MU lab dissections being phased out
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities offering zoology and biology courses to discontinue the dissections of animals in a phased manner.
Report out on how media functions
A report titled ‘#Mediainsights Report’ released on Monday revealed how the media constructs stories and gathers data It highlighted that only one in 11 journalists would use more than half the press
No relief to babu in Powai land case
Stating that public interest is paramount, the Bombay HC on Monday refused to grant relief to Thomas Benjamin, current Additional Chief Secretary (Public Health) who prayed for quashing a special cour
Work begins on Jaitapur plant
In a big step towards completion of the Jaitapur nuclear power project, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCL) has started working on the basic infrastructure such as office and roads at the pr
Cops on toes for Gokulashtami
The city police has promised sufficient security to prevent cases of eve-teasing and molestation of women by festive crowds during the forthcoming dahi handi celebrations on Thursday.
Govinda gela re to New York
For the first time in the history of the dahi handi festival, govindas in the city will be exhibiting their skills of performing human towers in the United States.
Govindas to aim for 10-tier pyramid
The craze of achieving “greater heights” in the dahi handi festival has been rising among the city govinda pathaks every year.
BJP to support independent candidate
In a change of strategy, the state BJP unit has decided to support independent candidate Prithviraj Kakade against Dhananjay Munde of NCP for the September 2 Legislative Council byelections.
HC REJECTS BANK’S STAY ORDER PLEA
The Bombay HC recently rejected the petition of ICICI Bank seeking stay on the order of adjudicating officer for payment of compensation to two persons who had lost a total of `5.41 lakh in an online
‘Sr citizen policy ready’
Maharashtra will soon have a separate department and a commissionerate for the welfare of its senior citizens.