In the heart of Pune, near the shopping area of Tulshibaug, there is a beautiful white building on the main road. The building has European-style arched windows and a balcony overlooking the thoroughfare below. This building houses the Pune Nagar Vachan Mandir, the city’s oldest public library which dates back to the 19th century. Historically, Pune has always been known as a center of learning and has encouraged intellectual discussions throughout the ages. Institutions of knowledge have received support and patronage from citizens, organizations, and the government. In February 1848,…
