Posts Tagged ‘Pune’

Warriors are back

Warriors are back
Before I start, I would like to mention that Pune was never the first IPL team I have rooted for. Almost all of us Punekars were ardent fans of Mumbai or some other teams. I too, was one to support a Maharashtrian team which was led by God himself. However, it was 3 years later when Pune too got its...
April 13th, 2013 | Featured, Pune Warriors India | Read More

The art of writing: Sudha Menon

The art of writing: Sudha Menon
You had an illustrious and enviable career as a journalist, when and how did the thought of leaving it come to mind? Was it a tough decision? In early 2010, a few months after I walked away from full-time job as a journalist, the idea of this book formed in my mind. But the seeds of my love affair with...
March 20th, 2013 | Conversations, Featured | Read More

This is Sadashiv Peth

This is Sadashiv Peth
I begin with a confession- I was inspired to write this based on a photo shared by my friend Adwait Gokhale on Facebook. The photo was of King Leonidis from 300, against a backdrop from one of the most famous places in Sadashiv Peth- Umbrya Ganapati Chauk, with the quote “This is Sadashiv Peth!”...
February 25th, 2013 | Places, Your voice | Read More

Things we hope happen in 2013

So a New Year has commenced, and while many use the occasion to make life changing resolutions and do nothing about it most of the times, we all expect a radical change each year. Even though the transition from 31st December to 1st January is the normal passing of a day, the sentiments and the ritual...
January 1st, 2013 | Views | Read More

The Facebook Outcry

On Sunday, Bal Thackeray’s demise meant a total shutdown, not only in Mumbai but Pune as well. The political leader was known for his strong statements, his cartoons, his instigating speeches and for being one of the few politicians to stand by their ideologies. But the bandhwasn’t well received...
November 23rd, 2012 | Views | Read More

Unsafe cops?

What is Pune? It definitely isn’t a Pensioner’s Paradise anymore. It’s often referred to as the “Oxford of the East” signifying its importance in the education sector. It’s an IT and manufacturing hub. It is one of India’s 10 biggest cities. And has been for...
October 19th, 2012 | Views | Read More

Yet again, Pune witnesses a series of blasts during the rush hour.

  Rocking the heart of the city, Pune has witnessed five low intensity blasts during the rush hour. Within a span of one hour, five bombs went off within a kilometer from each other. The blasts occurred in and around Junglee Maharaj Road post 07:30 pm.  One person has been reported to be injured. Three...
August 1st, 2012 | News, Pune | Read More

Through the lens: Pedal Power cycle rally

On 3rd June 2012 citizens of Pune came together to participate in the 3rd edition of Pedal Power cycle rally. We at The Punekar brings to you snapshots from the rally. Next time you could be one of them as well. Cyclist with Marathon Man – Milind Soman Proud moment: GenNext participating in the rally...
June 7th, 2012 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Pune Pedal Power: For a greener tomorrow

On a beautiful Sunday morning, the sight of hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists, from 7 to 82, including 30 differently-abled soldiers, was indeed heartening! The sound of ‘Dhol Tashas’ and ‘Tootaries’, added to the existing levels of high energy! This was the 3rd edition of the Pune Pedal Power...
June 7th, 2012 | Events & Happenings | Read More

Meghna Pant’s “One and a half wife” – Book Launch

Meghna Pant’s debut novel, One & a Half Wife, was launched by renowned actor and author Milind Gunaji at one of the leading bookstores in Pune. One and a half wife is about Amara Malhotra and her American Dream gone wrong. She is like the ideal girl as she has everything a girl could ask for and...
May 22nd, 2012 | Events & Happenings | Read More
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