Pune

Pune (IPA: [puɳe] English pronunciation: /ˈpuːnə/;) (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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Younger generations add sparkle to inherited golu collections

The Times of India 05 Oct 2024

Pune ... Younger generations have begun to add their unique touch to inherited collections to turn the displays into an even more vibrant canvas of creativity and cultural expression.Ramya Padmanaban, a dollmaker from Pune, has capitalised on this demand by turning Barbies into dolls fit for golu displays....

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Impact Marketing Done Right by the Award Winning Power Couple of Éclat Media Worldwide

Hindustan Times 30 Sep 2024

Dr ... Dr ... Dr ... Ramakant Panda at Asian Heart Institute ... His passion for events led him to Pune, where he studied event management, gained mentorship, and refined his creative skills ... Impact Marketing ... Known as a "people's agency," Éclat prioritizes both creativity and people, striving to inspire future generations of talent and agencies across the globe....

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Urban home potters showcase unique & delicate clayware that beat charms of modern inventions

The Times of India 26 Sep 2024

The home potter, who is now based in Bengaluru, mostly makes decor pieces and teaches others interested in learning this art form that serves as a marker of our culture and history.An ode to this creative union of high art and functional craft is the Pune Potter's Market at The ......

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