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Worldwide coronavirus cases over 3.96 million, death toll over 273,000

More than 3.96 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 273,974 have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.




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Pune woman thinks different, does her bit to help street kids

The idea of starting this centre for help came to Kolape when she along with two others saw 12-year-old Soni begging outside Gyan Prabodhini.




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Pune residents oppose grant of Maharashtra Bhushan award to writer-poet Purandare, file PIL

It is alleged that the book written by him is more of fiction than giving a true picture of the great Maratha warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.




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Pune marks 2nd death anniversary of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar

Dabholkar, one of the torch bearers of the rationalist movement in Maharashtra, was shot dead from a close range in broad daylight by unknown gunmen who are believed to have followed him when he was taking his customary morning walk.




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Vintage car exhibition at Pune mall excites visitors

The collectables belong to Pune-based businessman Subhash Sanas and have been borrowed from the Subhash Sanas' Vintage Car Musuem and kept for display at the mall.




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Youth take to drumming in Pune, prepare to welcome Lord Ganesha

Pune being a crowd puller during the annual Ganpati festival, these young drummers feel that it is the time they can showcase their skills while also worshiping Lord Ganesha through their art.




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Pune based scriptwriter of Marathi movie 'Slambook' talks about his journey

It took four years for Dhalgade to get a project, yet he believes that everyone must follow their passion however tough it seems at the start.




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People for Animals in Pune to set up camps to promote veganism

PFA has been working for issues like cruelty against animals and in the next 10 days, they will make people understand the concept of veganism and how it prevents hurting animals.




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Third edition of Pune International Literary Festival (PILF) kicks off

PILF this year will host at least three to four international guests as speakers also. Hosted at the YASHADA campus in Baner, PILF is the brainchild of Dr Manjiri Prabhu, Pune-based author.




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Pune civic body begins H1N1 vaccination drive for pregnant women

PMC has set up a few camps in various government hospitals for vaccinations against the flu for pregnant women.




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With future at stake, FTII students ran out of options

The decision to resume classes was taken so that the students do not face further disadvantages.




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30% less flowers at Kaas Pathar this year

Kaas pathar, declared as a World Natural Heritage Site, has over 850 varieties of flowers blooming every monsoon.




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Pune air poses health threat to citizens

Mostly caused by emissions from vehicles, PM1 micron particles are the most dangerous of all.




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Six-year-old from Pune can finally hear, thanks to implants

Shreeharsh's father Mahesh borrowed money from his friends to buy the costly cochlear implant machine, worth Rs 6 lakh, for his son.




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Water tax to increase in Pimpri Chinchwad next year

Municipal Commissioner Rajeev Jadhav said that the civic body will be proposing the tax hike in the draft budget for 2016-17.




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Get set to push yourself at Fort Marathon in Sinhagad this Sunday

Sagarmatha Giryarohan Sanstha, a Pune-based non-profit body that promotes adventure sports and trekking, has organised the third edition of Fort Marathon.




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State plans to reconstitute MSRA

Once the authority gets functional, 3 million PAPs will be benefitted




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#INDvAUS: Still the concerned captain? When MS Dhoni went and inspected the Ranchi pitch

The third test will be played at Ranchi. Dhoni had a brief chat with the curator too.




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Pune: Toddler kidnapped, raped and strangled to death

The victim's body was found few few meters away from her residence




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After outrage, Pune University scraps 'vegetarians only' gold medal

The Vice-Chancellor says the Savitri Phule Pune University administration is also reviewing conditions given for the eligibility of 40 other awards.




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Pune: Toddler dies after falling off unfenced balcony

A two and half year old girl died after she fell from seventh floor of a high rise building in Kondhwa area on Sunday. According to police, staff of the builder had removed the fibre panels of the balcony of the flat from where the child fell down.




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Ahmedabad: Much needed respite for residents as IMD predicts sunny week ahead

Rains in evening resulted in water-logging in Navratri grounds, disappointing garba enthusiasts




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Old city continues tradition of Sheri Garba

IN SYNC: Over 100 people performed synchronised garba with dholak, nagara




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Gujarat: Mixed Dussehra for auto dealers

One section hopes sales will match last year's figures, others fear fall




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Gujarat Congress ousts man for letter against chief Amit Chavda

Jayesh Godiya was removed after he raised questions about state chief Amit Chavda's leadership in group




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Overspeeding and potholes led to woman's death, says AMC

Vaibhavi Parmar had succumbed to injuries after she fell on the road, when the two-wheeler on which she was riding a pillion had hit a pothole near GMDC Overbridge




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Ashok Gehlot insulted 6-cr Gujaratis: BJP

Gehlot should apologise as he has called everyone in the state a drunkard. Gujarat Congress needs to give a clarification regarding the same, says Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani




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Ahmedabad: 14 medical students from BJ College fall prey to dengue

Sources in the know said that in the last one month around 30 to 40 students have been diagnosed with the diseases.




