Qualified woman can’t claim maintenance: Court
A family court has observed that a well-qualified woman cannot claim maintenance from her husband.
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For motorwoman, job is a dream come true
Mumtaz Kazi would watch trains pass by her home as a child and was determined to drive one, someday. A 1989 amendment to the railway recruitment policy helped her realize that dream.
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Manning city's congested skies
In a nondescript corner in Andheri East where heavy trucks carrying air cargo jam the main street, lies a narrow detour that takes one to an equally unimpressive four-storey building.
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Girls don't get equal choice as boys: Survey
In a poor reflection of attitudes towards women, a recent study found 76% women felt they witnessed a difference in parenting of the girl and boy child.
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Maharashtra is third in crimes against women
Notwithstanding the tall claims of the law enforcing agencies regarding safety of women, Maharashtra has achieved a dubious distinction of leading in crime against women and minor girls, ranking third after Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
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Muslim quota gone, Cong to stall session
The Congress has decided to stall proceedings in both houses of the legislature to protest against the decision of the BJP-led government to scrap reservation for Muslims.
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A three-wheel drive against many prejudices
Anita Kudtarkar (57) broke into a male bastion about a decade ago, becoming the first woman auto driver in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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Maharashtra Congress to fight for Muslim reservation
The Maharashtra unit of the Congress has decided to fight for reinstating of the 5% reservation in education for the Muslim community.
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Rs 1.25 crore gold haul at city airport in a day
Gold worth Rs 1.25 crore was seized at the city's international airport on Friday.
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24 yr old kidnapped, thrown to death from flyover in Mumbai
The Sewree police arrested four persons including two truck drivers and two cleaners for abducting a 24-year-old man from Sewree and throwing the victim from 35 ft tall Vakola flyover to his death.
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