India's Pro Cycling Dream: Challenges & Champions
Naveen John's decade-long struggle to build India's first professional cycling team faces resource hurdles despite support from tech entrepreneurs and traditional craftsmen.
Naveen John's decade-long struggle to build India's first professional cycling team faces resource hurdles despite support from tech entrepreneurs and traditional craftsmen.
Road closures for Pune's cycling event on Monday severely disrupted PMPML and MSRTC bus services, causing long delays and forcing passengers to walk long distances without prior information.
Contractors who upgraded 294km of roads for Pune's international cycling event must maintain them for five years, saving state funds and ensuring quality infrastructure.
Road closures for the Pune Grand Tour caused significant traffic disruptions on Monday, affecting office-goers, hospital patients, and public transport users across the city.
The Pune Grand Tour, India's premier cycling event, features 171 international riders. Skaters like Surya Thathu and Harshveer Singh Sekhon have switched to cycling, achieving success on scenic routes reminiscent of European races.
India's first UCI 2.2 category multi-stage road race started in Pune with a high-speed Prologue. Australian Fergus Browning dominated, claiming the Yellow Jersey after a blistering 7.5 km time trial.
The Pune Grand Tour kicks off today with two Indian teams competing against 35 countries. Meet the 12 riders representing India in this major cycling event.
The Pune Grand Tour 2026 will feature elite cyclists competing in a historic Olympic qualifier event, showcasing intense racing and global talent in India.
Pune Municipal Corporation finishes extensive road and safety works before international cycling event, but faces dispute over credit with Cantonment officials.
Villages in Mulshi and Maval near Pune witness road upgrades ahead of the Pune Grand Tour cycling race, bringing economic benefits and improved connectivity to residents.
India makes cycling history with the inaugural Pune Grand Tour 2026, a UCI 2.2 category race from January 19-23. The event features India's largest-ever home contingent and offers crucial Olympic qualification points for LA 2028.
Indian cyclists are intensifying their training for the Pune Grand Tour 2026, a crucial event offering a direct pathway to Olympic qualification. The competition aims to boost India's cycling profile globally.
Cycling groups in Pune conduct test rides on the 437-km Grand Tour route, with 171 cyclists including 12 Indians set to compete in India's first major international cycling event starting January 19.
Mangaluru police arrest a Ugandan national for supplying narcotics. The accused was found with MDMA and other drugs. Read the full investigation details.
A migrant labourer, Girija Ansari, was assaulted in Mangaluru on suspicion of being Bangladeshi. The victim has worked in the city for over a decade. Police investigation is ongoing.
Kadri Park in Mangaluru became a canvas of creativity at Kala Parba, part of Karavali Utsava. Over 127 stalls featured diverse art from portraits to sculptures, highlighting local and regional talent. Explore the vibrant artistic energy!
Ramakrishna Mission's Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan led a major beach cleaning shramadan at Someshwara Beach. Volunteers removed plastic waste to protect the coastal environment. Join the movement!
The Kala Parba festival in Mangaluru concluded successfully, featuring 50+ artists across music, dance, and visual arts. Discover the cultural highlights and community impact.
Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi directs multi-department coordination for rider safety and smooth conduct of the international Bajaj Pune Grand Tour from Jan 19-23. Details on traffic plans, medical aid, and road works inside.
TiECon Mangaluru 2026, on National Startup Day, will gather 500+ delegates to showcase coastal Karnataka's startup potential. Discover 30 high-growth startups and the vision for 4000 startups by 2034.
The 8th Mangaluru Lit Fest kicks off on Jan 10, 2026, celebrating the 'Idea of Bharat' and honoring novelist SL Bhyrappa with a dedicated session. Discover the literary highlights.
Rail users in Mangaluru oppose Kerala's request for a Kannur-Bengaluru Vande Bharat, demanding a dedicated premium train from the 'Silicon Beach' to ensure better timings and seat availability. Read more.
The Mangaluru Lit Fest 2026 Award will be presented to Rajya Sabha MP & historian Meenakshi Jain. The 8th edition, promoting the 'Idea of Bharat', starts Saturday with 70+ speakers. Read more.
The 12th Hakki Habba bird festival begins in Mangaluru on January 9, 2025. Join conservationists for bird walks, workshops, and cultural events celebrating avian diversity. #BirdFestival #Mangaluru
The Allcargo Mangaluru Beach Festival returns to Tannirbhavi Beach from Jan 9-11. Featuring triathlon, marathon, science expo, and cultural shows. Join 5000+ participants!
The Pune Grand Tour, starting Jan 19, makes history as the world's largest UCI 2.2 cycling race with 171 participants from 35 countries. Discover the route and India's wild card team.
The 2026 Pune Grand Tour shatters records with a massive global surge in registrations. India is set to host the largest field ever for a UCI 2.2 category race. Discover the details!
Mangaluru's Kala Parba art exhibition features over 120 artists, aged 8 to 80, presenting 5,000 artworks. Discover the vibrant cultural event from January 2026.
Electrification of the scenic Sakleshpur–Subramanya ghats section paves the way for smoother Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail travel. A Vande Bharat Express is now under serious consideration. Read more about this engineering feat.
A 61-year-old retired MIT Manipal employee was duped of Rs 30 lakh in an elaborate online trading scam. Mangaluru police are investigating the cyber fraud. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment scams.