Easter Celebrations

Easter is celebrated for it is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which falls on the third day after his crucifixion as described in the New Testament. Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. The first Sunday after the full moon following the March equinox...

March 30th, 2013 | Events & Happenings, Featured | Read More

Three-day festival on films made by women

A three-day event titled ‘Festival of women filmmaker’ will be organized at the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) from March 8 to mark International Women’s Day and the centenary year of Indian cinema. The festival, which brings together 8 films directed by women film-makers,...

March 8th, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Shabana Azmi, Paresh Rawal to perform at ‘Gulaal’ festival

Times of India: Renowned artistes like Paresh Rawal, Nandita Das, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar will feature in “Gulaal – A Festival of Expressions!” organised by the Indian Rhythm and Arts Association, in association with The Times of India, from February 22 to 24. The festival...

February 19th, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Celebrating Love

So Valentine’s Day is near and Pune is abuzz with events and offers for the romantic ones. Here are a few options for couples to enjoy on the Day of Love. Valentine’s Eve Mi A Mi turns a shade of red to celebrate the day of romance. DJ Lokesh spins into the night with special Valentines...

February 11th, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Strawberry festival starts tomorrow

Times of India: The strawberry growers’ association in the state has decided to introduce strawberry flavoured ‘lassi’ in the three-day strawberry festival starting in Pune on February 9. The annual festival is organized to promote strawberry and its various products. Last year,...

February 8th, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Bhimthadi Jatra from January 24

Times of India: The seventh edition of ‘BhimthadiJatra’, a platform for women self-help groups (SHGs) to market their produce, will be held at the new Agriculture College ground from January 24 to 27. Over 350 select SHGs from the country are expected to participate in the fare this...

January 21st, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Indo-German Urban Mela

India’s admiration for Germany is quite well known. From their amazing cars, their disciplined lifestyle, their addictive wheat beers even their football in recent years, Germany and especially German have found a huge fan base in India, especially Pune, where the hugely successful Indo German...

January 15th, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Times Pune Festival to start from January 11

Times of India: The evenings are crisp and fresh. The hope and anticipation that marks the beginning of a new year still lingers. So what better time than this to bring you the best of the fests… the Times Pune Festival. A veritable treat of music and theatre is on offer from Saturday with...

January 12th, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

A Musical January

The music scene in Pune has been tranquil and energetic, but off late, it seems to be on a huge high. Indian Classical Music has been the essence of the Puneri culture and has a very different connect with Punekars. The older generation is a patent at such events, but the younger generation seems...

January 8th, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Empress Garden set to host flower show from January 11

Indian Express: Around 2,00,000 flowering plants will be on display at the garden throughout the three days. The highlight this year will be a spectacular display of chrysanthemum. The 12th edition of the annual flower show at Empress Gardens will take place from January 11-13, the organisers announced...

January 8th, 2013 | Events & Happenings | Read More

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