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After toxic smoke from burning riverbed waste hospitalized seven students, 500 MIT students protested and successfully forced their university to block illegal garbage trucks. The university registrar now supports their demand for permanent waste management solutions.
A six-year infrastructure project in Maharashtra is 98% complete and will slash commute times by half an hour starting May 1. The Missing Link bypasses a notorious traffic bottleneck that has frustrated drivers for decades.
Five transgender musicians from India's Jogappa community will perform their devotional music at a major Pune festival for the first time, sharing centuries-old traditions that blend spirituality with powerful storytelling. The February 28 concert marks a growing recognition of their art and identity.
A Pune social entrepreneur has recycled 100,000 kg of waste paper into thousands of notebooks for children who can't afford school supplies. Her doorstep collection model is teaching communities to see trash as treasure.
Travelers at Pune Airport are getting help from India's first AI-powered humanoid robot assistant. Spaceo M1 can guide passengers, carry luggage, and communicate in over 85 languages during its trial run.
When developers came for their land in 1993, 120 farmers in Pune refused to sell and chose something bolder. They pooled 400 acres and built their own tech city worth billions.
When his favorite childhood restaurant closed unexpectedly, basketball player Sangram Deshmukh didn't just mourn it. He tracked down the original cooks, learned the recipes, and brought Appa's legendary sabudana khichadi back to life. ##
A matchmaking service in India has brought together over 150 senior citizens seeking companionship in their golden years. Happy Seniors proves that finding love after 50 is not only possible but beautiful.
A district in India just proved that government services can actually work beautifully in the digital age. Pune's local government scored an almost perfect 196.25 out of 200 in Maharashtra's e-governance challenge, making public services faster and more transparent for millions.
India just announced seven new high-speed rail corridors that could cut travel time between major cities by hours, making weekend family getaways actually doable. Routes like Mumbai-Pune and Delhi-Varanasi are set to transform how millions of Indians explore their own country.
Students from Pune helped fishermen on India's Konkan coast turn toxic engine waste into earnings while keeping nearly 3,000 liters of harmful oil out of the ocean. The simple system created jobs and protected the fish that feed coastal communities.
A family-run Indian soda company has been fizzing along since 1884, making it older than Coca-Cola itself. Started by a Persian immigrant with just Rs 8 in his pocket, Ardeshir's still delights Pune with unique flavors like jeera masala and spicy ginger.
A Pune-based storyteller is launching a month-long series to reconnect Indians with Iran's rich cultural heritage and deep historical ties. Through epic poetry, chai, and conversations, Mariam Abuhaideri wants to revive awareness of forgotten bonds between two ancient civilizations.
A grandfather, his two sons, and now his grandson have all conquered the brutal 150-kilometer Mumbai-Pune cycling race across six decades. The Pawar family's story shows how one man's passion can echo through generations.
Four police officers from Pune, India, have been nominated for the President's Medal for Distinguished Services ahead of Republic Day. Their combined decades of service include solving major crimes, anti-insurgency operations, and keeping communities safe.
Two young boys who disappeared from a government children's home in Akola, India were found safe in Pune after police teams searched across seven districts. Using hundreds of CCTV cameras and traveling over 1,200 kilometers, officers brought the children home in just two weeks. #
New Zealand's Luke Mudgway clinched both yellow and green jerseys at the Pune Grand Tour, but the humble cyclist immediately shared credit with his five teammates who helped him reach the finish line. His team-first attitude mirrors the collectivist spirit that defines New Zealand's sporting culture.
New Zealand cyclist Luke Mudgway dominated the Pune Grand Tour's toughest stage, winning back-to-back races in India's challenging four-day cycling competition. His team's incredible support helped him conquer the grueling 105-kilometer mountain route.
A retired engineer from Pune taught himself a thousand-year-old Japanese lacquering technique with no teacher, no English books, and no local materials. Now he's building India's first school to teach Urushi art before it disappears forever.