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Marathi daily editor arrested in murder case

Marathi daily editor arrested in murder case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The Editor-in-Chief of Marathi daily Deshonnati, Prakash Pohare, was today arrested in connection with the killing of an employee in the newspaper's printing press at Gondkhairi near Nagpur, police said.

Two Marathi actors killed in road accident

Two Marathi actors killed in road accident

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Anand Abhyankar, 50, and Akshay Pendse, 33, were on their way to Mumbai from Pune when the accident happened.

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Among the many reasons to watch Murder In Mahim is that it may be a chance to wipe out -- if it is achievable by a Web series -- the air of judgment towards those who do not conform to the majority's idea of normal, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Murlikant sir saw the film for the first time alongside the army chief and many other army officers.' 'The way he got a standing ovation there, I got teary-eyed. It was a very emotional moment for all of us.'

Meet Jawan's Ritooja Shinde

Meet Jawan's Ritooja Shinde

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Marathi actress Rutooja Shinde features in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan.

Maharashtra govt relaxes norms on Marathi films: Timings stretched from 12 to 9 pm

Maharashtra govt relaxes norms on Marathi films: Timings stretched from 12 to 9 pm

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The Maharashtra government on Thursday relaxed norms as per which Marathi films can now be screened between 12 noon to 9 pm.

Marathi cinema gets its own Little Miss Sunshine

Marathi cinema gets its own Little Miss Sunshine

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Hollywood's brilliant 2006 film, Little Miss Sunshine, seems to have inspired Mahesh Manjrekar's latest Marathi film, De Dhakka.

MNS to recruit trained Marathi workers in Nasik

MNS to recruit trained Marathi workers in Nasik

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Against the backdrop of exodus of North Indian labourers, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Nashik has asked trained Marathi workers to register themselves with the party to enable them to get jobs in local industries.

Alleged Sena activists target Marathi daily's office

Alleged Sena activists target Marathi daily's office

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Apparently irked by a report in Marathi daily Maharashtra Times which speculated that a sitting Shiv Sena MP was on his way to Nationalist Congress Party, alleged Sena workers today vandalised the reception area of Times of India building in Mumbai on Saturday.

Make UT out of K'tka's Marathi villages: Chavan

Make UT out of K'tka's Marathi villages: Chavan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday said the 865 Marathi-speaking villages in Karnataka (comprising of Belgaum, Karwar, Gulbarga and Bidar) should be made a Union Territory.

Will burn autorickshaws driven by non-Marathis: Raj Thackeray

Will burn autorickshaws driven by non-Marathis: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Claiming that 70 per cent of new autorickshaw permits were given to non Marathis, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has threatened that his party workers will set on fire these autos if they are seen plying on roads.

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.

'Salman and I talk to each other in Marathi'

'Salman and I talk to each other in Marathi'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

'I'd love to do a Marathi film with Genelia.' Riteish Deshmukh gears up to storm Marathi cinema!

'Tell Modi We Waited'

'Tell Modi We Waited'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The MNS chief started his speech with the name of Nehru, then paused. After a few tense seconds, he resumed: "After Nehru, here is the only politician who will be PM for the third term."

Permits only for Marathi manoos or no cabs: Raj

Permits only for Marathi manoos or no cabs: Raj

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Accusing the chief minister of watering down the Cabinet decision taken on Wednesday to make local language clause mandatory for 4000 new taxi permits to be issued by the state, Thackaray said: "More than the welfare of the people Congress CMs are more concerned about what 'Madam' (Sonia Gandhi) would think. Our CM should do a part time job with CMs from southern states to practise how to know to remain steadfast in their decisions.'

Clock symbol: SC asks Ajit Pawar to give ad details

Clock symbol: SC asks Ajit Pawar to give ad details

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Sharad Pawar, said that on March 19, this court passed a reasoned order in which they (Ajit Pawar group) were asked to issue advertisements that the allocation of 'clock' symbol is sub judice before this court and they were permitted to use the same subject to final outcome of these proceedings.

In defence of the Marathi manoos

In defence of the Marathi manoos

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

'Isn't it hypocritical that we who berate the religious minorities day after day for not 'assimilating fully' with the majority, whatever we mean by that, are loath to do the same when it comes to language?'

