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Irrigated land in Maha only for Marathis: Raj

Irrigated land in Maha only for Marathis: Raj

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Giving a new dimension to his son-of-the-soil campaign, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray said on Friday that land under irrigation in the state should be given only to Marathi people.

Learn Marathi in 40 days, MNS warns cabbies

Learn Marathi in 40 days, MNS warns cabbies

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Fuelling the language row further in Maharashtra, Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Monday asked taxi drivers from the Hindi-speaking states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to be conversant in Marathi within 40 days or return to their native homes.

Uddhav, Shinde address Shiv Sena foundation day events, attack each other

Uddhav, Shinde address Shiv Sena foundation day events, attack each other

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Both the Shiv Senas - one of Maharashtra Chief minister Eknath Shinde and the other of Uddhav Thackeray - marked their foundation day on Monday, with attack on each other.

Shinde, Fadnavis express disagreement with Guv Koshyari's remarks

Shinde, Fadnavis express disagreement with Guv Koshyari's remarks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Shinde also said that the Governor occupies a constitutional post and he should be careful about not offending anyone through his statements.

Marathi actress Jayshree Gadkar passes away

Marathi actress Jayshree Gadkar passes away

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Noted Marathi actress Jayshree Gadkar passed away this morning following a brief illness. She was 66.

Dolly Chali Cannes

Dolly Chali Cannes

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Her dress was a cloudmobile.

Bommai-Shinde talk, dial down on border tensions

Bommai-Shinde talk, dial down on border tensions

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Amid the raging border dispute, Karnataka and Maharashtra chief ministers spoke to each other over the phone on Tuesday night and have agreed that there should be peace and law and order should be maintained on both sides.

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Riteish Deshmukh launches Marathi Filmfare awards

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Classy, Fab Nehha Pendse

Classy, Fab Nehha Pendse

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

On the hunt for new ways to incorporate colour delicately into your wardrobe? Look no further!

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

3 more Maharashtra authors resign over Kobad Ghandy book row

3 more Maharashtra authors resign over Kobad Ghandy book row

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Amid a row over the Maharashtra government's decision to withdraw an award for the Marathi translation of alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy's memoir, three members of the award selection committee have resigned from the state Literature and Culture Board citing "insult of democratic procedures".

MNS to rake up Marathi language issue again

MNS to rake up Marathi language issue again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Talking to reporters in Mumbai, MNS general secretary Shirish Parkar said that the party would again raise the issue on 'World Marathi Day'. Admitting that the condition of Marathi language was bad, he quoted a couplet of veteran Marathi poet Suresh Bhat for the same. He also criticised the Central government for ignoring Maharashtra in the Railway Budget, which was presented by Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Should he begin the yatra from Gujarat's Porbandar, the birthplace of the Mahatma, on October 2, and skip campaigning for the five assembly polls?

PIX: Meet Bipasha, Salman of Marathi No Entry

PIX: Meet Bipasha, Salman of Marathi No Entry

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Check out who plays who in the comedy caper's Marathi version.

Nitin Desai suicide: Edelweiss Group chairman, 4 others booked for abetment

Nitin Desai suicide: Edelweiss Group chairman, 4 others booked for abetment

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Edelweiss ARC, in a statement, denied that any undue pressure was brought to bear on Desai for loan recovery.

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

Sena fighting for Marathi film industry: Uddhav

Sena fighting for Marathi film industry: Uddhav

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Close on the heels of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena demanding prime time slots for Marathi movies in theatres, the Shiv Sena claimed on Tuesday that the party has been fighting for the cause since long as it had filed a petition in the court for at least 500 shows for such movies every year.

Fadnavis, Uddhav display rare bonhomie at Maharashtra assembly

Fadnavis, Uddhav display rare bonhomie at Maharashtra assembly

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday arrived at Vidhan Bhavan talking to each other and greeting assembled mediapersons together.

Maha MLA slaps engineer over house demolition

Maha MLA slaps engineer over house demolition

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Speaking about the incident, Jain said only a portion of the house razed by junior civic engineers was illegal and its occupants had promised to remove the illegal part.

