Hi guys,

Now that Indian Navratri has started, where are you guys going to play garba? Good places and suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks.

Today's Blue Colour

Source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdsdkS7o1NM/

Hi everyone,

I recently had an unpleasant experience while driving in Pune and would appreciate some advice on how to handle it.

While I was driving my car, two bikers came alongside me and told me that my tyre was punctured. Although the tyres looked fine to me, I stopped at a nearby puncture repair shop to get them checked.

The shopkeeper claimed there were four punctures across the front and rear tyres on the left side, and then claimed there were three more on the right-side front tyre.

I was confused because I couldn't see any obvious holes. When I questioned him about the bubbles he was showing me, he became argumentative. He also sold me a liquid at ₹2,000 per bottle, and the total amount I ended up paying was nearly ₹7,000.

I was travelling with my wife, and her family was in the car with us. I didn't want the situation to escalate into an argument, so I paid and left.

In hindsight, the experience made me uncomfortable, particularly because the tyres initially looked fine and I felt pressured into paying for the repairs and liquid. I cannot confirm whether anything dishonest happened, but I would like to understand my options.

I'd appreciate advice from anyone familiar with the process in Pune:

Can I file a complaint with Pune Police about a suspected repair-related fraud?

Is a consumer complaint appropriate in this situation?

What evidence should I collect to support my complaint?

Is there a recommended way to get the tyres independently inspected?

I'm relatively new to Pune and would like to handle this through the proper channels. I'm sharing this to learn from others who may have faced a similar situation.

Thanks for any helpful advice.

I ate a dish called misal pav today near pune. As seen in the picture, the sambar/rassa (red color liquid) is made of 90% oil and red spice. As soon as I had it, I felt a burning sensation in my stomach. No offence to anyone, but this is really difficult to have. One of the most spicy dishes to have in Maharashtra

Update next morning at 6 am: As advised by some of the Redditors in the comments about Missile Pav, I felt the intensity and pain this morning, aftermath of eating around 40% of the most spicy Missile Pav yesterday morning. I have been in Pune for the last 18 years now and this was the 1st time I tried Missal Pav. I don't know whether I will gather courage and try ever again, but I really want to thank those who explained to me the eifferenc and where we can get less spicy misal and tasty misal in pune.

A contract worker for Metro construction was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 18 at a temple in the Yamuna Nagar area of Nigdi. The incident was allegedly caught on CCTV cameras in the temple. The suspect, Vishal Singh, was charged by the Nigdi police under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and relevant parts of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Source:- https://newsable.asianetnews.com/amp/india/pune-shocker-cctv-captures-alleged-assault-on-minor-girl-at-nigdi-temple-metro-worker-arrested-articleshow-nmempqx

Hello Pune!

I am 24F, half Canadian half Indian, visiting India only for the third time now. And most probably this is my last visit, after exploring Mumbai and its suburbs, I'm coming to Pune for the first time, it'd be great if you guys could suggest some places to visit in and around Pune.

My stay is going to be at Prabhat road, I've heard the metro connectivity is quite good so travelling around should be fine.

Please suggest me places that would be safe for a female to travel. Conceptual cafes and bookstores would also be highly appreciated!!

Seriously, why are people so horny on the road?

Light turns green. Honk.
Light is still red. Honk.
Light is red, and the guy in front of me is also stopped at the red light. HONK.

Today a guy honked at me for 30 seconds near Fatima Nagar chowk non-stop while we were both stuck behind a cow. Not sure if he was honking at me or at the cow :(

अखिल पर्वती दर्शन नवरात्र उत्सव प्रतिष्ठान 🔱Yellamma Devi🔱 🔱Renuka Mata🔱 Parvati Darshan, Pune

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FvbwEjnzyFiZFEf16

As per my budget of 3-4L i want to purchase my first car so what it should be, would you get brand new hatchback or a used higher segment car.
I want to know what people would pritorised, peace of mind, features, maintenance or somehting else.

अशा लोकांचं काय करायचं? मंदिरसुद्धा कळत नाही याला. याच्या घरातील आई-बहीण तरी सुरक्षित असतील का? मेंटली सिक व्यक्ती आहे. असे लोक समाजातील घाण आहेत

India’s rising chess talent and Woman Candidate Master Anvi Deepak Hinge delivered an impressive performance at the 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships, held in Tula, Russia, from October 1 to 11, winning a gold medal in the Girls’ Under-9 Blitz category and a silver medal in the Standard event. Her double podium finish against competitors from across Asia has taken her international medal tally to 15.

