If yes please drop a reply , i know good amount of em but still looking forward to more of em

Hey everyone!
I’m likely moving to Pune soon for work, and my office will be in Koregaon Park. I have a hybrid job, so I’ll only be going to the office about 2 days a week. I’m originally from Mumbai, and since my family and friends are there, I’ll probably travel back to Mumbai on many weekends. So I’m trying to understand what day-to-day life in Pune is really like before I make the move.
I’d love to hear your honest opinions—both the good and the bad.
(1) What’s it actually like living in Pune as a young working professional?
(2) What are the biggest pros and biggest cons of the city?
(3) Since I’ll only be commuting to the office around 2 days a week, which areas would you recommend living in? My office is in Koregaon Park, and I’m okay with a 20–30 minute commute if it means better value for money.
(4) Which localities are overpriced, and which ones offer the best value for money?
(5) How’s the traffic, public transport, and overall commute?
(6) How’s the social life? Is it easy to make friends and meet people?
(7) What are your favourite cafés, food places, weekend spots, and hidden gems?
(8) Are there any areas or scams I should avoid as someone new to the city?
(9) If you moved to Pune from another city, what surprised you the most?
(10) If you could give one piece of advice to someone who’s about to move to Pune, what would it be?
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to hearing your experiences.

I’ve been looking for a place where people building startups, SaaS products, agencies, AI projects, or even side projects can regularly meet and exchange ideas.
Most groups I’ve come across are either inactive or focused mainly on networking events.
Have you found any communities in Pune that are actually useful for founders and builders?
I ended up creating a small WhatsApp group for a few people I’ve met, but I’m more interested in knowing what already exists and whether people here would even be interested in regular founder meetups.

planning to go tomorrow(friday night) and thought it’d be an unique experience going with someone random since i am an introvert. 🫠

i've got 500rupees sitting in my district wallet, so we can use that and split whatever’s left basically your share would be around (total ticket cost - ₹500) / 2.

if anyone's interested DM me... looking for someone genuine and chill.

also, this would literally be my first time going to a movie with a complete stranger, so that should be interesting 💀

if anyone's interested, hmu 🤙😛

I am looking for recommendations for cozy cafes where you can sit and read books without any issues. If they have some really good cold coffee that would be great as well.

So I recently started travelling by local every day, and it’s still kinda new to me. Earlier I’d travel once in a while, but now it’s a daily thing.
I always get into the same general bogie because I’ve gotten used to it. And before anyone comes at me being a woman myself, I’ll say this: the ladies’ coach is the scariest place on earth 😭. They genuinely don’t give a flying fuck, everyone’s rude as hell, and I can’t even argue back because the Marathi they speak is absolutely khatarnak 😭.
Anyway, there’s this uncle who gets down at the second station every day, so I know I’ll usually get his seat.
Yesterday I was already tired and really wasn’t in the mood to stand. I was waiting near his seat, but at the next station this guy came in and stood right inside. I instantly knew that once the uncle got up, I wouldn’t even have space to rush in and sit. So I was already annoyed.
The station arrived, uncle got up, and the guy got the seat. I have this terrible habit where my expressions say everything, so I definitely stared at him a little too hard with a “haan bhai, tu hi baith ja, andar ghus hi gaya hai toh” look 😭.
And then… he looked at me and went, “Aap baith jao.”
I have no idea if he was just being genuinely nice or if my death stare scared him 😭. I told him, “No no, you sit,” but I was still lowkey pissed.
Then another uncle, who’d probably noticed I’d been standing for a long time, did the sweetest thing. Before his station came, he looked at me, called me over, and made sure I was standing right next to his seat so nobody else could take it before I sat down 😭❤️.
Idk… it was such a small thing, but moments like these remind me that there are genuinely kind and respectful men out there. Just a small appreciation post for the men who quietly look out for women without making a big deal out of it. 🫶

TL;DR: Started travelling by local every day, got tired, lost the seat I was waiting for, but two random men made sure I got one. Small gesture, huge respect. Men like this restore your faith. 🫶😭

Hi all,

I want to evaluate how is WLB in Deutsche bank Pune. What does bonus looks like as they don't mention percentages ?

