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Pune Mate: December 2008

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Citibank ATM Kalyani Nagar Pune
The first mechanical cash dispenser was developed and built by Luther George Simjian and installed in 1939 in New York City by the City Bank of New York, but removed after 6 months due to the lack of customer acceptance.
ATM Safety Tip
Avoid using street ATMs during night time hours. Always be aware of suspicious persons or vehicles in the area of the ATM. Trust your gut feeling. If things don’t feel right, avoid that ATM.

Citibank ATM Kalyani Nagar Pune
6, Amrut Park Co-op. Hos. Soc. Ltd.,
T. P. Scheme Area,
Kalyani Nagar Pune 411006

Location Map and directions to
Citibank ATM Kalyani Nagar Pune
From Nagar road take the road towards Kalyani Nagar Citibank ATM is about 50 meters from Nagar Road towards Kalyani Nagar on the right. Nearby shops Copper chocs, Gurunanak Sweets, Airtel, Reliance, Medical shop, Health craft, Lucky Star haircut Saloon, Axis Bank ATM, Motilal Security, Photo Studio, Florist. There is also credit card check drop box facility (Near Gurunanak Airtel Mobile).  Nagarwala School is about 100 meters from here, further ahead is Cybage and HSBC development center. HDFC ATM is across Nagar Raod towards Hermes Heritage (100 meters).

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Safety Tips
The number of ATM frauds in India is more in regard to negligence of the Personal Identification Number (PIN), than by sophisticated crimes like skimming. Banknetindia
Though we have not heard of any ATM Skimming incidence in India, it is always good to be on alert.  Please watch the following video.
Also go through the following Times of India Articles Article 1 Article 2.

Citibank Compensation Policy

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Chandan Store MG Road Pune

Chandan Mini Market M. G. Road Pune.
The Chandan departmental store on Mahatma Gandhi Road Pune is about 50 years old. It is the Store of choice for those residing on M.G. Road, East Street and Shankar sheth road. Chandan Store has maintained its standard over the years. One can also find cutlery, crockery and plastic goods.
Weekly visit to the grocery store also means the use of more PLASTIC BAGS. Here are some facts regarding PLASTIC BAGS.  Plastic bags are made of polyethylene. Polyethylene is a petroleum product. Production contributes to air pollution and energy consumption. Plastic bags are often mistaken as food by marine mammals. These animals suffer a painful death, the plastic wraps around their intestines or they choke to death.
Shalabh and Anita Ahuja from delhi turn plastic waste bags into fashion.

Departmental Store on M.G. Road Pune Chandan Mini Market
217/218 M.G. Road
Opp Compucity.
Phone: 020-26342063


Location Map and Directions to Chandan Mini Market M.G. Road Pune
Land Mark: Compu City

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News: Times Of India
Facts on Plastic Bags
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily
Read more!

Pune Central Food Bazaar Pune

Pune Central Food Bazaar Pune

Anyone who has been to Pune Central near Bund Garden would have seen the Pune Central Food Bazaar. This is a good store for residents of Boat club road and Dhole Patil road.
Its time we got alarmed about Plastic bags. Some facts. Each year, an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide, that comes out to over one million per minute. Billions end up as litter each year. According to the EPA, over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are consumed in the U.S. each year. As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"--
Margaret Meade   Reusable Bags

Departmental Store near Bund Garden Pune Central Food Bazaar
256,Boat Club Road,
Next To Bund Garden,
Pune 411001
Phone: 020 66099000

Location Map anddirections to Pune Central Food Bazaar
Landmark: Bund Garden, Opp to Satgurus lifestyle store.


