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Topic: Ganesh Chaturthi

Pune MP, MLA & now RS MP—how BJP leaders joined chorus against use of DJs during Ganesh festival

On Sunday, hundreds gathered near Pune’s Goodluck Cafe Chowk to demand a ban on the use of loudspeakers and DJ during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations set to begin on 14 September.

Mumbai measures everything in Bollywood box office terms. Even Ganesh Utsav

The ‘Saiyaara Effect’ has shaken up Bollywood, unable to decode or deconstruct its massive success. Take a look at the staggering numbers: Rs 576 crore on a Rs 40-60 crore budget.

Ravissant high tea in Mumbai, Rahul Mishra’s couture conquest—and Bappa’s arrival

Can haters and doubters kindly stop spilling the tea about a possible successor waiting in the wings to replace Mr Cool Cat? Who can be cooler?

British got threatened by Ganesh puja on Mumbai streets. Tilak began it to assert Hinduness

According to a new biography, written by Vaibhav Purandare, Bal Gangadhar Tilak wanted to consolidate Hindus and he supported the caste system.

10 days, 4 cities & 500+ tourists — Maharashtra all set to hold 1st International Ganesh Festival

Organised by state's tourism dept, festival will take place from 18 to 28 September. Dept's director says aim is to make it an annual event, put it on global cultural calendar.

Ahead of BMC polls, BJP Mumbai woos the ‘Marathi manoos’ with grand Ganpati celebrations

Highlighting the lack of large-scale festivities in the past 2 years, BJP has launched buses, a train for those travelling home for the festival & organised a contest for best pandal.

Tablighi Jamaat, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi — Covid spared none, so Dussehra not immune

There is a strong fear of a surge in Covid cases in several states in the upcoming months due to the ongoing festival season. The government has also flagged concerns about it.

Bal Thackeray’s father and Ambedkar used Navratri festivities to counter Brahmin Ganesh utsav

Keshav Sitaram Thackeray ‘Prabodhankar’ had joined BR Ambedkar in a movement to allow ‘untouchable’ to worship alongside Brahmins during Ganesh utsav in Mumbai.

Festive season warning — 4 states saw massive Covid surge after Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam

SBI research report says Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Kerala reported 50-60% of all their Covid cases after these festivals in August.

When Modi remembered Sonu Sood, and a ‘bypass’ in the heart of India

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Prince Diana was the original influencer. She didn’t need social media

Princess Diana reminds us that influence can mean more than just earning clicks. It can inspire difficult conversations, change perceptions, and shape behaviour.

7.8% Q1 growth shows Indian economy has absorbed oil shock as domestic demand cushions global headwinds

While the Q1 figures surpassed expectations, analysts have pointed to subdued private investment, headline inflation, vulnerability to energy costs and volatile rainfall as key risks.

Makkah defence pact now in effect—Secretariat in Riyadh, Pakistani will be 1st Secretary General

Member states held 1st Strategic Political and Defence Committee meeting Monday in Istanbul, marking first formal gathering since they signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August.

Pakistan’s most embarrassing secret is internationalised. Now cricketing world is looking out for Imran

Given how arrogant and self-loving Imran is, he may not be capable of introspection even in the isolation of Adiala jail. The harsh truth is, he played the same game when it suited him.