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The comic is drawn by comic artist Chaitanya Govande. In an Instagram post, he posted the comic and wrote, “Time to step up for local democracy! (Source: Instagram/@chaitanyagovande)

In PMC comic book, Gandhi encourages youngsters to vote in local body polls

January 15, 2026 1:38 pm

Titled ‘My City, My Vote’, the comic tries to explain the importance of one's vote in local body elections.

One of Maharashtra’s most important film festivals, PIFF continues to act as a bridge between Indian audiences and global cinema, bringing award-winning films, independent filmmakers and meaningful conversations to the city. (Express Photo)

PIFF 2026 brings world cinema to Pune; from Jan 15 to 22

January 15, 2026 1:01 pm

PIFF received an overwhelming response this year and in the World Cinema Competition section with more than 900 submissions from 103 countries.

Lillete Dubey’s ‘Autobiography’ opens WOPA Winter fest with reflection on memory, power and truth

January 14, 2026 7:21 pm

As he begins dictating his life story to Pradnya, a young PhD student portrayed by Sarah Hashmi, the authority or credibility of his voice is steadily challenged.

Pune minimum temperature rises 4 degrees C in 24 hours

January 13, 2026 10:11 pm

Pune is suddenly warmer, IMD explains the 4°C spike and why cloudy nights are back.

Polls and Issues: As leopard sightings cause fear and uncertainty, Pune residents demand clarity, coordination

January 13, 2026 8:55 pm

A leopard was captured by the forest department from the Pune airport premises.

Building momentum: Cycling groups conduct test rides on Pune Grand Tour route

January 13, 2026 8:07 pm

This promo ride saw more than 100 cyclists including Ajit Patil, Ganesh Bhujbal, Shrikant Chaudhari, Chintan Desai and Santosh Nakhate among others.

Pune Grand Tour cycle race will help boost rural economy, says District Collector Jitendra Dudi

January 13, 2026 4:26 pm

The Pune Grand Tour cycle race will have teams from 35 countries, including the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Bulgaria, and Australia.

Seat watch: S ward | Ward with landslide-prone areas battles infra, environmental woes

January 12, 2026 9:55 pm

The area comes under ward number 118 and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Chandrashekhar Jadhav's wife is contesting from the ward.

Amaary Artifrost, founded by Aarya Nagarkatti, 27, produces handcrafted batches of ice cream using 100 per cent organic, locally sourced ingredients. (Express Photo)

Pune on My Plate | From buttermilk-peach to strawberry cream cheese-vodka: a peek inside city’s experimental ice cream studio

January 09, 2026 2:58 pm

The menu at Pune’s Amaary Artifrost, founded by Aarya Nagarkatti, features unconventional flavours like jamun sorbet, plum rum caramel, and jaggery-coconut caramel, and relies completely on organic ingredients.

Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar pays tribute to the mortal remains of late Congress leader and former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi, in Pune, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (PTI Photo)

Suresh Kalmadi was ‘instrumental in Pune’s journey’: Leaders across parties remember visionary who ‘emerged from struggle’

January 06, 2026 4:56 pm

The seven-term MP never compromised with democratic values despite facing opposition in politics and always believed in serving the public in his entire political career, instead of considering it the only way to gain power, he said.