Shiv Jayanti celebrated in Maharashtra

Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj, was celebrated with traditional fervour in Maharashtra on Tuesday.In Mumbai, Governor K Sankaranarayanan paid floral tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Shivaji Park.The programme was organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Commemoration Committee.Mayor of Mumbai Sunil Prabhu, Municipal...

Shiv Jayanti celebrated in Maharashtra

Shiv Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj, was celebrated with traditional fervour in Maharashtra today.In Mumbai, Governor K Sankaranarayanan paid floral tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Shivaji Park. The programme was organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Commemoration Committee.Mayor of Mumbai Sunil Prabhu, Municipal...

Shivaji an inspiration for good governance: Modi

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has said the leadership of Chhatrpati Shivaji still serves as a source of inspiration for good governance. Unveiling a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj here yesterday, Mr Modi said "Shivaji Maharaj shunned nepotism and formed an Ashta-pradhanmandal (cabinet of eight ministers) and efficient administrative cadre in transparent manner." "Shivaji Maharaj was a...

Shiv Jayanti celebrated n city

Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan today paid floral tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on occasion of his birth anniversary here.Mr Sankaranarayanan garlanded the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivaji Park,The programme was organized by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Commemoration Committee, official sources said here.Mayor of Mumbai...

Forex and Money markets to remain closed today

Forex and Money markets will remain closed Tuesday, February 19, on account of "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti".NSE...

Forex, money markets closed for 'Shivaji Jayanti'

Timesofindia.com.and money markets are closed on Tuesday on account of 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti'.Copyright...

Birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji celebrated in Maharashtra

Various cultural programmes, based on the life of Shivaji Maharaj, have been organised in urban as well as rural parts of the state....

Film 300 technicians roped in for M-Town film

have been films based on Maratha emperor Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Now, for the first time, the life history of Shivaji's most beloved soldier — Baji Prabhu Deshpande, who laid down his life fighting for the king, will come alive in the film Veer Baji Prabhu Deshpande.The film will have both Marathi and English versions. With a whopping ` 50 cr budget, the shooting is planned at a well-known Hollywood...

15th century India comes alive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

century India comes alive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu SangrahalayaHave you had a hidden desire to travel back in time and understand the roots of this land? Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) — formerly Prince of Wales Museum of Western India — is showcasing 15th century India at an exhibition of Italian traveller and diarist Ludovico de Varthema’s pictorial manuscripts...

73 held for removing Shivaji dog’s statue from Raigad fort

group of people, allegedly belonging to Sambhaji Brigade on Wednesday removed the bronze statue of the dog from the memorial of Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad fort.They reportedly threw the statue into the valley below. The police arrested 73 people.Legend has it that Shivaji Maharaj had a loyal dog named Waghya, who jumped on to his master’s funeral pyre and killed himself.Inspector general of police (Konkan...