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Atikh Rashid
Atikh is Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express' Pune bureau and reports on local issues, politics, governance and cinema. He tweets @ThePikaro
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Prithviraj Chavan: 13 pre-Budget meetings held at PMO, FM not invited to attend any of themSubscriber Only
January 23, 2020 04:22 IST
Prithviraj Chavan said if Modi wasn’t happy with the performance of Nirmala Sitharaman, she should be replaced with a more competent person, but keeping the finance minister away from Union Budget discussions didn’t behoove well for the government’s image.
Thu, Jan 23, 2020
If PM not happy with Sitharaman’s performance, she should be replaced: Prithviraj ChavanSubscriber Only
January 22, 2020 19:34 IST
"If PM Modi is not happy with Sitharaman's performance, she should be replaced with a more competent person. Keeping the Finance Minister out of Union Budget discussions doesn't augur well for the government's image," Prithviraj Chavan said.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Must in Maharashtra schools from January 26: Preamble-reading sessionsSubscriber Only
January 22, 2020 10:24 IST
The Constitution is at the heart of the ongoing controversy and nationwide protest over the CAA as many believe that the new amendment goes against the Constitution and its promise of equality of all religions.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Explained: Contesting claims over the birthplace of Sai BabaSubscriber Only
January 21, 2020 04:06 IST
A proposed Rs 100 crore grant for Baba’s ‘birthplace’ Pathri has triggered anger in Shirdi, the town synonymous with the saint. What is the basis of Pathri’s claim? Is the quarrel rooted in faith or insecurity?
Tue, Jan 21, 2020
No new trains from Pune Railway Station, officials cite congestionSubscriber Only
January 20, 2020 04:08 IST
For several years now, the Railways has not announced new trains from Pune and pointed out that there was a need to improve the infrastructure at the station in order to accommodate new trains.
Mon, Jan 20, 2020
Explained: Why Pune-Mumbai Hyperloop may be scrappedSubscriber Only
January 19, 2020 05:05 IST
In November 2018, the state Urban Development Department accorded the Hyperloop project the status of a ‘Public Infrastructure Project’ and gave the go-ahead to award the work using the Swiss Challenge Method.
Sun, Dec 27, 2020
Explained: In Pune’s underground, how giant machines are paving the way for Metro trainsSubscriber Only
January 12, 2020 03:18 IST
Four tunnel-boring machines, which will construct two parallel tunnels between the two locations, are expected to finish the tunnelling work within two years. The Indian Express explains how the machines function.
Mon, Jan 13, 2020
FTII dropped as Pune film fest venue over ‘student protests’ called off last weekSubscriber Only
January 09, 2020 08:48 IST
A protest over entrance exam fee hike was withdrawn by students last week after some of their demands were met by the administration.
Thu, Jan 09, 2020FTII gives venue for PIFF; festival decides to give top honour to its chiefSubscriber Only
January 04, 2020 12:23 IST
This year, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) campus will be the main venue of the festival, which had to be shifted out of its usual venue, CityPride in Kothrud, due to ongoing work at the multiplex. The festival’s honouree, Singh, happens to be the current chairman of FTII.
Sat, Jan 04, 2020
Area under dense forest declines, improvement in tree coverSubscriber Only
January 01, 2020 09:25 IST
According to the report, ‘very dense forests’ and ‘moderately dense forests’ in Maharashtra have actually seen a decline of 95 sq km, but with an increase in the ‘open forest’ category by 191 sq km, the cumulative forest cover has increased by 95.56 sq km.
Wed, Jan 01, 2020
In Maharashtra, area under dense forest declines, improvement in tree cover outside notified forests, says reportSubscriber Only
December 31, 2019 14:16 IST
As per the report, in Maharashtra the 'very dense forest' and 'moderately dense forests' have actually seen a decline of 95 square kilometres but with an increase the 'Open Forest' category by 191 square kilometres, the cumulative forest cover has increased by 95.56 square kilometres.
Tue, Dec 31, 2019
Bhima Koregaon anniversary: Pune district admin won’t allow anti-CAA and NRC bannersSubscriber Only
December 30, 2019 04:26 IST
“We are not going to give permission to install any billboard about CAA or NRC at that spot. This is not to deter anyone from raising the issue but to ensure that the Vijay Divas celebration is held in a peaceful manner. We don’t want any other issue during the event,” the collector said.
