Mahesh Manjrekar’s ambitious Marathi epic ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat’, which was to mark Akshay Kumar’s debut in the language, has been indefinitely stalled due to severe financial troubles ...

Protests erupted in Nagpur today against Bageshwar Dham''s Dhirendra Krishna Shastri over his alleged remarks on Chhatrapati ...

Emphasizing the role of literature in shaping a sustainable future, renowned marathi poet Dr. Vitthal Wagh has observed that poetry on environmental themes has the power to make readers more ...

Last night, after months away from home, / a lapwing piercing the still dark still / with its warnings.” ...

After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His ...

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Marathi language proficiency now compulsory for all drivers. Drivers face licence cancellation if they fail test. Statewide drive verifies reading, writing, speaking skills. Move aims to improve ...

Mumbai's auto, taxi drivers may soon need to pass Marathi test to keep their permits — or risk losing them. Maharashtra has launched verification drive in Mira Bhayandar, with plans to roll it out ...

Maharashtra: If you’re planning to drive an auto rickshaw or taxi in Maharashtra, the rules are getting tighter, and more local. A fresh verification drive in Mira Bhayandar is not just verifying ...

A pilot verification drive in Maharashtra's Mira Bhayandar has put the spotlight on Marathi language proficiency for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers, making it a key requirement alongside document ...

What does a Marathi pop culture fest look like? Last weekend, Punekars got the answer through Rada 2026, organised by BhaDiPa, an event that brought together popular creators, musicians and celebs ...

Imagine playing charades and having to act out the word “blue” or “tarnish” or “catastrophes.” Now imagine handing a choreographer a list of 30 words and asking them to create a dance. That’s ...