Dala Rooster homestay Panchgani review

The owners of Dala Rooster homestay in Panchgani are Captain Gokhale and his wife Leena Gokhale. There are 3 staff on the premises: Mr. Bhajan Yadav and Mrs. Suvarna Yadav, a couple who are caretakers-cum-cooks, and Vijay, who cleans and swabs the premises in addition to helping out in the kitchen.

2012 Know your Army Day events schedule Shivaji Park Mumbai

The Know your Army day is held to celebrate the victory of India over Pakistan in the 1971 war & salute the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for this victory. For this, the Indian Army is organising the Vijay Diwas (victory day) celebrations at Shivaji Park in the heart of Mumbai, capital city of Maharashtra. The main aim of this festival is to encourage youngsters to join the Army.

2012 MHADA lottery winners ineligible candidates appeal process

Those who applied for and won flats at Mira Road through the 2012 MHADA lottery but who were declared ineligible can appeal the rejection. Over 700 winners of these flats were declared ineligible due to not having been able to furnish the requisite documents or for having made an application in a reserved category though not belonging to it.[Read also: 2014 MHADA Lottery Housing Scheme Application]

2013 MHADA flats lottery sale at Virar and Vengurla

The Maharashtra Housing and Development Authority (MHADA) will be putting on sale over 2000 flats via a lottery system next year in May 2013. Out of this number, about 150 flats will be at Vengurla in the Konkan region while the rest will be in Virar. The winners of the lottery will get possession of the flats in 2014 as stated by MHADA. Price of the flats of Mumbai Board for the 2013 lottery is here . For the 2014 lottery details check out the information here: 2014 MHADA Lottery Application

Shri Balasaheb Thackeray: The one and only Tiger

Shiv Sena pramukh Shri Balasaheb Thackeray passed away earlier today. The charismatic leader will no longer  grace the popular Dassehra rallies which are held by the party every year at the iconic Shivaji Park grounds.

As the flag flew at half-mast atop Shiv Sena Bhavan, the party's headquarters, millions of party workers and associates paid their last respects to the leader.

2012 Navy Queen pageant Mumbai registration form

Each year, as part of the Indian Navy Day celebrations in Mumbai the Navy organizes a Navy Ball. The events at the 2012 Navy Day Ball in Mumbai will include performances by celebrity guests and popular music bands, with well-know DJs and event hosts adding fun to the general atmosphere. 

The most popular feature at the Navy Ball is the Navy Queen Pageant with young ladies vying for the coveted title of Navy Queen.

2012 Indian Navy Day events Mumbai

The Indian Navy Day is an important landmark which falls on December 4th each year. It marks that day in the calendar of the Indian Navy's victorious operation, called Operation Trident, which was a courageous & daring attack on the Karachi harbour, Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. To commemorate that eventful day, the Indian Navy each year organizes events for the general public. In Mumbai this year these events will include the ever-popular Beating the Retreat, band performances by the Naval band, free medical camps and an open sea swimming competition. The Indian Navy warships at the Naval Dockyard will also be open to the public. There will also be a 2012 Navy Queen Pageant (more info here).