Gilbert Hill, a Mesozoic Era marvel Thackeray govt wants to preserve after years of neglect
Last week, Uddhav Thackeray spoke about preserving Gilbert Hill, which is rare and special, but has been reduced to a trifling hillock in the dense suburb of Andheri.
How Aaditya Thackeray’s using Covid downtime to prep Maharashtra as post-pandemic tourist hub
Since the beginning of the year, the Maharashtra tourism department has sent at least 5 major policy decisions to state cabinet, all of which have been approved.
In Aaditya and Rohit, seeds of another Thackeray-Pawar friendship in Maharashtra politics
Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, has been praising Aaditya Thackeray for his work and returning barbs of his political opponents.
How quaint Silver Oak Bungalow No. 2 has become one of Maharashtra’s key political addresses
2, Silver Oak, home of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, has become a hotspot of political activity and media glare since the MVA govt came to power last year.
British then, Covid now — Mumbai plans muted Ganesh festival with message for new ‘enemy’
The 10-day Ganesh festival, a Hindu tradition celebrated with special fervour in Maharashtra, will begin 22 August.
Journey of Bal Thackeray’s Saamana — from Shiv Sena’s daily newspaper to newsmaker
The paper, founded in 1989, is known for its incendiary editorials, though its role has evolved from Bal Thackeray’s era to Uddhav Thackeray’s.
Vastu-compliant secretariat in Covid times — why KCR is building new complex in Hyderabad
Earlier this month, Telangana govt began the demolition process of the old secretariat to build a new one. Opposition has questioned the timing of the move.
Behind the CM spotlight, Uddhav is a family man, Marathi arts fan & shutterbug at heart
Uddhav Thackeray is a health enthusiast who shuns fried food. His iPod is said to be full of old Marathi songs and his father Bal Thackeray’s speeches.
Mishti, immunity kick or gimmick? Kolkata doesn’t care as ‘anti-Corona’ sweets are the rage
Sweet makers claim Covid-themed sweets are selling like hot cakes. Customers say they eat sweets just as sweets and don’t expect them to work as medicine.
The ‘softening’ of Shiv Sena — belligerent under Bal Thackeray to more liberal under Uddhav
27 years after the Mumbai riots, in which it played a major part, the Shiv Sena prepares to take credit for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. But much has changed within the party and its cadre.
Erdogan’s assault on Macron is the height of cynicism
There was a time when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan didn’t see the West as Turkey’s enemy and even wanted to join the European Union.
Turkey waging new war of economic liberation, says Erdogan after country’s currency falls
Erogan's speech follows the Turkish lira weakening to a record low of 8.3849 per dollar on Friday.
Defence
Here is why US changed Rajnath Singh’s statement on ‘reckless aggression’ by China
Both the US State and Defense departments have added footnotes to the transcripts they released on Rajnath Singh’s remarks at 2+2. The State Department has also updated the text.
5 reasons for the crisis in global Islam
If tens of crores of Muslims across the world feel they are victims of mass Islamophobia, their holy prophet shown deliberate disrespect, it is a sense of crisis and siege.