One of the biggest maritime disasters in India, the collision between MSC Chitra with MV Khalijia-III on Saturday about five kilometres from Mumbai island has brought maritime activities to a grinding halt.
The capsizing MSC Chitra is located just a few kilometres from Sassoon Dock, one of Mumbai's largest seafood docks. Seafood prices are starting to fall there.
A foreign cargo ship, which collided with another vessel about 10 km off Mumbai harbour, tilted further spilling oil for the third day as Navy and Coast Guard made hectic efforts to contain the leak.
MET announces admissions for PG programmes, recognised by the Government of Maharashtra.
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata invites applications for MSc/Junior Research Fellowship programme in Biophysical Sciences.
Aspiring scientist Ishan Mata is gearing up to pursue an MTech degree, leading to PhD, at one of the premier research institutes in the country.
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
Even as the environmentalists and marine zoologists are crying hoarse over the impact of the oil spill, there is good news as far as the shoreline near Mumbai is concerned.
The University of Pune invites applications from external students desirous of registration for BA, BCom, MA, M Com, LLM and MA/MSc (Mathematics) courses.
For the MV Khailijia 3, one of the two ships which collided last Saturday off the coast of Mumbai, the track record does not read very well. In July, it was found that the ship had developed some cracks and had to offload its cargo mid-sea.
The impact of the oil spill off Mumbai on the marine life can be ascertained only after six months to a year, said well-known marine biologist Deepak Apte.
The oil spill from MSC Chitra, which collided with another cargo ship near the Mumbai coast on Saturday, has stopped, Coast Guard sources said on Monday.
A constable attached with the marine unit of the city police died on Monday morning after he fell off a speed boat during patrolling near the cargo vessel MSC Chitra, which had collided with another vessel. The victim, Ramesh Tukaram More, 45, and three other constables were patrolling in a speed boat in the wee hours of Monday at approximately 1.5 nautical miles from the Chitra.More's body was recovered by life guards later and sent to the state run J J Hospital.
"MSC Chitra has tilted 80 degrees and the total oil spill is nearly 50 tons, Arun Singh, Commandant (Operations), Coast Guard told PTI.
Indira Gandhi Institute of Developement Research invites applications for admission to its External PhD Programme (Development Studies)
Tathagat Avatar Tulsi has become India's youngest assistant professor at the renowned Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai.
Suresh Kumar, currently working as an online tutor with TCYonline.com and an academician with nearly 25 years experience as a teacher in various CBSE schools, discusses how the system will work.
And what it is doing to your body, asks nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
Anna University Chennai invites applications for admission to MSc (two years) degree programmes in Environmental Science (SS).
'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.
Reader Vishal Shah spotted Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata, shopping at the Selfridges Store on Oxford Street, London.
University of Pune provides instructions for applying for 2008 --2009 admissions Entrance Test.
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The 24-year-old gold medallist in MSc (Zoology) from Behrampur University, topped the IFS exam without any coaching; he says that it was God's mercy.
IUCAA, Pune, National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata TIFR invite applications from highly motivated students.
Govt Engineering College, Ajmer invites applications for M Tech. Programmes.
Applications are invited from students for Research Scholarships at IUCAA, Pune and NCRA - TIFR.
To avoid binge eating, you need to control your mind and focus on your goal, says Komal Jethmalani.
'It was a privilege to work for the country.'
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research invites applications for PhD and postgraduate programmes
University of Pune announces details for its External Students Programme for 2008/2009.
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) opens admissions to its PhD programme.
Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.
Department of Biotechnology offers post-graduate students the chance to train with the top Biotech companies in India.
Admissions open for MCA, MSc and PGDCA courses for 2008.
The scholars are awarded for their outstanding scholarly achievements, character, commitment to others and to the common good.
Come August 1, it will be compulsory to have a personal identification number (PIN)/password for all online credit and debit card transactions in the country.
Lack of physical exercise lowers the body's lean mass, reduces the metabolic rate and causes increase in fat percentage, warns Komal Jethmalani.
Anna University, Chennai, invites applications for its two-year M Sc and M Phil degree programmes.
Delhi University, Department of Computer Science invites applications for Admission to Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
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