Pune

The Pune collectorate has initiated a new programme called Mission Dhanwantari for the medical treatment of underprivileged children.

A group of students in Pune is working for the reformation and welfare of children in a juvenile home located in Yerwada. From counselling sessions to confidence building classes, these children are being well-prepared for the world outside.

Swayam, a pico-satellite designed and built by students of College of Engineering in Pune, was launched into space on Wednesday. And the college’s HAM Radio Club has a big role to play in its operation.

Saee Koranne-Khandekar, in her book 'Crumbs! Bread Stories and Recipes for the Indian Kitchen', recounts her experience of stepping into old-world Irani cafes and sampling some delectable essentials.

This is the journey of a boy who lost his father at a young age and decided to stop his education. But the generosity of some people around him eventually led to his becoming an IAS officer.

In 2012, Dr Ganesh Rakh launched the 'Mulgi Vachva Abhiyan' in his hospital in Pune. Under this 'Save the Girl Child' initiative, he waives off delivery charges when girl children are born. Inspired by his example, doctors across the country have pledged to do their bit for the girl child.

Biswaal, a self taught artist who has started painting professionally since 2011, travels across the country to paint various railway stations on his canvas.

It’s 2016 and caste is still an important issue for people when arranging a marriage. This social evil continues to plague India and is often the cause for much heartbreak and unnecessary suffering for young and old alike, especially in rural parts of the country.

The residents of Springfields Co-op Housing Society in Kothrud, Pune, collect old cycles, repair them, and donate them to village kids who have to walk 3 to 7 km everyday to reach their classrooms.

Your children need not spend their summer vacation indoors watching television. Check out these summer and adventure camps for kids aged 9 to 17.