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This Month in Pune: August 2026

As monsoon red alerts and NEET grief weigh heavily, Pune finds moments of warmth through Rakhi celebrations and Onam on August 26.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Reads
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Top stories
Politics & CivicPune: Underground Expressway and Mass Transit Targets Set as Malshej Ghat Closes and NEET Tragedy StrikesPolitics & CivicMalshej Ghat Closes as Monsoon Claims Two Lives and NEET Suicide Prompts Renewed Outcry in MaharashtraEducationPune Roundup: NEET Tragedy, Monsoon Alerts, Food Safety, Dry DayPolitics & CivicPune Braces for Red Alert Rains, Dry Day, and Policy Shifts in Education and Infrastructure
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Don't miss this month
Aug 01
Rakhi Edit Exhibition
📍 Saafa Banquets Pune
Aug 01
Papon
📍 Mahalaxmi Lawns
Aug 02
Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 08
PRACTICE - A Standup Comedy Show by Manik Mahna
📍 Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hall
Aug 09
Ekadashi
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Furest Realty
New realtor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Aditi Reality
New realtor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Bhatnagars Real Estate
New realtor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Consultadd Public Services
New it-services now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Ishaara – Chettinad Pop‑up (Whispers of Chettinad)
Chettinad, South Indian
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
What's Happening in Pune's CommunityNew Businesses & Openings to Know in PunePune's Food Scene: Hiramal Indian Classical Restaurant Nagpur
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
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This Month in Pune: August 2026