Maratha Reservation Rally: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday in Navi Mumbai`s Vashi where he and thousands of protestors were camping seeking reservations for the community. Jarange, who had begun his fast on Friday, was fed a glass of juice by CM Shinde as a mark of him ending his hunger strike. Jarange had stopped at the outskirts of Mumbai on Friday and presented new demands. The government engaged in talks with him late last night. Both CM Shinde and Jarange paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj`s statue at the campsite before the latter ended his fast. The excitement among the protestors was palpable who cheered on Jarange and CM Shinde for agreeing to their demands, stated reports. The protestors dubbed it as a historic moment.
27 January,2024 12:57 PM IST | MumbaiThe Maharastra State Backward Class Commission submitted its report on the social and financial conditions of the Maratha community to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Feb 16. The report was submitted by the Commission`s Chairman, retired justice Sunil Shukre, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The report will be presented in a cabinet meeting during the special assembly session called for February 20.
16 February,2024 12:57 PM IST | MumbaiMumbai witnessed major disruption on Friday as Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota protest reached the city. Thousands of protesters gathered near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), leading to massive traffic jams in South Mumbai. Several buses and vehicles were stuck for hours during the morning rush. The protest also spilled over to the railways, with local trains on the Harbour and Central lines overcrowded as protesters and office-goers rushed towards CSMT. Platforms were jam-packed, causing significant inconvenience for daily commuters heading towards Nariman Point, Fort, Kalbadevi, and Crawford Market.
29 August,2025 12:57 PM ISTMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on 26th January reached Navi Mumbai in the morning, with thousands of supporters in an attempt to push for reservation for the Maratha community. Later in the day, there were reports that the Maratha reservation rally was headed towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The protesters, led by Jarange, had intended to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. However, now he and his supporters would enter Mumbai on Saturday for their planned protest at Azad Maidan ground if their demands were not met by tonight as warned by Manoj Jarange. "I am taking a step backward," the 40-year-old activist said, adding that he had stopped having food from Friday and was taking only water. If an ordinance (to meet his various demands) is not promulgated tonight, I will come to Mumbai tomorrow," he said.
26 January,2024 12:56 PM ISTShiv Sena (UBT) Leader & 4 time Rajya Sabha Member Sanjay Raut speaks with Mid-day. Talking about his jail term & how he feels politics in a democracy is about fighting ideologies & not personal vengeance. Raut slams the BJP govt for supporting the governor even after his remarks on Shivaji. Watch
26 November,2022 06:38 PM ISTSmita Thackeray, founder Mukti Foundation and Social Activist talks to Gujarati Mid-Day Dot Com. As International Women’s Day is close by Smita Thackeray shares details about her foundation’s initiatives for women. Reluctant to speak about politics at the start Smita Thackeray speaks about her bond with her father in law Bala Saheb Thackeray and how he used to support and inspire her. She also opens up about being seen in former Shivsena member and current CM Eknath Shinde’s event recently. Watch to know what she said when asked, “What if you become the CM of Maharashtra? ” #SmitaThackeray #Interview #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay2023 #politics #Maharashtra #news
08 March,2023 06:28 PM ISTGanpati celebrations are in full swing in Mumbai, with vibrant and lively festivities. The city is buzzing with excitement as people celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with family and friends. Bollywood stars are also joining in the festivities. Many celebrities were seen participating in the celebrations at the Ambani family`s grand home, Antilia. From Salman Khan to Madhuri Dixit, a host of stars attended the event. They were spotted performing Puja and Aarti, adding to the festive spirit. The Ambani residence has become a focal point for the celebrations, drawing a lot of attention from fans and media alike. Watch video for more details
08 September,2024 02:50 PM ISTKnown for her outspoken and bold stance on issues, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has always been seen as a prominent figure in Indian politics. But behind the role of a politician, lies the complexities of balancing a demanding career along with motherhood. In this compelling and intimate interview, join us as politician Priyanka Chaturvedi shares her deeply personal journey of sacrificing motherhood for her passion for politics. From missing simple moments of spending time with her kids to not being able to be with them when they needed her the most, this Mother’s Day 2024 take a peek into the life of an Indian politician mom.
10 May,2024 03:22 PM ISTSummer calls for seasonal food across communities in India. While raw and sweet mangoes dominate most dishes, we look at summer sides from other part of the country. Crescy Baptista shares a recipe of the vegetarian version of the Goan sorpotel. Cashew sorpotel is the vegetarian version of the original dish which uses pork offal. Goans would much rather use cashew apples to make urrack than sorpotelServes 4-5 Ingredients: Raw cashew fruit 400 gms, spices for the masala paste: 1 tsp Whole peppercorns, 1 tsp cumin, 5 1’’ cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 inch piece of ginger, small ball of tamarind, 10 Kashmiri dried chillies, 3 chopped onions, 2 chopped tomatoes, 90 ml Goan coconut toddy vinegar, sea salt to tasteMethod:Cut the cashew fruit in cubes, apply salt and allow to rest for 15 min. Then drain the water by squeezing the fruit.Grind all the spices mentioned above with 50 ml vinegar and some water to a paste.Saute chopped onions. Add the chopped tomatoes and diced cashew fruit. Stir fry a bit. Add the masala. Continue to stir for even mixing. Add some water to have a little gravy that will allow the cashew to cook. Adjust taste by adding vinegar. Allow to cook for about 15 min.Serve with steamed rice or poiee.
28 May,2023 03:14 PM IST | MumbaiKolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs here on Monday and to keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive. Lead Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in IPL history to restrict KKR to 165 for nine after fine knocks from Venkatesh Iyer (43 off 24) and Nitish Rana (43 off 24).
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