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Why Onion Prices Have Climbed 300 Per Cent
At Lasalgaon in North Maharashtra, Asia's largest onion market, prices are a whopping Rs 60 per kg. The same quantity last year was selling for Rs 15, indicating a 300 per cent increase.
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5 FTII Students Arrested by Pune Police in Midnight Crackdown at Campus
In a post-midnight crackdown at the Pune film institute FTII, five students were arrested and taken to a police station after the institute's director, Prashant Pathrabe lodged a complaint against them for detaining him on campus on Monday.
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From Mumbai Police Commissioner To Philanthropist - A Top Cop's Unexpected Post-Retirement Job
Whether it is helping farmer widows in Wardha and Yavatmal districts or reaching out to the poor in Mumbai's slums, the resolution of 65-year-old, retired police commissioner AN Roy, is absolute.
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For Kumbh, River is Safe, No Sewage, Says Nashik Administration
The Nashik district administration has rebutted claims made by activists that the Godavari river is polluted with sewage.
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Shiv Sena Criticises Court Order to Restrict Roadside Pandals During Ganpati Festival
The Shiv Sena today spoke out against the decision of the Bombay High Court to restrict roadside pandals during Ganpati, Dahi Handi and Navrati festivals. The court, on June 24 had pointed out that temporary pandals set up during festivals encroach on footpaths and cause noise pollution.
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Amid Protests, Interview to Select FTII Director by Chairman Gajendra Chauhan Postponed: Sources
The government has reportedly postponed the interview to select the new Director of Pune's prestigious Film and Television Institute (FTII) which was to be taken by a panel headed by Chairman Gajendra Chauhan. The term of the current Director, DJ Narain, is ending on July 18 and interviews for the post were scheduled to be conducted tomorrow.
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FTII Needs Chairman With 'Better Credentials', Director Sudhir Mishra Tells NDTV
The ongoing strike by students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as chairman got the backing of another eminent film industry voice on Satuday. Speaking to NDTV, acclaimed director Sudhir Mishra called the appointment "ill-advised".
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In Mumbai, How Queen's Necklace Should Glow Turns into a Battle
Mumbaikars are delighted at the prospect of their city getting back its 'golden' Queen's Necklace -- the yellow sodium bulbs on Marine Drive. But the ruling BJP is not so certain. A party lawmaker said in absence of a definitive order, the high court's suggestion may not be implemented.
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He Has Four Degrees, But Works as a Garbage Collector in Mumbai
36-year-old Sunil Yadav works with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai as a garbage collector. That's despite him having earned four degrees in the last nine years.
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FTII Row: Actor Pallavi Joshi Refuses to Take Charge as Governing Council Member
Television Actress Pallavi Joshi, who had been nominated as a member of Pune's Film and Television Institute of India society, has refused to take up the position in view of the ongoing students' protest.
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Over 4,000 Resident Doctors on Strike, Maharashtra Minister Calls Meeting
Over 4,000 doctors from public hospitals are on an indefinite strike in Maharashtra, they are demanding better pay, work hours and security from the government.
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Students' Protest Enters 20th Day at Pune Film Institute Over Key Appointments
Students of the Film and Television Institute of India took out a protest march today to press for the removal of former TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of the renowned acting school.
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Mumbai Local Train Crashes into Platform at Churchgate Station
A local train crashed into the dead end at Platform Number 3 of Mumbai's Churchgate Station this morning, causing part of the train to climb over the platform. Five people suffered minor injuries in the incident.
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Mumbai Toxic Liquor Tragedy: More Lives Could Have Been Saved, Say Doctors
The Malvani toxic liquor tragedy in Mumbai claimed 102 lives. But of the 140 who had been rushed to hospitals after consuming the toxic alcohol, many more lives could have been saved, according to doctors and victims' families, who say a lack of resources and the juggling of the victims between different hospitals made the situation worse.
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Amish Tripathy's Literary Blockbuster
For hours on Monday, "Jai Shri Ram" echoed at a crosswords store in Mumbai as author Amish Tripathy launched his latest work, 'The Scion of Ikshvaku'. The retelling of the Ramayana that's being pegged a literary blockbuster is the author's second series after the Shiva Trilogy.
