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SHOPS, SCHOOLS, AND COLLEGES, TO PARTICIPATE IN READING INITIATIVE

PUNE: As a lead-up to the Pune Book Festival, scheduled from December 14 to 21 at Fergusson College ground, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will actively participate in the 'Silence... Pune is Reading' initiative on Wednesday between 12 noon and 1 pm.

No decision on handing over Khadakwasla pumping station

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Water Resources Department (WRD) are at loggerheads over water management issues in the city.

CM Fadnavis to inaugurate 2nd edition of Pune Book Festival on December 14

PUNE: The Pune Book Festival, aimed at promoting the reading movement and giving Pune another identity, will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, on Saturday at 5 pm at the Fergusson College ground.

Civic body to fix uneven chamber covers by Jan 15

OVER 1,500 CHAMBERS IN THE CITY AND NEARBY VILLAGES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE UNEVEN, CAUSING INCONVENIENCE

Crime branch detain 2 suspects from Wagholi

The kidnapping was reported on Monday at around 6.20 am near Phursungi

14-YEAR-OLD BOY DROWNS IN INDRAYANI RIVER NEAR TALEGAON

PUNE: A 14-year-old boy tragically drowned in the Indrayani River near Ambi Road in Varaloe village in Talegaon Dabhade on Monday, December 9.

Monthly growth tracking survey by industry body

PUNE: The Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) has announced the launch of a monthly survey to track growth expectations of industries in and around the Pune district.

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil gets UN's top green honour

Veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has been named one of the six 'Champions of the Earth' for 2024 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

'I'm glad KHNH still remains in people's hearts'

Nikkhil Advani's year has been an interesting blend of the past and the present. Currently, the director is basking in the reception that his latest project, web show Freedom at Midnight has been receiving.

I WAS OFFERED SOME TERRIBLE FILMS: DINO

Actor Dino Morea, who rang in his 49th birthday on Monday, talks about his long absence from Hindi films and his newfound perspective on life

Sayani Gupta feels doing web shows requires lot of commitment

Actor Sayani Gupta, who was recently seen in the OTT film Khwaabon Ka Jhamela, feels committing to a web show can get too much for an artiste.

A swim from Alibaug to Mumbai to raise awareness on water pollution

International open-water swimmer Meenakshi Pahuja recently swam 20km from Revas Jetty in Alibaug to the Gateway of India in Mumbai to raise awareness on water pollution.

Slay the cold months with countryside core

If you've ever dreamt about strolling through a charming English village in cozy layers and classic pieces, you're not alone.

Shouldn't go to India to play cricket: Shahid

The Champions Trophy is supposed to be played in Pakistan from February-March 2025, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to announce the schedule.

Idiotic claims: Jay-Z responds to allegations of raping a minor after being named in the Diddy case

Having topped charts with his singles Tu Aake Dekh Le and Maan Meri Jaan as well as marking a surprise collab with musician Nick Jonas last year, King has a new landmark on his mind - Bollywood.

Idiotic claims: Jay-Z responds to allegations of raping a minor after being named in the Diddy case

Rapper and businessman Jay-Z, who is also pop sensation Beyoncé's husband, has been added to a civil lawsuit accusing both him and rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs of allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000.

King hints Bollywood debut: Want to create original music for Hindi films

Having topped charts with his singles Tu Aake Dekh Le and Maan Meri Jaan as well as marking a surprise collab with musician Nick Jonas last year, King has a new landmark on his mind – Bollywood.

Mera kasoor thodi hai: Diljit on black marketing of concert tickets

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has responded to the criticism against him over his concert tickets being sold in black. During his recent performance in Indore, he addressed the issue and later, also took to Instagram to share a clip of the same on Sunday.

‘ANIMAL PARK TO GO ON FLOORS IN 2027’

At the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival, actor Ranbir Kapoor recounted learnings from his debut film and spoke about his future projects in the pipeline, among other things

Treesa and Gayatri aim to impress at World Tour Finals

NEW DELHI: It had been a far from ideal year for Treesa Jolly and P Gayatri Gopichand.

SCHEFFLER WINS SEASON'S NINTH TITLE AT HERO WORLD CHALLENGE

ALBANY (THE BAHAMAS): The Scottie Scheffler juggernaut continues to roll, and records and rivals continue to get steamrolled.

Ding hits back with positional masterclass, levels match 6-6

Day after blundering to lose, the world champion levels match with flawless Game 12 vs Gukesh

Shami shines for Bengal

Mohammed Shami guided Bengal to the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls in his four overs that paved way for his team's thrilling three-run win against Chandigarh on Monday.

SA on top of WTC table, pressure on India to win series

South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 109 runs in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) to win the two-match series 2-0 on Monday and as a result moved up to No. 1 on the ICC World Test Championship table with 63.33 percentage points.

WTC's imperfections laid bare by SA's late charge

MUMBAI: The screams and singing from the South Africa team celebrations echoed across St George's Park at Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) after their series-clinching Test win against Sri Lanka on Monday.

Near Adelaide, at Tea Tree Gully: The place where you can find Head's heart

ADELAIDE: For some time now, Indian players and fans have been asking themselves the same question over and over again because Travis Head finds a way and shows the will to scupper India's hopes over and over again: \"Where has this guy come from?\"

LG plans mfg unit in Andhra, fears competition from parent entity

NEW DELHI: LG Electronics India has plans to set up a new plant in Andhra Pradesh to boost its manufacturing capacity in the country, though it also fears competition from its South Korean parent entity.

Copper demand rises 13% to 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24

India's copper demand grew by 13% annually to hit 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24, driven by the rapid pace of infrastructure development and building constructions, the International Copper Association India said on Monday.

Tata Motors, Kia India to hike vehicle prices from Jan

MARUTI SUZUKI AND HYUNDAI MOTOR TOO HAVE ANNOUNCED PLANS TO HIKE VEHICLE PRICES FROM NEXT MONTH

INDIA, AUSTRALIA REVIEW PROGRESS OF FTA TALKS

NEW DELHI: Senior officials of India and Australia have reviewed the progress of talks on the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries, the commerce ministry said on Monday.