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.

December 23, 2020 00:25 IST
Although believers are experiencing a sense of nostalgia for the usual customs, carollers are now visiting people’s homes via video conferences.
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
December 21, 2020 22:45 IST
Arya Pulate and Shreya Waghmare took part in the Kalam Centre Asteroid Search Campaign organised by Kalam Centre in association with International Astronomical Search Collaboration, under which participants got the opportunity to locate near-Earth objects or main-belt asteroids.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
December 19, 2020 22:45 IST
Anand Lahoti, president of the Ski and Snowboard Association of Maharashtra, said players from both the junior and senior categories of the state team will be shortlisted for the training camp that will be conducted in Gulmarg.
Sat, Dec 19, 2020
December 14, 2020 00:13 IST
Dipankar Mukherjee of independent publishing house Readomania said the size of their publishing house was a double-edged sword as on one end they could react faster but cash flow came under pressure sooner than the bigger houses.
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
December 08, 2020 22:14 IST
Bakers, pastry chefs and shop owners say that after Diwali, people have been more responsive and they expect robust sales in the next few weeks.
Tue, Dec 08, 2020
December 05, 2020 23:58 IST
Narrated by the character of the Ocean, the 90 minute story-like script is based in the Malvan region under the Portuguese reign in the late 17th century
Sat, Dec 05, 2020
December 01, 2020 22:53 IST
“People are only coming in when it becomes absolutely necessary for them, like when their internet stops working. But most times, they avoid being in a space with someone from another company in the co-working space,” said Manoj Bora, co-owner at Cowork Studio.
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
November 28, 2020 22:59 IST
Unlike the previous years, however, the official event of the Indian Centre of International Theatre Institute has adopted a hybrid format to face the uncertainty head on and keep theatres alive.
Sat, Nov 28, 2020
November 26, 2020 06:27 IST
In February this year, the Pink Belt Mission had set a Guinness World Record for organising the largest self-defence training class with 7,401 girls in Agra.
Thu, Nov 26, 2020
November 23, 2020 22:53 IST
The event, Enthu Cutlets Carnival, organised by a group of badminton enthusiasts, will have close to 200 participants from across the country, and the matches will be held at Campal Indoor Stadium, Panaji, Goa, from November 25 to 29.
Mon, Nov 23, 2020
November 22, 2020 23:24 IST
Churchgoer Riya Thomas (19), however, feels that since markets, malls and other public places have reopened, there is no reason why people should hold back from visiting religious places.
Mon, Nov 23, 2020
November 12, 2020 00:41 IST
In order to build resistance against infections, gifts have also shape-shifted into immunity boosters and potted plants.
Thu, Nov 12, 2020
November 11, 2020 22:59 IST
Taking pride in her besan ka laddu, Archana Ballal, who works at a security firm in the city, said she and her two sisters-in-law took it upon themselves to make Diwali faral at home.
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
November 09, 2020 00:20 IST
“Apart from earthen diyas, lights and rangolis, I usually use flowers to decorate the house. However, this year I have planted flower saplings in my balcony."
Mon, Nov 09, 2020
November 07, 2020 23:30 IST
With refurbishments underway, stage performances yet to be curated and Diwali season round the corner, Pune residents will not be able to enjoy a new play or new movie for some time.
Sun, Nov 08, 2020
November 06, 2020 02:12 IST
The sales at the cinemas' canteens, the major revenue generator, is restricted under the guidelines which further delays the method by which these halls and multiplexes can gain a profitable margin after a slumber of almost eight months.
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
October 25, 2020 00:32 IST
Due to the lockdown, such despair among 'pet parents' was high and the common root problem across three to four virtual consultations for a physical ailment was the mental well-being of the pet.
Sun, Oct 25, 2020
October 17, 2020 22:50 IST
Arguing that there was rising illiberalism in the national discourse, which was a result of many factors, Tharoor also cited the increasing emphasis on sciences and mathematics over humanities in the education sphere.
Sat, Oct 17, 2020
October 17, 2020 02:04 IST
The nine-day autumnal festival of Navratri, which will commence from Saturday, is associated with the worship of Goddess Durga, and is not complete without dandiya and garba events, known for their sheer scale, magnificence, and vibrancy.
Sat, Oct 17, 2020
October 13, 2020 22:12 IST
While some prominent Pujo associations in the city have decided to go for small and intimate celebrations, some have decided to skip it altogether, citing the possibility of crowding which might have an undesirable effect.
Wed, Oct 14, 2020
October 08, 2020 00:38 IST
Meanwhile, Rosie (name changed), another CSW from the region, said she was interested in becoming a retailer of centering plates, which are used in the construction of buildings.
Thu, Oct 08, 2020
October 03, 2020 02:46 IST
Krishna Bhambhani (19) and Tanmay Jain (20) participated in the category for their solution CoVidSpy at the Better Health Hackathon: #CodeForCovid19, and bagged the runners up position, in addition to winning USD 10,000
Sat, Oct 03, 2020
August 29, 2020 23:59 IST
Some students, who have started working full time, have other concerns. Diksha Grover, a final-year BBA student from Ness Wadia College of Commerce, said, "After working full time, and following such a long gap, it's not easy to go back to books.
Sun, Aug 30, 2020
August 23, 2020 02:51 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express, Yash Malwadkar, founder of Green Growth Group, said while they have carried out similar initiatives in the past, they felt with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic it was important to expand their work.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020
August 22, 2020 23:17 IST
Actor Sonu Sood, who had approached Pune's 'warrior Aaji' Shanta Balu Pawar a month ago and offered help so that she could impart her skills to children, has supported her monetarily.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020



