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The Nine-Yard Nauvari Saree and the Maharashtrian Women Who Refuse to Let the Drape Die

The drape that was built for doing, not displayingMost sarees ask you to slow down. The nauvari does not. The nine-yard drape is pulled between the legs and tucked at the back, leaving the wearer's stride unbroken, a silhouette closer to a dhoti than to the decorative six-yard arrangements most…

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Fashion Rental Is Growing in These Indian Cities, Here Is Why It Is Actually Working

The Cities Where Rental Has Critical MassMumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi account for the bulk of active fashion rental transactions in India, and the reasons are structural rather than cultural. Mumbai has the highest concentration of destination weddings, film-adjacent events, and corporate parties that demand one-time outfits. Bengaluru's large salaried tech…

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Bengaluru-Pune flight takes 80 mins, but 18-km airport-to-Baner ride takes 1.5 hours: Man reveals what’s wrong with Pune roads

A Bengaluru-to-Pune flight took around 80 minutes, but the journey from the airport to home took longer. Heavy traffic congestion on Pune’s roads significantly delayed travellers reaching their destinations. Residents now set aside extra time for airport commutes due to unpredictable traffic and poor road conditions.

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Tukaram Mundhe led-FDA ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh fine to a Pune sweet shop for suspending licence despite 98% compliance

Bombay High Court has ordered Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune sweets shop after questioning the continued suspension of its food licence despite a follow-up inspection showing 98% compliance with safety norms.

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Renting Occasion Wear Is the Smartest Fashion Move Indian Women Can Make for Their Wardrobe

The Real Cost of a Single-Use LehengaA wedding-ready lehenga from a mid-range label costs between ₹15,000 and ₹80,000. A rental of the same piece runs ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 for a four-day window. The owned garment will be worn once, dry-cleaned, wrapped in muslin, and stored in a cupboard that already…

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Pune Police revises two cases after invoking Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act before Aug 26 enforcement

Pune Police withdrew religious conversion law sections from two cases. The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act had not yet come into force. Officials mistakenly assumed the law was operational when registering offences. Investigations will continue under other applicable legal statutes. The Act is scheduled to officially commence on August 26,…

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Mumbai-Pune Expressway built 27 years ago by me remains pothole-free: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's enduring quality. He stressed using technology for proactive road maintenance and defect identification. Infrastructure planning requires a 25 to 50-year outlook for sustained economic growth. This development fosters industry, trade, tourism, and employment opportunities nationwide. Pune is set to receive infrastructure projects…

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Pune police impose 14-day prohibitory order; restrict gatherings till August 31

Pune police have imposed prohibitory orders for fourteen days starting Tuesday. These restrictions ban public assemblies and effigy burning ahead of upcoming festivals. Congress leader Pawan Khera claims the order aims to disrupt Rahul Gandhi's scheduled programme. The prohibitory order will remain in effect until August thirty-first. Violators will face…

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'Nathuram Godse was indeed an RSS member': Pawan Khera says 'Savarkar's grand-nephew told court'

Congress leader Pawan Khera stated a Savarkar grand-nephew told a Pune court Godse was an RSS member. This statement comes amid renewed political debate regarding Godse's alleged RSS association. The Supreme Court recently quashed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi in Pune. This case stemmed from remarks allegedly made about…

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5 Joint Family Living Hacks That Guard Your Mental Space Without Causing Friction

Claim a non-negotiable daily window, and name it something boringChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a minister who cannot find solitude cannot think clearly. The same logic applies to anyone living in a four-generation household in Pune or Patna. The problem with asking for "alone time" in a joint family…

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Pune sweets shop wins ₹5 lakh after food licence stays suspended despite 98% compliance

The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra FDA for its actions. The court ordered the FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a sweets shop. This compensation was for suspending the shop's license despite high compliance. The court permitted the shop to reopen its business operations. The FDA must…

The Economic Times

Pune auto fare hike: New rates to start from next month, here’s what passengers will have to pay from September 1

Pune auto fare hiked: Pune commuters report autorickshaw drivers charging higher fares before September 1. Passengers claim drivers cite revised tariffs and add arbitrary amounts to meter readings. Some drivers also demand extra money for CNG refueling time, causing disputes. Commuters booking through apps also face demands exceeding displayed fares.…

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Maharashtra govt forms panel to tackle Chakan industrial belt’s infrastructure crisis

