Pune: Why the ‘Oxford of The East’ is the best place to live
Pune was once called ‘Queen of the Deccan’ or ‘Oxford of the East’. It has always been appreciated for its weather and warm-hearted residents. Read further to know more about the city.
‘Punya’ was the real name of Pune: Punya was settled on the banks of two rivers, Muthi and Mula. Hence, it got its name! Pune, the second-largest city in Maharashtra, is also eighth-most populous in India. Ranked as the ‘most livable city’ in India for several years, Pune, widely recognized as the ‘top automobile and manufacturing hub’ and ‘second IT hub’ of India.
Badminton was once named ‘Poona’: Britishers were fond of Pune and invented Badminton game in this city. The first set of rules of the game were set in 1873 in Pune. The game became really popular in the city of Pune and subsequently became India’s most famous outdoor game!
Pune had India’s first-ever girl’s school: Tatyarao Bhide School was established some 170 years back. Savitribai Phule, along with Fatima Begum in 1848, was instrumental in setting up this all-girls school back then. Since then, Pune has continuously established several educational institutions and also worked on women empowerment. That’s why it’s often called ‘Oxford of the East’!
A shopper’s paradise: FC Road, Hong Kong market, Laxmi Road, MG Road, Fashion Street are some of Pune’s most happening and trend-setting shopping places. There are some of the best options to hop streets and do street shopping or visit brand outlets to get some of the best clothing, footwear, accessories or bags and purses. Shopaholics love it!
Tops in urban and human development: Pune residents are amongst the cities in India that has the highest per capita earning. When it comes to income equality, the city sees the least difference in the average earnings of the city’s riches and poor. Doesn’t this sound like the ideal place to live in!
Best reading cafes in India: Pune has a fantastic reading café culture where you can sit, read and end up spending the entire day. These cafes have fabulous homely ambience and also offer hot and cold snacks to calm those hunger pangs!
Liberated cosmopolitan vibe: Pune has always attracted people from India and abroad across age brackets. This makes the city a melting pot where people neither judge anyone on interfering in others’ lives. You can be yourself in Pune as nobody judges you!
Pune continuous to be the resident’s heaven and tourists delight over the years!
