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First tame the water thieves! (21 November 12:19) |
| If pilferage is checked, city can not only do without a water cut, but enjoy surplus supply. |
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Be an advisor to the underprivileged (21 November 12:18) |
| Helping poor kids is the best tribute on Universal Children's Day. |
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Oh no Winfreys opera to wind up (21 November 12:11) |
| Oprah Winfrey, an influential talk show anchor on telly, announced on Friday that she was ending her popular daytime programme in 2011. |
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Why has Gateway become a living quarters for cops (20 November 12:43) |
| Mumbaikars are livid and outraged with the treatment meted out to personnel. |
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Let fireworks assault our reverie (20 November 12:39) |
| Despite a noisy Diwali this year, the Ministry of environment and forests has proposed extending the 10 pm deadline for firecrackers till midnight. |
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Bring a shine to Andheri-Kurla Road (19 November 10:46) |
| A DNA reader highlights plight of two-wheeler riders on the motorway. |
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Price rise of essential items is becoming unbearable for all (19 November 10:45) |
| A DNA reader accuses all parties of doing nothing to resolve the problem of inflation. |
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Is the Centre really living up to its ideology of putting the aam aadmi first (19 November 05:03) |
| 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. |
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Rhythmic gymnasts make waves (19 November 12:08) |
| 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. |
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Focussing on the basic needs (19 November 12:07) |
| A single toilet seat caters to 81 people in a day. There is a requirement for 64,000 toilet seats in Mumbai city. |
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How does email fare on the youth quotient (19 November 12:05) |
| Kent University's study is right, electronic form of contact is losing its charm. |
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Grounding their aspirations (19 November 12:02) |
| The Indian Air Force has shelved plans to induct women as fighter pilots citing operational and cultural
constraints. |
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Campaign against the menace (18 November 12:09) |
| Economic incentives, mass awareness and legislation can weed out plastic bags, says a DNA reader. |
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Accelerate metro rail plan for better tomorrow (18 November 12:08) |
| A DNA reader wants transport infrastructure planned in a better manner to decongest city. |
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Do you think pilots are overworked (18 November 12:06) |
| Airlines must accord high priority to passenger safety and modify duty shifts to avoid fatigue, say Mumbaikars. |
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Is the corporation being greedy (18 November 12:02) |
| 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. |
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Soldierly tunes to remember attacks (17 November 12:30) |
| Former IPS officer YP Singh is unveiling a music video in memory of martyred policemen. |
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More skywalks are the need of the hour (17 November 12:29) |
| DNA readers, Mahesh Kalantri & Cajetan D'Souza, appeal to locals to tone down opposition to infrastructure plans. |
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Teens get the right advice from informed sources (17 November 12:27) |
| People feel more youngsters should dial helplines and dispel doubts about teenage pregnancy and abortion. |
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The long trudge to workplace (17 November 12:24) |
| 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. |
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Do you think Sachin Tendulkar was wrong to say that he is Indian first and then Maharashtrian (16 November 04:28) |
| At a press conference on Friday, Sachin Tendulkar made a 'Mumbai for all' remark. This irked Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who criticised the icon in an open letter in his party newspaper S... |
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Empowering marginalised sections (16 November 12:43) |
| Kandivli community centre has become a beacon of hope for deserving children and senior citizens. |
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Put an end to the politics of hate (16 November 12:42) |
| North Indians have become a target of regionalism, says a DNA reader. |
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Can we take the power list at face value (16 November 12:40) |
| Dawood's inclusion in the list of the world's most powerful people by Forbes magazine is erroneous, say Mumbaikars. |
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Speeding on the highway to hell (16 November 12:36) |
| November 15 was observed as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Accidents are the leading cause of death among youngsters. |
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Happily diabetic! (14 November 01:56) |
| Despite India being the capital of the ailment there is no need to panic. DNA talks to people who juggle daily activities on World Diabetes Day. |
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Act wisely dont spread panic (14 November 01:54) |
| Lack of credible disaster management experts in Mumbai imbues trepidation. |
