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Studying in India
About Pune
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ABOUT PUNE
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About Pune |
PUNE is a historic city with a glorious past
of nearly 1000 years. The city's historical associations
are with the heroic warrior king Shivaji Maharaj,
the legendary Peshwas and famous freedom fighter
Lokmanya Tilak. It is a significant milestone
in the history of India. Pune is surrounded by
Sahayadri hills and lies in the natural settings
with a pleasant climate. It's called the 'Cultural
Capital of 'Maharashtra' as well as 'The Oxford
of the East'
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Pune: the New Silicon Valley of East:
Pune is established as an IT corridor where
all facilities required by the software units
with export potential are available through
coordinated efforts from various Government/Semi
- government agencies. Electronic telephone
exchanges with ISDN facilities and network of
optical fiber cable are set up. Dedicated earth
stations are available for fast communication.
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and Indian IT Companies are based in Pune: |
| - Infosys Technologies
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- Wipro Ltd. |
| - Tata Technologies |
- Satyam Computers |
| - Magic Infotech (I)
Pvt. Ltd. |
- Kanbay Software (I) Pvt. Ltd. |
| - Cognizant Technology
Solutions (I) Ltd. |
- Veritas Software (I) Pvt. Ltd.
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| - KPIT System Ltd. |
- Geometric Software Solutions Pvt.
Ltd. |
| - Mahindra British Telecom
Ltd. |
- Patni Computers |
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Pune: an Educational center:
Pune is the center of learning, education, and
research. The easy availability of software engineers
is an advantage. The Government has chosen Pune
city as a prominent center for development of
IT looking at the industrial growth in and around
Pune city and the excellent international standard,
educational facilities available in Pune. |
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Hospitals is Pune City
The pune city have many reputed hospitals with
all kinds of advanced technology of medication (click
here to know more) |
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Japanese Language center:
The University of Pune offers Diploma course in
Japanese and the city probably has the largest
number of Japanese speaking Indian population!
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Pune
University:
Established in 1948.
One of the leading centers for research
and teaching in the country.
The Center for Development of Advanced Computing
(C - DAC), one of the premier institutes
in country in the IT is also located at
Pune. |
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National
Defense Academy is the only Defense
Academy that imparts basic training to officers,
cadets of all the three branches of the
Defense Services for Commission in the Army,
Navy and Air-Force.
It is situated at Khadakwasla, 17 km From
Pune.
Also, the prestigious Indian Armed forces
Medical College is situated in Pune. |
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Geography of Pune:
Pune city is located around 153 Km south of Mumbai
and is well connected via air, rail and road to
other major cities in India. |
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Public Golf Course |
- Poona
Golf Club
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- Holes:
18 |
| - Yardage: 6198/5488 |
- Par: 71 |
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are four golf courses in Pune, but the Poona Club
Golf Course is the only course available to all
golfers, including foreign visitors. The weather
being cool and pleasant, golf is enjoyed throughout
the year. |
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Shopping Malls
Shopping in Pune can be quite an experience! There
is nothing you won't or cannot find here. Pune
with its blend of Indian and Western cultures
is a paradise for all shoppers catering to each
and every individual. Pune hosts exclusive shopping
malls like Shoppers Stop, WestSide, Pyramid, and
Planet M (an exclusive music shop). |
Weather Trends:
The normal climate of Pune ranges from 15 degrees
C to 35 degrees C. The best time to visit is October-March.
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Winter: Mid Nov - mid Feb. Dry, cold
nights pleasantly warm days. Spring: Mid-Feb to
end- March. Warm days and pleasant nights |
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Summer: Early-April to late-May. Hot days and
warm nights |
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Monsoon: Early June - early October. Rains, warm
and humid. Rain coat, plastic shoes, umbrellas
or small boots advisable. |
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Post-Monsoon: Early Oct - early Nov. A little
rain, but still warm. |
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Rainfall 68 cm (annual average) |
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Clothing:
Light cottons in summer (March to October), Lightweight
jacket or pullovers in winter (September to February).
Semi-formals will be acceptable in most offices.
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Restaurants:
Pune offers a variety of cuisines for the
gourmet. Try your favorite palate ticklers
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Kamling, Chia Ming, Chinese
Room, Mainland China (Chinese). |
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Chinese Room (Japanese). |
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1000 Oaks, Touche
- The Place (Continental) |
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Sala Thai, Silk Route
(Thai) |
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La Pizzeria (Italian)
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Shreyas, Abhiruchi,
Durwankur, Shabree (Local flavor) |
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Chitale (Maharashtrian
Sweets) |
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McDonalds, Pizza Hut,
Dominos (International Food Chains) |
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Baristas, German Bakery,
Coffee Day (Cafes) |
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Pubs
and Clubs
One would never imagine Pune to have discos or
pubs after listening to its history but there
are a few pubs for those who cannot do without
it. Most pubs have a dance floor and double up
as a disco.
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Scream, Le Meridien
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Boomerang |
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Ten Downing Street (TDS), MG Road |
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Pegasus, Opposite Poona Club, Camp
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Crystal Ball, MG Road, Pune |
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Club Polaris, Hotel Blue Diamond,
Koregaon Park
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Thousand Oaks, East Street |
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Pub Carousel, Holiday
Inn, Bund Garden Road |
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