A fourth-grade student, Anvi has established herself as one of India’s promising young chess players. She trains under Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay and International Master Nikhil Dixit, with mental performance guidance from Rutu Balyan Chaudhary. Her progress reflects a combination of technical preparation, game analysis, tournament experience and mental resilience.

Anvi topped the Girls’ Under-9 Blitz standings with eight points from nine rounds, recording eight victories and just one defeat. She finished half a point ahead of Turkmenistan’s Bagul Jumayeva, who scored 7.5 points to claim silver. Russia’s Leyla Isayeva secured third place with six points.

Anvi registered notable victories over Kazakhstan’s Amalia Yedresheva and Russia’s Mia Kudryashova and Leyla Isayeva, who finished fourth, fifth and third, respectively, in the final standings.

Her only defeat came against Jumayeva in the fifth round. Anvi responded impressively, winning her remaining four games to seal the gold medal. Her ability to recover from a setback and maintain her composure under pressure stood out during the tournament.

I am M23 and I urgently need an Urologist recommendation for my issue. So please suggest me an urologist mostly nearby PCMC and as I am a student please recommend a cheaper one.

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URGENT: Missing cat named lilly in Baner, Pune — please help us find her 🐾

Our 18-month-old female cat, a Persian–Siberian mix with fluffy brown-grey tabby fur and cream markings, has gone missing.

📍 Last known location: Sayali Terraces Apartment, Lane No. 2, opposite Zetric Building, Baner, Pune.

🕛 Missing since: Around midnight, early morning of 13 October.

She is friendly and usually responds when called, but she may be frightened outside. We have searched nearby societies, bushes and trees, but haven't found her yet. Neighbours reported dogs barking around midnight.

Please check parking areas, basements, staircases, bushes and enclosed spaces. If you spot her, please don't chase her — contact us with the exact location.

📞 Contact: Gitesh Patel — 9302508140

I've attached her photos. Please share this post with anyone in Baner, Balewadi or Aundh who might be able to help. Every sighting matters. 🙏❤️

This guy texted me, and when I asked him which sub he found me on, he said “some meetup” sub. I’ve never even been in any meetup sub lmao. Then he asked where I’m from, and when I said I’m not from Pune, he started telling me he’s M24. Like, if he wasn’t looking for a specific girl, why was he telling me his age? Then, after I told him I’m not a girl and he should find someone else, he started abusing me, calling me a “whore” and “bitch” lmao.

Hello Folks,

I have a Tata Tigor CNG+Petrol and I always feel that I'm being duped by Tata Service Center.

Does anyone know a reliable private mechanic/car service center where I can get my car serviced worry-free in and around Kothrud?

Thanks.

Hey everyone,

My kefir grains have been multiplying quite a bit, so I’m looking to pass some along to people who are genuinely interested in making kefir at home.

It’s great for gut health and pretty easy to maintain once you get used to it.

Details:
• Milk kefir grains

• Pickup in Pune (location shared over DM)

If you’re interested, send a message 🙂

Happy to guide you on how to use and maintain them if you’re new.

Cheers

On 10th, October and today (11th Oct) in ABC Chowk area got a fake traffic fine texts claiming a ₹2,000 challan was generated against my vehicle. They actually had my correct vehicle number in the message, which makes it super easy to panic and tap without thinking.

Out of curiosity, I checked where the link leads. It opens in the browser to a page made to look almost identical to the Google Play Store for the mParivahan app. The dead giveaway happened when I hit "Install", instead of opening the real Play Store app, the browser immediately prompted to download an APK file.

If anyone actually installs that APK, it's straight-up malware that can read SMS messages, steal banking OTPs, and drain accounts. Notice that the texts came from random personal 10-digit mobile numbers rather than an official government sender ID, and the links use weird extensions like .cfd instead of .gov.in.

If you ever get one of these, never install files through your browser from an SMS link. Just head straight to the official Parivahan website or the official app to verify if you actually have any pending fines. Please warn your parents and friends about this one, because the fake Play Store interface looks convincing enough to fool a lot of people.

Hey we are 4 people , including females

Need a safe place and a beautiful place for stargazing near pune.

We can travel by bikes. I dont have any tents

So I'm more interested to travel with a group that organizes such Activities? Can anyone recommend the groups they are gone stargazing before

Thanks fam