India, Oct. 19 -- Pune's latest confrontation over Rapido's bike-taxi service has once again left commuters caught between an operator facing action for allegedly running without authorisation and an ... Read More
India, Oct. 12 -- The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) agitation in Pune presents an unusual situation for the state government. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had met a delegation of as... Read More
India, Oct. 9 -- For Nana Patekar, the journey from the screen to the fields of drought-hit Maharashtra was not a publicity exercise or an extension of his celebrity. It became a deeply personal commi... Read More
India, Oct. 8 -- Nana Patekar, the actor whose raw intensity, unmistakable voice and explosive dialogue delivery made him one of the most distinctive performers in Hindi and Marathi cinema, died in Go... Read More
India, Sept. 28 -- The Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro has acquired an unusual distinction even before carrying its first passenger. Its construction has progressed in stages, safety clearances have foll... Read More
India, Sept. 21 -- There is something reassuring about seeing civic officials leave their offices, visit establishments, inspect documents and equipment, and take action when they find violations. But... Read More
India, Sept. 7 -- There was a time when the economics of a neighbourhood Ganeshotsav was simple, with few volunteers going door to door collecting vargani (donation). Someone would contribute Rs.101, ... Read More
India, Aug. 31 -- There is something striking about ongoing debate over noise during Ganeshotsav. A festival that was transformed into a public institution more than 130 years ago to bring people toge... Read More
India, Aug. 24 -- Something was striking about the Congress in Pune over the past few days. The party was not merely preparing for Rahul Gandhi's interaction with female students. It had turned the pr... Read More
India, Aug. 17 -- Pune If Pune learnt anything from the prolonged infrastructure mess in Hinjewadi last year, it was that having too many agencies responsible for one economic hub is a recipe for nob... Read More