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News: Times Of India
Facts on Plastic Bags
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily
Dorabjees Moledina Road Camp Pune

Probably the oldest departmental store in Pune. Dorabjees has maintained its standard over the years and is getting better. If you are living in Camp then this is the best choice for your weekly shopping.
Its time we said NO to plastic bags. Some of the facts about plastic bags. The conservation group estimates that a major percentage of all marine litter is some form of plastic. Also a large number of birds and marine mammals and sea turtles die every year from eating or getting entangled in plastic and this number is increasing day by day. As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade   Reusable Bags


Departmental Store in Camp Pune
Dorabjees
Dorabjee and Co Pvt. Ltd
1-B Moledina Road
Pune 411001
Phone: 26052882/83/84

Location Map and directions to Dorabjees Moledina Road Camp Pune
Landmark: Pyramid Mall, SGS Magnum Kakade mall, LandMark Book Store, Pune Coffee house.



News: Times Of India

Facts on Plastic Bags
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily
Nilgiriwalas Mega Shoppe Yerawada Pune

Niliriwalas Mega Shoppe is an excellent store for residents of Yerawada, Nagar Road and even Kalyani Nagar. It is a Mega Shoppe in true sense, you will find all the grocery items, fruits vegitables and more. If you are living near Yerawada this shop is worth a visit.
Plastic bags have become a necessary evil. But with a little more effort and determination from our side and we can say No to plastic bags. Some facts about plastic bags.
About 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are used each year. Small plastic bags made up about nine percent of the debris found along various U.S. coasts in a five-year study. As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade   Reusable Bags

Departmental Stores in Yerawada Pune: Nilgiriwalas Mega Shoppe

Nilgiriwalas Mega Shoppe
East Wing Blue Hills Society
Yerawada
Pune 411006
Phone: 32526745

Location Map and Driving directions for
Nilgiriwalas Mega Shoppe Pune.
Land Mark: On Nagar Road about 200 meters from TCS and Bajaj Alianz towards Viman Nagar

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Facts about Plastic Bags.
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily
Spencer Kothrud Dahanukar Colony Pune
Spencer’s has become a popular destination for shoppers in India with hypermarkets and convenient stores catering to various shopping needs of its large consumer base. They offer everything under one roof. The merchandise ranges from fruits & vegetables, processed foods, garments, consumer electronics & electrical products, home care, home décor & home needs.
Shopping and Plastic bags go hand in hand. Some facts: Plastic bags do not biodegrade, they photodegrade, which means they slowly break down into smaller and smaller bits that can contaminate soil and waterways.
As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade  
Reusable Bags

Departmental Stores in Kothrud Pune: Spencer Kothrud

Kala Kunj Society,
Lane No. 6,
Dahanukar Colony
Kothrud Pune
Phone: 020-65007318

Location Map and Directions for
Spencers Kothrud Pune

Land Mark: Near Sony Show room, Nearby attractions Adidas Show room, Levis Show room, Dass Electrical


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Facts about Plastic Bags.
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily

Monday, December 29, 2008

Spencers Retail Aundh Pune

Spencers Retail Aundh Pune
Spencer’s focuses on verticals like food and grocery, fruit and vegetables, electrical and electronics, home and office essentials, garments and fashion accessories, toys, food and personal care, music and books.
Some Facts about plastic Bags. Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005.
As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade  
Reusable Bags

Departmental Stores in Aundh Pune:
Survey No 161/2/2,
DP Road,
Aund,
Pune - 411007
Phone: 020-65007301

Location Map and Directions to Spencers Retail Aundh Pune
Landmark: DAV Public School, Nearby attractions Polka Dot, Abs for her, Sony World, Dass Electrical.

