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Maharashtra: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray indicate willingness to work together
The two leaders said separately that they were willing to come together in the interest of Maharashtra and Marathi people by keeping aside the differences.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 06:15 PM IST
Hindi in NEP row: Undermining Marathi will not be tolerated, says Sule
Hindi in NEP row: Undermining Marathi will not be tolerated, says Sule
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 12:43 PM IST
PTI |
Political row erupts over compulsory Hindi in primary education
Controversy has erupted after the state government on Wednesday announced that Hindi would be a compulsory third language for students from Classes 1 to 5, starting from the academic year 2025-26
Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Legal notice issued against MNS workers for unlawful enforcement of Marathi
While affirming that Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra, the advocate emphasised that no individual or group has the authority to impose language mandates through coercion or threats. “Every citizen of India has the right to communicate in any constitutionally permitted language,” the notice states
Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Sanjay Raut takes potshots at Raj Thackeray for withdrawing ‘Marathi’ protest
Sanjay Raut also slammed MNS workers for the manhandling of junior employees.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 11:17 PM IST
Raj Thackeray urges MNS workers to halt Marathi ‘stir’ after Fadnavis intervenes
Concerned that the MNS might hijack the Marathi agenda, a Sena (UBT) leader pledged to start Marathi coaching classes for those unfamiliar with the language
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 08:15 AM IST
Raj Thackeray asks youngsters not to fall for ‘WhatsApp history’
Raj Thackeray urged unity among Marathi people for upcoming polls, criticising caste politics, and demanding support for Maharashtra, Marathi language.
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 08:31 AM IST
‘Why should I speak Marathi?’: Airtel employee's viral video sparks controversy
The video, which shows an Airtel employee refusing to speak Marathi, has emerged amidst a row over the use of the language by all those residing in the state.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:48 AM IST
Marathi language of Mumbai, say CM, Joshi after row over RSS leader’s remarks
The comments triggered protests from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Congress.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:47 AM IST
Marathi is language of Mumbai and Maharashtra: Fadnavis
Marathi is language of Mumbai and Maharashtra: Fadnavis
Published on Mar 06, 2025 01:36 PM IST
PTI |
Marathi litterateurs express concern about state’s rising crime rate
The 98th Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi concluded with 12 resolutions focusing on law enforcement, Marathi schools, and language preservation.
Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:56 AM IST
State govt allocates ₹9 crore to JNU for Marathi language and Shivaji Maharaj study centers
These initiatives seek to provide students across the country with deeper insights into Maharashtra’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage
Published on Feb 14, 2025 08:26 AM IST
PM Modi to inaugurate 98th Marathi literature conference on February 21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, which will bring together authors and critics from across the country.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 03:24 PM IST
PTI |
Maharashtra mandates Marathi language in all government offices
The Maharashtra government has mandated the use of Marathi in all government and semi-government offices. Employees must communicate in Marathi.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 12:14 AM IST
Marathi Bhasha Bhavan project gets CRZ nod
Mumbai: Coastal zone management authority approves Marathi Bhasha Bhavan construction on Marine Drive, promoting Marathi language; demolition underway for new building.
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:30 AM IST
All aspects of Marathi language to be included in World Marathi Conference
Minister Uday Samant engaged with authors for the World Marathi Conference, emphasizing inclusion of all aspects of Marathi and honoring contributions.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Important to nurture reading culture among youngsters: Fadnavis
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates Pune Book Festival 2024 at Fergusson College on Saturday
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Priyanka Chaturvedi seeks breach of privilege motion against X user. Here's why
Priyanka Chaturvedi requested a breach of privilege motion against an X user who called it embarrassing to see her officiating the Rajya Sabha Chair.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 08:55 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan to be brand ambassador of reading festival
The primary goals of this festival are to inculcate a reading culture among students that goes beyond the curriculum, to cultivate a taste for reading among students, connect them with Marathi language, literature, and culture, and enhance their personality development, creativity, and linguistic skills
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Soon, Marathi will be a feature of the school curriculum in London
Besides providing the required books for Maharashtra Mandal, the state government will also conduct examinations and provide certification to the students
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 01:01 PM IST
Marathi Language Day 2024: Date, history, significance and wishes
Marathi Language Day 2024: Marathi Bhasha Diwas is celebrated on February 27. Check out its history, significance, and wishes to send to friends.
Published on Feb 27, 2024 01:06 PM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
BMM to introduce Maharashtra state curriculum in US schools teaching Marathi
The Brihan Maharashtra Mandal of America has signed an MoU with the State Board of Education to integrate the Maharashtra state curriculum into 80 schools across the US where Marathi is taught. This is the first time the state education board has extended its curriculum beyond national borders. The agreement aims to safeguard and propagate the Marathi language among the diaspora and connect them to their roots and culture. The curriculum and textbooks will be integrated into the educational framework for students in classes 1 to 10, and Marathi language certificate examinations will be administered for classes 1 to 5.
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Maharashtra Guv Bais calls for promoting Marathi language and culture across globe
Maharashtra Guv Bais calls for promoting Marathi language and culture across globe
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 01:11 PM IST
PTI |
Different shades of saffron
With the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena are embracing saffron politics, while the NCP is in a tricky situation, not fully embracing Hindutva but not ignoring it either. Meanwhile, the Congress and NCP are clear in their stand, and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena is using its own version of Hindutva. The question remains which shade of saffron will gain public support. Additionally, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is trying to build an alliance with the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi for the upcoming elections, and the development of Mumbai Port Trust's idle land is still awaiting approval. Lastly, the disqualification petitions filed by rival NCP factions are being heard by Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, and the Pawar faction is prepared for a possible court battle.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:48 AM IST
State’s decision to appoint English-medium teachers in govt schools sparks debate
The Maharashtra state government's decision to appoint only English-medium teachers in government schools has sparked debate and concern among candidates who completed their school education in Marathi. The government aims to recruit English-speaking teachers to improve education quality, but candidates argue that the decision unfairly disadvantages those proficient in English but educated in Marathi. Critics also worry that the move may devalue Marathi language education.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 07:36 AM IST
HT Picks; New Reads
This week’s reading list includes a book that captures the mystic wisdom of Tukaram’s hymns, another that looks at diminutive crawling creatures, and a memoir that confronts the silence around a sibling’s suicide
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 08:01 PM IST
HT Team
Signboards of shops should be prominently in Odia else pay fine: Odisha govt
According to the law, shops and commercial establishments can use any language on the signboards but the text in Odia should be prominent
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 08:20 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Marathi Language Day 2021: All you need to know
Various cultural programmes are held across Maharashtra in schools and other institutions to celebrate Marathi Bhasha Diwas. Although owing to the ongoing pandemic and recent spike in cases in Maharashtra, the celebrations this year will be muted.
Published on Feb 27, 2021 12:42 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Mallika Soni
Yediyurappa slams Thackeray on Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute
Yediyurappa said that it is painful that the Chief Minister of Maharashtra is trying to sabotage an amicable atmosphere.
Published on Jan 18, 2021 02:25 PM IST
ANI | , Bengaluru
Maharashtra forms committee to implement syllabus and teaching plan in Marathi in all schools
A few months after the state government implemented the policy of making Marathi compulsory in schools across the state, it has now constituted a committee to ensure its implementation.
Published on Oct 02, 2020 02:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Ankita Bhatkhande
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