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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.

Belagavi bans entry of 3 Maharashtra ministers, 1 MP on Karnataka day

Belagavi bans entry of 3 Maharashtra ministers, 1 MP on Karnataka day

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The Belagavi administration has banned three Maharashtra ministers and an MP from entering this border district, as they are expected to participate in the "black day" event organised by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) on November 1, on the occasion of Karnataka formation day.

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.

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

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.

Anand Actor Seema Deo Passes Away

Anand Actor Seema Deo Passes Away

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Veteran actor Seema Deo, remembered for her roles in Anand and Kora Kagaz, passed into the ages on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments, her filmmaker son Abhinay Deo said.

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.

It's final: Baramati to see Pawar vs Pawar contest

It's final: Baramati to see Pawar vs Pawar contest

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Nationalist Congress Party on Saturday declared the candidature of Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, from Baramati Lok Sabha seat, pitting her against sister-in-law and Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule from the home turf of Pawars.

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.

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.

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.

The People Mumbai Forgot

The People Mumbai Forgot

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'When the mill strike started, there was crisis in every mill worker household.' 'One entire generation went without education.' 'Hunger forced them to take to crime.'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

Wedding Festivities For Aamir's Daughter Ira Begin

Wedding Festivities For Aamir's Daughter Ira Begin

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare are all set to get married on January 3.

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.

'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.'

Ajit faction rules out reconciliation chances with Sharad Pawar

Ajit faction rules out reconciliation chances with Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

"The decision has been taken. The ropes of retreat have been cut," Mushrif said

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

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.

'Sacked' Jet Air staffers taught Marathi lessons

'Sacked' Jet Air staffers taught Marathi lessons

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

It was a meeting to show solidarity with the laid-off Jet Airways staffers, but MNS chief Raj Thackeray's men turned it into a coaching class for Marathi.

Tata Institute warns students against protesting Ram temple consecration

Tata Institute warns students against protesting Ram temple consecration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The student union of TISS denied that any protest is being organised.

If Kasab can learn Marathi why can't Azmi: MNS

If Kasab can learn Marathi why can't Azmi: MNS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Flagging his stand on the sons-of-soil issue, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray said on Wednesday that if Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab could learn Marathi in a year then why can't Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi who has been living in Mumbai for years.

Take MLA oath in Marathi, or face our fury: MNS

Take MLA oath in Marathi, or face our fury: MNS

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Within 10 days of being elected to the state assembly, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena has already begun to make its presence felt even before entering the House.

LS polls: Will it be a cakewalk for CM Shinde's son in Kalyan this time?

LS polls: Will it be a cakewalk for CM Shinde's son in Kalyan this time?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The rivalry between the local leaders of the two parties could be a cause of concern for Shinde.

Marathi film Tingya sent to the Oscars

Marathi film Tingya sent to the Oscars

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

The critically acclaimed film lost out to Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par, as India's official entry to the 81st Annual Academy Awards in the Foreign Films category. Now, producer Ravi Rai has decided to enter Tingya in the Oscars race independently.

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.

Respect Marathi Manoos or leave Mumbai: Raj

Respect Marathi Manoos or leave Mumbai: Raj

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Thackeray did not even spare Hindi and English channels and he barred them from covering his press conference, alleging they were giving a distorted picture about him.

Shiv Sena, MNS rake up 'Marathi Manoos' cause again

Shiv Sena, MNS rake up 'Marathi Manoos' cause again

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The trigger is UPSC's new exam pattern, entrance exams in PSU banks and undertakings, says Sanjay Jog

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Rediff.com3 May 2024

With two phases of voting already completed, political parties are busy with filing nominations, addressing roadshows and undertaking hectic campaigns for the constituencies that will vote this month.

Marathi vs Konkani debate continues in Goa

Marathi vs Konkani debate continues in Goa

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The Goa Language Act granted official language status to Konkani and treated Marathi on par with Konkani.

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.

Have protected non-Marathis: Maha govt tells SC

Have protected non-Marathis: Maha govt tells SC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The Maharashtra government told the Supreme Court on Monday, that it has taken effective steps for protection of lives and religious faith of north Indians and non-Marathis in the wake of an alleged hate campaign launched by the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

Marathi don't make business sense for multiplexes

Marathi don't make business sense for multiplexes

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

With an annual box office collection of 160 core last year and only 10 per cent of these being hits, the 72 films made in Marathi don't make business sense for multiplex and cinema owners to screen on peak time, a demand being made by political parties in the state.

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.

HC refuses MNS permission to hold Marathi Food Festival

HC refuses MNS permission to hold Marathi Food Festival

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

In a setback for the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, the Bombay high court on Thursday refused to grant permission to the Raj Thackeray-led party to conduct a 'Marathi Food Festival' from May 3-10 at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

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.'