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NCP (SP) state chief urges Maharashtrians to unite

In an open letter addressed to the people on the occasion of the state’s foundation day, Patil said though Maharashtra had performed well in the past in fields like economy, society, culture, industry and education, it had been lagging behind for some time

NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil (ANI)

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Published on May 02, 2025 08:00 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Hong Kong vlogger orders vada pav in Marathi. Viral video

A viral video showed Hong Kong vlogger trying vada pav, charming the internet with her Marathi attempt.

Hong Kong vlogger tried vada pav, impressing everyone with her Marathi.(Instagram/_nickandcarrie_)

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Published on Apr 25, 2025 12:38 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

No compulsion to study Hindi: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis amid language row

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that the New Education Policy says two of the three languages to be taught to students must be Indian languages.

The three-language formula under NEP 2020 makes it mandatory for every school student to study at least three languages. (PTI/File)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:27 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

‘Imposing Hindi’: Maharashtra Cong chief accuses BJP of undermining Marathi

The Maharashtra government has made the teaching of Hindi compulsory as a third language from Class 1 in all state board schools.

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal called for an immediate rollback of the Hindi language policy. ((HT photo))

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:46 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ajit Pawar defends mandatory Hindi in schools, criticises opposition's disputes

He emphasised Marathi's primacy while acknowledging the significance of all three languages

Political parties have come under fire from Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for their opposition to the proposal to require Hindi as a third language for pupils in grades 1 through 5 in Marathi and English-medium schools throughout the state.(PTI)

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 01:26 PM IST

PTI |

'Hindi, please': Delhiites react to man speaking Marathi in Connaught Place

Creators of the YouTube channel Because Why Not pranked Delhiites by speaking only in Marathi in Connaught Place.

A Mumbai-based content creator speaks Marathi in Delhi(Instagram/@becausewhynotofficial)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 10:21 AM IST

BySanya Jain

Gudi Padwa is extra special as it’s my parents’ anniversary: Isha Koppikar

For actor Isha Koppikar, every festival is special. She shares her how she looks forward to the rituals and shares her grandmother's philosophy on Gudi Padwa

Isha Koppikar at the exclusive shoot (Photo: Satish Bate/HT)

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Published on Mar 30, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByVishakha Pandit

MNS workers slap supermarket employee for not speaking in Marathi

The store employee was heard saying in a viral video, "I will not speak in Marathi, I will speak only in Hindi. Do what you want to do."

The incident took place on Tuesday at the D-Mart store in Versova, Andheri (West).(Representative Image/Shutterstock)

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:12 AM IST

PTI |

Karnataka bandh today: Why is it happening, what's open, what's closed? Details

Karnataka Bandh today: The 12-hour bandh, from 6 am to 6 pm, has been organized by Kannada Okkoota, a coalition of various pro-Kannada groups.

Karnataka Bandh today: Pro Kannada organisations have called for a shutdown from 6am to 6 pm in the state (Representative image)(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

All competitive exams conducted by MPSC to be held in Marathi: CM Fadnavis

Fadnavis made the announcement in the state legislative council on Wednesday while responding to a question raised by Shiv Sena legislator Milind Narvekar.

Fadnavis made the announcement in the state legislative council on Wednesday while responding to a question raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Milind Narvekar.(PTI File)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 11:39 AM IST

PTI |

Managing the language wars

The political class must negotiate the language fault line in Indian polity by recognising its fraught history and constitutional guardrails

Language has always been a major fault line in our polity, which has also shaped the contours of Indian federalism (PTI)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 07:52 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

‘Anyone who lives in Mumbai…’: Fadnavis on RSS leader's Marathi remark

Senior RSS leader Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi said any “individual coming to Mumbai may not necessarily learn Marathi".

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis(ANI)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 03:09 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bus services between Maharashtra, Karnataka suspended amid border language row

Tensions in Belagavi over the Kannada-Marathi language issue have led to the suspension of bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra.

As tensions over the language row grow, Karnataka ministers also appealed for peace and harmony in the region. (Representative Image)

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 12:09 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Sena UBT workers blacken Karnataka buses after Marathi driver's assault

The Marathi-speaking bus driver was allegedly attacked on the night of February 21 while on being duty in a Bangalore to Mumbai bus.

