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Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Veteran actress Aruna Irani has opened up on the toughest phase of her life when she was out of work for three consecutive years, and how once a leading actress, had to dance for just Rs. 2500 to earn a livelihood.The actress who recently appeared on the reality show‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar’ was seen talking about it all.Talking about a phase in her life where she stayed determined despite the lows and odds, Aruna said, “Jab maine ek ‘Bombay to Goa’ film ki, ‘C…

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) In a move to curb rising road accidents and instil traffic discipline from a young age, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced the development of 60 ‘Traffic Gardens’ across the state. These gardens will be named in honour of the late Shiv Sena leader Dharmaveer Anand Dighe.State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik shared details of the ambitious proposal prepared by the Transport Department.According to the plan, each traffic garden will span approximately one acr…

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Sai Tamhankar, whose latest release is the series “Matka King”, feels the industry is undergoing a new shift, with talent finally taking the spotlight. Tagging it “a very good era for actors like me,” the actress says there are now “amazing opportunities.” “I think the generic norms, criteria, and set formulas are changing. You cannot place a set formula and say that, okay, this is going to be a sure-shot hit. Things have changed, and it is really nice. I think it’…

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister of Information Technology Ashish Shelar has said that the AI policy approved by the cabinet aims to position the state at the forefront of the digital-technology landscape.The Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday approved the state’s Artificial Intelligence Policy, marking a decisive leap into the future of technology.He said that, as rapid technological and AI-driven advancements are reshaping industries and economies, Maharashtra is poised to lead fro…

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) In a move to bridge the communication gap between commuters and public transport drivers, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Monday reiterated that all licensed rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state must possess a basic working knowledge of Marathi.​ While the state government originally aimed to enforce this mandate starting May 1, 2026 (Maharashtra Day), the deadline is likely to be extended following requests from various driver unions.​The decision …

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday dared the Bharatiya Janata Party to set aside the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation and face the party in a fair fight. He called the current administration “cowardly” for harassing women through agencies and urged the Marathi people to stand united against the “anarchy” currently facing the nation.Targeting Bharatiya Janata Party leadership, he lamented the lack of leaders of Arun Jaitley…

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Genelia Deshmukh got emotional standing next to her husband Riteish Deshmukh at the trailer launch of the upcoming epic film ‘Raja Shivaji’. The actress and her husband attended the film’s trailer lunch in the city on Monday. As Riteish spoke with the media, his wife was visibly moved, and even turned around to hide her tears from the media. Riteish spoke about his devotion to the Maratha warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and how much it means to him…