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Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar... India hums for Asha BhosleAsha Bhosle, the cherished melody of Indian cinema, has passed away in Mumbai, leaving behind a legacy that echoes through time. For over s...
Gujarati films find their mojo, and the moolahThe Gujarati film industry is experiencing a boom. Universal stories and modern themes are attracting audiences. Strong community groups an...
Sahitya Akademi Awards ‘23: Neelam Saran Gour’s historic novel ‘Requiem In Raga Janaki’ wins in English; a look at all recipientsThe award was presented in the shape of a casket containing an engraved copper plaque. It also included a cash prize - a lump sum of Rs 1,0...
Marathi Language Day 2023: History, significance and wishes for the dayFebruary 27, 2023, is celebrated as Marathi Language Day in Maharashtra with fervour, let's read the reason behind the celebration and how ...
Writers, activists back Maharashtra Chief Minister's decision not to open places of worshipOver 100 persons, including Nemade, fellow writers Rangnath Pathare and Shanta Gokhale, anti-superstition activist Mukta Dabholkar and bank...
Narayana Murthy, Mukund Rajan, Harish Bijoor to speak at the Bangalore Business Literature FestivalMurthy will talk about his vision for India, especially in the context of the recent slowdown & recession headwinds.
Demonetisation: Lit fest organisers, publication industry hit hard"There are nearly 350 publication houses, of which 60-70 houses are active round the year. You need sufficient financial support to stay in...
Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary to receive Jnanpith AwardChaudhary has authored more than 80 books, and his work is largely influenced by Kaka Kalelkar and G N Dickey.
Why Chetan Bhagat is wrong about Indian liberalsChetan Bhagat has taken a huge swipe at Indian liberals arguing that they usually have “no clue” and “no solutions” about what India should...
Give Sonia Bharat Ratna for helping PM Modi to come to power: Writer"Those who do politics in the name of Hindu religion don't have any idea about the greatness of our country and Hindu religion," he said.
Marathi novelist Bhalchandra Nemade bags 50th Jnanpith AwardModi said it was a matter of both admiration and surprise that the Vedas written several years ago had solutions to problems mankind was fa...
Tweet row: Maha Legislature notice to Shobhaa DeThe notice was issued two days ago, he said, adding, it has been admitted and De has been asked to submit her explanation.
Shiv Sena steps up attack on author Shobha DeShobha De had earlier tweeted: "I love Marathi movies. Let me decide when and where to watch them, Devendra Fadnavis. This is nothing but D...
Shiv Sena moves privilege motion against Shobha DeSpeaking to reporters Sarnaik said, “she has insulted Marathi people and those who go to watch Marathi films".
On Shobha De's tweet on Marathi films order, Shiv Sena lawmaker files privilege motionPratap Sarnaik filed a notice of breach of Privilege against De after she tweeted protesting the Maharashtra government’s decision.
Beef ban in Maharashtra is not a one-off incident - the state is used to such reactionary responsesLong before the beef ban, the recently deceased RR Patil, when home minister of the state, did something similar to the dance bars.
English useful but no substitute for mother tongue: Ram NaikI think that the mother tongue, be it Hindi or any other vernacular language, should be the medium of instruction at least up to the second...
Maharashtra polls: Political parties drumming up Gujarati-Marathi conflict for their self interest“I don’t think relationships have been strained. Ultimately, money is the dominating factor in our city,” says noted novelist Kiran Nagarka...
Ebooks help out-of-print classics and pulp fiction return on e-readersWith millions getting on to smartphones, books ranging from out-of-print classics to pulp fiction are making a comeback.
- The President is Coming: Movie Review
The President is Coming is clever, crisp, concise and most importantly doesn’t beat around the ‘bush’.