Meet The Baharla Ha Madhumas Girl

Meet The Baharla Ha Madhumas Girl

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Baharla Ha Madhumas has made Sana Shinde a star, and Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her.

Will new symbols dent Uddhav, Sharad Pawar's chances?

Will new symbols dent Uddhav, Sharad Pawar's chances?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Even as the two parties appeared confident that they have reached out to every voter and publicised their new symbols, experts suggested varying impact of the split and the symbols on the vote bank.

Nitesh Rane sparks controversy, says clean Mumbai of Marathi-hating Gujjus

Nitesh Rane sparks controversy, says clean Mumbai of Marathi-hating Gujjus

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Congress MLA Nitesh Rane has stoked a controversy by saying that he wants to begin Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Clean India' campaign from Mumbai by cleaning the city of all the Gujaratis who hate Marathis.

Raj Thackeray meets Shah amid buzz of MNS-BJP tie-up

Raj Thackeray meets Shah amid buzz of MNS-BJP tie-up

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If the alliance is sealed, the MNS may be given one seat to contest from Mumbai, the Maharashtra capital where his cousin Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction enjoys some influence.

Shinde govt's resolution seeks to bring 865 K'taka villages into Maha

Shinde govt's resolution seeks to bring 865 K'taka villages into Maha

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The resolution moved by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Karnataka state legislature had passed a resolution on the issue to purposely fuel the border row.

Now, read Toni Morrison in Marathi!

Now, read Toni Morrison in Marathi!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Asha Damle's Marathi translation of American Nobel laureate Toni Morrison's ground-breaking novel, Beloved.

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with almost every biopic and period drama today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Don't listen to Fadnavis: Jarange's advice to Shinde

Don't listen to Fadnavis: Jarange's advice to Shinde

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Jarange had also claimed that a poisoning attempt was made against him through saline, though he did not elaborate on it.

Maha speaker acted as Shinde's lawyer: Shiv Sena

Maha speaker acted as Shinde's lawyer: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The speaker's order was pre-decided, it further claimed, adding that there was nothing to be shocked about it.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Raj raps Airtel for not using Marathi

Raj raps Airtel for not using Marathi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday asked party workers to remove the 'tail' from mobile service provider Airtel for failing to launch announcements in Marathi.

Why Is Everyone Searching For Kiara?

Why Is Everyone Searching For Kiara?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

She's made it to the top of Google's most searched celeb in India.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'

Sena welcomes Marathi norms for taxi permits

Sena welcomes Marathi norms for taxi permits

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Shiva Sena on Wednesday welcomed the Maharashtra cabinet's decision to give new taxi permits to only those persons who are well versed in Marathi and have resided in the state for at least 15 years.

'We Will Be Voting For Gadkari, Not BJP'

'We Will Be Voting For Gadkari, Not BJP'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

'We don't believe in the BJP. But the Congress has no main leader who is credible.'

Sunil Raut held for attacking Marathi channel

Sunil Raut held for attacking Marathi channel

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Shiv Sena activist Sunil Raut was on Tuesday arrested for allegedly masterminding the attack on the office of Marathi news channel IBN-Lokmat in Mumbai, the police said.

'Lataji wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

'Lataji wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

'I would like to leave behind my small contribution for the historic day when the Ram temple will be consecrated.'

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.

TV 18, Lokmat in JV to launch Marathi news channel

TV 18, Lokmat in JV to launch Marathi news channel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The Maharashtra-based Lokmat Group of Newspapers, which owns the Marathi newspaper Lokmat, is in talks with TV 18 Group to launch a Marathi news channel.

SC asks both NCP factions to abide by its order on symbols

SC asks both NCP factions to abide by its order on symbols

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Days before the first vote for the Lok Sabha polls is cast, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the rival Nationalist Congress Party factions led by party founder Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to abide by its directions on the use of symbols, party names and disclaimers in publicity material for the elections.

Art Director Nitin Desai found dead

Art Director Nitin Desai found dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

He was known for his art work in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Jodhaa Akbar and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.