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Pune, located near Mumbai, is one of India’s foremost educational and industrial centres. Of late, it has also become an important destination for animation, gaming and industrial design.
Called the ‘Oxford of the East’, Pune attracts students from around the world to its renowned University and its numerous specialised institutes and colleges. Home to the Film and Television Institute of India and the National Film Archives of India, the city sees many students and professionals from the media world.
Pune is also a magnet for industry, especially automobile and engineering firms. Some of the big names here are Bajaj, Tata Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Bharat Forge, ThyssenKrupp and Cummins Engineering.
The presence of these automotive and engineering firms has inspired numerous design firms to set up camp in Pune. The city is on its way to becoming the Design Capital of India, and hosts the annual Pune Design Festival, which sees many Indian and international participants.
The talent pool at Pune is now attracting the animation and gaming industry. Some of the companies here include Gameloft, Nvidia Graphics, Jump Games and Toolbox. Pune celebrated its first International Animation Day on October 24, 2007.
Also important, the city is now a hotspot for the information technology industry, hosting numerous multinationals in its IT parks.
Complementing the booming economy is a vibrant cultural and social scene. Not for nothing is Pune called the cultural capital of Maharashtra, welcoming people from diverse backgrounds. This is a city that loves film, music, dance and theatre, a city proud of its monuments, temples and history, a city where age-old traditions merge with modern, 21st century lifestyles.
And whether it’s the much-awaited Ganesh Festival, the Sawai Gandharva Music Concert or the Pune International Film Fest, the city is always on the move. Here is a city that is shaping the future. Join the revolution… Pune invites you to dream big.
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