MSRTC, meanwhile, has suspended all its buses from Kolhapur to Karnataka indefinitely amid the language row. (Representative Image)

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Published on Feb 23, 2025 11:11 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

4 arrested for assaulting bus conductor over language dispute in Belagavi

Four arrested for assaulting bus conductor over Marathi language dispute in Belagavi.

According to authorities on Saturday, four persons have been taken into custody for reportedly attacking a conductor of a state-owned transport corporation bus for failing to respond to a Marathi passenger.(PTI/representative )

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 05:14 PM IST

PTI |

Marathi is more than a language, it's an emotion say Punekars

On International Mother Language Day today, we speak to Punekars about their beloved mother tongue, Marathi, and why they take pride in

For Punekars, speaking Marathi is not just about keeping their culture alive, it is a part of their identity (instagram)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 12:29 AM IST

ByAbigail banerji

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.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis (PTI file)

india news

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 12:14 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Sabar Bonda review: A tender, deeply moving study of queer love in rural India

HT at Sundance | Sabar Bonda made history as the first Marathi feature film to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year.

Bhushaan Manoj and Suraaj Suman share a beautiful chemistry in Sabar Bonda.

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Published on Jan 27, 2025 09:33 AM IST

BySantanu Das

Who is Urmila Kothare, Marathi actor injured in Mumbai car accident?

Urmila Kothare, also known by her maiden name Kanetkar, is an actress, well-known mostly for her roles in Marathi films and TV shows

Urmila Kothare was injured in a car accident when her driver hit two metro workers, one of whom died.(urmila kothare/ instagram)

india news

Updated on Dec 28, 2024 07:27 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Radhika Merchant aces Marathi in old video but we can't get over her suit

A video of Radhika Merchant speaking Marathi with children has the internet falling in love. But we can't get over her suit.

Internet loved Radhika Merchant's Marathi in this old video.

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Updated on Nov 24, 2024 01:14 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Classical status for Marathi mere lip service by Shinde government: Academicians

Bequeathing the ‘classical’ tag on Marathi is mere lip service by the government, argue writers and academicians

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Updated on Oct 17, 2024 09:27 AM IST

ByAmbarish Mishra

HistoriCity | Marathi: Power and politics of a language

Krushnaji Pandurang Kulkarni, author of Marathi Bhasha Udgam Va Vikas, claims that all Prakrit languages have helped in their own way to produce Marathi

A Prakrit inscription at the foot of the Bahubali statue at the Jain temple in Shravanabelagola. Almost all of the 22 recognised languages of India have evolved through the interaction of Prakrit and Sanskrit, together known as Indo-Aryan languages.(Wikimedia Commons)

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Published on Oct 09, 2024 06:01 PM IST

ByValay Singh

Building a case for Marathi

Marathi was granted classical language status after two decades of efforts, recognizing its rich heritage and historical significance amidst political debates.

Request to grant classical status to Marathi language made through postcards to the President Ram Nath Kovind by Yuva Sena senate members, college cell officers, and students under the leadership of Subhash Desai, then Marathi language minister of Maharashtra. Around 6,000 letters were sent to him in 2022.

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Updated on Oct 06, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

Marathi, 4 other languages granted classical status

The Cabinet also updated the eligibility criteria for classical languages under the Centre’s Language Expert Committee

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Updated on Oct 04, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByVrinda Tulsian

Marathi among 5 new classical languages approved by Narendra Modi Cabinet

The Union Cabinet has granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, increasing recognized classical languages to eleven

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Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:29 AM IST

ByVrinda Tulsian, New Delhi

Marathi, Assamese, Bengali among 5 new classical languages approved by Cabinet

Vaishnaw said that Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali have been included in the classical language category.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (PTI)(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:22 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

New cultural policy makes Marathi mandatory for 4 years in all schools

Maharashtra's new policy mandates four years of Marathi in schools, official Marathi websites, and promotes arts, conservation, and simpler communications

The education department first issued an order to make Marathi compulsory in all schools, irrespective of the board, in 2020. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:44 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Marathi mandatory for all boards schools from 2025

Starting 2025-26, Marathi will be a core subject in all Maharashtra schools, ending pandemic-era concessions and requiring marks-based evaluation.