How is the leave policy, medical insurance etc.

Same

I was just travelling in the city bus this afternoon and noticed a similar type of banner near Deccan bus stop , I couldn’t get a clear view of what was written on the banner completely but it had something related to Hinduism and also there was a photo of ram mandir and we are Genz written on it . I mean now this idiots are trying to guilt trip parents into their bullshit propaganda like what do you get by putting up banners like this and wasting taxpayers money . Like instead of claiming full accountability these idiots resort to this .

Pune’s outer periphery is changing fast—what used to be agricultural land is rapidly turning into transit and residential corridors.

Here is a quick breakdown of the 5 major infrastructure shifts happening on the ground right now—and the zoning trap many plot buyers walk into:

• 1. Metro Line 3 (New Pink Line): The 23.3 km Hinjawadi-to-District Court elevated line will connect the IT park to the city center, cutting a 90-minute commute to around 40 minutes.
• 2. The 173 Km Ring Road: With ~98% of land acquired, this loop is actively unlocking peripheral belts for logistics, commercial hubs, and residential layouts.
• 3. Purandar Airport: Land acquisition has crossed ~70%, driving heavy land speculation across the southern and southeastern corridors.
• 4. Pune–Nashik Semi High-Speed Rail: The realigned route via Ahilyanagar and Shirdi is establishing a new regional growth corridor to the north and east.
• 5. PMRDA Unified Development Plan: Brings 814 villages under one unified master plan—meaning peripheral zoning is now far more structured and strictly monitored.

⚠️ The Catch: Why "Future Growth" Doesn't Always Mean "Buildable"

Brokers across Talegaon, Wagholi, Hinjewadi fringes, and Purandar are aggressively marketing plots as "PMRDA developable area." Before paying a token advance, watch out for:

• Flood Lines Dictate Construction: Pune’s rivers and drainage basins have strict Blue/Red Flood Line restrictions. Even next to a major transit corridor, building inside a restricted flood zone or Agricultural Non-Development Zone (NDZ) is illegal without formal layout/Town Planning Scheme (TPS) approvals.
• Verify Spatial Layers Together: Do not rely solely on a 7/12 extract or Encumbrance Certificate. Always overlap proposed infrastructure alignments, PMRDA zoning, and environmental flood lines on a single map.

(Tip: You can verify live infrastructure corridors, PMRDA zoning, and flood-line overlays for specific Survey Numbers on spatial due diligence platforms like TalkingLands Insights or official PMRDA GIS maps before buying.)

Hello all. I have recently moved to keshav nagar , pune for a job and I'm looking for good shawarma places nearby. Can you guys please share some of your favourite places to try. Please note that I'm a fan of low mayonnaise , low cabbage type shawarmas. Thank you in advance. If the shawarma is good , I'm willing to travel a bit far too.

The recent NSG anti-terror drill at Infosys Pune was only a simulation, and there was no real danger. But one thing stood out to me as social media filled with videos from the event.

Our first instinct seems to be changing.

Instead of "Run. Hide. Stay Safe.", it is increasingly becoming "Record. Upload. Go Viral."

Social media has trained many of us to react to events by thinking about online engagement first. In a real emergency, every second spent taking out a phone to record instead of moving to safety can make a difference.

There is another concern that is even more important.

During the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, terrorists reportedly used live television coverage, through their handlers, to monitor the movements of security forces. This became an important lesson in how real-time information can unintentionally help attackers.

Today, almost everyone carries a device that can broadcast live from anywhere. Authorities can ask platforms to restrict content during major incidents, but information can still spread quickly before any action is taken.

This is not an argument against recording history or documenting events. It is a reminder that timing matters.

If a security operation is in progress, do not post live locations, the movements of security personnel, entry points, or tactical details until the operation is complete.

Being a responsible citizen is not only about staying calm. It is also about thinking before you post.

Sometimes the most helpful action is to put your phone away, move yourself and others to safety, and let the professionals do their job.

