bpb’s weekly pick-tionary of happenings from Mumbai and beyond.

…. and again: India’s badminton superstar Saina Nehwal apologies for saying that Delhi isn’t ready to host the CWG; and eight participating Indian sportsmen fail drug test. Game over?

BMC study indicates that there is an increase in the amount of cancer-causing particles in the air as compared to last year. Certainly doesn’t help us breathe easier.

Bollywood Bedtime Stories: The home help who accused Shiney Ahuja of sexual assault now drops all charges against the actor. Meanwhile, A. R Rahman takes six months to come up with the not-so-popular CWG theme, but delivers title song for upcoming Jhoota hi Sahi in less than two days. Quite a track record!

Elizabeth Arden plans to set up spas here early next year and India rises from number 13 to 7 in Conde Nast Readers’ list of best international holiday destinations. Moving up in the world!

Lift, please! Yet another taxi and auto strike leaves thousands of hapless commuters in the lurch. Are we ever going to move ahead?

Put a (circus) ring on it: Lady Gaga gifts Beyonce raunchy birthday presents including a diamond- studded whip and matching bra and knickers. Hey, what are friends for?

Short Notice: Rise in the number of dengue cases in the capital forces young college girls to cover up. The boys union is up in arms.

Skin Shedding: A photo in Life magazine compels us to relive the cringing embarrassment of Mallika Sherawat’s appearance at Cannes with a snake wrapped around her. Will this Eve also blame the serpent?

Sp(y)am Story: Cricketer Asif Mohammad’s ex-girlfriend Veena Malik claims that she learnt about his crooked “spot-fixing” ways by hiring a private detective, and Angelina Jolie visits Pakistan to bring attention to flood victims.

What’s Your Number? 1,500 police personnel to provide protection at Lalbaughcha Raja; and cops (finally!) make real headway in Pune German Bakery blast case, arresting two men.