Pune Archives

Why My Atheism Takes a Backseat Every Ganesh Chaturthi

I was brought up in a religious household, where Ganesh Chaturthi was the celebration we waited for all year. After my father passed away, I stopped praying and developed a disdain for religion. But I make an exception during the Ganesh festivities, where I suspend my atheism.

Sumedh Natu July 15, 2016

People

“Ughich Kashala?” The Two Words That Kill All Maharashtrian Dreams

The attitude of most Maharashtrians can be summed up in two words: Ughich kashala? Literally translated, it means “needlessly why”? It is the reason why we Maharashtrians are diabolically lazy and spectacularly unambitious.

Ramjaane July 8, 2016

Pop Culture

The Truth about Sunburn aka Ghor Kalyug

I urge our netas to visit a music festival to understand that all the hype about sex and drugs is for nothing. You can barely light a cigarette, and even getting a simple pint of beer involves fighting off a dozen competitors for the bartender’s attention.

Dushyant Shekhawat May 22, 2016

Animals

How to Breed a Champion Horse

Where do studs get their horsepower from? A visit to an equine-breeding farm reveals insights into the secret world of these majestic steeds, born to run.

Karanjeet Kaur May 11, 2016

Pop Culture

SOS! Netflix’s Black Mirror is Getting Too Real

The three episodes of Black Mirror’s latest season may have lost their tech edge, but they are so relatable for a much scarier reason – our reality is quickly keeping pace with Charlie Brooker’s satire. This was probably his plan all along.

#VALUE! April 14, 2016

POV

The Last Puran Poli: The Kobra Secret You Didn’t Know About

Marwaris are often called out for their miserly behaviour, but the kanjoosi of Kokanastha Brahmins has remained a secret. In a time of lavish weddings and four live counters, Kobra weddings will offer you four sabzis and a dal, food lesser than an average Punjabi lunch.

Ramjaane March 9, 2016