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Rupal Palli: Where literally a river of ghee flows in the village

Eternal Bliss: Devotees offer tonnes of ghee to goddess Vardayini on ninth day of Navratri every year




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Gujarat's richest add 21% wealth in a year

Gautam Adani & family: Rs 94,500 cr - Adani Ports & SEZ




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Ahmedabad: Jewellers pray for Midas touch to lift festive season

Local jewellers are desperately hoping that the festive season revives business and sales pick up However, a section of the industry believes that the government need to take corrective steps urgently to ensure revival.




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Ahmedabad: Dussehra fails to beat evil of slowdown

As footfall doesn't raise profit, sweet shops say fafda, jalebi sales dull, situation unlikely to improve till Diwali




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Ahmedabad: Live-in couple found dead, police suspect suicide

Their body was recovered in a decomposed state on Monday late night




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Missing girl Vrushti Kothari writes email to mother, says 'she is happy'

More than a week after she was first reported missing, Vrushti Kothari has apparently sent a letter through an mail to her mother informing her that she is safe. Police are yet to confirm if the mail from which the email is sent is Vrushti's. They are also tracing the IP address from which the mail was sent.




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Car sales rise on Dussehra in Ahmedabad, decline during Navratri

People pre-book vehicles during Navratri, while some take deliveries on Navratri, most prefer Dussehra.




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Ahmedabad: Man cheated of Rs 60,000 in pizza refund fraud

According to a complaint filed with the Vastrapur police station, Rushay Shah, 27, a resident of Drive-in had on October 4, 2019, ordered two pizzas from the food delivery app.




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Ahmedabad: Booze bottles prompt BJ Medical College to lock terrace doors

Sources in the hospital had accused the students of using the alcohol bottles and dumping the same on the terrace




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Wearing face masks now mandatory in Ahmedabad, Rs 5,000 fine or 3-year jail term for offenders

The order has been issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act and is aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus.




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Vijay Rupani in self-isolation after Gujarat Congress MLA he met tests positive for coronavirus

Rupani will run the state administration through technological facilities like video conference, video-calling and tele-calling.




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Gujarat Day 2020: History, significance & more

It was on this day in 1960 that the erstwhile state of Bombay was divided on linguistic basis and two states namely Gujarat and Maharashtra came into existence.




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Single parents in India - How to prepare financially?

Including life insurance planning in the financial kitty is important for single parents to ensure your kids financial future.




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Let's talk women's reservation

Sociologists report that violence against women has been on the rise ever since they have started stepping out of their traditional roles as homemakers.




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Must have add-ons for your brand new car

When you opt for a comprehensive insurance cover, it does not provide full coverage to different degrees of damages.




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5 Golden rules of retirement planning

You can try them at any age and, if you're lucky, you can start your retirement early.




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Make In India- The Modi Era

Make in India's outstanding success can be gauged from the fact that after the launch, India received investment commitments worth Rs. 16.40 lakh crore and investment inquiries worth Rs. 1.5 lakh crore between September 2014 to February 2016.




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Hindutva is Hinduism that resists

Hindutva is Hinduism that resists. It doesn't matter how plural one is, as soon as one speaks up for Hinduism and defends it against attacks or misrepresentations of others, one would be dubbed "Hindutva" and demonized in the "secular" discourse.




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The JNU & Jamia Hypocrisy

Which university or administration or government in the world, will tolerate vandalism of state property, rioting, arson, and loot, in the guise of "peaceful protests"? Even in America, the mecca of free speech, students at Columbia University, faced strict disciplinary action, when they sought to disrupt an address by Tommy Robinson, who has stood up against radicalised Islam, over the years.




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JP Nadda - the original Jedi

J.P.Nadda is not a fifth-generation dynast like Rahul Gandhi, the Congress scion, whose political getaways to Europe have made more headlines than his political exploits at home.




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Life insurance industry trends that set to shape 2020

As per industry experts, life insurance in India is still seen as a product that comes into play only when something goes wrong with its primary focus on the mortality aspect.




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Modi's 5 Trillion Dollar Juggernaut

India is on a strong footing to achieve the five trillion dollar GDP mark by 2024-25.