Technocrats reluctant to join armed forces -- UGC project
Research conducted by a University Grants Commission (UGC) sponsored team has found that technically qualified persons are reluctant to join the armed forces.



Brahmaputra rises, 50 villages lie submerged
Majuli, the world's largest fresh-water island located in the heart of the Brahmaputra in Upper Assam, has been once again threatened by the rising water-level of the river, as also by increasing erosion during the past few days.



NCP men's clamour for Cabinet rank
Trouble is brewing for Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh much sooner than anticipated. A day after he constituted the statutory boards, corporations and committees after dithering for more than six months.



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