RARE PHOTOS: 5 - The Real Truth

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…

Times Life · Aug 18

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 · Aug 17

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.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

'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.

The Times of India · Aug 15

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

‘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.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

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…

Times Life · Aug 14

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 12