Adc 21 august 2013

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Regd. No. MH/MR/South-160/2012-14 RNI Regn. No. 43675/1985 MUMBAI WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013 32 PAGES `3 Website: www.afternoondc.in

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DR NARENDRA DABHOLKAR SHOT DEAD IN PUNE

DESPATCH & COURIER

His mortal remains were consigned to flames at his native village Sangam Mahuli, near Satara, yesterday evening.

Pics: PTI

CHAMPION AGAINST SUPERSTITION KILLED DURING MORNING WALK

Police officials investigate at the spot where anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar (top) was shot dead in Pune on Tuesday.

By Prashant Hamine

T

he brutal early morning murder of noted anti-superstition crusader and rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar as he was taking his morning walk near Omkareshwar Mandir in Pune yesterday has sent shockwaves and anger across the state. Social activists, rationalists, religious organizations, political parties and leaders have been unequivocal in their condemnation of the killing. Dabholkar, editor of Sadhana magazine, was shot at from point-blank range by assailants riding a motorcycle between 7.20 am to 7.30 am near Omkareshwar Mandir bridge in Pune Continued on pg 2 ÂŤ

STEMMING SUCCESS? Negative marking likely in NET exam since passing percentage has doubled

By Yatin Ingle

W

ith the University Grants Commission (UGC) introducing new rules for the National Eligibility Test (NET), another major rule is likely to be

brought in that will have a severe impact on results. The NET is an examination conducted by the UGC which and one has to compulsorily pass in order to be able to Continued on pg 2 ÂŤ

SSC countdown... see pg 12

Gold: `31,520 Silver: `51,785 US Dollar: `63.25 Temperature: 290C/250C Humidity: 70%

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