Pune, Mar 5 : Harleen Chopra of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) created history today by becoming the first-ever Indian woman cadet to command a passing out parade in Pune.

Chopra, a medical cadet, commanded the parade of 103 graduates who would be commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services.

"Basically it is an honour and a privilege to be doing this in my college. I once again thank all those who were responsible for guiding me throughout this process," said Chopra.

Cute Bollywood actress Ayesha Takia tied the knot with her long-time beau Farhan Azmi on March 1 at Koyla, a restaurant in Colaba owned by Farhan.

The couple had a quiet ‘nikaah’ as per Islamic customs at 9.30 p.m.

The wedding ceremony was followed by a grand reception on Monday at the Cricket Club of India lawns, Brabourne Stadium in Churchgate. It was a celebrity turnout all right.

Ayesha was looking dazzlingly beautiful in a beige studded sari with her head covered with a dupatta, while Azmi wore an ivory pin-tuck sherwani and churidar.

The alumni of MSIHMCT will be making a Crocumbouche for their favourite teacher; intend to enter the Limca Book of Records

Too many cooks spoil the broth! But, the case is quite opposite for the alumni of the Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (MSIHMCT). The enthusiastic bunch of 23 executive as well as the Sous chefs are all geared up for their entry into the Limca Book of Records by making the country’s largest Crocumbouche—measuring a minimum of 15 feet in height and 5 feet at the base.

Scenic Silver carrying a weight of 53.5 kgs, looks the best bet among the eight runners who take to the starting gates for the Mayor's Trophy, the main event of the Mumbai's Special Day's meeting scheduled to be held at the Mahalaxmi Race course on Thursday.

This three-year-old filly, a Ontario off Silver Ore will be challenged among the others by Finfoot and River Rule in their maiden appearance in this sprint event of the day.

To be ridden by Bangalore champion jockey, YS Srinath, and coming from the yard of Mansoor Shah, this filly should take home the Rs 1,77,000, the winner's purse which is at stake in this race.

Selections

1. The Furioso Plate (2400m): 1. Highland Quest (1), 2. Es Sider (4), 3. Black Phantom (3)

Mumbai, Mar 4 : Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray is likely to be discharged from Mumbai''s Lilavati Hospital on Friday, doctors attending on him said today.

"Thackeray is doing fine, but will be discharged after one or two days," Dr Narendra Trivedi, Vice-President and hospital spokesperson said.

Thackeray, who is undergoing treatment for weakness and fever had to be kept in the ICU for complete rest.

However, according to Trivedi, now he is doing fine and meeting friends and relatives

Mumbai, Mar 2 : Satyam Computers Chairman Kiran Karnik said on Monday that the company board is planning to invite bids for a strategic investor in the next few days.

"We plan to invite bids in the next few days (and) have worked out the modalities for that, which now needs SEBI approval," he said.

The funding from this investor will lend further financial stability to Satyam, added Karnik.