Mon, Dec 30, 2019
When FTII flared up again: Why students protested and what they achievedSubscriber Only
December 29, 2019 08:19 IST
The Indian Express explains the issues against which the students were up in arms this time, and how they managed a ‘win’ in their quest to keep film education affordable.
Sun, Dec 29, 2019
Don’t F**k With Cats Hunting an Internet Killer review: Catch me if you can
December 28, 2019 00:12 IST
Netflix original docu-series Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer tells the tale of a publicity-hungry murderer who likes a good chase.
Sat, Dec 28, 2019
Elgar arrests wrong, says Pawar, seeks SIT probe, action against Pune policeSubscriber Only
December 22, 2019 03:58 IST
Agreeing that there were “very strong opinions expressed in the speeches” at the Elgar, Pawar said, “In a democracy, people take such positions. I have seen this in the past, during the Samyukta Maharashtra movement. But people were not booked for treason then... This entire investigation needs to be looked into."
Sun, Dec 22, 2019New citizenship law: Maharashtra should join states opposing NRC, says PawarSubscriber Only
December 22, 2019 01:57 IST
“But if the states oppose the Union government’s order, there is a likelihood that it may dismiss these state governments,” Pawar added.
Sun, Dec 22, 2019
Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo crematedSubscriber Only
December 21, 2019 02:52 IST
State Culture Minister Subhash Desai, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, actors Nana Patekar, Urmila Matondkar and Amol Palekar, film director Jabbar Patel and scores of others from Marathi theatre and cinema attended the funeral.
Sat, Dec 21, 2019
Shriram Lagoo (1927-2019): ‘Rare actor, highly intelligent, had logic to apply to character’
December 18, 2019 04:38 IST
Lagoo is most well known for playing a retired and elderly actor in Marathi play Natasamrat, and a shy and gullible teacher in V Shantaram’s film Pinjara, apart from his performances in Jabbar Patel’s political dramas of the 1970s.
Wed, Dec 18, 2019
Pune: Entrance exam fee steep, profit making exercise, say FTII studentsSubscriber Only
December 18, 2019 02:42 IST
As per RTI information, in 2018 when the JET was introduced for the first time, FTII had collected Rs 1.45 crore from aspirants (5,293 applications) and had spent Rs 28.41 lakh on conducting the test thus earning Rs 1.17 crore in profits.
Wed, Dec 18, 2019
Paint Me a New World
December 08, 2019 17:00 IST
Hellaro is a celebration of colour and cause. It’s enjoyable if you can ignore the shortcomings
Sun, Dec 08, 2019
Pune: RTO to take action against parents ferrying two or more kids to school on two-wheelersSubscriber Only
December 07, 2019 07:23 IST
As part of the drive, action will also be taken if the parent or the pillion riding student is not wearing a helmet.
Sat, Dec 07, 2019
Pune: Railway vendors charge passengers new food rates applicable from March next yearSubscriber Only
December 06, 2019 18:57 IST
Last month, the Railway Board had revised the IRCTC’s on-board as well as station outlet menu, increasing rates of food items and beverages considerably. Since the order didn’t specify the date of implementation of the new rates, several vendors employed by IRCTC have started charging the new rates.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
Lost In The Crowd: Why has IFFI failed to make a name for itself despite being the oldest film festival in Asia?
November 30, 2019 13:09 IST
Although it has been around for 67 years, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) lacks an identity of its own. In the late 1970s, efforts were made to distinguish IFFI on the world map by establishing it as a forum for the cinema of the developing world, but the plan was soon abandoned.
Sat, Nov 30, 2019
Shape of silence
November 28, 2019 06:21 IST
Playing live music for silent films may not be new, but what marks UK-based pianist and film academician Jonny Best apart is his spontaneity.
Wed, Nov 27, 2019
A film festival is born: Story of IFFI’s origins 67 years ago
November 24, 2019 21:22 IST
The first IFFI was organised by Films Division with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's "blessings", at a paltry budget of Rs 1 lakh.
Sun, Nov 24, 2019Journalism of Courage
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