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Facts about Plastic Bags.
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily

Spencer's Kalyani Nagar Pune

Spencer's Kalyani Nagar Pune
Spencer’s focuses on verticals like food and grocery, fruit and vegetables, electrical and electronics, home and office essentials, garments and fashion accessories, toys, food and personal care, music and books. Spencer’s has become a popular destination for shoppers in India with hypermarkets and convenient stores catering to various shopping needs of its large consumer base.
Facts on Plastic Bags: Plastic litter is estimated to take up to 1,000 years to decompose. This estimate is based on the decomposition rates of plastics buried in landfills for up to 100 years. Say NO to Plastic Bags. As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade  
Reusable Bags

Departmental Stores in Kalyani Nagar Pune:
Spencer's Kalyani Nagar Pune
THE BAROUND CLUB,
S.No. 213/214/215,
Plot no 18,
Opp Joggers Park,
Kalyani Nagar,
Pune
Phone: 020-65007324

Location Map and directions for Spencer's Kalyani Nagar Pune
Landmark Joggers Park. Nearby attractions Solaris Fitness


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Facts about Plastic Bags.
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily
Big Bazaar Pimpri Chinchwad Pune
Yes, Big Bazaar does have a branch in Pimpri and Chinchwad on the old Pune Mumbai highway. This store is in the Premier Plaza which also has Big Cinema, Cross Word, ICICI Bank and House of Laptops. Say NO to Plastic Bags. As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade     
Reusable Bags


Departmental Stores in Pimpri Chinchwad Pune:
Big Bazaar
Ground Floor,
Premier Plaza,
Near ICICI Bank,
Chinchwad,
Pune 400019
Phone: 020 - 66316800

Location Map and directions to Big Bazaar Pimpri Chinchwad Pune
Premier Plaza Chinchwad also houses Big Cinema, Cross Word, ICICI Bank, House of Laptops, McDonalds, Natural Ice Cream

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Facts about Plastic Bags.
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily

Big Bazaar Fatima Nagar Pune

Big Bazaar Fatima Nagar Pune

Big Bazaar on Fatima Nagar is a good place to shop for puneites living in Wanowrie, Hadapsar, Fatima Nagar and Kondhwa. It is located right on Sholapur road and you cant miss it if you have ever travelled on the Sholapur road. More shopping means more PLASTIC BAGS. As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade      Reusable Bags

Departmental Stores in Fatima Nagar Sholapur Road Pune: Big Bazaar

Fun n Shop Building
Fatima Nagar,
Solapur Road,
Pune  400703
Phone 020 - 66420500

Location Map and directions to Big Bazaar Fatima Nagar Pune
Nearby attractions: Vishal Mega Store, KPCT MALL in Fatima Nagar and Krome furniture, Croma, Vijay sales on Sholapur Road.

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Facts on Plastic Bags

Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily

Big Bazaar Kalyani Nagar Pune

Big Bazaar Kalyani Nagar Pune
In the last 5 years Pune has seen major changes in its infrastructure. Roads are being widened, new shopping complexes have come up. There has been a retail boom not only in Pune but all over India. More shops, more products also means more PLASTIC BAGS. As consumers, we have the power to change things by consciously making the switch to reusable bags.

Departmental Stores in Kalyani Nagar Pune: Big Bazaar
Hermes Waves,
Plot No. 212 /1,
Kalyani Nagar, 
Pune 411006
Phone: 66290216

Location Map and Directions to Big Bazaar Kalyani Nagar Pune
Land Mark: Near Kalyani Banglow



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Fact about plastic bags:

Time for materials to break down in a landfill:   
Plastic bags                                     1,000 years
Aluminum cans                                 80-100 years
Tin cans                                           50-100 years
Plastic-coated milk cartons                5 years
Orange peels                                    6 months
Paper                                              2-5 months
Sources: worldwise


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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade Reusable Bags
Only 5.2 percent of the plastic bags and sacks in the municipal waste stream were recycled in 2005. Source Earth911
Dont waste Plastic Bags
Say not to Plastic Bags Panda
Are Plastic Grocery Bags Sacking the Environment? National Geographic
9 ways to use less plastic bags Boston.com
Alternative uses of plastic bags Green Daily

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Sony Service Center Ganeshkhind City Mall Pune

Blu-ray discs backed by Sony are now in the market. Single layer capacity Blu-ray Blu-ray disc can store 25 GB and a double layer can store up to 50 GB. Blu-ray is a optical data storage device. The size and dimensions are same as that of standard DVD and CD. The name Blu-ray discs is derived from the blue laser (violet-colored) used to read and write this type of disc.