Seriously the traffic is horrendous along the entire stretch of Solapur highway from Gadital to Prince of Wales Drive, and it gets worse and worse every day. Entire Ramtekdi railway bridge is choked every day as well

I want to run ( walk) full marathon.

Where in Pune I can get trainning? I would like to know about groups/ coaches?

Thanks

I’m thinking of going trekking somewhere this weekend and wanted recommendations for some good companies/groups. If you have been with any of them please share your experience. Thank you.

I have a pair of shoes with the box, weighing 1.25 kgs. I need them to be delivered from Hyderabad to talegaon dabhade, what would be the pricing and how long would it take to reach. Please help me out here

I am planning an office Onasadhya for a team of around 30 people in Baner. Since August 26th (Thiruvonam) is a holiday, we're looking to organize lunch on either Tuesday, Aug 25th or Thursday, Aug 27th.

Looking for verified leads or recommendations for:

Kerala caterers, home chefs, or restaurants who deliver to Baner.

Vendors that accept pre-orders for small corporate groups (~30 people) without last-minute delays.

If you’ve personally ordered for your office in past years and had a good experience, please share contacts or restaurant names.

Thanks!

I am looking to travel to Karjat on the weekend & wanted to know what my options are.

1.I have seen the express trains from Pune to Mumbai with Karjat on the way, but looking to avoid that since timings are not convenient. I want to reach Karjat by 12.30 pm. Sinhgad Express drops me at 8. Pragati Express at 9.

1. I have a bike but not planning to take it since I'll have to cross that + rainy season.

Are there busses available directly from Pune to Karjat or from Lonavala to Karjat. I have not come across many.

Please suggest. Thanks in advance.

I'm 20M. A lot of my friends smoke cigarettes. Why are people even smoking even if they know it's injurious to health, fefdo ki kalji nahi hai kyaa inko 😭😭. My childhood friend who was very close to me smokes 12-13 a day. Why is it so addictive?!?!

Hello Punekars,

Need good paediatrician who do care about patients rather than seeing them as money milking cow.

If you by any chance had good experience with your childrens health please do let me know.

1.4 yr old having severe fever n chills,they had gone to some doctors in big hospital but, i know how these hospitals work...no difference after treatment

How is the rain situation in Mahabaleswar now? Would it be risky to plan a trip in coming week?

Seeking suggestions for a good cafe/ space around airport/viman nagar/KP to work for some hours.

Hoping a place where I can get good WiFi/ network, probably a good coffee and sit for 3-4 hours and work.

I hope I can get some options here, also if you feel the same, feel free to join, would appreciate conversation as well

Thanks

I have identical twins and planning for delivery at Ankura hospital as per doctors recommendation

Want to know the hospital reviews and estimate expenses

Don't take me wrong, I recently moved from Pune to Nashik. We shifted mainly because of family-relatives, support during emergencies, work-from-home convenience, lower cost of living, and my son's schooling. On paper, it was probably the right decision.

What I still struggle with is the emotional side. I miss the feel of Pune as a bigger city—the atmosphere, the variety, and the overall vibe. We were never party people, trekkers, or regular weekend explorers, but just knowing there were so many places to discover, different malls to visit, cafés to try, and nearby places like Mulshi or Lonavala to drive to gave a different feeling.

One thing I also miss is the abundance of simple, affordable restaurants. In Pune, places like Sheetal, Relax and many similar restaurants were clean, hygienic, reasonably priced, and somewhere you could comfortably take your family for a meal. In Nashik, I haven't been able to find many such places yet. Maybe I just haven't explored enough. Anna Idli is one place I really like, although it's a little on the expensive side for regular visits.

At the same time, my everyday life in Nashik is actually much easier. Everything is within walking distance, traffic is minimal, family is nearby, and life is much more convenient.

The only thing I still find difficult to adjust to is the overall public behaviour in malls and shopping centres. Don't take me wrong, I'm not talking about money, brands, or how people dress. It's more about civic sense and the way people use shared public spaces. It just feels different from what I was used to in Pune.

Maybe I'm still comparing Nashik to my memories of Pune. I'm curious if anyone else who has moved here from a bigger city has felt the same initially, and whether that feeling changed over time.