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India’s cities are crumbling. The rich are seeking urban oases

India’s top metros—Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, home to 75 million people—rank among the world’s 10 most populous cities. However, “population scale has not translated proportionately into urban productivity, liveability or global economic influence,” the Union government’s Economic Survey 2025-26 admits.

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Why This Ganesha Idol Has 3 Trunks

What if a single statue could hold centuries of mystery, symbolism, and spiritual depth? Hidden in the heart of Pune stands a rare form of Ganesha that immediately captures attention with its unusual appearance. Three trunks, six arms, and a powerful divine presence make it unlike any other representation. But…

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Pune Witnesses Rare Hailstorm, Bringing Sudden Respite from Summer Heat

Pune has a way of settling into a rhythm this time of year—rising temperatures, a stubborn veil of dust, and that dry, nagging heat that keeps water bottles within arm’s reach. It’s a script the city knows well. But this week, Pune decided to improvise.

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₹15,000 a Month on a Dog. People Are Shocked. But This Is Not About Money

You might have heard this story. A Bengaluru couple voluntarily spends around ₹15,000 a month on their pet dog. It includes everything. Food, grooming, visits to the vet, toys, or even supplements and treats. It is safe to say that responses of people nearby were exactly what was anticipated, astonished.…

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Pune Eatery’s ‘Orange-Haired Man’ Jibe Over LPG Price Hike Goes Viral

As tensions between Iran and the United States ripple across global markets, their impact is being felt far beyond geopolitical corridors—reaching even small eateries in India. Rising crude oil prices, exacerbated by disruptions in key transit routes like the Strait of Hormuz, have driven up the cost of essentials such…

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“Life Full Circle”: IndiGo Pilot’s Mid-Flight Surprise for Her Grandmother Goes Viral

Sometimes, life has a way of coming perfectly full circle, and a recent viral video of an IndiGo pilot and her grandmother is the ultimate proof. If you’ve ever had a dream that felt a world away, only to finally achieve it and share it with the person who saw…

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When Pets Predict Human Health Problems: Real Cases

Humans and pets share a unique bond that goes beyond companionship. Often, pets notice changes in our bodies and behaviors before we do. From dogs sensing low blood sugar to cats alerting owners about seizures, the intuition and sensitivity of animals can be life-saving. This article explores real cases where…

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‘Muslims can’t sit here’: 4 days after mob attack on Pune iftar, no arrest

Four days after a mob attacked an Iftar gathering in the Saswad area of rural Pune, the police are yet to make any arrest.

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LPG Shortage Hits Corporate Canteens, IT Employees Struggle with Food Options

For many corporate employees in India, especially those in the IT sector, leaving their hometowns for work often means juggling tight schedules, demanding workloads, and managing household chores from PGs or rented flats. Amid this fast-paced lifestyle, office canteens have traditionally been a welcome respite—offering a hot dosa, pav bhaji,…

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Apartment Therapy Dogs: Why Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Are Becoming Urban Emotional Support Pets

In many homes today, the dog is not being brought in to bark at strangers. It is being brought in so the house doesn’t feel so quiet. Across Indian cities, something has shifted in why people are choosing certain breeds. Earlier, dogs were often chosen for purpose. Security. Territory. Alertness.…

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From Pune to Kolkata: Political cartoonists say online reach is being cut

Political cartoonists across India are increasingly finding their work restricted on social media following legal requests from law enforcement — often without any clarity on the law invoked.

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Why So Many Indians Believe the West Is Better Than India

In many Indian homes, a familiar sentence carries unusual weight: “My son is in Canada now.” The pride is visible. But if the same son were working in Pune or Noida, the reaction might be quieter. Why does geography change perception so dramatically? This belief that the West offers a…

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Struggling in Career, Love, or Life? Visit These 7 Powerful Ganesh Temples

Every Hindu ritual begins with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the bringer of new beginnings. Across India, certain temples are renowned for helping devotees overcome specific life challenges. From career and education to family, relationships, travel, and fertility, each temple carries unique spiritual energy. Devotees visit with deep…

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Pune-Mumbai Expressway Hit by 32-Hour Traffic Chaos After Tanker Overturns

Thousands of commuters faced a harrowing ordeal as traffic on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway was severely disrupted for more than 32 hours following an accident involving a tanker carrying highly flammable propylene. The incident occurred near the Adoshi Tunnel on the Mumbai-bound carriageway around 4:45 pm on Tuesday.