Sharad Pawar reveals how Ajit returned to NCP in 2019

Sharad Pawar reveals how Ajit returned to NCP in 2019

Rediff.com2 May 2023

"Ajit's brother Shriniwas was asked to maintain dialogue with him....My wife Pratibha and Ajit share a strong bond. Pratibha never gets into political developments, but Ajit's case was related to the family," Pawar said in his book.

When Kasab spoke in Marathi during his trial

When Kasab spoke in Marathi during his trial

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

"Tumhi nighun ja (You may leave)," were the first words in Marathi which Kasab learnt as Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam would utter these to him after the court proceedings.

When Kasab responded to judge in Marathi

When Kasab responded to judge in Marathi

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The 26/11 trial turned out to be a learning exercise for Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab as well judge M L Tahaliyani, both of whom evinced keen interest in Marathi and Urdu languages respectively.

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'

Raj Thackeray Asked Akshay To Play Shivaji

Raj Thackeray Asked Akshay To Play Shivaji

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'To essay Chhatrapati Shivaji is a huge responsibility. I can't tell you how great and proud I feel.'

Will have to rethink about water supply to Karnataka if...: Maha minister

Will have to rethink about water supply to Karnataka if...: Maha minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Amid the simmering border dispute, Maharashtra minister Shambhuraj Desai on Wednesday said if Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai does not stop making irresponsible statements, Maharashtra will have to rethink about water supply from its dams to the neighbouring state.

Explained: Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Dispute

Explained: Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Dispute

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Karnataka and Maharashtra have bickered over a disputed border for more than half a century.

'I became fearful of everything'

'I became fearful of everything'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'I started losing sleep.' 'I started having trust issues.' 'I knew that actors sometimes go through this and I thought I'll be able to step in and step out of the character.' 'But it took me a while to feel good again.'

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.

Raj Thackeray, the 'inclusive' Marathi Manoos

Raj Thackeray, the 'inclusive' Marathi Manoos

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Raj Thackeray's public meeting earlier this week was clearly in preparation for the 2014 assembly elections. By reiterating that for him Maharashtra was the lone religion, he showed he was toeing neither the Hindutva line, nor the Marathi Manoos for electoral prospects, writes Sanjay Jog.

'People should foil bid to split Marathi votes'

'People should foil bid to split Marathi votes'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

In a veiled attack on estranged nephew and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Tuesday said, "People of Maharashtra should show those trying to divide Marathi votes, their proper place."

'Bal Thackeray too...': Raut on Sharad Pawar's resignation

'Bal Thackeray too...': Raut on Sharad Pawar's resignation

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Springing a surprise, Pawar on Tuesday said he was stepping down as the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party

Jnanpith Award for veteran Marathi poet

Jnanpith Award for veteran Marathi poet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The selection board for the 39th Jnanpith Award has decided to confer Jnanpith Award for 2003 on 87-year-old Karandikar.

Karnataka, Maharashtra boundary dispute flares up again

Karnataka, Maharashtra boundary dispute flares up again

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The decades-old boundary dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra over Belagavi has again flared up as both the State governments are readying for a legal battle.

K'taka CM threatens retaliatory measure if Maharashtra...

K'taka CM threatens retaliatory measure if Maharashtra...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Bommai alleged that in the name of providing insurance to the people on Karnataka's side of the border, the Maharashtra government is taking declaration letters from them stating that they belong to Maharashtra. "This is condemnable."

51 of 53 NCP MLAs wanted Sharad Pawar to...: Praful Patel

51 of 53 NCP MLAs wanted Sharad Pawar to...: Praful Patel

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel has claimed 51 out of the 53 party MLAs had told NCP chief Sharad Pawar that a possibility of joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party should be explored after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra collapsed last year.

Painful, unbearable: Tendulkar takes a walk down memory lane

Painful, unbearable: Tendulkar takes a walk down memory lane

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Sachin Tendulkar has revealed he had to manage the recurrence of a painful, decade-old toe injury during India's tour of Australia.

'Wagner group' will dislodge Modi govt, says Uddhav's Sena

'Wagner group' will dislodge Modi govt, says Uddhav's Sena

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The editorial in Saamana said the "Wagner group" has shown dictatorship can be challenged.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

Priya Bapat ALWAYS Has Fun With Fashion

Priya Bapat ALWAYS Has Fun With Fashion

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Her Happy Journey in fashion.