Electronics Service Center Ganeshkhind Pune: Sony Service Center

Kothrud
Rahul Nagar
Near Karve Statue
Phone: 020-25434163
020-25454163

Ground Floor
City Mall
University
Road
Ganeshkhind Pune 411016
Phone: 20-30212052-54


Location Map and directions to Sony Service Center Ganeshkhind Pune
If you take the flyover take the first exit and take a U turn at the signal (Pune University Gate) and get back on the Ganeshkhind road. You will see Sony Service Center after about 100 meters on the left side.

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Friday, December 26, 2008

Beauty Parlour The Gazelle Bhandarkar Road Pune

The Gazelle Health Spa Beauty Parlour and Academy has branches in , Kalyani Nagar, Dhole Patli Road and Bhandarkar Road .

Beauty is in the ideal of perfect harmony which is in the universal being; truth the perfect comprehension of the universal mind.

Beauty Parlours Bhandarkar Road Pune:
The Gazelle

Dr. Bhandarkar Institute Road,
Pune 411004 Near TVS showroom
Opp ICICI Bank.
Phone: 25650788

Location Map and Directions to The Gazelle Bhandarkar Institute Road Pune.
Landmark: Near TVS Show room.



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Great Beauty tips at
Beauty Den, Shahnaz, Herbal Supplements, and Ayurvedic
Cure


Beauty Parlour The Gazelle Dhole Patil Road Pune

The Gazelle Health Spa Beauty Parlour and Academy has branches in , Kalyani Nagar, Dhole Patli Road and Bhandarkar Road.

Beauty:

The characteristic feature of things that arouse pleasure or delight, especially to the senses of a human observer. Thus, "beauty" is the most general term of aesthetic appreciation. Whether judgments about beauty are objective or subjective has been a matter of serious philosophical dispute. Philosophy Pages

Beauty Parlours on Dhole Patil Road Pune: The Gazelle
Mayfair A4
Mahendra Chambers 1st Floor
Dhole Patil Road
Pune 411001
Phone: 26160526, 26168307

Location Map and Directions to The Gazelle Dhole Patil Road Pune
Landmark: Near Axis Bank and Wadia College Petrol Pump.

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Great Beauty tips at Beauty Den, Shahnaz, Herbal Supplements, and Ayurvedic
Cure


Beauty Parlour The Gazelle Kalyani Nagar Pune

The Gazelle Health Spa Beauty Parlour and Academy has branches in , Kalyani Nagar, Dhole Patli Road and Bhandarkar Road.

Beauty is in the ideal of perfect harmony which is in the universal being; truth the perfect comprehension of the universal mind.
Beauty Parlours in Kalyni Nagar Pune: The Gazelle
Gera Harmony,
Kalyani Nagar,
Pune 411006
Phone: 26659092

Location Map and Directions to The Gazelle Kalyani Nagar Pune
Land Marks: ICICI Bank and ATM Kalyani Nagar.



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Great Beauty tips at Beauty Den, Shahnaz, Herbal Supplements, and Ayurvedic
Cure


Thursday, December 25, 2008

Sony World Yerawada Ishanya Pune

Rolly an egg-shaped digital music system player which is robotic in nature was introduced by Sony in September 2007. This music player has 1 Giga Byte of memory and has color lights that flash as the Rolly dances and flaps its wings which twist on tunes. Other robots introduced by Sony are dog-shaped Aibo and humanoids. See the video of Rolly below.

