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A treasure in the heart of the city

Edit The Times of India 29 Jun 2016
Vadodara. The Bhau Tambekar's Wada, commonly referred to as the Tambekarwada, is situated right in the heart of the city ... This three-storeyed spacious building characterized by typical Maratha wooden architecture possesses probably the best specimens of mural paintings ... Since restoration of paintings is a highly specialised job, a British picture restorer, who was engaged by the Baroda Museum for similar assignment, was consulted....

BJP attacks Pawar for targeting Fadnavis: ‘Shows NCP chief’s caste prejudices’

Edit Indian Express 28 Jun 2016
The decision to nominate Chhatrapati, who represents the royal Maratha clan, along with Dr Vikas Mahatme, representing the ‘dhangar’ shepherd community, to the Rajya Sabha shows our effort to accommodate all castes and classes,” argued several BJP leaders and Cabinet ministers ... Pawar slams CM Fadnavis for giving Rajya Sabha berth to Maratha royal Rajya Sabha nominations ... The NCP has always pursued Maratha politics....

Aurangzeb as never seen or believed!

Edit The Times of India 28 Jun 2016
Though a considerable part is devoted to Aurangzeb's own eventful family life, the account gives due emphasis to relations with the Rajputs and the Marathas - the ceaseless pursuit of Shivaji but then an indication of arriving at some modus vivendi, the torture and killing of Sambhaji after some initial patronage, but also careful and considerate guardianship of his widow and son Shahu ... So what should we make of Aurangzeb? ... RELATED....

Four parcels with explosive material in 11 months; Pune police remain clueless

Edit Indian Express 28 Jun 2016
‘Suspected’ explosive substance and a metal object resembling a detonator that was sent by post to Sambhaji Brigade leader Ajay Bhosale. (Source. Express file photo) ... The publication belongs to Sambhaji Brigade, which came to limelight after its activists had vandalised the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI) over the controversial book written by American writer James Laine on Maratha King Shivaji in January 2004 ... 3 }); }); ... ....

Pawar slams CM Fadnavis for giving Rajya Sabha berth to Maratha royal

Edit Indian Express 27 Jun 2016
However, Fadnavis said he had nothing to do with the nomination of Sambhaji, a social activist and face of Maratha reservation campaign, and that he is merely a “sevak” (servant) of Chhatrapati. “It’s a historical fact that Chharapati (the royal title used by Maratha rulers) had appointed Peshwas (prime minister of the Maratha empire)....

Big B, SRK, Akshay, Manoj - Who Should Play Bal Thackeray in his biopic Saheb?

Edit Pinkvilla 27 Jun 2016
Ever since Smita Thackeray's son Rahul has announced a film on Maratha Tiger Balasaheb Thackeray - titled Saheb, there have been speculations around who would bag the title role ... ....

CM Fadnavis pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj in Kolhapur

Edit Indian Express 27 Jun 2016
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Sunday described Rajashri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, who ruled the princely state of Kolhapur (1874-1922), as a true visionary whose socio-economic reforms remain the guiding principles in the 21st century ... Related Article. Pawar slams CM Fadnavis for giving Rajya Sabha berth to Maratha royal No, Shahu Ji Maharaj’s birth date is not July 26 ... 6, slideMargin. 3 }); });. Watch Video ... ....

Indian historical epic sweeps ‘Bollywood Oscars’

Edit Arabnews 27 Jun 2016
Attached Files. . ID. . 1466969705594430300. Publication Date. . Monday, June 27, 2016. MADRID ... The movie, which sees Singh play an 18th century Maratha warrior, picked up nine other technical awards at the International Indian Film Academy awards, including for choreography and best cinematography ... “I don’t want to thank anyone for this film ... “Dear friends it is so nice to have you here ... Main category. . Offbeat. ....

Pawar targets Fadnavis over RS berth to Maratha royal

Edit The Times of India 26 Jun 2016
However, Fadnavis said he had nothing to do with the nomination of Sambhaji, a social activist and face of Maratha reservation campaign, and that he is merely a "sevak" (servant) of Chhatrapati. "It's a historical fact that Chharapati (the royal title used by Maratha rulers) had appointed Peshwas (prime minister of the Maratha empire) ... Barring a few exceptions, chief ministers of Maharashtra have almost always been from Maratha caste....

'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Bajirao Mastani' bag top honours at IIFA

Edit Deccan Herald 26 Jun 2016
The Bollywood titans of 2015-- "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" and "Bajirao Mastani"-- emerged victorious at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2016 with the Salman Khan-starrer winning best picture while Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus taking home best director gong ... The historical romantic saga earned Ranveer the best actor trophy for his portrayal of the great Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao ... "I am so glad I won ... I love you ... ....

History wins big at Indian ‘Oscars’

Edit Taipei Times 26 Jun 2016
The Indian historical epic Bajirao Mastani swept the “Bollywood Oscars” early yesterday, taking home awards for best director, best supporting actress and best male actor for leading man Ranveer Singh. The movie, which sees Singh play an 18th century Maratha warrior, picked up nine other technical awards at the International Indian Film Academy awards, including for choreography and best cinematography ... ....

IIFA 2016: Bajirao Mastani sweeps technical awards at gala

Edit Indian Express 26 Jun 2016
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical love saga “Bajirao Mastani” has kept its golden run going at IIFA too ... “Bajirao Mastani” brought Bollywood’s talented trio — Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra — together to narrate the love story of Mastani, the second wife of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I ... Share This Article. Related Article ... 6, slideMargin. 3 }); }); ... ....

A Frenchman in the Orient

Edit The Hindu 25 Jun 2016
Meanwhile, Corcoran derives a lot of his panache from his pet tigress and constant companion, the marvellous Louison, who has to frequently rescue him from tricky situations involving a Maratha king, a beautiful princess, a traitorous lackey and assorted arrogant Englishmen ... Towards the end, Corcoran proclaims reforms in the Maratha kingdom whose ......
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