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Bengal black spot in national highway safety

Edit The Times of India 13 Jun 2016
Kolkata. Bengal has earned the dubious distinction of being the third among all the states to have the highest number of accident-prone stretches on the national highways passing through. Only Telangana and Haryana are ahead of Bengal ... The aim has been set to decrease the deaths to 50% by 2020 ... The 3km stretch on NH-2 between Khana Jn More/Surul More and Kulgeria Sako is the most notorious with 20 deaths over the past three years....

18th century Zafar Mahal loses battle against illegal constructions

Edit The Hindu 13 Jun 2016
Zafar is Arabic for 'victory' but there is nothing victorious left in the Zafar Mahal, at Delhi's congested Mehrauli area ... The palace was originally built by Akbar II and was later chosen by Bahadur Shah Zafar II as his 'summer palace' ... The 'Naubat Khana' (drum house) with its beautifully carved pillars is where the children play cricket every evening ... “Even the masjid was encroached by people for their daily prayers ... ....

ASI floats tender for cleaning of Taj Heritage Corridor

Edit The Times of India 11 Jun 2016
AGRA. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has once again initiated the procedure to clean the Taj Heritage Corridor of debris and wild growth. Last time the tendering process was cancelled as only one company had come forward ... Meanwhile, the department is very soon going to issue final notification for three more Mughal era-structures -- Hanthi Khana, Agha Khan haveli and Khan-e-durran haveli -- to bring them under their jurisdiction....

ASI to clean up Taj Heritage Corridor

Edit The Times of India 11 Jun 2016
AGRA. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has once again initiated the procedure to clean up the Taj Heritage Corridor of debris and wild plants and weeds ... However, the remains of the four havelis do not exist today ... It is also learned that very soon the department is going to issue final notification for three more Mughal era structures — Hanthi Khana, Agha Khan haveli and Khan-e-durran haveli — to bring them under their jurisdiction....

Breaking roza in Kolkata with suta kebabs, gulab jamuns and haleem

Edit Indian Express 10 Jun 2016
While Mughlai food all over the country continues to be gentrified, in Calcutta, which has always been indifferent to change, tradition is alive and well in Chitpur ... Most of the families here trace their roots to Awadh, while others to Bihar ... (Photo ... (Photo ... Closer to Nakhoda Masjid, past busy pop-up kiosks selling biryanis, spring rolls, ghooghni, dates and mountains of bakarkhanis and sevai, sits the grand old lady of Mughlai khana ... ....

'Music is about finding a balance'

Edit Deccan Herald 09 Jun 2016
L Tete-e-tete. His smouldering looks and charm have been intriguing everyone who loves Bollywood. He plays both the good and the bad guy equally well and leaves his audience wanting more. And to add a feather to his cap, Neil Nitin Mukesh has also turned producer with ‘Madari’ ... Your inspiration ... Your favourite travel destination ... There’s nothing that beats ‘maa ka ghar ka khana’ — my 24x7 all-day diner....

Weekly offs for cops is a very good idea: Kanpur policemen

Edit The Times of India 06 Jun 2016
KANPUR. The decision of Kanpur SSP to give a day of rest to cops at a police station in the city has gone down well with their counterparts, who hope to get a weekly off too. No weekly offs, working on festivals and a long drawn process for taking leaves for Kanpur cops is a thing of the past now ... "We are also human beings and our body also wants rest," reasons Hari Shanker Mishra, station officer at Pheel Khana police station ... RELATED....

Old Delhi centre decodes registration

Edit The Times of India 05 Jun 2016
NEW DELHI. Municipal school teacher Farid Ul Haq attended the first Open Day at Delhi University and knew he had his work cut out for him. He had already hauled his computer, scanner and printer from home in Farash Khana to Gali Qasim Jan, Lalkuan; the internet connection was in place ... The group has been helping walled city kids get to DU - and other institutions - for four years ... Word is spread through old channels and new ... RELATED....

Feast on East Indian grub

Edit DNA India 03 Jun 2016
-->. Meldan Dcunha of Soul Fry is celebrating Junk Free June by giving you a chance to enjoy Mutton Khuddi, Fugias and more. Junk Free June comes to Soul Fry in the form of wholesome East Indian khana that you can enjoy while listening to some foot-tapping East Indian music. Here’s the lowdown on what’s in store for you ... And nothing beats homesyle cooking there ... WHEN. June 3 to 9. WHERE ... Melissa D’Costa D’Silva. ....

Buhari's Visit - Rivers Govt Bans Motorcycles, Tricycles

Edit All Africa 02 Jun 2016
[Premium Times] The Rivers State government has placed a temporary ban on the operation of motorcycles and tricycles in Gokana and Khana local government areas of the state because of the planned visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state on Thursday ... ....

President Buhari's Visit - Wike Takes Measures to Ensure Hitch-Free Flag Off of Ogoni Clean Up

Edit All Africa 02 Jun 2016
[Vanguard] Ahead of the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Rivers State for the flag off of the implementation of the UNEP Report , Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has banned the operations of motorcycles and tricycles in Gokana and Khana Local Government Areas between 6 am and 6pm on Thursday ... ....

What’s cooking, Chicha’s!

Edit The Hindu 02 Jun 2016
After a lot of ground work, of course ... Chicha itself is a typical colloquial Deccani term used to refer to ‘cousin’, ‘uncle’ or any close acquaintance. They have kept the décor simple, avoiding flashy fare. It is a place to chill for men and women but has bouncers to handle mischief makers ... So, the next time you crave for Shaadi ka khana and have no invite, head out to Chicha’s at Lakdikapul ... Keywords....

‘Raman Raghav 2.0’ actor Vicky Kaushal: I was born in a 10x10 chawl

Edit The Times of India 02 Jun 2016
Before actor Vicky Kaushal answers our phone call, an ear-pleasing callertune plays out. It is a song called 'Ajj saanu o mileya' from his last release 'Zubaan.' In a role of a young village boy, who develops a fear of music, the actor was terrific in the film ... Over to Vicky... After playing good boy characters in 'Masaan' and 'Zubaan,' how difficult was it to get into this space for 'Raman Raghav 2.0'? ... Mujhe khana banana nahi aata ... No....
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