History :

Pune derives its name from Punya Nagari, or the city of virtuous deeds. By the 11th century, it was known as Kasbe Pune or Punavadi when under the Mughal rule. It was known alternatively as Poona by the British.
Until circa 1818, it continued to be ruled by various dynasties, especially the Mughals and the Marathas. During the mid 17th century, it became the temporary residence of Maratha King Shivaji. In 1749 A.D, it gained prominence as the capital of the Maratha kingdom under the Peshwa rule. It was during this period that the city expanded considerably
During the struggle for Indian independence, Pune took its place as an important center for social and religious reform movements that were sweeping the country. The presence of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar dominated the political scene for six decades during this period. It was the home to some reformers who were stalwarts of the national movement, like Mahadev Govind Ranade, R.G Bhandarkar, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde and Jyotirao Phule.

Economy:

Pune is a major industrial centre, growing rapidly every year. It is home to one of the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturers, Bajaj Auto. Other automobile majors are Tata Motors, India's largest passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler, it has an assembly line for its Mercedes-Benz brand, Kinetic Engineering, Force Motors Ltd (previously known as Bajaj Tempo). Engineering goods industries situated in pune are Bharat Forge Ltd, world's second largest forging company, Cummins Engines Co Ltd, has its Research & Technology India center, Thermax Limited a global player providing sustainable solutions in energy and environment, Alfa Laval, Sandvik Asia, Thyssen Krupp (formerly Buckau Wolff), KSB Pumps, Finolex, Greaves India and Forbes Marshall, among others.

Pune has a burgeoning software industry, thanks to the presence of IT parks like Rajiv Gandhi IT Park at Hinjewadi, Magarpatta Cybercity, MIDC Software Technology Park at Talawade, Marisoft IT Park at Kalyaninagar, International Convention Center (ICC) etc. Many of India's major software players such as Sasken, Infosys, Tata Elxsi, Fluent, Xansa, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Patni, Satyam, Cybage, KPIT Cummins, and Kanbay Software have a major presence in Pune.Pune is also emerging as a prominent city for Business Process Outsourcing

Places To Visit:

Lively nightlife,vibrant atmosphere,fantestic restaurants,good museums,surrounding hill forts,pleasent climate, efficient transport system,historic places / monuments,renowned university & colleges, IT parks,internet cafes have made Pune a travellers paradise. Thousands of Tourists visit Pune every year.
Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum
Tribal Museum
Mahatma Phule Museum National War Museum
Shaniwar Waada
Vishram Bagh Waada
St. Mary's Church
Saras Garden
Aga Khan Palace
Parvati Hill temples
Mulshi
Pune University
Fergusson College
NDA (National Defence Acadamy
Pashan Lake
Pataleshwar Caves
Bund Garden
Osho Ashram
Gliding Centre Pune
Iyengar Yoga Institute

Tranportation:

Pune is a major transportation hub of western Maharashtra.
By Plane :international flights operate only to Dubai and Singapore. Taking a flight to Mumbai and then traveling by taxi or train to Pune is a feasible option.
By Train :Pune is well connected to other Indian cities by rail
By Road :Pune is served by three national highways (NH) and an expressway
Local Transport :Bus,Auto Rikshaws,Two / Four wheelers & suburban train.