News for '-marathi'

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Shiv Sena's Dadaji Bhuse is the new school education minister while Uday Samant continues to be the industries minister.

Marathi cinema on a roll

Marathi cinema on a roll

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Marathi cinema is going through an exciting phase. Fresh ways of telling stories, innovative marketing strategy and the emergence of corporate houses have resulted in major hits.

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.'

'Life is all about ups and downs'

'Life is all about ups and downs'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'When one is low, all you can do is buckle up and get up and prepare for the next challenge.'

Priya Bapat IS Elegance In Every Frame

Priya Bapat IS Elegance In Every Frame

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

While often taking a playful approach too.

Dia's Magical Allure

Dia's Magical Allure

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

A fiesta of the best Indian handloom.

A double-edged dagger from Marathi cinema

A double-edged dagger from Marathi cinema

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Sumedha Raikar-Mhatre examines the Marathi film industry, which annually produces around 190 dissimilar films that requires an investment of Rs 400 crores.

Chhaava: Why Vicky Was 'Scared'

Chhaava: Why Vicky Was 'Scared'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'There are certain characters that, when you get the opportunity to play them, you feel scared, wondering if you will be able to do justice to them.' 'That fear comes from knowing how deeply sentiments and faith are attached to such roles.'

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At least 12 passengers were killed on Wednesday evening when they jumped from their train in panic due to a 'fire incident', only to be run over by another train on the adjacent tracks in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, officials said.

Sena-UBT, MNS flex muscles over attack on Uddhav, Raj convoy

Sena-UBT, MNS flex muscles over attack on Uddhav, Raj convoy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The attack on the convoy of Shiv Sena-UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray in retaliation to a similar incident involving Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray revived the old rivalry between the estranged cousins who claim to champion the cause of Marathi manoos ahead of assembly elections.

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

With its age-old fascination for education, southern states have done better than the North. Start-ups, IT hubs, and industry majors setting up shop have changed the face of the South. Nearly 79% of global offices set up by international conglomerates in India are in the South. Almost 46% of tech unicorns are from the South. The GDP per person in the South is 4.2 times higher than the North. None of these indicators can be ignored by any central government, whatever the political compulsions, notes Ramesh Menon.

Amruta, Madhuri, Ankita Look Stunning In Paithani

Amruta, Madhuri, Ankita Look Stunning In Paithani

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Style tips to feel like royalty during the festive season.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Now, MNS will start Marathi classes

Now, MNS will start Marathi classes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

After hijacking the Shiv Sena's Marathi agenda, MNS wants to sustain the campaign by offering free Marathi classes to the non-Marathis in the city. "Marathi is the official language of the state and non-Maharashtrians should at least know how to communicate in Marathi," MNS district president (South Mumbai) Arvind Gavade told PTI. The MNS is planning to start the classes from March. There will be three lectures per week and the number of lectures can be increased.

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

Navratri, Day 9: Hina, Priyanka Are Perfect In Purple

Navratri, Day 9: Hina, Priyanka Are Perfect In Purple

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Today's colour is a vibrant purple, which is considered to be a spiritual colour associated with the crown chakra.

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A special quiz to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

A Hug After Two Years...

A Hug After Two Years...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When we reached there only a small portion of the boat was above water and people were desperately clinging on to it.'

Nehha, Ankita And Their Gorgeous Nauvaris

Nehha, Ankita And Their Gorgeous Nauvaris

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

During the Ganpati festival, you can look every inch the Marathi mulgi.

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The casting of Marathi theatre and screen actors gives Manvat Murders its stamp of authenticity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Maharashtra mosque hosts Lord Ganesha for 44 years

Maharashtra mosque hosts Lord Ganesha for 44 years

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Although the festival was not observed for several years afterwards, the New Ganesh Mandal was formed in 1980 and has continued this unique tradition ever since.

Bestie's Shaadi? Sukriti, Sreeleela Have Some Tips

Bestie's Shaadi? Sukriti, Sreeleela Have Some Tips

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

From vibrant lehengas to sassy saris, celebs provide bookmark-worthy references for anyone seeking to shine while complementing the bride on her special day.

