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

Anti-Hero: David Coleman Headley, one of the accused plotters in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks testifies in a US court that Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray was a prime target, and also called his political party a “terrorist outfit”.

Baby’s Got Back: No longer in the running for the IPL win, Pune Warriors Captain Yuvraj Singh promises not to disappoint his fans in the next season.

Count Down: A recent report submitted by the National Family Health Survey reveals a considerable increase in the number of abortions of the girl child among the educated and wealthy.

Down the Drain: Mumbai citizens cry foul over the BMC's ongoing de-silting project as heaps of muck still lie on the road.

From adding villains to subtracting lame characters, here are 22 dos and don’ts of making a movie sequel. Do you follow?

iPhone 4 to launch in India on May 27 in collaboration with Bharti Airtel Ltd and Aircel Ltd. Good call!

Make the most of this aam season in Mumbai with food blogger Shaheen Peerbhai's guide that includes everything from mango lassi to pickle. Pulp fiction?

Nine policemen killed after being brutally attacked by Naxalites near Chhattisgarh. R.I.P

Over 500 flights were cancelled across Europe after a volcanic eruption in Iceland; most flights in UK have now resumed service. Jet, set, go!

Panic Attack: A minor blast outside the Delhi High Court creates havoc; no casualties were reported. Across the border, a group of six Taliban militants attack the Pakistan Navy Base Camp.

Salman Khan starrer Dabangg wins the Wholesome Entertainer award at the 58^th National Awards ceremony. Meanwhile, ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif will be seen sans any make-up in her forthcoming project Ek Tha Tiger.

Sweet Revenge: Krittika Biswas, daughter of an Indian Diplomat sues the New York government for 1.5 million dollars after she was falsely arrested for sending offensive emails to her school teacher.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha accuses political party DMK of being indirectly involved in the assasination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Torn Apart: Pop singer Lady Gaga eats a stack of papers while promoting her latest album, Born this Way on The Late Show with David Letterman. Are you taking notes?