News for 'Marathi'

After Rahul's jibe, Gadkari advises him to learn Marathi

After Rahul's jibe, Gadkari advises him to learn Marathi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The senior BJP leader said he did not name the prime minister, the BJP nor did he speak of giving Rs 15 lakh.

Meet The Rs 100 Crore Girl

Meet The Rs 100 Crore Girl

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'Being the Rs 100 crore girl definitely has a nice ring to it. This will get me to work harder every time I face the camera.'

Guess Who 'Can't Wait' To See Pashmina's Debut?

Guess Who 'Can't Wait' To See Pashmina's Debut?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Hrithik Roshan's cousin Pashmina Roshan is all set to make her debut in Ishq Vishk Rebound, and now, the film has got a release date.

Amruta, Rinku In Their Traditional Best

Amruta, Rinku In Their Traditional Best

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

These styles will bring out the Marathi mulgi in you on Gudi Padwa.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Bigg Boss, now in Marathi. Meet the contestants

Bigg Boss, now in Marathi. Meet the contestants

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The fight for TRPs begins!

India's Twitter rival Koo shuts down

India's Twitter rival Koo shuts down

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

In a post on LinkedIn, co-founders Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka announced that the platform will be discontinuing its services to the public, as talks for a partnership with multiple larger internet companies, conglomerates and media houses did not yield the desired outcomes.

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'Maharashtra's asmita was crushed under Delhi's feet.' 'Marathi Manoos is definitely angry.'

Recipe: Mayur's Wood Apple Chutney

Recipe: Mayur's Wood Apple Chutney

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sweet and spicy, this chutney will add a chatpata addition to your lunch/dinner.

Meet Suhagan Chudail

Meet Suhagan Chudail

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Ananya drops a picture... Huma gets clicked by Akshay... Divyanka votes...

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Comments like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins" are part of the post that allegedly criticises the veteran leader.

Facing media trial, will reveal the truth: Puja Khedkar

Facing media trial, will reveal the truth: Puja Khedkar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar, who is in the eye of a storm for alleged misuse of power and manipulating disability and OBC quotas, sidestepped questions related to the ongoing probe against her on Monday, saying the truth will eventually prevail, while the Pune police searched for her parents in a separate criminal case.

Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The government is thrusting new leaders to the fore and moving others aside to create a rift between the Maratha and OBC communities, he said, stressing that those protesting over their demand for non-dilution of the OBC quota are not at fault.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

'He Was Alive, But A Captive Of The Chinese'

'He Was Alive, But A Captive Of The Chinese'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'On October 12-13, he started shivering from fear in his tent.' 'That was the time he wrote a letter to my mother to conduct Ganeshji's Atharvashirsha.' 'The moment he finished writing that letter, he told us, he felt serene calmness.'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

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.

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.

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day.

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Poll official rejects EVM 'unlocking' news; notices issued to 2 newspapers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Suryavanshi said the personal mobile phone of one Dinesh Gurav, the data entry operator of Jogeshwari assembly constituency, was found in the hands of an unauthorised person and action is being taken in this regard.

Sharad Pawar faction gets 'man blowing trumpet' as party symbol

Sharad Pawar faction gets 'man blowing trumpet' as party symbol

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The Sharad Pawar faction quoted lines from a popular poem 'Tutari' written by Jnanpith awardee Kusumagraj.

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'

'We Will See Rise Of Four New Stars'

'We Will See Rise Of Four New Stars'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Amid much fanfare, the makers and star cast of Ishq Vishk Rebound unveiled the trailer for their coming teen romance.

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.

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.

Raj Thackeray shares stage with Modi, justifies his support to NDA

Raj Thackeray shares stage with Modi, justifies his support to NDA

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Raj Thackeray listed out his expectations from the PM in his third term in office.

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Sharad Pawar camp described the ruling as a "murder of democracy" which would be challenged in the Supreme Court.

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.

On Sena foundation day, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva, 'real' Sena

On Sena foundation day, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva, 'real' Sena

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Uddhav Thackeray claimed the new Narendra Modi government at the Centre, which was sworn in on June 9, will collapse and will be replaced by an INDIA bloc dispensation.

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.

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

While super hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

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.

HC restrains misuse of actor Jackie Shroff's name, voice without consent

HC restrains misuse of actor Jackie Shroff's name, voice without consent

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The court said Shroff is a celebrity and this status inherently grants him certain rights over his personality and associated attributes.

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.

Office-bearers quit MNS over Raj Thackeray supporting Modi

Office-bearers quit MNS over Raj Thackeray supporting Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Many office-bearers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have resigned in protest after their party chief Raj Thackeray declared support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the state.

This Film Will Represent India At Oscars

This Film Will Represent India At Oscars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

2018: Everyone Is A Hero is India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2024.

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.

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.