Professor Narayan Pradhan has been selected for the 31st GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution in the field of material sciences.
On the occasion of its 68th anniversary, the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, published a book-length poem titled 'Monsoon', written by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar.
The state government of Maharashtra has announced to set up the country's first medical city named 'Indrayani Medicity' in Pune, to provide all kinds of specialised treatment under one roof.