrao-deshmukh-subhash-ghai_1648090 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_hc-blows-the-whistle-on-vilasrao-deshmukh-subhash-ghai_1648090 The Bombay high court raised serious questions about the role played by the former chief minister in setting up Whistling Woods International. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/editorial_mumbai-edit-discretionary-power-cannot-become-arbitrary-power_1648128 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/editorial_mumbai-edit-discretionary-power-cannot-become-arbitrary-power_1648128 The use of discretionary power has been debated for long. There is one school of thought that wants it done away with completely, while another believes it must continue but with safeguards. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_gangsters-kin-contesting-polls-not-as-loaded-as-you-think_1648107 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_gangsters-kin-contesting-polls-not-as-loaded-as-you-think_1648107 While candidates contesting the civic polls on party tickets are crorepatis, the kin of gangsters in the fray are not that rich by any measure. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_authorities-ignore-revised-electoral-list-by-wadala-residents_1648093 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_authorities-ignore-revised-electoral-list-by-wadala-residents_1648093 The authorities have not even bothered to delete an entire slum from their list, which is now a pay-and-park lot. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_shiv-sena-bjp-looted-rs40000-crore-sharad-pawar_1648099 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_shiv-sena-bjp-looted-rs40000-crore-sharad-pawar_1648099 Addressing the first Congress-NCP-Republican Party of India joint rally at Bandra he lambasted the Shiv Sena saying that the BMC was a golden goose for the party. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sc-dismisses-raj-thackerays-shivaji-park-rally-plea_1648108 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sc-dismisses-raj-thackerays-shivaji-park-rally-plea_1648108 The Supreme Court said 'the area is a declared silence zone which has a large number of tridents'. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_2-held-for-blackmailing-businessmen-with-morphed-pics-of-wives_1648062 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_2-held-for-blackmailing-businessmen-with-morphed-pics-of-wives_1648062 On receipt of specific information, a trap was laid outside Sion station by inspectors Sanjay Satardekar, Sagar Shivalkar and their team on Thursday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_university-of-mumbai-does-it-again-to-skip-february-phd-entrance-too_1648042 http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report_university-of-mumbai-does-it-again-to-skip-february-phd-entrance-too_1648042 After skipping the PhD Entrance Test (PET) in August last year, the varsity will not be conducting the PET scheduled for February either. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_handcuffing-nashik-cops-face-bombay-hc-ire_1648066 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_handcuffing-nashik-cops-face-bombay-hc-ire_1648066 A division bench of Justice SA Bobade and Justice RD Dhanuka was hearing a PIL filed by the NGO Criminal Justice Initiative against the handcuffing of undertrials while being escorted from jail to courts. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:26:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_south-mumbai-womans-hubby-charged-with-murder-bid_1648057 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_south-mumbai-womans-hubby-charged-with-murder-bid_1648057 Police investigation has revealed that the victim, Noorjehan, 35, suspected her husband Gaus Sayyed of having an extramarital affair and this woften resulted in heated arguments between the couple. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:21:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_thane-policeman-commits-suicide_1648141 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_thane-policeman-commits-suicide_1648141 The body of the constable Narayna Raoji Bhoye was found in a ravine near village Garadwadi of Jawhar tehsil yesterday, police said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:30:53 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_no-party-has-maligned-politics-as-much-as-bjp-sharad-pawar_1648052 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_no-party-has-maligned-politics-as-much-as-bjp-sharad-pawar_1648052 'One goes and sits in the Vidhan Sabha to put forth and help resolve public issues. But they watch photos of naked women in Vidhan Sabha', he said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:51:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_why-was-water-supply-stopped-to-select-slums-bmc-asked_1648030 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_why-was-water-supply-stopped-to-select-slums-bmc-asked_1648030 A PIL filed by Mumbai-based NGO 'Pani Haq Samiti' has challenged the decision of BMC which was implemented on the basis of a government resolution issued on March 4, 1996. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:20:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sc-denies-mns-permission-for-public-meeting-at-shivaji-park_1648026 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sc-denies-mns-permission-for-public-meeting-at-shivaji-park_1648026 Rejecting the permission, a bench headed by Justice HL Dattu said it cannot be done as the area is a declared silent zone. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:16:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_maharashtra-cm-only-talks-does-nothing-uddhav-thackeray_1647971 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_maharashtra-cm-only-talks-does-nothing-uddhav-thackeray_1647971 Mentioning piles of pending files with the Chief Minister, Uddhav slammed Prithviraj Chavan over Indu Mill land issue. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:33:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-seeks-fresh-schedule-for-26-11-commission-s-visit_1647965 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-seeks-fresh-schedule-for-26-11-commission-s-visit_1647965 Islamabad has informed India that the 26/11 commission would like to visit anytime after February 13. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:14:27 GMT