Posts Tagged ‘Marathi’

Maharashtra Divas

Maharashtra Divas
Being a Marathi and a Punekar, 1st May is one of most important days. It was when my state got recognition as Maharashtra (meaning Great State) and this gives me my identity as a Maharashtrian (I prefer being Maharashtriya, just like I prefer being Puneri instead of Puneite). Sadly though, history textbooks...
May 1st, 2013 | Featured, Views | Read More

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
A great king was born on 19th February, 1630, on Falgun Vadya Tritya 1551 according to Shaka calendar. Today, the great Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj celebrates his birthday according to the western calender, according to the tithi his birthday falls on 30th March this year. The great king is an inspiration...
February 19th, 2013 | Views | Read More

Marathi cartoon strip character Chintu will now be seen on celluloid

Pune Mirror: He brings a smile to your face every morning through his naughty yet adorable antics. Through his curious questions about every little routine phenomenon he observes, making his rather simplistic parents blush a deep red with embarrassment, this cute little boy in his trademark colourful...
November 22nd, 2011 | News | Read More

Marathi encyclopaedia goes online

Times of India: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has developed an online encyclopaedia of Marathi words. The first volume of the digitised version is available on a portal dedicated for the encyclopedia and users can just click on the word and get its history and meaning. A set of 18...
November 17th, 2011 | News | Read More

Now learn to sign in Marathi in style!

Sakaal Times: When you enter the Akshardhara Book Exhibition currently underway at the Acharya Atre Hall off the Bajirao Road, you come across a counter that declares “Mee Marathi … Mazi Swakshri Marathi(I am a Marathi and so is my signature)”. Manning the counter is a Buldhana-based...
October 31st, 2011 | News | Read More

Online book library for Marathi speaking people

Indiaprwire: Book reading is among one of the best hobbies for many people now a days. People are aptly oriented towards sourcing out different books for reading. Many people are there who prefer to read books in their native language and they may not have the facility to get every book purchased. For...
July 19th, 2011 | News | Read More

Now, a Marathi platform for Muslim writers and poets

Pune Mirror: A group of prominent Muslims from the city has formed the Muslim Marathi Sahitya Sanskrutik Mandal to provide a platform to Muslim writers and poets. The Mandal will hold its first literary meet in Sangli from June 17 to 19. Mandal president Dr Shaikh Iqbal Minne said that there are many...
June 16th, 2011 | News | Read More

Legendary Marathi play to be showcased in its original form

Indian Express: Legendary play Sangeet Maan-Apmaan, first showcased in 1911, will be staged in its original form at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir on Saturday.
March 24th, 2011 | Around the city | Read More

Marathi play on Sant Tukaram to be translated into Braille

Indian Express: Anandowari, a play on Sant Tukaram based on a novel by Digambar Mokashi and presented in theatrical form in 2004, is all set to become the first in Marathi to be translated into Braille. Website Tukaram.com aims at taking the play to a larger audience by launching the latest translation...
February 25th, 2011 | Sports | Read More

Dig into delicious Bhogichi Bhaji

Bhogi is the day preceding Sankranti, when a traditional Maharashtrian dish of mixed vegetables is prepared.  The preparation not only makes for a delicious platter but also helps in counter attacking cold. To help you savour this dish at home, our reader Sindhu Bhadange shares the simple recipe with...
January 14th, 2011 | Recipes | Read More
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