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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:43:20 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:43:20 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/comment_first-tame-the-water-thieves_1314374 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/comment_first-tame-the-water-thieves_1314374 If pilferage is checked, city can not only do without a water cut, but enjoy surplus supply. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_be-an-advisor-to-the-underprivileged_1314373 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_be-an-advisor-to-the-underprivileged_1314373 Helping poor kids is the best tribute on Universal Children's Day. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_oh-no-winfrey-s-opera-to-wind-up_1314372 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_oh-no-winfrey-s-opera-to-wind-up_1314372 Oprah Winfrey, an influential talk show anchor on telly, announced on Friday that she was ending her popular daytime programme in 2011. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_why-has-gateway-become-a-living-quarters-for-cops_1313940 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_why-has-gateway-become-a-living-quarters-for-cops_1313940 Mumbaikars are livid and outraged with the treatment meted out to personnel. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_let-fireworks-assault-our-reverie_1313939 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_let-fireworks-assault-our-reverie_1313939 Despite a noisy Diwali this year, the Ministry of environment and forests has proposed extending the 10 pm deadline for firecrackers till midnight. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_bring-a-shine-to-andheri-kurla-road_1313942 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_bring-a-shine-to-andheri-kurla-road_1313942 A DNA reader highlights plight of two-wheeler riders on the motorway. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_price-rise-of-essential-items-is-becoming-unbearable-for-all_1313941 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_price-rise-of-essential-items-is-becoming-unbearable-for-all_1313941 A DNA reader accuses all parties of doing nothing to resolve the problem of inflation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/message-board_is-the-centre-really-living-up-to-its-ideology-of-putting-the-aam-aadmi-first_1313807 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/message-board_is-the-centre-really-living-up-to-its-ideology-of-putting-the-aam-aadmi-first_1313807 For the past year, food prices have gone up - potato prices have doubled and significant increases can be seen in vegetable (23%), sugar (45%) and wheat (13.22%) prices. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_rhythmic-gymnasts-make-waves_1313517 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_rhythmic-gymnasts-make-waves_1313517 Rhythmic gymnastics is a recognised sport, but is comparatively a new discipline in India. Mumbai gymnasts have achieved expertise and participated in events at the international level. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:38:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_focussing-on-the-basic-needs_1313516 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_focussing-on-the-basic-needs_1313516 A single toilet seat caters to 81 people in a day. There is a requirement for 64,000 toilet seats in Mumbai city. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:37:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_how-does-email-fare-on-the-youth-quotient_1313515 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_how-does-email-fare-on-the-youth-quotient_1313515 Kent University's study is right, electronic form of contact is losing its charm. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:35:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_grounding-their-aspirations_1313514 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_grounding-their-aspirations_1313514 The Indian Air Force has shelved plans to induct women as fighter pilots citing operational and cultural constraints. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:32:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_campaign-against-the-menace_1313059 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_campaign-against-the-menace_1313059 Economic incentives, mass awareness and legislation can weed out plastic bags, says a DNA reader. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_accelerate-metro-rail-plan-for-better-tomorrow_1313058 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_accelerate-metro-rail-plan-for-better-tomorrow_1313058 A DNA reader wants transport infrastructure planned in a better manner to decongest city. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:38:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_do-you-think-pilots-are-overworked_1313057 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_do-you-think-pilots-are-overworked_1313057 Airlines must accord high priority to passenger safety and modify duty shifts to avoid fatigue, say Mumbaikars. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:36:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_is-the-corporation-being-greedy_1313055 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_is-the-corporation-being-greedy_1313055 The BMC has decided to ask for 50% share in charges collected by way of stamp duty, registration fee and professional tax which is currently retained by the state. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:32:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_soldierly-tunes-to-remember-attacks_1312608 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_soldierly-tunes-to-remember-attacks_1312608 Former IPS officer YP Singh is unveiling a music video in memory of martyred policemen. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_more-skywalks-are-the-need-of-the-hour_1312607 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_more-skywalks-are-the-need-of-the-hour_1312607 DNA readers, Mahesh Kalantri & Cajetan D'Souza, appeal to locals to tone down opposition to infrastructure plans. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:59:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_teens-get-the-right-advice-from-informed-sources_1312606 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_teens-get-the-right-advice-from-informed-sources_1312606 People feel more youngsters should dial helplines and dispel doubts about teenage pregnancy and abortion. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:57:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_the-long-trudge-to-workplace_1312605 http://www.dnaindia.com/speakup/report_the-long-trudge-to-workplace_1312605 According to a survey by a US firm around 50% of city's working population would prefer quitting their jobs and finding employment closer home. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:54:00 GMT