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'When I see people's faces I can see that there is a certain sadness in their eyes which makes me unhappy as a person.' 'I want to see people happy in their lives.'

When Virat Kohli tried to speak in Marathi...

When Virat Kohli tried to speak in Marathi...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Prithvi Shaw, on Wednesday, said his captain Virat Kohli tried his hand at marathi, the teenager's mother tongue, to make him feel comfortable in the hours leading up to his Test debut.

Sachin never helped Marathis: Sena

Sachin never helped Marathis: Sena

Rediff.com22 Nov 2009

Continuing its attack on Sachin Tendulkar, the Shiv Sena on Sunday said there was no instance of him helping any Marathi cricketer while Sunil Gavaskar was a "genuine Maharashtrian" and had given Test caps to many players from the state during his tenure as India captain.

Ajit Pawar settles score with uncle in Baramati

Ajit Pawar settles score with uncle in Baramati

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Ajit Pawar on Saturday won from his traditional Baramati assembly constituency by defeating his nephew and NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar candidate Yugendra Pawar by more than one lakh votes.

MNS demands BSE website in Marathi

MNS demands BSE website in Marathi

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The MNS shot off a letter to the BSE authorities demanding a website in regional Marathi language to benefit the local investors.

MNS wants Marathi movies, newspapers onboard Jet

MNS wants Marathi movies, newspapers onboard Jet

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Monday asked private carrier Jet Airways to make announcements in Marathi and also Marathi movies and newspapers mandatory in flights operating from Mumbai.

Ek hai, toh safe hai: Modi calls for SC, ST, OBC unity in Maha rally

Ek hai, toh safe hai: Modi calls for SC, ST, OBC unity in Maha rally

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The PM said the Congress and its allies should not encourage the "Pakistan agenda" and speak the language of separatists.

'We Love Our Country And Want To Save It'

'We Love Our Country And Want To Save It'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'I have been through a lot of auditions and the first thing we are told is that there will be intimate scenes and we have to be okay with it.' Luckily, there is no bold content in Commander Karan Saxena.'

'I Don't Want To Be Seen As A Typical Actor'

'I Don't Want To Be Seen As A Typical Actor'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'I want to be that kind of actor when, if my name is attached to a project, people and film-makers should know there is something special about it.'

Want to keep Maratha quota fight alive, so...: Jarange

Want to keep Maratha quota fight alive, so...: Jarange

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A decision on supporting candidates for the November 20 state polls will be taken in due course, he told a Marathi news channel in Jalna district.

Raj Thackeray's 'appeal': Use Marathi everywhere

Raj Thackeray's 'appeal': Use Marathi everywhere

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray, under flak for his strident anti-north Indian campaign, has decided to send letters to every household in the state, urging them to use Marathi in daily life. "Thackeray will pen the letter in Marathi and MNS workers will go to households in the state on February 27 to deliver the letter," a MNS leader said. "In the letter, the MNS chief will urge the people to use Marathi everywhere, including offices, trains and markets."

Marathi actor Nilu Phule dead

Marathi actor Nilu Phule dead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Marathi film and stage personality died after a long battle with cancer.

Rohit Shetty Brings Ramayan To Singham!

Rohit Shetty Brings Ramayan To Singham!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Singham's character is based on Ram, Kareena's based on Sita, Tiger's on Lakshman, Ranveer's on Hanuman, Akshay's on Jatayu and Arjun takes up the Ravan role.

Oh-So-Cute Hruta!

Oh-So-Cute Hruta!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Marathi mulgi is obsessed with denims and florals.

How Maharashtra culture minister wants Hindi speakers to learn Marathi

How Maharashtra culture minister wants Hindi speakers to learn Marathi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Maharashtra Minister for Culture and Marathi language Vinod Tawde has said that shopkeepers in the state should speak in Marathi as there should be people's movement to promote the local language.

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma asks you to brace yourself for an out-of-body-experience on OTT this Diwali week.