Ruchika Goswamy is a correspondent with the Indian Express Pune and is a media and communication alumnus from Fergusson College, Pune. She writes on local sports, features, animal welfare stories and everything in between.

August 20, 2022 16:14 IST
Mahadji Shinde's character and achievements are so remarkable that he is considered to be the greatest Maratha statesman and warrior after Shivaji.
Mon, Aug 22, 2022
August 05, 2022 16:14 IST
Supported by the online gaming company Games24x7, Bal Mitra Mandal will train children to become 'child-leaders' who will work towards the benefit of other underprivileged kids.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
July 30, 2022 12:04 IST
Today, the Church of the Holy Name of Panch-Howd Mission is involved in social activities such as running schools, homes for the aged, and boarding for underprivileged children.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
July 26, 2022 13:28 IST
Aditi Vinayak Dravid was recently awarded the Best Actress award at the Berlin Film Festival for her performance in the bilingual (Hindi-English) feature film Ijaad.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
July 17, 2022 10:50 IST
The Pakistan High Commission in India, in a goodwill gesture, has issued a three-month visa to Varma, who was only 15 years old when her family moved to India during the Partition in 1947.
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
July 09, 2022 03:21 IST
An alumnus of Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Fine Arts, Suryakant Pande said acrylic is his favoured medium as it allows him to add the sense of touch through textures.
Sat, Jul 09, 2022
July 02, 2022 11:48 IST
For PYC Hindu Gymkhana’s cricketers, coaches and officials, it has always been about pride, passion and team spirit
Mon, Jul 04, 2022
June 09, 2022 04:02 IST
“To have her play on the Wimbledon grass courts… is a dream that I have had for her. I could not be happier about her success. It still feels unbelievable and it is gratifying to see the tennis player she is becoming,” said the proud mother.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022
June 06, 2022 04:13 IST
Training under Mayur Sinhanse at the Digvijay Institute of Weight Lifting in Sangli, Kajol lifted a total of 113 kg (Snatch-50kg; Clean and Jerk-63kg) in the women’s 40kg category and kicked off the medal tally for the defending champion state of Maharashtra.
Mon, Jun 06, 2022
May 21, 2022 11:03 IST
From its humble beginnings as ‘doodh cold drink’, Mastani has now evolved to become a drink that’s synonymous with Pune
Sat, May 21, 2022
May 13, 2022 16:42 IST
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma talks about his tryst with the sitar, his guru, the sitar virtuoso, Pandit Ravi Shankar, his struggles with mental illnesses and conceptualising the ‘Sitar for Mental Health’.
Sat, May 14, 2022
May 11, 2022 05:02 IST
In late April, Jadhav, India's number one player in the U-14 girls category, adorned the Indian jersey and displayed a stellar performance of skill and grit at the Asia/Oceania World Junior Tennis Competition (U14 Girls’) Final Qualifying 2022, held in New Delhi.
Wed, May 11, 2022
May 09, 2022 20:11 IST
In Rangaai Theatre Company's latest immersive play, all the actors are liars and the audience the sleuths.
Tue, May 10, 2022
April 23, 2022 15:01 IST
A multi-layered project and art exhibition titled ‘City For All – Sarvansathi Pune’ was conducted in the city earlier this week, as part of the Bonjour India Festival
Sat, Apr 23, 2022
March 12, 2022 11:14 IST
In the early 1900s, politician and reformer Gopal Krishna Gokhale wanted to start an industrial and economic institute in honour of his mentor -- Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade. His aim was to promote the spread of industrial, technical and scientific knowledge, a vision he inherited from Ranade.
Thu, Mar 17, 2022
March 07, 2022 20:57 IST
Mahatma Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule stand out as an extraordinary couple in the social and educational history of India. They spearheaded path-breaking work towards female education and empowerment, and towards ending caste- and gender-based discrimination.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022
March 07, 2022 06:50 IST
Dhotre observed that the customs followed to mark the menarche has the girl worshipped the first day but isolated from everyone thereafter.
Mon, Mar 07, 2022
February 26, 2022 11:52 IST
Nothing stood in the way of Savitribai’s quest to educate and uplift women, not even oppressive social norms of the time, conservative naysayers or the increasing ostracization she faced.
Sat, Feb 26, 2022
February 02, 2022 01:29 IST
"The budget has touched upon two significant parts of the healthcare ecosystem that will deliver a long-term positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of our nation," Dr Ashwin Naik, co-founder, Mission ICU.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022
January 30, 2022 04:55 IST
After her consistent stellar performances in her new form, the 13-year old achieved India number 1 standing in the U-14 category.
Sun, Jan 30, 2022
January 22, 2022 12:42 IST
Ardeshir’s flavoured soda, now christened Ardy’s, still packs nostalgia along with quality ‘old fashioned goodness’ in its glass bottles.
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
January 08, 2022 12:19 IST
🔴 Played between two teams on roller skates, the game is a unique mix of basketball, handball and throwball. Developed by Raju Dabhade, the sport is played in over 50 countries today.
Sat, Jan 08, 2022
December 31, 2021 11:44 IST
From plays to sketching workshops — here's how you can spend New Year's Eve in the city.
Fri, Dec 31, 2021
December 28, 2021 11:16 IST
From death-defying acts like the Globe of Death, Flying Trapeze, to new acts like roller skating, ladder balance, contortion, German wheel, Cycle tricks, rolla bolla, aerial acts alongside clowns, it is a show of complete family entertainment.
Tue, Dec 28, 2021
December 26, 2021 21:42 IST
On Saturday, the 20-year-old outlasted Diana Marcinkevica of Latvia 6-2, 7-5 in the singles final of the 20th edition of the NECC Deccan $25,000 Women’s ITF Championships.
Sun, Dec 26, 2021



