New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his death anniversary (Punyatithi), describing the 17th-century Maratha ruler as an “immortal symbol of Indian pride and the protector of national honour”. Posting on X, HM Shah wrote: “I pay homage at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ji, the immortal symbol of Indian pride and the protector of national honour.””For the protection of religion and culture, he united the p…
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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will be seen in the upcoming historical epic ‘Raja Shivaji’, is walking down the memory lane that leads to the start of his friendship with actor-director Riteish Deshmukh. The film marks a new chapter in Abhishek’s friendship with Riteish Deshmukh, making it the former’s first Marathi film. The recently released first look teaser of ‘Raja Shivaji’ features Abhishek Bachchan in the role of Sambhaji Shahaji Raje Bhosle. In …
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Genelia D’Souza got emotional after her Masti co-star Vivek Oberoi praised her and called her “Maharani Saheba” and also the pillar of strength behind husband Riteish Deshmukh’s ambitious film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Taking to her social media account, Genelia reshared Vivek’s heartfelt note and wrote, “Touched my heart @vivekoberoi Thank you so much.”Vivek shared the trailer of Ritesh and Genelia’s upcoming movie Chhatrapati Shivaji…
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The teaser of the upcoming Marathi film ‘Raja Shivaji’ was unveiled on Tuesday. It was released alongside ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, and tells the story of one of the world’s greatest warrior kings. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who has also helmed the film. At its core is a powerful story of vision, courage, and conviction, of a son who took a sacred vow and changed the course of history. The teaser offers a glimpse…
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Wednesday in the State Assembly that the state is taking comprehensive steps toward the conservation of the state’s historic forts. A dedicated Fort Conservation Authority will be established to manage forts with UNESCO nominations and to preserve unprotected (uncovered) forts, the Minister added.Minister Shelar said that there are 54 forts under the Central government and 62 protected by the state. “Registration…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Addressing a massive gathering at Shivtirth on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, marking 20 years of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), party chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the state’s law and order situation, specifically targeting the Home Department held by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He expressed grave concern over the proliferation of narcotics, stating that drugs have now infiltrated schools.“Young men and women are falling into…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Monday accused the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of wearing a “mask of Marathi love” only during elections. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently assured the Legislative Assembly that Marathi would remain mandatory across the state including the death registration certificates and receipts.Saamana, the party’s mouthpiece in its editorial referred to the Ghatkopar Hindu Crematorium and termed it …
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Former chief minister and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday described the Maharashtra budget as a “mirage of development,” claiming it involves “setting off firecrackers on borrowed money” while the state’s financial condition remains dire. Uddhav Thackeray remarked that the budget focuses on schemes benefiting contractors, while offering common citizens an “elevated highway of lies.”He dismissed the farm loan waiver as a “false invitation,” stating that while…
Varanasi, March 1 (IANS) Swami Avimukteshwaranand on Sunday announced a programme to march to Lucknow on March 11, stating that no response has been received from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding issues related to cow protection.Addressing reporters in Varanasi, the Shankaracharya said, “We have not received any message from Yogi Adityanath, nor any indication that he is in a position to do anything for Gomata. In this situation, we have announced a programme to reach Luc…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed the resolve to transform the elite (Abhijat) Marathi language into a language of knowledge and carry this rich heritage to the next generation. “This is necessary as history shows that languages recognised as languages of knowledge (Jnanbhasha) are the ones that continue to flow forward in the world. A language that drives trade and provides employment awakens a sense of progress,” he said while speaking a…