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Why Onion Prices Have Climbed 300 Per Cent
At Lasalgaon in North Maharashtra, Asia's largest onion market, prices are a whopping Rs 60 per kg. The same quantity last year was selling for Rs 15, indicating a 300 per cent increase.
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5 FTII Students Arrested by Pune Police in Midnight Crackdown at Campus
In a post-midnight crackdown at the Pune film institute FTII, five students were arrested and taken to a police station after the institute's director, Prashant Pathrabe lodged a complaint against them for detaining him on campus on Monday.
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From Mumbai Police Commissioner To Philanthropist - A Top Cop's Unexpected Post-Retirement Job
Whether it is helping farmer widows in Wardha and Yavatmal districts or reaching out to the poor in Mumbai's slums, the resolution of 65-year-old, retired police commissioner AN Roy, is absolute.
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For Kumbh, River is Safe, No Sewage, Says Nashik Administration
The Nashik district administration has rebutted claims made by activists that the Godavari river is polluted with sewage.
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Shiv Sena Criticises Court Order to Restrict Roadside Pandals During Ganpati Festival
The Shiv Sena today spoke out against the decision of the Bombay High Court to restrict roadside pandals during Ganpati, Dahi Handi and Navrati festivals. The court, on June 24 had pointed out that temporary pandals set up during festivals encroach on footpaths and cause noise pollution.
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Amid Protests, Interview to Select FTII Director by Chairman Gajendra Chauhan Postponed: Sources
The government has reportedly postponed the interview to select the new Director of Pune's prestigious Film and Television Institute (FTII) which was to be taken by a panel headed by Chairman Gajendra Chauhan. The term of the current Director, DJ Narain, is ending on July 18 and interviews for the post were scheduled to be conducted tomorrow.
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FTII Needs Chairman With 'Better Credentials', Director Sudhir Mishra Tells NDTV
The ongoing strike by students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as chairman got the backing of another eminent film industry voice on Satuday. Speaking to NDTV, acclaimed director Sudhir Mishra called the appointment "ill-advised".
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In Mumbai, How Queen's Necklace Should Glow Turns into a Battle
Mumbaikars are delighted at the prospect of their city getting back its 'golden' Queen's Necklace -- the yellow sodium bulbs on Marine Drive. But the ruling BJP is not so certain. A party lawmaker said in absence of a definitive order, the high court's suggestion may not be implemented.
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He Has Four Degrees, But Works as a Garbage Collector in Mumbai
36-year-old Sunil Yadav works with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai as a garbage collector. That's despite him having earned four degrees in the last nine years.
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FTII Row: Actor Pallavi Joshi Refuses to Take Charge as Governing Council Member
Television Actress Pallavi Joshi, who had been nominated as a member of Pune's Film and Television Institute of India society, has refused to take up the position in view of the ongoing students' protest.
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Over 4,000 Resident Doctors on Strike, Maharashtra Minister Calls Meeting
Over 4,000 doctors from public hospitals are on an indefinite strike in Maharashtra, they are demanding better pay, work hours and security from the government.
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Students' Protest Enters 20th Day at Pune Film Institute Over Key Appointments
Students of the Film and Television Institute of India took out a protest march today to press for the removal of former TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of the renowned acting school.
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Mumbai Local Train Crashes into Platform at Churchgate Station
A local train crashed into the dead end at Platform Number 3 of Mumbai's Churchgate Station this morning, causing part of the train to climb over the platform. Five people suffered minor injuries in the incident.
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Mumbai Toxic Liquor Tragedy: More Lives Could Have Been Saved, Say Doctors
The Malvani toxic liquor tragedy in Mumbai claimed 102 lives. But of the 140 who had been rushed to hospitals after consuming the toxic alcohol, many more lives could have been saved, according to doctors and victims' families, who say a lack of resources and the juggling of the victims between different hospitals made the situation worse.
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Amish Tripathy's Literary Blockbuster
For hours on Monday, "Jai Shri Ram" echoed at a crosswords store in Mumbai as author Amish Tripathy launched his latest work, 'The Scion of Ikshvaku'. The retelling of the Ramayana that's being pegged a literary blockbuster is the author's second series after the Shiva Trilogy.
