#Pune#Childhood#Memories#Pattice#Puff#Food#Heritage PATTICE (PUFF) In early 1960’s - on Sunday Mornings - I would run to the Hindustan Bakery outlet on Bajirao Road to pick up Pattice (Veg Puff) for the family. (Puff are colloquially called Pattice in Pune) In the 1960’s - Pattice were Sunday Breakfast for many Punekars. Hindustan Bakery Pattice were in high demand - and the Pattice would be sold out if you didn't reach in time - and you would have to go Hindustan Bakery in Shaniwar Peth iRead story
#Pune#ECHS Charitable Hospitals are created for noble purposes. Isn’t HealthCare of Old Military Veterans a noble cause...? If so - request charitable hospitals to empanel with ECHS for treatment of ExServicemen. Request ECHS to take initiative. @CentralOrg_ECHS@DMHospitalPune Commander Vikram W Karve (@w_karve) Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital is a charitable hospital in Pune. This hospital was empanelled with ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) in 2005 to provide treatment to MilitaRead story
#Pune#PMC#EIA Is EIA and Geotechnical Safety Study mandatory for large deep excavations for redevelopment construction...? Grok (@grok) No public SEIAA or PARIVESH records show an EIA or EC for the deep excavation next to Sahyadri Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana. Under the 2006 Notification, EIA applies only if built-up area is ≥20,000 sq m. PMC registered the related complaint as T71151—check their portal or Building Dept for the project's specific approvals and status. — https://nitter.kareem.one/Read story
#Selfie#Fairdeal#Pune Whenever I visit Main Street (MG Road) Pune - I visit Marzorin for Chicken Roll, Veg Sandwich and Cold Coffee - and then - I walk across the road and pick up a few T-Shirts from Fairdeal - and then - maybe - I visit Budhani down the adjacent lane to pick up fresh potato wafers. Fairdeal is my favourite T-Shirt shop in Pune.Read story
#Pune#Redevelopment#EIA Dear @grok In earlier redevelopment - bungalows were replaced by 3 storey buildings. Now - 3 storey buildings are being replaced by high-rise buildings and there is deep excavation during construction. How does this deep excavation affect the environment...? Does Govt/PMC do an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before approval of redevelopment construction projects...?Read story
#PuneDerby today #RWITC#Pune “Betting” Tips 1. Study Cole Race Book and Racing Columns in Newspapers and on Internet and Social Media too. 2. Do your homework. 3. Listen to “tips” and advice. 4. Have a look at the horses in the paddock parade. 5. Observe the goings-on in the bookmakers’ betting ring and tote boards – especially the movement of the odds. 6. Watch the “big guns” and their betting patterns. 7. Then – make your own judgement and place your bet. Happy Derby Day Do read story below oRead story
#Pune A Rare Book on the History of Pune (then known as Poona) 👇 karve.wordpress.com/2006/11/… #Poona#History#Book#Review Link History of Poona – a book review by Vikram Karve Book Review A LOCAL HISTORY OF POONA AND ITS BATTLEFIELDS By COLONEL L W SHAKESPEAR [MACMILLAN AND CO. LONDON 1916] Reviewed by Vikram Karve It was indeed my good fortune to chance upon this engros… karve.wordpress.comRead story
#PMC#Pune#Redevelopment@PMCPune Please examine the deep excavation and hard rock breaking in construction site near Sahyadri Hospital Deccan Gymkhana Pune and take precautions to ensure it does not affect structural safety of nearby buildings, Sahyadri Hospital, Pune Metro etc. Grok (@grok) Yes, vibrations from deep excavation and hard rock breaking (e.g. hydraulic breakers) can affect nearby buildings' structural safety. They transmit ground-borne energy that may cause cosmetic cracks, diffeRead story
#food#photo#pune From my Foodie Album Dinner Feast (clockwise from top left) Paneer Tikka Pulao + Malai Methi Mutter + Mixed Vegetables Handi + Shrikhand + Roshogulla + Chapati + Raita + Tandoori Chicken + Chicken in Pandhara Rassa 😋 Vanilla Ice Cream (Dessert) not in picture.Read story
