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In 1885, an enterprising and hardworking youngster set up shop as a chemist in Pune. Along with medicines, he introduced cold drinks and ice cream – an idea that took off and subsequently led to the ‘Ganu Shinde’ ice cream shop.

Over the decades, ‘Appa’, a modest, no-frills eatery in Pune, has built a loyal customer base by teaming up sabudana khichdi with cucumber, turning it into a household name across the city.

NGOs joining hands with PMC to conduct a collection drive on Sunday; 300 centres across city will accept unused and junked items and scrap them scientifically; reusable items will be recycled and donated to the needy

Sujit Patwardhan, a passionate printer, designer and environment and public transport expert, passed away in Pune after a period of long illness. He was 77. He is survived by his wife Vidya, an educationist, and daughters Lara and Amrita and four grandchildren. Kant Dabholkar and Falguni Gohkale remember the print master with much fondness.

Let’s take a quick look at the street food specialities of Pune.

Based on a complaint lodged by NCP worker Appa Jadhav, the Vishrambag police have registered a case under section 452 (house-trespass) and other relevant provisions of the IPC and Bombay Police Act for the attack that took place on Wednesday evening, he said.

Sarees have defined Indian traditional wear for ages. It not only depicts women’s adornments but is a plain and flattering piece of cloth that vibes with respect and decorum.

Marginal rise in the number of daily COVID-19 cases on Sunday Marginal rise in the number of daily COVID-19 cases on Sunday BySalonee MistrySalonee Mistry / Updated: Jun 28, 2021, 06:00 IST recoveries of 965 in the district in last 24 hours Sunday saw a slight increase in the fresh cases as 1,303 cases were reported in the district, bringing the cumulative COVID-19 cases till date to 10,47,980. Of these, 274 were from Pune Municipal Corporation ( PMC), 406 from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Cor...

Stressed, missing minor’s father dies ByArchana MoreArchana More / Updated: May 11, 2021, 06:00 IST Family alleges cops ignore The father of a 17-year-old girl missing in the city for the last fortnight has died of a massive heart attack after he was unable to bear the stress of his daughter not being found especially since the police did not take cognisance of the matter, alleged the family here on Monday. They said there was no action despite daily rounds of the police station and three m...

Busy Tulshibaug fails to follow COVID protocols Busy Tulshibaug fails to follow COVID protocols ByVijay ChavanVijay Chavan / Updated: Apr 5, 2021, 06:00 IST Days into ongoing mini-lockdown, PMC warns of sealing shops, but traders say customers are just not adhering to norms laid down by the civic body for preventing virus transmission Aday after Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) imposed the week-long mini lockdown, it has emerged that people in large crowded market areas in the city have not l...