Maharashtra government formed a high-level panel to resolve infrastructure issues in Chakan. Companies threatened relocation due to potholed roads and traffic congestion problems. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed immediate pothole repairs and modern repair technologies. The government will provide land for essential facilities and expedite development plans. A 10-month…

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5 Monsoon Productivity Habits Indian Professionals in High-Rainfall Cities Swear By

1. Front-load the day before the rain peaksIn cities like Mumbai and Kochi, the heaviest rainfall typically arrives between noon and 4 PM during peak monsoon months. Professionals who have figured this out treat the early morning window, roughly 6 AM to 10 AM, as protected time. Deep work, client…

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What Lakme Fashion Week Actually Means for How Everyday Indian Women Are Dressing

The runway is not a wardrobeYou watch the models walk. The silhouettes are architectural, the fabrics are things you'd need to Google, and the styling involves a kind of studied dishevelment that takes a team of people to achieve. Lakme Fashion Week is, in this sense, a performance. A very…

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Rahul Gandhi lauds courage of India's youth for standing firm against 'Modi's violent regime'

Rahul Gandhi praised students for their courage against the government. He lauded girls who faced alleged violence and abuse from BJP supporters. Gandhi stated that these young voices cannot be silenced now. An upcoming event in Pune will exclusively feature girls speaking. The country will now listen to the voices…

The Economic Times

Pune court remands 'drug kingpin' Virender Singh Basoya to NCB custody till August 21

Virender Singh Basoya, an alleged drug kingpin, was extradited from the UAE to India. A Pune court has remanded him to NCB custody until August 21. Basoya is accused in a multi-crore drug haul involving significant mephedrone seizures. He allegedly coordinated drug trafficking activities from foreign shores. The NCB secured…

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'I don’t feel rooted here': Indian couple in Ireland to return to Pune after 11 years, citing AI pressure and job stress

An Indian tech couple living in Ireland for more than a decade say they plan to move back to Pune by May next year, citing rising work pressure, concerns about artificial intelligence and the lack of family support while raising their two daughters.

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DINK couple builds nearly Rs 12 crore wealth by 38, asks ‘how much is enough?’; plans to retire in three years

A Pune-based DINK couple, both aged 38, has built a combined net worth of around Rs 11.5 crore through real estate, Indian and US investments, cash and retirement savings. With annual expenses of about Rs 22 lakh, the couple plans to work for another two to three years before considering…

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‘Some milestones are worth far more than numbers’: Pune CEO celebrates 30-year-old trainer who started working at 13, bought first home

A Pune CEO shared the inspiring journey of his personal trainer Akash, who started earning at 13 and has now bought his first 2BHK home at 30 after building a successful career in fitness.

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Legitimate overseas donations for education, healthcare should not be obstructed: Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule urged that legitimate foreign donations for education should not be obstructed. She stated the government should not rush the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Bill. Concerns were also raised about the condition of Maharashtra's old ashram schools. An average of nearly one student died daily in these schools over…

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The Spiti-Kinnaur Loop in Late September Is Himachal at Its Most Honest and Beautiful

The Season Nobody Talks AboutThe poplars along the Sutlej go gold before anything else. You notice them first near Rampur, still low enough in altitude that the air has some give to it, and by the time you reach Pooh the gold has deepened into something closer to amber, the…

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Over 36,000 firms shut operations in Maharashtra in 5 yrs; Oppn claims graft, govt interference

In Maharashtra, over 36,000 private companies have been dissolved within the last five years, particularly affecting the business services and manufacturing industries, thereby limiting job opportunities. Opposition figures blame these closures on government corruption and mishandling, challenging the narrative of economic growth and employment creation. Notably, Mumbai City, Pune, and…

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5 SIP Mistakes Indian Middle-Class Investors Make That Silently Destroy Compounding Returns Over 20 Years

Stopping the SIP the moment the market fallsThis is the most expensive mistake Indian investors make, and it is also the most understandable. The Sensex drops 15% in three months. The SIP statement arrives and the numbers are red. The instinct is to pause, wait for things to settle, and…

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Emergency Fund Math: How to Save 6 Months of Expenses on a ₹40,000 Monthly Salary

Why Six Months, Not Three, and Not TwelveThe three-month rule came from an era of stable government jobs and joint families that absorbed financial shocks. Neither condition is as reliable as it once was. A 2023 report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy found that urban salaried employment remains…

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