Shalmali Bhagwat, a Pune resident hailing from the vibrant state of Maharashtra, India, works with the Indian Express digital department. Shalmali's role involves co-ordination between Pune and Noida desk along with the daily tasks involving the website. She has completed her Bachelors in History from Fergusson College, Pune and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. Shalmali's contributions primarily focus on the "Hidden Stories" city hook for the Pune section, where she uncovers the lesser-known narratives that the city of Pune conceals. Her journalistic interests span history, art, culture, and environmental issues, making her a well-rounded and insightful writer who continually seeks to enrich her readers' perspectives on Pune's multifaceted identity. She is available on Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter

August 12, 2023 12:10 IST
Named after a beloved pet, Kakakuwa Mansion in Pune moved from being a residence of the Datar family and the hub of political developments in the city to housing a multitude of businesses.
Sat, Aug 12, 2023
July 19, 2023 18:19 IST
At a time when buffer zones of reserved wildlife forests are reduced, private forests assume significance and help in maintaining biodiversity
Wed, Jul 19, 2023
July 15, 2023 14:52 IST
It is for the Mula and the Mutha rivers that the city is criss-crossed by several bridges, which often turn into hangout spots during the evenings
Sat, Jul 15, 2023
June 24, 2023 12:33 IST
Founded in 1882 by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, the Poona Lodge Theosophical Society still draws followers in Pune, though the numbers have been dwindling.
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
May 27, 2023 13:41 IST
Saint Crispin’s Home, which is home to over 300 girls today, was built to help the destitute in then ‘Yerandawana’ in Poona.
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
May 25, 2023 17:40 IST
These were candidates from the margins – those who defied circumstances, both economic and personal, to come out successful in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 12 examination
Fri, May 26, 2023
April 29, 2023 20:08 IST
Residents turn up in huge numbers to protest the plan to fell approximately 7,000 trees for a riverfront development project.
Sat, Apr 29, 2023
April 22, 2023 21:24 IST
Sunil Jalihal, CEO of Indic Inspirations which is behind the museum, said that he believes this Indian space wall museum is first-of-its-kind in the world and perfect for schools as it takes minimum space, is accessible and can be easily set up
Sun, Apr 23, 2023
April 22, 2023 12:10 IST
In 1885, an enterprising and hardworking youngster set up shop as a chemist in Pune. Along with medicines, he introduced cold drinks and ice cream – an idea that took off and subsequently led to the ‘Ganu Shinde’ ice cream shop.
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
April 15, 2023 22:34 IST
The main organisation behind the rally was Vetal Tekdi Bachav Kruti Samiti – an apolitical umbrella organisation of multiple citizen groups and initiatives.
Sat, Apr 15, 2023
April 10, 2023 04:05 IST
In the line-up was the 350 CC 1925 AJS motorbike British model that took Jahangir Farooogh almost four years to return to its true glory.
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
April 07, 2023 23:46 IST
Pune's former Commissioner of Police Amitabh Gupta will be the chief invitee at the event.
Sat, Apr 08, 2023
April 07, 2023 21:45 IST
Cars participating in the rally include Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes Benz, Chevrolet, Morris Convertible, Austin Ford, and many others of foreign make
Fri, Apr 07, 2023
April 01, 2023 12:50 IST
Over the decades, ‘Appa’, a modest, no-frills eatery in Pune, has built a loyal customer base by teaming up sabudana khichdi with cucumber, turning it into a household name across the city.
Mon, May 08, 2023
February 25, 2023 12:09 IST
From Jijabai’s letter to Shivaji to a first-hand account of the last moments of the Rani of Jhansi, Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal’s archive of nearly 15,000 documents, over 52,000 books and 1,600 miniature paintings gives a glimpse into the past.
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
February 23, 2023 08:44 IST
In today’s edition: A Delhi-Beijing meet; UN and the Ukraine war; Congress leaders in ED crosshairs; latest on Shiv Sena row; a 900-yr-old Parrot Lady; and more
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
January 18, 2023 08:28 IST
In today's news: Excellence in Governance awards; what went down at BJP’s national executive meet; Express Adda on ‘new humans and cyborgs’; Pakistan PM’s call for dialogue with PM Modi; Saina Nehwal rolls back the years; and more
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
December 10, 2022 11:56 IST
In a country acutely lacking government-aided care for senior citizens, a silent dread creeps in whenever I think about my parent
Sat, Dec 10, 2022
November 20, 2022 17:59 IST
In the real-life 2004 incident that inspired the series, people in a Nagpur slum – mostly Dalit women – killed a criminal in the courtroom.
Sun, Nov 20, 2022
November 19, 2022 12:51 IST
GA, as he was affectionately addressed by fans, was one of the most respectable Marathi authors who produced some of the finest literature in the language through his short stories set in the post-Independence era
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
November 12, 2022 18:34 IST
A 2016 study shows that miscommunication within platform communication is due to the “nuance” in emoji design, such as the specific shade of a cheek or a slant of an eyebrow.
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
November 10, 2022 17:50 IST
India has four luxury trains — Palace on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey, Golden Chariot and Maharaja Express. Here's a brief history of each, their routes, ticket prices and facilities.
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
November 08, 2022 16:01 IST
The rift among Osho’s followers can be traced back to 2013, when Yogesh Thakkar, a disciple, filed a complaint with the Pune Police alleging Osho's (Bhagwan Rajneesh) will was forged.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
July 23, 2022 13:50 IST
Brought to Pune by filmmaker V Shantaram in 1931, Yusuf Mirajkar’s Musical in Budhwar Peth continues to serve the world of music with its renowned instruments
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
July 02, 2022 19:20 IST
The biographical movie on Shiv Sena leader and Eknath Shinde’s mentor Anand Dighe attempts to generate empathy for all Shivsainiks (especially Shinde), thus setting a stage for the actual events which unfolded.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022



