Mumbai: Salman Khan rents out property for Rs. 80 lakh/month
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Actor Salman Khan leased out a commercial building for a whopping rent of Rs. 80 lakh/month for first five years to Future Group, Big Bazaar owner. Future Group confirmed signing the deal and said they plan to open a food hall. The property, which was recently constructed, was bought by Khan for Rs. 120 crore in 2012. Tap in for more from Mumbai.
Law
Govt questioned for categorizing Dahi handi an adventure sport
Bombay HC questioned Maharashtra government for categorizing dahi handi as an 'adventure sport' and asked how HC's order of capping human pyramid's height, restricting participation to adults only can be violated under the pretext on being an adventure sport. Earlier, a resolution issued by Maharashtra sports department said formation of human pyramids to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami would be treated as an adventure sport.
Monsoon
Thane lashed by heavy showers, Mumbai breaks 3-year-old record
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Salem
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Environment
High court panel: Indiscriminate tree cutting for Mumbai Metro III
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Entertainment
Indu Sarkar: Madhur Bhandarkar gets security cover following protests
Due to the protests by Congress workers against upcoming movie Indu Sarkar by Madhur Bhandarkar, police provided non-categorized security to him on Monday. Two armed constables will look after Bhandarkar's security during the day while two others will take care of security during night. The movie is based on Emergency period. Following protests, Bhandarkar called off film's promotional events in Mumbai and Nagpur.
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