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Political drama over Bandra-Worli sea link name

Naming the Bandra-Worli sea link after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi has spawned a political controversy, with Opposition Sena-BJP demanding that it be named after Veer Savarkar and Communist......

Sena-BJP want Savarkar's name for sea link

Barely hours after the Bandra-Worli sea link was named 'Rajiv Gandhi Setu', the move drew criticism from Opposition Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance, which favoured it being named after......

Yeddy's assets: Rs 40.7 lakh cash, 3 houses and no cars!

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who has been under attack from the opposition over involvement in alleged land scams worth Rs 1,000 crore and nepotism, declared his assets and liabilities......

Kasab claims he's not part of 26/11 conspiracy

Pakistaniterrorist Ajmal Kasab on Monday claimed he was not part of the 26/11 attacks conspiracy hatched in Pakistan by Lashkar-e-Tayiba and argued his confession recorded by a magistrate and plea......

US Apache chopper pilots guilty of war crimes?

Whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks has released nearly 400,000 secret American documents on Iraq war, calling it the 'largest classified military leak in history', despite Pentagon's warning that it......

Bandra-Worli sea link named after Rajiv Gandhi

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued a resolution naming the newly opened Bandra-Worli sea bridge as Rajiv Gandhi Sealink.Bringing an end to the furore over naming the bridge, the Public......

Bandra-Worli sea link named Rajiv Gandhi Setu

The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, which was inaugurated by United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi in Mumbai on Tuesday, will be named as Rajiv Gandhi Setu.The proposal for the same was......

Meet the man behind Lavasa and Mumbai sea link

The man behind the Bandra-Worli sea link and Lavasa is far from triumphant despite the brightening prospects for the controversial hill city Ajit Gulabchand's drooping eyes acquire a tinge of pity......

The businessman behind the Mumbai sea link

Ajit Gulabchand is not fond of the arclights, but he shed his reluctance for once - just like a proud father would do in the company of his famous child. So Gulabchand was happily posing for the......

An American on the Bandra Worli Sea Link

As we approached the toll-booth entrance to the newly completed Bandra Worli Sea Link, the first thing that struck me was the size. It is utterly and unequivocally massive, a man-made mega......

Bobby Deol: I was comfortable using foul language in front of dad

The youngest of the Deols, Bobby Deol is still treated like a child by his father Dharmendra and elder brother Sunny. Now, the three will be back on the marquee with Yamla Pagla Deewana, where......

Why Kareena loves these films!

"The journey has been colourful. I don't think any other actress has been able to do such varied roles. Whether it was Refugee, Dev, Chameli, Omkara, Jab We Met, 3 Idiots or Kurbaan, the films had......

F1 ace Coulthard to drive on Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Mumbai's Formula One fans have a treat in store.Ace driver David Coulthard is scheduled to drive down the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link at blinding speed in a Red Bull racing car on October......

Tour de France stars for Mumbai cyclothon

Three-time holder of the green jersey sprinters' classification at Tour de France, Robbie McEwen and Elia Vivani, who represent RadioShack of the USA are among the cyclists who will participate in......

'Lack of response' from AFI for Mumbai Marathon

For the first time since its inception eight years ago, the US $325,000 Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon will be run on January 16 without the blessings of the Athletics Federation of India."They......

Ndiso, Bizunesh triumph in Mumbai marathon

Rank outsider Dennis Ndiso of Kenya clinched his maiden marathon title with an impressive finish, while Bizunesh Mohammed led an Ethiopian clean sweep of the top three positions among women in the......

Mumbai Marathon: African runners set to dominate

African runners are expected to steal the show in Sunday's $310,000 prize money7th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon.The absence of defending champion Kenneth Mungara has placed his Kenyan......

People speak for rajiv gandhi sea link

QNA

Q. Is Indian Congress party under seize of any Indian or Italian mafia ? (common mens miserable life)
: A. Yes, it looks like They did a similar thing when Mumbai's Sea Link which was initially planned to be named after Great Freedom Fighter Veer...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-indian-congress-party-under-seize-of-any-indian-or-italia//answers/16497191

Q. How Mr.Sharad Pawar has played great gamble by playing Rajiv Gandhi's Name for New Sea Link ?? Very Cold blooded Politician...........
Hitler: A. Its fine to name the bridge the person who brought Technolodge Development for Natio why should we not name the bridge by his name more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/how-mr.sharad-pawar-has-played-great-gamble-by-playing-rajiv/16496770/answers/15005787

Q. Congrats to Mumbaikars for having beautiful emgineering marvel-Sea link between Bandra-Mahim link.Happy trevelling !
SHRIRAM KULKARNI: A. YES ON MY BEHALF.WAS INAGURATED BY SONIA GANDHI AND NAMED AFTER RAJIV GANDHI.ANOTHER GANDHI FAMILY INVOLVEMENT. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/congrats-to-mumbaikars-for-having-beautiful-emgineering-marv/15005746/answers/14985644

Q. It is most unfortunate that the Mah. Govt. under the congress- nationalist congress party combine has chosen not to name the new bandra-worli sea link after Swatantryaveer Sawarkar whose name had been announced when the ground was broken for the project about 15 yrs ago by the Mah. govt. under shiv sena and the BJP. Instead of honouring that commitment of its own, the Mah. govt. has named the sea link after the Late Rajiv Gandhi. This is very surprising as well as unfortunate....Comments plz.
UMESH SHARMA: A. Ha the Mumbai-Pune Expressway a name?If yes, we still call it the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.In the same way, Bandra-Worli sea link, is the ideal name...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/it-is-most-unfortunate-that-the-mah.-govt.-under-the-congres/14973767/answers/15101105

Q. Catching Congress Leaders off guard, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar proposed the late PM\'s name for Mumbai\'s new landmark. Chavan followed suit and immediately named it \"Rajiv Gandhi Setu\". Should the BWSL be named after late PM Rajiv Gandhi??
Sumati Gayki: A. Naming Bridge, roads, flyovers etc after some personality is height of stupidity. These things should be named in relation to the place they...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/catching-congress-leaders-off-guard-ncp-chief-sharad-pawar-p/15092706/answers/15020616

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