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In photos: Life along Pune’s Mutha riverbank in the time of COVID-19

August 5, 2020 Abhay Kanvinde and Parineeta Dandekar

These astounding captures by photographer Abhay Kanvinde during the lockdown urges us to reconsider the need for clean urban rivers and open riverfronts.

Pune: Destroying a hill to build a road of dubious necessity

July 20, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

Citizen groups have strongly opposed the proposed 2.1 km Bal Bharati-Paud Phata link road through Vetal Tekadi and the slopes of Law College Tekadi, home to rare flora and fauna species.

Providing information, support and hope: How an association of Pune housing societies came together to fight the pandemic

June 30, 2020 Sanjeev Kumar Patil

An example of a community fighting the COVID-19 crisis — helping migrants, collaborating with authorities and most importantly, providing much needed support and guidance to all residents.

Getting cyclists back on the roads of Pune needs more than just directives

June 23, 2020 Ambika Shaligram

The enthusiasm of the city’s bicycle enthusiasts is contagious. But Pune still has some way to go in creating a safe, city-wide cycling infrastructure.

City Buzz: Malls in Noida-Ghaziabad to open | Weekend closure in Dehra | Mumbai panic over gas leak…and more

June 9, 2020 News Desk

A recap of some important headlines from cities around India over the last one week

City Buzz: Cyclone Amphan batters Kolkata | Drive-through COVID testing in Chandigarh | Mobile mortuaries in Mumbai… and more

May 25, 2020 News Desk

Even as the country continued to witness alarming spikes in COVID-19 cases, a devastating cyclone hit east India. News highlights of last week from the cities

In Pune, citizens and corporate groups help reach aid to the ones worst hit by lockdown

March 29, 2020 Ekta Joshi

In Pune, as in other cities, daily wage earners, migrant labourers and senior citizens are among those who are worst hit by the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. A look at how social and corporate organisations are helping them survive these difficult times.

Potholes, poor lighting and flawed speed bumps: The nightmare on Pune roads

March 19, 2020 Ekta Joshi

Even as the Pune Municipal Corporation goes full throttle with its various Smart City initiatives, regular commute remains an ordeal for residents, particularly due to the terrible conditions of its busy roads.

Why Pune Metro promises need to be taken with a pinch of salt

March 6, 2020 Amla Pisharody

The first line of the Pune Metro may finally be ready for launch in 2020. But while it promises to be the country’s ‘greenest’ metro, with end to end connectivity and assured rehabilitation for those displaced, there are still many concerns.

“Home is the safest place”: Pune transwomen recount experiences in public spaces

December 9, 2019 Amla Pisharody

On Trans Remembrance Day, Pune’s transwomen gathered to remember those who lost their lives to transphobia, and shared tales of the stigma, bullying, harassment and fear that they face everyday.

The many warnings that Pune ignored before it went under water this September

October 4, 2019 Himanshu Upadhyaya

Intense September rainfall over a couple of days devastated large parts of Pune, causing loss to life and property and exposing the unpreparedness of the city authorities. Yet, the writing on the wall had been clear for some time and called out by both environmentalists and lay citizens.

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