Dheeraj Bengrut

Pune astronomers discover gigantic ring of hydrogen gas around distant galaxy

The galaxy (named AGC 203001), is located about 260 million light-years away from earth, said Omkar Bait, the lead author of the study who along with Prof Yogesh Wadadekar, and five others – all co-authors – were part of the study published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Starless hydrogen ring around distant galaxy discovered by researchers at NCRA, Pune

The galaxy (named AGC 203001), is located about 260 million light-years away from earth

Campus Calling: BNCA charting a new path with interdisciplinary art and architecture centre

Research programmes will be conducted at the centre by the faculty and students

5 lakh at Bhima Koregaon’s mega Dalit event near Pune, Internet shut down

In January, 2018, violence had broken out at Bhima Koregaon during the celebrations in which one person was killed and several others were injured.

Pune witnesses warmest December in last 12 years

The last time Pune recorded temperature below 10 degrees Celsius was 10.9 degrees Celsius in December 2007

Know the temple town of Jejuri during the reign of Peshwas

Titled ‘Peshwekalin Jejuri – Jejuricha Aparichit Itihas’ the book is a collection of interesting stories about Jejuri where the Khandoba temple is located

Pune railway division: 85 cases of chain pulling in trains registered in two months; 58 held

Officials say passengers unnecessarily pull the alarm chain during the morning and evening rush hours, because of which operations and punctuality of several trains is affected

Pune ‘Maha Morcha’: 15,000 protestors take to streets against CAA

Organised by the ‘Sanvidhan Bachao Kruti Samiti’, the morcha, opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Registry of Citizenship, began at the Babajan dargha chowk at 2.30 pm and ended at the Pune district collector’s office

Principal speak: DY Patil Pune biz school has the NAAC to go global - students and faculty

Students are trained through case studies, simulations, assignments on real-life business situations, presentations and role plays to enhance their analytical and decision making skills

Neutral, independent, non-profit: ILS, Pune Law College’s Centre for Arbitration & Mediation opens in Jan 2020

Centre to resolve ad-hoc arbitration, institutional arbitration and commercial arbitrations

We are protesting against CAA to protect our culture, tradition and language: Assamese in Pune

At least 200 Assamese living in Pune gathered for the protest and chanted slogans against CAA and demanded its immediate withdrawal.

We will fight till the end to get CAA withdrawn, says member,  Assamese society in Pune

LUIT member and protest organiser Bidyut Saikia, laid out what he claims is the stand the Assamese in Pune are taking on the controversial act.

Students’ protest in Pune to condemn Jamia violence, CAA on a bigger scale on Day 2

On Tuesday morning, the students walked through the gates of FC, raised solgans against CAA-NRC and held a signature campaign to gather written support from people around the area.

Gathering at Pune varsity condemns CAA; expresses solidarity with Jamia students

Gathering at Pune varsity condemns CAA; expresses solidarity with Jamia students

Pune University students, others plan protests against CAA, Jamia violence

Protest by Assamese against CAA in Pune cancelled at the last minute after police withdraw permission to hold it

The CAA, which was recently passed in the Parliament, has generated anger amongst the Assamese based in the city as they call the Act unconstitutional.

College students in Pune demand “safer country for women;” submit 30K signatures to police chief

Week-long public campaign launched against the backdrop of the Hyderabad and Unnao rape and murder cases that shook India recently

The 18 fatal traffic “black spots” Pune police want you to watch for when on the road

According to a May 25 report in HT, the police and the civic administration had marked the urban locales prone to fatal accidents, however, a list of specific roads, junctions, blind turns and roundabouts has now been released

Campus connect: State’s only college for deaf and dumb is signing a new chapter in annals of education history

Ranganathan College of Arts, Commerce in Tingrenagar, Vishrantwadi, is the only one of its kind in the state and evolved from the Sadguru Saibaba Seva Trust’s pre-primary school for deaf and dumb students, which began in 1993

Savitribai Phule Pune University’s Physics department develops nuclear batteries for Isro

The project, which was initiated in 2015, was completed recently with Isro’s support which has an independent unit at the SPPU campus

Savitribai Phule Pune University to make basic Marathi compulsory across all courses

Beginning next academic year, all students under the SPPU will have to take a basic Marathi course as well, irrespective of the courses and disciplines they are pursuing

Will work on doubling of railways routes, improve punctuality of trains: Renu Sharma, DRM Pune

For me passenger satisfaction is important. Every passenger travelling from Pune railway station and other stations under the division should be happy about the services provided at the station, she says

Government plans to involve NRIs and IITs to help boost cow-based industries

The inauguration of the three-day World Cow Conference and Agriculture Expo 2019 organised by Kamdhenu Seva Pratishtan was held at Balewadi on Friday

Govt plans to involve NRIs and IITs to boost cow-based industries, R&D

World Aids Day: December 1; ‘We help patients overcome social stigma attached to HIV’, says Pune activist

City-based activist Manisha Ankush Pawar, who works with the Community Aid and Sponsorship Programme (CASP), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has been nominated for the 4th Annual Community Leadership Awards by Alliance India, for her work with people affected with Aids

MSRTC tightens noose on safety clearance post Shivshahi bus accident at Katraj ghat

St Mira’s college, Pune shatters the skill box with path-breaking courses... like, clinical music therapy

On offer are one two-year diplomas that allow exposure to an avant-garde selection of skill sets

Medical student’s Ekta Kothawade fatal accident took place at Katraj ‘black spot’ known for mishaps

A “black spot” is various sites on roads across the city where accidents regularly take place and enables police and commuters to be aware of the dangers when traversing those routes

Maharashtra body alleges corruption, opposes modernisation in transportation sector

Writes letter to minister Nitin Gadkari stating transporters are facing harassment from officials.