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Topic: Marathi

Amazon offices in Mumbai, Pune vandalised by Raj Thackeray’s MNS over Marathi language push

Raj Thackeray's MNS has been pushing for a Marathi language option on e-platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart. Amazon filed a case against it following threats.

Replacing Sukhdev’s name with Qurban Hussain in Marathi textbook an insult, RSS-linked body says

Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas has objected to a portion in eighth standard Marathi language textbook. Maharashtra govt says it has been taught this way since 2018.

‘Shakti’ not ‘sakhti’ — Uddhav says as Maharashtra gears to make Marathi must in schools

Maha Vikas Aghadi govt is set to pass legislation today that will make teaching Marathi mandatory for all boards from 2020-21 academic year. 

Celebrating PL Deshpande — the ‘RK Laxman of prose’

Laughing and making other people laugh was a way of life for this Marathi literary titan.

How Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena made Devendra Fadnavis’ life a Vijay Tendulkar play

Devendra Fadnavis’ political predicament is captured in the title of a Vijay Tendulkar play that the Maharashtra CM may not even know about.

In Maharashtra, Congress-NCP target BJP govt for neglecting Marathi

Govt fails to provide Marathi translation of governor’s speech, drops a ‘significant’ stanza from the recital of a poem. Shiv Sena sides with opposition.

Promote Marathi language on Wikipedia, Maharashtra govt tells its employees

The exercise may give BJP an edge over its bitter ally Shiv Sena, which has projected itself as the custodian of the Marathi language in the state.

On Camera

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?