‘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. Newslaundry · Mar 18
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,… Whats Hot · Mar 17
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.… Times Pets · Mar 10
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. Newslaundry · Feb 24
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… Times Life · Feb 23
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… MyLifeXP · Feb 13
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. Whats Hot · Feb 5
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… Times Life · Jan 28
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… Whats Hot · Jan 22
'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 Cycling News · Jan 15
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. Newslaundry · Jan 8
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,… Newslaundry · Nov 12, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
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,… Newslaundry · Sep 22, 2025
Newslaundry · Aug 14, 2025 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…
Newslaundry · Jul 29, 2025 ‘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…
Newslaundry · Jul 14, 2025 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…
Newslaundry · Jul 8, 2025 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…
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Watch: Rescue operation launched after bridge collapses into river at tourist site in India At least four people have died and more than 30 others injured after a bridge collapsed into a river at a tourist site in Pune, India.
Newslaundry · Jun 15, 2025 At least 4 dead, search on for missing after pedestrian bridge used by two-wheelers collapses At least four people are dead after a pedestrian bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed this afternoon in Kundmala village of Pune district’s Maval taluka. Rescue operations are still underway and have so far managed to pull out at least 54 people who were swept away by the strong current.
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025 ‘Waste collection is green work’: how a pro-poor partnership created jobs and cleaned a city A cooperative in Pune, India, is diverting waste from the landfill while also alleviating poverty
Newslaundry · May 21, 2025 Pune village calls for economic boycott of ‘outsider’ Muslims A village in Pune’s Mulshi taluka has announced the economic boycott of Muslims – except those living in the village– in a resolution termed as “a step for the protection of dharma”.
Newslaundry · May 16, 2025 Awful and Awesome Ep 386: Jewel Thief, interview with Pune Highway team While discussing Jewel Thief:
Newslaundry · May 6, 2025 Declared absconding, but Vishalgad fort riot prime accused set to marry in Pune, active on social media A Hindutva activist who is officially declared absconding by the police and is the prime accused in the 2024 Kolhapur Vishalgad fort violence is set to get married in Pune today.
Newslaundry · Apr 3, 2025 ‘Unchecked powers’: Journalist bodies mount protests against Maharashtra public security bill Ten press associations from Maharashtra demonstrated in Mumbai and Pune on Thursday, expressing concerns that the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, will impact press freedom.