#Archives2017-18: Our Readers Loved These Nine Stories

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2nd AnniversaryIf it’s Pune, We certainly have it!

Covering a wide spectrum of news, features, and celebrating landmark achievements of the city and its people, Pune365 has been in the forefront with unbiased, yet vibrant coverage of all that matters to this city.

It gives us great pride that we are today, the city’s online media brand of choice.

Today on our second anniversary, we bring you a random selection of stories from our archives, that were among the most popular with our readers.

Can Pune Survive Without The Iconic Kayani?

Kayani BakeryThis iconic bakery was started in 1955 by a Zoroastrian family. Apart from the Shrewsbury biscuits, they are known for their khari biscuits, rusks, Mawa cakes, breads and Madeira cakes. The menu, written on a long black board, hasn’t changed much in the years and remains limited. Reports indicated that the bakery received a verbal order from by the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) to shut down their business for want of a valid trade license since the year 2006. Read More…


10 must-visit Irani cafes no Pune foodie can give a miss

Omlete ChaiScattered across the quaint corners of Pune city, Irani cafes present a slice of history which serves to remind citizens of the city’s mythos, a melange of cultures which would create a mesh of social regalement.

We visit the ones that have managed to survive the global cafes and fast-food joints, still serving their famous bun maska whilst one can sip on their Irani chai. We list out 10 Irani cafes that should find itself on every foodie’s to-do list. Read More…


Deciphering The Indian Connection In Marvel Comics

Indian Connection In Marvel ComicsMarvel Comics are a part of quite a lot of people’s childhood (except of course, those who are on Team DC). Almost every single superhero or supervillain we see in these comics have an element of truth in them. That truth which inspired their creators to create them in the first place.

Most of these comics are set in the US, yet, there are a few characters in the Marvel Comicverse who are distinctly Indian, or at least have an Indian element about them. While you read, look out for some mild stereotypes peppered throughout! Read More…


#ADayInTheLife: Pune’s Mesmerising Magician Jitendra Raghuvir

Jadugar Jitendra RaghuveerSitting in an auditorium and watching a magician or a mentalist perform is almost, always nail biting and there is no one in this world, who hasn’t been amazed at the prowess and speed of the artist.

Pune365 has been featuring the lives of several individuals who are in unique or lesser known career and life pursuits through our series ‘A Day In The Life’ and we devoted this edition to one of the finest magicians in the trade, Jitendra Raghuvir. Read More…


On Watching #Aami – Truly A Surreal Experience!

#Aami Malyalam Movie ReviewThis is a truly emotional experience recalled by the author Jaisurya while watching his mother’s life, Kamala Das, a literary legend, an eminent poet, and Nobel Prize nominee, unfold right in front of him.

His thoughts as they drift by, when the story unfolds are captured vividly in words. Read More…


When Things Turn Messy, Just Stay Calm And Listen

RelationshipConstant fights in your relationship? The only time you spend for each other is to fight? Nothing seems to make sense, right? Don’t worry, this is just a phase and you will move on quite quick!

Pune365 spoke to a few young people to understand how they grapple with these tough periods in a relationship. Read More…


Do We All Have A Bisexual Streak In Us?

Happy CoupleA causal glance at someone from the same sex can often send wrong signals, yet most people actually believe that they have a bi-sexual tendency in them. We decided to probe further and to understand if in today’s environment, there is really anyone who is absolutely straight. Hear it all from these Puneites who share their own experiences. Expert opinion here too, on this hugely interesting aspect of sexual orientation. Read More…


Pune Turns Fifty Shades Darker !

BDSM Role PLayEver since Fifty Shades of Grey released to worldwide acclaim, people have gotten bolder pushing their boundaries in the boudoir. While some have stepped up confessing to the kinkiest fetishes like using butt plugs, others have admitted to darker fantasies. Want to learn more about sex toys like butt plugs? Check out this useful guide for further information: loveplugs.co/blogs/news/how-long-can-you-keep-it-in. And remember to always practice safe sex. For now though, let us take a trip into the twisted, convoluted minds of resident Puneites. Read More…

 

Where Is That Paradise We Once Called Goa?

GoaAshish Kulkarni goes on his spiritual pilgrimage of sorts to Goa and finds that things ar changing since he last went to what was once a paradise. He finds it so difficult to get authentic Goan food in restaurants and feel that Goa has become very Indianized. Udupi joints, Indian joints and thali joints had sprung up like a rash in every available nook and cranny in Candolim and Calangute. The saving grace for him was the Kings beer and feni. Read More…