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Ajit Pawar Biography: A Life of Leadership, Struggle & Service

Ajit Pawar was the politician who served in the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the longest time. Serving in the position for six terms non-consecutively, he was working under multiple governments including the cabinets of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Prithviraj Chavan and Uddhav Thackeray. In fact, he…

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Best 4 Star Hotels in Pune for Business, Family Stays and Comfortable City Travel

Pune, the cultural and IT hub of Maharashtra, offers a wide variety of accommodations for travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and a premium experience. Whether you are on a business trip, traveling with family, or exploring the city, the city’s 4-star hotels provide the perfect blend of luxury, modern amenities, and…

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'We aim to create a legacy' – India prepares to host 'pivotal' first-ever UCI stage race this January

UCI 2.2 Bajaj Pune Grand Tour will feature 29 teams across five stages from January 19 to 23

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BJP with Congress, NCP factions against their allies: Welcome to Pune’s political freak show

There is an old political cliché about there being no permanent friends or enemies in politics, only permanent interests. In Pune right now, that line sounds less like wisdom and more like warning.

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Missed red flags, approvals: In Maharashtra’s Rs 1,800 crore land scam, a tale of power and impunity

In the 19th century, in the quiet village of Mundhwa on the outskirts of colonial Pune, the British granted 44 acres of land to 26 families from the Mahar community. These land grants, known as Watan land, were in return for their hereditary service as village watchmen, messengers, field measurers,…

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Indian MP ‘purifies’ Muslim prayer spot with cow dung and urine

Backlash after MP from Narendra Modi’s ruling party marches with Hindu activists to historic fort after Muslim women offered prayers

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The fight for Pune’s green heart: A city’s soul vs 6 minutes of saved commute

For more than 40 years, Punekars have rallied to save Vetal Tekdi – the city’s highest hill, a green lung thick with trees, birdsong, and clean air. It’s where thousands walk and birds find rest. Each time the hill has faced the axe of development, citizens have risen in protest,…

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The swagger’s gone: What the last two decades taught me about India’s fading growth dream

Because something is happening here but you don't know what it is Do you, Mr. Jones?– Bob Dylan, Ballad of a Thin Man, Highway 61 Revisited, 1965. I was offered my first job in Mumbai on a very rainy day in September 2005, a few weeks after we had celebrated the…

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‘Grandfather served with war hero Abdul Hameed’, but family ‘termed Bangladeshi’ by Hindutva mob, cops

“My grandfather Naimullah Shaikh fought alongside Param Vir Chakra awardee Havildar Abdul Hameed in the 1965 war against Pakistan. He also served in the war with China. His younger brother, Subedar Saleem of the Bombay Sappers, was another 1965 veteran. And my uncle, Lance Naik Hakeemuddin, fought in the Kargil…

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After bail, accused visits village of Pune journalist beaten on camera. She says ‘worried for family’

On July 4, journalist Sneha Barwe was assaulted on camera – beaten with a wooden stick until she blacked out – while reporting on illegal construction near a riverbed in Nighotwadi village of Manchar, in Maharashtra’s Pune district. Ten days on, the prime accused in the case is still at…

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No FIR despite complaints: Muslim families say forced to leave Pune village amid ‘boycott, threats’

For Fahimuddin Ansari, the scent of freshly baked bread wasn’t just livelihood – it was legacy. Six decades ago, his father would cycle across Pune to sell pao, biscuits, and cakes. The Ansari family later put down roots in Paud village, in Pune’s scenic Mulshi taluka, and opened the New…

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