News for 'Marathi'

Madhuri returns to Marathi roots

Madhuri returns to Marathi roots

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The actress, who launched a Marathi book yesterday, has her calendar full.

Marathi films row: Supreme Court relief for Shobhaa De

Marathi films row: Supreme Court relief for Shobhaa De

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the breach of privilege motion notice issued against author Shobhaa De by Maharashtra assembly speaker for her tweets on the state government's decision to make it mandatory for multiplexes to screen Marathi movies during prime time.

PIX: Amruta Khanvilkar, Siddharth Jadhav at Marathi film Guru special screening

PIX: Amruta Khanvilkar, Siddharth Jadhav at Marathi film Guru special screening

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Amruta Khanvilkar, Siddharth Jadhav and others were present at Marathi film Guru's special screening.

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.

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.

Meet Suhagan Chudail

Meet Suhagan Chudail

Rediff.com8 May 2024

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

'Raj Thackeray's pro-Marathi stand's okay, but...'

'Raj Thackeray's pro-Marathi stand's okay, but...'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

"Maharashtra is a great state. There is nothing wrong in promoting Marathi. But, at the same time do not kill Hindi and Bhojpuri," Amar Singh said to reporters in neighbouring Virar in Thane district.

Marathi litterateur Narayan Surve passes away

Marathi litterateur Narayan Surve passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Well-known Marathi poet Narayan Surve, who passed away on Monday at the age of 83, was a social activist who put the voice of Mumbai's working class in Marathi literature.

PIX: Varun Dhawan, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh attend Marathi Filmfare Awards

PIX: Varun Dhawan, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh attend Marathi Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Marathi actor Laxmikant Berde passes away

Marathi actor Laxmikant Berde passes away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

He was a renowned artiste in the Hindi and Marathi film industry.

Veteran Marathi actress-filmmaker Smita Talwalkar passes away

Veteran Marathi actress-filmmaker Smita Talwalkar passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The actress-producer, 59, was being treated for cancer.

K'taka action against Marathi daily 'Talibani': Thackeray

K'taka action against Marathi daily 'Talibani': Thackeray

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The action by Karnataka Legislative Assembly against Belgaum-based Marathi daily 'Tarun Bharat' for giving voice to atrocities on Marathi populace there is akin to what the Taliban do, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray said on Thursday.

Marathi singer Kulkarni dead

Marathi singer Kulkarni dead

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Jaywant Kulkarni died after a prolonged illness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

There is no Marathi unity, rues Thackeray again

There is no Marathi unity, rues Thackeray again

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Former Union Finance Minister C D Deshmukh was the only Marathi leader in New Delhi with self-respect, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has said.

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.

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.

Maharashtra govt to issue autorickshaw permits only to Marathi speakers

Maharashtra govt to issue autorickshaw permits only to Marathi speakers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

In a controversial move, the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra has decided that autorickshaw permits in future will be issued to only those who can speak Marathi language.

PIX: Aishwarya at a Marathi film's music launch

PIX: Aishwarya at a Marathi film's music launch

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The gorgeous actress has known him since her modelling days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

'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.

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.

Mission Impossible Earns Rs 65 Crores!

Mission Impossible Earns Rs 65 Crores!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

It's the highest that a Mission: Impossible film has done in India.

'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.'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.' 'There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.' 'It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'

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.

'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.