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    Kimaya Boralkar

    Kimaya Boralkar is a Pune-based journalist with Hindustan Times. Her forte is everything education in Pune and across Maharashtra, from schools and universities to entrance exams, government policies, and student issues.A graduate of the Asian College of Journalism,When she's not on the education beat, you'll find her reporting on human-interest stories, science and research, and cultural events, always looking for stories worth telling.

    Articles by Kimaya Boralkar

    Tomb of American missionary who influenced the Phule's education mission found in Pune

    The stone tomb – discovered on October 16 at an old, British-era cemetery near Ahilyanagar fort – bears an inscription commemorating Farrar and her work of 35 years towards the education and spiritual enlightenment of Hindu women.
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 23, 2026 05:37 IST

    2.40 lakh drought-hit students benefit from exam fee waiver

    Universities have been directed not to collect examination fees from eligible students, while those who have already paid are being provided refunds. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 20, 2026 02:19 IST

    PHC, ZP school showcase rural infrastructure upgrades

    During a visit to the two institutions on Sunday, October 18, Chandrakant Pulkundwar reviewed the facilities (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 20, 2026 02:18 IST

    Girls’ share in state law admissions rises to 43.38%

    Admissions of girls to these courses increased from 5,450 in 2025-26 to 6,413 in 2026-27, a jump of 963 students, or around 17.7%. (FILE)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 20, 2026 02:14 IST

    Maha CET cell forms task force, serves YouTuber notice

    The task force will monitor platforms including X, Facebook, YouTube and WhatsApp. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 20, 2026 02:14 IST

    Cleanliness, maintenance drive to be held in schools till Oct 31

    The drive will cover classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer rooms, toilets, drinking water facilities, playgrounds, and other parts of the school premises. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 19, 2026 02:14 IST

    1,036 MBBS, BDS seats remain vacant after three CAP rounds in Maharashtra

    Of the 11,431 MBBS and BDS seats available across the state, 10,395 have been filled, resulting in an overall admission rate of 90.93%. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 19, 2026 02:14 IST

    MPSC paper leak case: Maharashtra forms probe panel led by ex-Allahabad HC chief justice

    Protestors celebrate after the Maharashtra government formed a committee to overhaul the MPSC.
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 18, 2026 03:35 IST

    Maha shifts power to grant tech approval to district-level committees

    The government has specified the composition of the district-level committee, which will be headed by the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Zilla Parishad (ZP). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 12, 2026 02:00 IST

    Pune MPSC aspirants call off protest as Bhimanwar goes on leave till probe panel completes inquiry

    Pawar said the government had responded positively to the protesters’ other demands, making the chairman’s resignation the principal sticking point. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 12, 2026 02:50 IST

    Pune Police may use mobile jammers if MPSC stir prolongs

    Agitating aspirants expressed their willingness to hold talks with the state government to end the deadlock. But they reiterated their demand that the MPSC chairman Vivek Bhimanwar must step down and the government must fill up 70000 vacant posts. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 11, 2026 02:00 IST

    Cell formed to support drought-hit students

    The initiative comes after drought was declared in 265 talukas across districts of the state. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 10, 2026 16:46 IST

    FDA suspends food license of SPPU mess over food safety violations

    The action was taken on the basis of an inspection conducted on October 6, when an FDA team led by food safety officer Ajinkya Umap visited the mess following repeated complaints from students about the quality of food. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 9, 2026 02:22 IST

    Foreign university campuses to come up at state public varsities

    Foreign university campuses to come up at state public varsities
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 9, 2026 02:22 IST

    Pune police deny permission for MPSC protest, ask protesters to vacate

    MPSC aspirants display phone flashlights during a protest over various issues, in Pune, Saturday, Oct. 3. (PTI)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 9, 2026 02:22 IST

    The Kolhapur aspirant who became the voice of Pune MPSC protest

    At 24, Vivekananda Patil, from Majgaon in Radhanagari taluka of Kolhapur district, has become one of the most recognisable voices of the MPSC agitation
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 9, 2026 04:00 IST

    Pune MPSC stir: Two groups remain firm on current protest venues despite HC’s request

    Pune MPSC stir: Two groups remain firm on current protest venues despite HC’s request
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 8, 2026 02:02 IST

    FDA finds cockroaches, unhygienic conditions at SPPU girls’ hostel mess

    FDA on Tuesday found cockroaches and unhygienic conditions at SPPU girls’ hostel mess during an inspection following repeated complaints of insects and foreign objects in food served to students. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 7, 2026 02:09 IST

    Rohit Pawar claims MPSC chief has resigned, threatens Pune bandh if CM rejects it

    Mayor challenges Pawar to go ahead with Pune bandh over MPSC stir
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 7, 2026 06:30 IST

    Behind MPSC protest: Politicisation of stir, costly pursuit of govt jobs & more

    The government and BJP leaders have questioned the continuation of the protest after a student delegation met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on September 30.
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 6, 2026 06:10 IST

    After admission row, agri PG conversion round to be held at varsity headquarters

    After admission row, agri PG conversion round to be held at varsity headquarters
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 02:24 IST

    After Rahul Gandhi’s support, Sharad Pawar asks CM to hold talks with MPSC aspirants

    After Rahul Gandhi’s support, Sharad Pawar asks CM to hold talks with MPSC aspirants
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 02:21 IST

    Drought begins to squeeze families of students studying in Pune

    Texas State Park police officer Thomas Bigham walks across the cracked lake bed of OC Fisher Lake in San Angelo, Texas. A bacteria called Chromatiaceae has turned the 1-to-2 acres of lake water remaining the color red. A combination of the long periods of 100 plus degree days and the lack of rain in the drought -stricken region has dried up the lake that once spanned over 5400 acres.
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 02:21 IST

    MPSC stir: Pawar asks Fadnavis to open dialogue; Sena MLA seeks commission’s dismissal

    mumbai news
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 02:19 IST

    Three groups, three demands: MPSC protest splits in Pune

    The differences became more pronounced after a delegation of aspirants met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on September 30, following which the agitation was temporarily suspended and later resumed. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 4, 2026 02:20 IST

    Pune researchers develop four wheat varieties for timely & delayed sowing

    These varieties are specifically bred for climate resilience, both for timely sowing and late sowing in the sugarcane belt, as well as for superior nutrition through higher protein, zinc and iron. (HT PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 3, 2026 02:09 IST

    State board to prepare curriculum, textbooks for Classes 9-12

    Balbharati will undertake the printing of the textbooks. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 2, 2026 02:34 IST

    MPSC students suspend Oct 2 protest after meeting with CM

    MPSC chairman’s functioning will be inquired within three months, while the commission’s secretary will be transferred immediately, CM assured delegation of aspirants during a meeting on Wednesday. (HT)
    pune news
    Updated on Oct 1, 2026 02:05 IST

    MPSC stir: Student leaders, Telegram admins served notices

    Police said the representatives were called to the police commissioner’s office and informed that permission could not be granted at any of the three locations due to public order and traffic concerns. They were asked to suggest an alternative venue. (HT FILE)
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 25, 2026 02:30 IST

    MPSC aspirants shift Pune protest to Sept 27

    MPSC aspirants have postponed their proposed Pune agitation to September 27, citing Ganesh immersion and police deployment. (Getty Images/iStockphoto (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    pune news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 02:30 IST
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