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Wanted : A mujra for Bipasha - Mid-Day
Says a source close to the project, “Gupta may have to postpone the shooting of the mujra until the song for the situation is composed. There's a suggestion from Gupta's team that he opt for a modern disco mujra-like Kajra re in Bunty Aur Babli.
Health products can make you sick - Mid-Day
An FDA official, on the condition of anonymity, said, "Recently the Vidhan Sabha discussed the issue of malpractices involving various leading products and how they are fooling consumers. Hence, the department decided to get these health products ...
On the day of BMC budget: Say goodbye to good roads as BMC goofs up - Mid-Day
An official from the roads department of the BMC said on the condition of anonymity, "Many roads have been dropped from the contract list. The roads had been included after the recommendations made at ward level, but it is necessary to study them ...
Unrest in Congress over deputy mayor - Mid-Day
A senior leader, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that while nominating Mankar for the deputy mayor's post no senior leader was informed and decisions were taken directly at the state level. "There is a specific procedure in the party ...
Teens seek 'sugar daddies and mommies' to pay college fee in return for sex - Mid-Day
CBS spoke to a student, who did not want to be identified, who is a member of the site and asks for 10000-20000 dollars a month. The 22-year-old from Miami said she is looking for someone who will never say 'no' to her needs. "The lesson here ¦ ask and ...
The divorce specialists - Mid-Day
According to another lawyer who specialises in divorce cases, and who refused to be named, he once had to ask a client who wanted a divorce to continue living with an abusive husband and build a strong case against him. "When Dipali Chandra approached ...
US judge gets lesson in law at Bombay HC - Mid-Day
Confirming the incident, an associate of Justice Vazifdar, who did not wish to be identified, said, "There was a foreign national clicking photographs inside the court and I led her out. She was not aware of the rules. It was a minor incident and no ...
Mulund naka to get swanky makeover - Mid-Day
According to a BMC official who requested anonymity, the number of gates for vehicles will increase, and parking facilities and restrooms for drivers will also be made available. He also added that small offices would be created to manage the nakas and ...
Kat cashes in on her net worth - Mid-Day
Says a source close to the actress, "For a very long time Kat has been quietly helping her mother with all the philanthropic work that she does in Pondicherry, for deprived children. Katrina feels an online helpline for women through a website would be ...
Divided opinion on fate of 'Don 2' - Mid-Day
"Add to that about Rs 10 crore for conversion to 3D and Rs18 crore on print and advertising, which sums up the cost of Rs 108 crore to Reliance," reveals a trade source on condition of anonymity. Delhi-based distributor, Sanjay Ghai of Mukta Arts Ltd ...
BMC cracks down on quacks - Mid-Day
A health official from the D ward on the condition of anonymity stated that many wards have already started cracking down on quacks. "We have already collected certificate copies of doctors practising in our wards. We came across a few who were not ...
One lakh fake notes at ICICI - Mid-Day
A bank manager at ICICI-MIDC branch in Dombivli confirmed the news, on the condition of anonymity. "We have received fake notes earlier also but not such a big amount," he said. When contacted, Kalpesh Kunt, in charge of ICMC, the collection centre for ...
Prabhat Road police chowky robs residents of footpath - Mid-Day
"The rusting vehicles were earlier kept inside the chowky premises and have now been shifted outside after some colouring work was started," said the senior citizen, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. A resident, who also spoke on the condition ...
Gadkari likely to contest next LS poll from Wardha - Mid-Day
BJP national president Nitin Gadkari will be contesting his first direct election from Wardha parliamentary constituency in the next Lok Sabha poll, said a source close to the leader yesterday. If Gadkari does contest the Lok Sabha poll, it will be his ...
BMC's tower of shame - Mid-Day
A BMC Corporator who requested anonymity said, "There are around 1628 illegal mobile phone towers in Mumbai. The BMC has not taken action against any of these towers as required by the UDD policy." In all, Mumbai is reported to have around 3489 mobile ...
'Terrorists won't have a blast on Diwali' - Mid-Day
So we don't want anyone to blame us this festive season," said a top brass official, who chose to remain anonymous. The official said that more than 20000 security personnel have been deployed across the city in view of the threat perception. ...
NSCI member gets show-cause notice over FB comment - Mid-Day
The members, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, alleged that the management had never held an annual general body (AGB) meeting so far. They said every time the management decided on the date and venue, the meeting would be called off over some ...
Why you can't trust a winking woman - Mid-Day
"These incidents tend to occur between 11 pm and 3 am," says a lifeguard at the beach, on the condition of anonymity. Over the last few days, his colleagues have stumbled on at least 20 revellers lying on the beach, beaten or injured, while they were ...
You are here: Home > Delhi > Who'll pay CWG's Rs 10-lakh bill? - Mid-Day
So no doubt, they have not cleared their arrears," said an administrative official on the condition of anonymity. "I have to check in my records, which will take some time. Then only, I will be able to tell you," said Anuj Dayal, official spokesperson, ...
Anna supporter burns to prove point - Mid-Day
However, some officials, on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that Dinesh came from Bihar a few days ago to join Anna Hazare's protest at the Ramlila Maidan.The place of the incident is hardly a kilometre away from the site of protest where Anna ...
Agri minister has no time for Maval farmers - Mid-Day
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, NCP workers said their leader had left for Delhi on Sunday evening from the Lohegaon airport. Balasaheb Sonawane, a villager from Karund, said: "Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has left us fuming by not ...
The biography of IM's mastermind - Mid-Day
He had a huge group of friends and no one dared to get in their way," remembered a former classmate of Bhatkal, who requested anonymity. Bhatkal was often called Hakla by his classmates because of his stammering. He would go to college regularly but ...
25 bites a month and counting - Mid-Day
We don't feel safe in the campus any more," said a student on the condition of anonymity. According to the doctors, the administration blames New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) for the menace to some extent. They say, the civic agency sterilises ...
Sujan Singh Park residents see their fates sealed - Mid-Day
The school, which was to be sealed, was also working," said an official on the condition of anonymity. Surprisingly, according to the residents, no notice was ever issued to them by any authority. According to reports, the land and development officer ...
Maran may be dropped if probe points fingers - Mid-Day
However, a Congress leader, who refused to be identified said, "The Congress will not drag the issue as it happened with A Raja. The moment the probe agency or the court raises a small finger against Maran, the party will signal him to quit. ...