Electronics Shops in Yerawada: Sony World Yerawada

Ishanya,
Off Jail Road, Shastri Nagar,
Yerawada, Pune 411 006. India
Phone : +91 20 4000 4000

Location Map and Directions to Sony World Yerawada Ishanya Pune.
LandMarks: Don Bosco, Directions: Take left at the Shastri Nagar Chowk.
Check out Panoramio and Ishanya map


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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Sony World Kondhva Pune

Sony World Kondhva Pune

Sony products are famous world wide. The company was founded by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. Ibuka secured the licensing of the transistor technology to Sony from Bell Labs USA. Ibuka is the author of the book Kindergarten is Too Late in which he argues that, most significant human learning occurs from ages 9 months to 3 years and suggests ways and means to take advantage of this.

Electronics Shop in Kondhwa:
Sony World Kondhva Pune
Kondhwa Road Camp Pune
Phone:
26837422.

Location Map and Directions to Sony World Kondhwa Pune
Take the road towards Lulla Nagar, Kondhwa Road, Sony world isjust before Lulla Nagar Chowk on the left side if you are going towards Lulla Nagar.
Land Marks: Little Lambs Nursery School, Lulla Nagar Chowk, ZKs (Zaheer Khans Restaurant).



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Sony World Aundh Pune

Sony World Aundh Pune

Sony World offers Sony products under one roof. Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronics, video, communications, video game consoles, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its name is derived from Sonus, the Greek goddess of sound.

Electronics Stores in Aundh Pune: Sony World Aundh Pune
Equity Tower,
Plot No. 5 Aundh,
Sanghavi Nagar,
Pune 41100,
Phone: 4005336 , 4005337, 25899970

Map and Location for Sony World Aundh Pune
Other Electronics Stores: Dass Electric Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.



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Sony World Kothrud Paud Road Pune

Sony World offers Sony products under one roof. Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronics, video, communications, video game consoles, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its name is derived from Sonus, the Greek goddess of sound.

Sony World Paud Road Kothrud

Ideal Colony, Plot No 13,
Paud Road Kothrud,
Pune 411038
Phone: 020 66202528

Land Mark: 5 mins Walk from PNG (P N Gadgil). Close to MIT Pune.

Map, Location and Directions to Sony World Kothrud

From Karve Road take the Flyover Paud Phata. Keep going straight, Sony world is after the second Signal.



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Misal Pav Shree Upahar Pune

Misal Pav Shree Upahar Gruh Pune

Pune is famous for its Misal Pav. The word 'Misal' means 'Mixture' and Pav is bread. Misal is quite spicy and its fiery taste is a treat to your taste buds. There are various joints in Pune serving Misal Pav. Shree Upahar Gruha in Pune is one of the famous joints, Its very close to Shanipar bus stand. The ingredients of Misal are sprouts (Matki or moong sprouts), Peas Sprouts, Chilli, Jaggery, Tamarind water and Farsan (Mixture) is added as a topping. In some of the joints even poha is used as an ingredient.

Shree Uphar Gruha Pune:
Timings: Morning 9.00 AM to Evening 7:00 PM

Famous for Misal Pav, Khichadi, Poha, Upama

Sundays 9:00 AM to 1.00 PM. On Sundays only Misal Pav
is served.

Branch: 412 Amit Residency, Shanivar Peth, Mandar Lodge Lane, Kaka Saheb Gadgil Marg.

Misal Pav

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Map, Location and Directions to Shree Upahar Gruha.

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Some links for Misal Pav.
Misal Pav Tarla Dalal
Marathi Blog on Food

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Karve Statue Karve Chowk Pune

Karve Statue Karve Chowk Pune

The Maharshi Karve statue situated in Kothrud Pune is on Karve Road. Karve road in Pune has been named after this great man. Maharshi Karve was awarded the Bharat Ratna (India's highest civilian award) in 1958. He promoted education of women and freedom for widows to remarry if they wished to do so.


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Check out Karve Raod Pune and Karve Statue Pune on Panoramio

Review on
Maharshi Karve's books by Vikram Karve (Great Grand son of Maharshi Karve).

Dhyaas Parva a film on  Raghunath Karve son of Maharshi Karve by Amol Palekar.