The centre for development of advanced technology (c-dac), Which has, in a major plan to diverge its activities in the higher education sector, agreed to start joint ventures with premier technological institutes of the United States of America all over the country.

Pune's Information Technology (IT) scene, Not only did the Japanese ambassador to India, Hiroshi Hirabayashi, assert that Pune is a place with a huge IT potential, even the Pune Police and DSS Mobile Communications Ltd. launched the Crime Traffic Update. This would provide the latest information on crimes taking place in the city and traffic conditions on the thoroughfares.

Commuting between the two corporations, With the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Transport launching three news routes from Nigdi to Kothrud, Hadapsar and Katraj. After 15 years of refusal, the permission to ply these routes can only be welcomed.

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, The Hindustani classical legend, who was honoured with the establishment of the Bhimsen Joshi Chair at the University of Pune, following a grant of Rs. 35 lakh from the State Government.

Marathi literature buffs, As 64 Marathi one-act plays and four dramas were released in a book, at the same time, in a bid to expose people to contemporary Marathi literature.

Women, After the police formed a special cell to deal with eve-teasers following Director General of Police Arvind Inamdar's directives asking them to take immediate measures to curb crimes against women.

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The police force, With even their presence in the vicinity failing to deter six dacoits, armed with axes, knives and iron rods, from looting a bungalow off the Balewadi-Mhalunge road. Cash and ornaments worth Rs 76,000 were stolen and a 30-year-old youth and his 60-year-old mom were seriously injured.

Brahma-Bazaz Pvt. Ltd., Which is constructing a hotel on Kennedy Road. It has been ordered to pay property tax of Rs. 40 lakh to the Pune Municipal Corporation.