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Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Thackeray attacks BJP at Marmik anniversary

Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP-led central government of anti-Maharashtra policies, urging Marathis to unite against perceived injustices in jobs and properties.

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Marathis, Muslims, and transfer of BJP votes hold the key

Here are a few pointers to look out for in today’s results that will be an indication whether the two stalwarts of Maharashtra politics can rise from the ashes

A disastrous result for any of the four factions of the Shiv Sena and NCP today will intensify the power struggle in Maharashtra. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 04, 2024 09:53 AM IST

ByArun Anandagiri

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In an open letter addressed to the people on the occasion of the state’s foundation day, Patil said though Maharashtra had performed well in the past in fields like economy, society, culture, industry and education, it had been lagging behind for some time

A viral video showed Hong Kong vlogger trying vada pav, charming the internet with her Marathi attempt.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that the New Education Policy says two of the three languages to be taught to students must be Indian languages.

The Maharashtra government has made the teaching of Hindi compulsory as a third language from Class 1 in all state board schools.

He emphasised Marathi's primacy while acknowledging the significance of all three languages

Creators of the YouTube channel Because Why Not pranked Delhiites by speaking only in Marathi in Connaught Place.

For actor Isha Koppikar, every festival is special. She shares her how she looks forward to the rituals and shares her grandmother's philosophy on Gudi Padwa

The store employee was heard saying in a viral video, "I will not speak in Marathi, I will speak only in Hindi. Do what you want to do."

Karnataka Bandh today: The 12-hour bandh, from 6 am to 6 pm, has been organized by Kannada Okkoota, a coalition of various pro-Kannada groups.

Fadnavis made the announcement in the state legislative council on Wednesday while responding to a question raised by Shiv Sena legislator Milind Narvekar.

The political class must negotiate the language fault line in Indian polity by recognising its fraught history and constitutional guardrails

Senior RSS leader Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi said any “individual coming to Mumbai may not necessarily learn Marathi".

Tensions in Belagavi over the Kannada-Marathi language issue have led to the suspension of bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra.

The Marathi-speaking bus driver was allegedly attacked on the night of February 21 while on being duty in a Bangalore to Mumbai bus.

Four arrested for assaulting bus conductor over Marathi language dispute in Belagavi.

On International Mother Language Day today, we speak to Punekars about their beloved mother tongue, Marathi, and why they take pride in

The Maharashtra government has mandated the use of Marathi in all government and semi-government offices. Employees must communicate in Marathi.

HT at Sundance | Sabar Bonda made history as the first Marathi feature film to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year.

Urmila Kothare, also known by her maiden name Kanetkar, is an actress, well-known mostly for her roles in Marathi films and TV shows

A video of Radhika Merchant speaking Marathi with children has the internet falling in love. But we can't get over her suit.

Bequeathing the ‘classical’ tag on Marathi is mere lip service by the government, argue writers and academicians

Krushnaji Pandurang Kulkarni, author of Marathi Bhasha Udgam Va Vikas, claims that all Prakrit languages have helped in their own way to produce Marathi

Marathi was granted classical language status after two decades of efforts, recognizing its rich heritage and historical significance amidst political debates.

The Cabinet also updated the eligibility criteria for classical languages under the Centre’s Language Expert Committee

The Union Cabinet has granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, increasing recognized classical languages to eleven

Vaishnaw said that Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali have been included in the classical language category.

Maharashtra's new policy mandates four years of Marathi in schools, official Marathi websites, and promotes arts, conservation, and simpler communications

Starting 2025-26, Marathi will be a core subject in all Maharashtra schools, ending pandemic-era concessions and requiring marks-based evaluation.

Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP-led central government of anti-Maharashtra policies, urging Marathis to unite against perceived injustices in jobs and properties.

Here are a few pointers to look out for in today’s results that will be an indication whether the two stalwarts of Maharashtra politics can rise from the ashes

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