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His science fiction legacy remains ahead of its time

Published on May 21, 2025 09:32 AM IST
Even as the scientific community mourns the passing of Dr Jayant Narlikar, many are revisiting his Marathi science fiction works that anticipated global crises long before it occurred. (HT)

‘Dogma fighter’ who brought universe closer to India

Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, cosmologist of global renown, was also passionate science communicator, and staunch believer in questioning dogma—scientific or otherwise. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 09:24 AM IST

Astrophysicist who proposed alternative to Big Bang theory passes away at 86

Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, one of India’s most respected astrophysicists and a tireless science communicator, passed away in Pune early Tuesday morning. He was 86. (PTI)
Published on May 21, 2025 09:20 AM IST

Narlikar’s Newton apple tree tribute at IUCAA withered in Pune heat

Professor Richard Ellis along with Jayant Narlikar as they planted authorised descendent of Newton’s apple tree at IUCAA in late 1990s. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 09:08 AM IST

Heavy rain lashes Pune; 2 hoardings collapsed, 15 trees uprooted 

Another massive hoarding came down on Porwal Road in Dhanori due to the gusty winds. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Water logging, power outages in city; Chinchwad records 93.5 mm rainfall

The intense spell of rain led to waterlogging, traffic congestion, and power outages in several localities. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 07:16 AM IST

Dhangekar appointed as Shiv Sena Pune Metropolitan head 

After defeat in the Lok Sabha election, he left the Congress party and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.  (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 07:14 AM IST

Monsoon preparedness: Prithviraj visits Ambil Odha

Prithviraj instructed the civic administration to complete nullah clearing and drain cleaning before monsoon. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 07:10 AM IST

Forest dept. to implement plastic ban at Sinhagad Fort from June 1

From the first week of June, tourists visiting the fort will have to pay a deposit for plastic bottles. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:32 AM IST

Sub-Committee to be formed to prevent fire accidents: Solapur district collector 

The meeting was attended by officials from the Municipal Corporation, the fire department, the power distribution company, the disaster management team, and representatives of the Solapur Powerloom Association.   (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:28 AM IST

One more arrest in conspiracy to avenge Mohol’s murder; firearm seized

According to police officials, More is believed to be one of the key figures involved in plotting retaliatory action following Mohol’s killing. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:24 AM IST

Man looted at gunpoint on Pune-Mumbai highway

According to the complainant, as he was on his way to Mumbai on Monday, a white car approached him and he started his journey on a sharing basis to Mumbai. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:20 AM IST

Unidentified man fires at Sena youth leader’s car

One of the bullets struck the car’s window and no injuries were reported. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:18 AM IST

Water crisis looms large in PMRDA areas 

Local gram panchayats are unable to meet the water needs of the sprawling housing projects that have sprung up in the PMRDA region. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:16 AM IST

Traffic violation penalties surge 5 times in 2025 

Public activism on social media — including users sharing photos and number plates of violators — has significantly aided the police in identifying and penalising offenders. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:14 AM IST

Four injured in two separate leopard attacks in Junnar  

Sangeeta Ankush Shinde, injured in leopard attack in Shirur admitted to a hospital for treatment. (HT)
Published on May 21, 2025 06:06 AM IST

Motorcyclist run over by truck at Kesnand Chowk; two held

A 52-year-old motorcyclist came under the wheel of truck that rammed into the two-wheeler in Kesnand at around 6.30am on Sunday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on May 20, 2025 11:04 AM IST

Pre-monsoon rainfall activities may continue till May 31

Weather experts say current rainfall activities that fall in pre-monsoon category are likely to continue till May 31. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on May 20, 2025 11:00 AM IST

PMC identifies 38 hotspots where electric poles disrupt traffic

PMC identifies 38 hotspots where electric poles disrupt traffic. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on May 20, 2025 10:58 AM IST

PMC proposes reducing parking spaces on 32 major roads

PMC has proposed reducing parking spaces on 32 major roads across the city to ease growing traffic congestion. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on May 20, 2025 10:54 AM IST

NCW directs Maharashtra DGP to conduct probe

Taking immediate and serious action, NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to Maharashtra’s director general of Police, Rashmi Shukla. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on May 20, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Boy, 13, dies after being hit by speeding SUV in Kondhwa, driver held

A team of Kondhwa police arrested the accused Zaid Nasir Sheikh at the accident spot. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on May 20, 2025 07:18 AM IST

NCP accepts Mankar’s resignation

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has accepted the city unit president Deepak Mankar’s resignation and has initiated a process to appoint a new president. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2025 06:50 AM IST

Special Beed court allows accused Vishnu Chate to withdraw discharge application 

The slain sarpanch’s brother Dhananjay was present during the fifth hearing on May 19. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on May 20, 2025 06:12 AM IST

PMC chief reviews Palakhi route, orders intensive preparations after site inspections 

Additionally, essential amenities and facilities such as drinking water, clean mobile toilets, and resting areas for the devotees are being set up across the route, said the officials.  (HT)
Published on May 20, 2025 06:10 AM IST

Solapur civic body to survey 500 industrial units after fire incident

Officials confirmed that preliminary investigations pointed to unsafe storage, illegal residence in the industrial unit as reasons for casualties. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2025 06:06 AM IST

Sharad Pawar offers to mediate in Purandar airport land row

On Sunday, villagers opposing the project met Pawar in Pune, raising issues of inadequate compensation, environmental concerns, and fear of displacement. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2025 06:02 AM IST

Maratha community members stage protest before Ajit Pawar during Beed visit 

During his visit to Parali, Pawar stated that the CM has reviewed the case and issued necessary instructions that such violent behavior will not be tolerated, regardless of the political affiliations of those involved. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2025 05:58 AM IST

Sharad Pawar counters Sanjay Raut, backs India’s global outreach efforts

Pawar’s comments came in response to Raut’s criticism on Sunday, where the Sena (UBT) MP alleged that the Centre’s all-party delegations were a cover-up. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2025 05:56 AM IST

Man impersonating an IAF officer arrested in Pune

Police said an investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the impersonation. (Representative file photo)
Published on May 19, 2025 11:00 AM IST
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