Dutt needs to stopSunday, May 19, 2013,10:36:52 AM
When Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's appeal for an of four weeks to surrender was rejected by the court and when he was in process of surrendering to the TADA court on May 16, TV channels were beaming his every move , live, right from his house to the TADA court in Mumbai. The cavalcade ....
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Relief for senior citizens Saturday, May 18, 2013,09:20:33 AM
Apropos the article ‘Sr.Citizens to get free legal aid with crimes on the rise’ (PM, May 16). Without any social security, dear ones desert senior citizens for vested interests. The young generation should soon realise that they might face a similar fate.....
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Sanewadi street lights Thursday, May 16, 2013,09:55:16 AM
We, the residents of Sanewadi, Aundh, are very troubled by the delay in switching on street lights in the evening. These lights are only put on after 7.30 pm for reasons best known to Pune Municipal Corporation. ....
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Power begets corruptionWednesday, May 15, 2013,07:58:05 AM
This refers to ‘Corrption this week' (PM, May 14). It reminded me of what President Pranab Mukherjee said. “Anger against the bitter pandemic of corruption is legitimate as is the protest against this plague that is eroding the capability and potential of our nation.” ....
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Inefficient MSEDC, Tuesday, May 14, 2013,09:10:24 AM
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Board Co (MSEDC) has increased the security deposit citing enhanced electricity charges. The consumers are arbitrarily being penalised for the inefficiency and huge wastage by the company.....
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A serious crimeSunday, May 12, 2013,06:15:42 PM
This refers to your report ‘Domestic violence on the rise among rural neo-rich’, (PM, May 10). Domestic violence is a curse on our society. Most of the cases reflect men’s domination over women.....
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Pune PatheticsSaturday, May 11, 2013,09:10:59 AM
The home IPL team should be renamed as Pune Pathetics. They do not play as one unit and there is no team strategy. During their match against KKR on May 9, Mitchell Marsh bowled two overs and gave seven runs. ....
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Free bus for civic schools Friday, May 10, 2013,08:32:56 AM
This refers to ‘Soon, free bus rides to school for slum children’ (PM, May 8). This PMC-PMPML initiative is really encouraging and one of the brighter news pieces I have read in recent days. Like the mid-day meal schemes successfully got students back to school. This free bus service could also be able to....
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Student sufferersThursday, May 09, 2013,12:40:26 AM
As a student, this is the third time I will be affected by an indefinite strike that the traders have called against LBT. May is exam season, especially for CA, MBA and Engineering students. It becomes very difficult for outstation students like me to survive, especially during exams....
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Leaking pipesWednesday, May 08, 2013,01:18:04 AM
I spotted water gushing out of huge pipes and valves at Taljai tekdi for a substantial time on the evening of Maharashtra Day (May 1). When pointed out, a worker rushed to spot after some time and blocked them with wood pieces to check the flow.....
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Kudos, Mirror Tuesday, May 07, 2013,09:07:19 AM
I am associated with the National Skill Development Corporation and am now in Maharashtra visiting few vocational training centers. I came across Pune Mirror’s coverage of the migration of drought-affected farmers. Please accept my ....
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Guidelines for technology Monday, May 06, 2013,08:58:20 AM
Apropos the report 'Sex on-the-go’ (PM, May 5). China has come down heavily on Internet use by enforcing strict guidelines like demanding real names of the users. The US’ proposed phonetapping law seems to be an effort to prevent the possible threats posed by fastgrowing technology. The ....
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Victims of politics Sunday, May 05, 2013,09:11:14 AM
Apropos your story ‘Reprisal begins; Pak prisoner in coma after attack in J&K’, (PM, May 4), I feel both Sarabjit and Sanaullah are victims of dirty politics. Sarabjit’s injuries clearly show that it wasn’t possible for Pak jail inmates to attack him brutally without outside help. ....
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Dravid – humility personified Friday, May 03, 2013,09:36:45 AM
Apropos the article ‘Samson shows the way’ (PM, April 30). It was wonderful to see the demeanour of Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid after their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, when his side achieved an incredible victory over them. ....
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Release Sarabjit Wednesday, May 01, 2013,08:46:07 AM
Apropos to ‘India asks Pakistan to release Sarabjit on humanitarian grounds’ (PM,April 30). The fiasco over Sarabjit Singh has been going on for a long time now. Can the government please take stern actions and get him home? It is shocking that an Indian prisoner was beaten up in....
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CBI-govt nexus Tuesday, April 30, 2013,08:59:06 AM
Apropos the article ‘No question of law minister quitting:PM’ (PM, April 28). The CBI has now exposed the government that it serves covertly. Contrary to what the Attorney General had said, the government did vet the status report on the allocation of coal. ....
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Raja deserves to be heardSunday, April 28, 2013,06:49:25 PM
Although the JPC on 2G scam has finalised its draft report, it is surprising that former Telecom Minister A Raja, who is accused of extending favours to telecom operators, has not been called to depose before the committee. Issues raised by him in his written statement to the JPC are also....
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Dishonoured copsSaturday, April 27, 2013,08:53:24 AM
This refers to ‘Even animals are better than cops’ (PM, April 26). The Supreme Court's remark on the brutal thrashing of a woman in Aligarh, UP is a matter of shame for the nation’s police force. Police atrocities on women throughout the country are on the rise. In Punjab, cops beat up a....
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