The state could still receive thunderstorms and showers in Oct, but these are expected to be highly localised and below normal in frequency, an IMD official said Pune: Maharashtra, already facing rainfall deficiencies and drought conditions in several of its regions, is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the Oct-Dec period, IMD said in its…
Actor Nana Patekar with tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain at the first edition of ‘Vasantotsav’ music festival at Ramanbaug New English School in Pune on Feb 8, 2008 Pune: Long before his voice could slice through silence and his intensity could own the screen, Nana Patekar was a restless young actor fighting for space on…
A headmaster in Maharashtra’s Beed, who didn’t want to be named, said supplies of foodgrains and pulses have been coming in, but school heads have been paying for cooking fuel and vegetables since June 15. Pune: For the last four months, since the start of the academic year, teachers and headmasters across govt schools in…
Nana Patekar with Gagan Narang Nana Patekar with Anjali Bhagwat Nana Patekar with Gagan Narang Nana Patekar with Anjali Bhagwat Nana Patekar with Gagan Narang Pune: Long before Indian shooting became an Olympic success story, it found an unlikely benefactor in actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday.When the sport struggled for recognition and…
Nana Patekar’s son, Malhar, performed the final rites at Donje farmhouse on Thursday night Pune: Veteran actor Nana Patekar (75) was cremated with full state honours on Thursday night on a quiet patch of land beside his farmhouse, Nanachi Wadi, in Donje near Khadakwasla, in accordance with his wishes. The choice of location reflected his…
People cross the dried-up Vena Lake on the outskirts of Nagpur City. Maharashtra and Goa are completely dry, and monsoon withdrawal has covered parts of north Telangana and most of Chhattisgarh, an IMD official said Pune: Large parts of India have recorded significantly above-normal maximum temperatures in the first week of Oct, with the heat…
Eight students drowned at Diveagar beach on Oct 1 Pune: Raigad police have launched a comprehensive audit to ramp up safety standards at more than 100 beach sites along the district’s 122-km Arabian Sea coastline, after eight students from Alandi drowned at Diveagar on Oct 1.Security branch personnel will assess local conditions, identify safety and…
The demand for co-working spaces in the first half of 2026 has seen a 28% YoY rise Pune: A strong demand for office space across sectors has galvanised Pune into one of the fastest-growing markets for co-working and flexible workspaces in the country.The demand was driven by IT, engineering, BFSI and GCCs, stated a report…
Nana Patekar, the illustrious actor renowned for his roles in Indian cinema, sadly passed away at his Goa residence PUNE: The mortal remains of veteran actor Nana Patekar were taken to Pune on Thursday evening, where he will be accorded a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to theatre and cinema, officials said.Patekar, 76,…
Pune: The economic offences wing of Pune police is investigating a complaint by a 62-year-old man alleging that a group of fraudsters, posing as a family from Uttar Pradesh, cheated him out of Rs 6.51 crore.The complainant told police the fraudsters promised him handsome returns if he invested in the market through them. The fraud…
