After days of preparations and deep-cleaning the house to welcome Goddess Laxmi, Thupe spent much of Sunday morning preparing naivedya, or food offerings, for Laxmi pujan. Pune:At her home in Hadapsar, Aarti Thupe welcomed Diwali by decorating the entrance with a hand-drawn rangoli and traditional clay diyas, while the aroma of freshly prepared puranpoli, karanji…
Pune: Once the backbone of Pune’s daily commute, cycling has seen its share of trips crash from an estimated 45% in the 1980s to just 3% in 2025-26.Two-wheelers now dominate Pune’s commute, accounting for 37% of daily trips. The historical and projected modal share data highlight the city’s shift towards motorised transport, with cycling and…
Pune: Four people, including a woman, were injured after a man allegedly threw an acid-like liquid at his friend following a minor dispute in Ramnagar, Yerawada, around 4pm on Friday.The four were later admitted to Sassoon General Hospital. Three of them were discharged. Yuvraj Nandre, senior inspector of Laxminagar police station, said, “We have arrested…
Such a yield like yesteryears may not be possible in Mahabaleshwar this season Pune: Strawberry cultivators in Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani, two neighbouring hill stations that produce 80% of the fruit in the country, are about to enter a very uncertain winter. If it turns out to be a particularly warm one, it could devastate the…
Pune: A 24-year-old man died, and another was seriously injured after a Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus hit them while they were crossing the road in front of the vegetable market at Katraj Chowk on the Pune-Satara Road around 4.30am on Sunday.The bus driver allegedly fled the spot after the accident.Bharati Vidyapeeth police…
Pune: The Peshwe Park to Parvati ropeway proposal has faced strong resistance from citizens and activists, around two decades after it was shelved following fierce public opposition.Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is revisiting a plan to connect Peshwe Park with Parvati. However, within days of the announcement, citizens and urban activists have once again questioned whether…
Residents living near Kothrud garbage depot continue to suffer from overpowering odours affecting their daily lives (Photo credit: Aditya Waikul) PUNE: The Kothrud garbage depot makes it presence felt long before it comes into view, with its stench wafting for several meters around it.The all-pervasive odour is not just a perennial pain point for residents…
Rental fashion sees surge in demand this festive, wedding season Pune: Renting outfits for festive Diwali celebrations, family gatherings and even weddings has emerged as a cost-effective option this season. “Designer lehengas cost anywhere upwards of Rs1.5-2 lakh. They are worn only for a day and no one likes to repeat them. I have booked…
Small loans and buy-now-pay-later schemes are increasingly being used to fund consumer electronics purchases Pune: Festive purchases through equated monthly instalments (EMIs) and pay-later schemes have seen a significant uptick this year, with consumers increasingly relying on credit to fund electronics, appliances and holidays amid rising expenses and modest bonuses.“Diwali bonuses these days are not…
Pune: Pet owners planning Diwali getaways are increasingly exploring personalised boarding, cage-free stays and home-based sitters over conventional kennels, prioritising individual attention, familiar feeding routines, supervised playtime and regular photo or video updates.Some are also seeking quieter environments and specialised care for pets distressed by firecrackers. Geeta Kumar of Aundh said an acquaintance offers voluntary…