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Playthings that give them joy (14 November 01:52) |
| NGO distributes toys to children from BMC schools. |
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Get back to the task of state governance (12 November 11:33) |
| MNS resorting to violence in the state assembly should give our daily soap writers some grist and will know what to do when they need to boost TRPs. |
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Making a mockery of 2611 sad memories (12 November 11:18) |
| Today children can decide if they want to play such games themselves. I had heard that there was already something similar existing in cyberspace. |
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Farewell to citys jumbos already (12 November 11:14) |
| As a kid, I used to be eager to watch the animals. But after looking at the conditions of zoo animals and their health, I feel bad. |
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What solutions are needed to be put in place so that airline safety norms are maintained at optimum levels (12 November 05:39) |
| Every Tuesday, Mumbai airport operates with a shortened runway. Two recent near-disasters - both on Tuesdays - point to a serious compromise of safety standards. |
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A politician needs to know local lingo (11 November 11:19) |
| Politicians in North India states take oath in Hindi, in the south they take oath in the assembly in respective languages. Then why can't Abu Azmi take an oath in Marathi. |
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Why deprive motorists of parking space (11 November 11:18) |
| There are already lot of parking issues and space crunch. The police claim that this is a measure to beef up the security, so maybe they are right in their way. |
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Private security key to public safety (11 November 11:02) |
| Pradeep Sharma was dismissed for alleged links with the underworld. The Maharashtra administrative tribunal has asked the state government to reinstate him. |
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Mismanaging supply of water (10 November 10:21) |
| As the city experiences one of its worst water crises, with many residents not getting water for hours to days, it is business as usual for those who tap water illegally. |
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Throwing fire safety norms to the winds (10 November 10:20) |
| I'm staying in a high-rise apartment, which is equipped with fire safety equipment. We all know that safety measures have been taken by builders, but I'm not sure if this is enough. |
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Water woes in city once again (10 November 10:08) |
| Now that they know how much water is being stolen everyday, they should take steps to trace the locations where water is being pilfered. |
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Mahatmas legacy on sale City reacts in anguish (10 November 09:36) |
| It is our duty to ensure that things of national interest should be given foremost importance and protection. |
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India Inc is flocking back to B-schools (09 November 11:01) |
| Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode announced successful completion of summer placements for its thirteenth batch (2009-11). |
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Putting an end to the menace of rash driving (09 November 11:00) |
| A survey was conducted with regard to Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking and rash driving. |
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Has the ruckus over Marathi sullied our image (09 November 10:58) |
| If other legislators could take oath in Marathi why can't Abu Azmi do the same? Raj Thackeray had given a prior warning and threatened to unleash violence in the assembly. |
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The right school for your child (09 November 10:50) |
| However I made sure that my child goes to a government recognised school and I can also vouch for its credibility. |
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Dont leave your pet on the mean streets (09 November 01:55) |
| A DNA reader recently rescued a dog and lists some remedial measures for owners, finders. |
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Learn important lessons from Israel on usage (09 November 01:51) |
| Campaigns have been launched to increase awareness about conservation. |
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Desalination to quench Mumbais thirst (09 November 01:48) |
| Inhabitants feel the corporation must keep project's cost under control. |
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Youre surely not game for this (09 November 01:45) |
| Violent computer games are passé. Kids now have access to games that goad them to sexually assault women. Speak Up explores the evolving world of gaming. |
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What message would you like to give LK Advani on his 83rd birthday (08 November 05:31) |
| Many see Advani as a divisive figure, while others regard him as the champion of the Hindutva cause. But there is no doubting that he is the most powerful leader the BJP has had. |
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Vigil in vigilance week (06 November 10:35) |
| The PCGT used various ways to make people aware about how to bring transparency, honesty and accountability into the system.
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Opposition to natnl song will only create discord (06 November 10:34) |
| 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. |
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