1,000s stranded on Mumbai-Pune expressway for 32 hours after propylene gas tanker overturns | Pune News

PUNE: Thousands of commuters of all ages and backgrounds had a harrowing time for several hours as traffic on the Pune-Mumbai expressway was disrupted for at least 32 hours after a tanker carrying highly flammable propylene overturned near the Adoshi Tunnel on the Mumbai-bound carriageway around 4.45pm on Tuesday.The accident occurred around 50m ahead of…

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Trouble brewing in machines for coffee chains?

MUMBAI: India’s coffeehouse chains are staring at a troubling brew. A higher customs duty on roasting, brewing and vending machines which is already in place now, will raise costs for companies, hitting their margins.Factor in the rupee depreciation and a wobbly coffee inflation and you have a perfect mix for stirring up a storm in…

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Relationship tip of the day: Robert Browning’s secret to a marriage that lasts: “Success in marriage is more than finding the right person: it is…”

Ever wondered why some couples grow stronger together decade after decade of being married, while others fizzle out? It’s not simply their luck or chemistry. Poet Robert Browning nailed it over a century ago with this wisdom: “Success in marriage is more than finding the right person: it is being the right person.“Think about it….

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Rupee retreats to 90.44 after deal-fuelled surge

MUMBAI: The rupee slipped 17 paise to close at 90.44 against the dollar on Wednesday, retreating after a sharp 124-paise surge in the previous session that followed news of a trade deal being finalised between India and US.Dealers said the rally lost momentum as the market failed to see follow-through demand, particularly from foreign institutional…

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