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How to Get Your Full Rental Deposit Refund in India: The Tenant's Complete Checklist

Chanakya's First Rule: Write Everything DownChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a transaction witnessed by no one is a transaction that never happened. Rental deposits in India operate on exactly this principle, and most tenants lose money not because their landlord is dishonest, but because they handed over sixty or…

Times Life · Sep 18

Pune's Manache Ganpati Walking Route: The Five Mandals That Set the Procession Order Every Year

The order was never arbitraryThe five Manache Ganpati mandals of Pune hold a rank, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and that rank determines who leads the immersion procession on the final day of the Ganesh festival. Kasba Ganpati goes first. It has gone first since Jijabai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's mother,…

Times Life · Sep 17

Engineers’ Day 2026 wishes: Why is it celebrated on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya, who setup key water infra in Pune, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Mysore

Engineers’ Day is observed in India every year on September 15 to honour engineers and recognise their contribution to the country’s development. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of India’s most celebrated engineers and statesmen. Here is why Engineers’ Day is celebrated, its significance and…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

CIAL deploys robotic assistance for passenger convenience and travel ease

Cochin International Airport has introduced a passenger assistance robot service. This robot offers directions and real-time flight information to travelers. It also showcases Kerala's rich cultural heritage and local artworks. Future plans include deploying more robots in check-in areas and for deliveries. Pune-based Kinetics Robotics developed this innovative assistance robot.

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Gym told members paying Rs 15,000 can train at any branch, denied access when moved to another city; franchise ordered to pay Rs 19,400

A gym member who paid Rs 15,500 expecting nationwide access to training was denied entry at a franchise branch in another city after relocating, with the parent company and franchise blaming each other over a failed transfer. The Ernakulam consumer commission ruled in his favour, ordering both to jointly pay…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

India's ABC Programme Promises to Control Stray Dog Populations, Here Is Where Sterilisation Fails

What the ABC Programme Actually MandatesThe Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, first notified in 2001 and significantly revised in 2023, require every municipal body in India to sterilise and vaccinate free-roaming dogs, return them to their original location, and maintain ward-level records. The programme does not permit culling, the Supreme…

Times Life · Sep 12

Paithan and the Paithani Loom: What a Weaving Town in Marathwada Shows You That a Showroom Cannot

The town that the sari forgot to mentionPaithan sits about 25 kilometres from Aurangabad, on the southern bank of the Godavari, and it does not announce itself. The road in is unremarkable. The market is the kind you pass through. But walk into the residential lanes behind the main bazaar…

Times Life · Sep 12

HC deprecates Pune-only alcohol ban during Ganesh festival, says blanket curbs impermissible

The Bombay High Court criticized Pune's alcohol ban during the Ganesh festival. Authorities were questioned why only Pune faced such restrictions while other regions did not. The court warned of judicial intervention if the arbitrary prohibition order was not withdrawn. It noted that a blanket ban on licensed traders was…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Jackie Shroff’s 44,000-sq-ft Pune farmhouse has 700 plants, man-made lake with fish and ducks, farm animals, amphitheatre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, rustic kitchen and a ‘Titanic Spot’ viewing platform overlooking the countryside

Jackie Shroff farmhouse tour: The actor's expansive Pune farmhouse showcases his deep love for nature. The property features hundreds of plants, farm animals, and a serene man-made lake. A special Kadamba tree honors his mother, adding a personal touch to the estate. An amphitheater and a unique viewing platform offer…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Why Do We Say “Ganpati Bappa Morya”? The Hidden Story

गणपति बप्पा मोरया One of the most popular chants among all the chants performed during Ganesh Chaturthi festival is ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya.’ This chant is sung by people when they welcome Lord Ganesha, take him for immersion, and sing in praise of him. But do you know what the word…

MyLifeXP · Sep 10