Pune

Pune (IPA: [puɳe] English pronunciation: /ˈpnə/;) (Marathi: पुणे) is the ninth-most populous city in India and the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after the state capital city of Mumbai. Pune is also the 101st largest city in the world, by population.

It is situated 560 metres (1,837 feet) above sea level on the Deccan plateau, on the right bank of the Mutha river. Pune city is the administrative headquarters of Pune district and was once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire established by Shivaji Maharaj.

In the 18th century, Pune became the political centre of the Indian subcontinent, as the seat of Peshwas who were the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire.

Pune is considered the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Since the 1950s and 1960s, Pune has a traditional old-economic base . Most of the old industries continue to grow. The city is also known for its manufacturing and automobiles industries, as well as for research institutes of information technology(IT), education, management and training, which attract migrants, students, and professionals from India, South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Pune is also one of the fastest growing cities in the Asia-Pacific region. The ‘Mercer 2015 Quality of Living rankings’ evaluated local living conditions in more than 440 cities around the world where Pune ranked at 145, second in India after Hyderabad(138). It also highlights Pune among evolving business centers and emerging 9 cities around the world with citation "Hosts IT and automotive companies"

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Be Awara Reports Impressive Year-on-Year Growth and Expansion

Hindustan Times 25 May 2023
Recognizing the need to expand its reach, Be Awara opened its second office in Pune in October 2022. The Pune office serves as a creative hub, housing talented graphic and fashion designers who bring fresh ideas to the brand's product offerings ... in Pune, spanning 2,000 sq ft....
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Pune traffic cop's helmet song becomes a viral hit

Indian Express 21 May 2023
Aatish Kharade, a traffic constable in Pune, is gaining popularity for his creative approach to promoting helmet use and ensuring the safety of bike riders ... Shot on a cellphone with simple editing, his video has been widely viewed and praised ... 'I enjoy this work because it allows me to showcase my creativity,' said Kharade ... ....
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Fireside Chat with Nitin Gadkari: ‘Money isn’t a problem for good work’

Financial Express 19 May 2023
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ChatGPT, creativity, culture: test your business creativity with Edition 83 of our quiz!

Your Story 13 May 2023
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