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'Title not derogatory to Shivaji Maharaj's status': Bombay High Court refuses stay on Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' release

April 30, 2026 5:37 pm

The Bombay High Court observed that in common parlance, the expression 'raja' (king) also symbolises a "sovereign ruler, emperor, empire builder, and protector of his people."

A tale of two Shivajis – emancipator of peasants vs instrument of politics

April 30, 2026 1:59 pm

Claiming that this legacy is damaged by the name 'Shivaji' used without the honorific 'Chhatrapati' disregards the resilience and maturity of the Maratha state. Both swarajya and Maharashtra dharma are characterised by a tradition of dissent, starting with the legacy of saints like Chakradhar Swami. From Phule to Pansare, Maharashtra’s soil has always preferred the 'seeker' over the 'silencer'

The location where the train accident happened yesterday evening where 2 people lost their lives on Central Railway near Sandhurst Road Station. (Express Photo by Ganesh Shirshekar)

Why railway employees at Mumbai’s CSMT called a flash strike on Thursday which led to the deaths of two passengers

November 07, 2025 2:24 pm

While the strike paralysed Mumbai during rush hour and led to massive crowding at CSMT, a train ran over five individuals who had been stranded in the wake of the sudden protest.

The BJP leader said he will pray that the Almighty gives Siddaramaiah sense to not go ahead with such a decision that is based on religion.

'Insult to Shivaji': Fadnavis slams Karnataka's plan to rename metro station to 'St Mary'

September 12, 2025 3:24 am

While strongly condemning the Karnataka government's move, Fadnavis said, “I believe such a decision was unwarranted and was insulting to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.”

What NCERT history textbooks get right about Marathas

July 29, 2025 5:50 pm

NCERT Maratha history, Marathas British resistance: The revised textbook sheds light on the pivotal role of the Marathas in delaying British conquest and safeguarding indigenous sovereignty

'System is so cruel': OMG 2 director disappointed after his Shahid Kapoor film on Shivaji gets shelved, wonders if his 'Rs 180 cr film was not enough' proof

July 23, 2025 8:09 pm

Amit Rai, of OMG 2 fame, has expressed disappointment over his Shivaji film getting shelved. The film was said to star Shahid Kapoor.

Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra shut again 41 days after Shivaji statue inauguration, ground cave-in sparks safety fears

June 22, 2025 4:01 pm

Constructed at a cost of Rs 31.75 crore, the new Shivaji statue was unveiled by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 11.

Prashant Koratkar, booked for remarks against Shivaji Maharaj, arrested in Telangana

March 24, 2025 8:07 pm

The Maharashtra government informs the Bombay High Court of Prashant Koratkar’s arrest after he approaches the court for anticipatory bail.

Maharashtra shivaji statue collapses, new one to be made.

Maharashtra govt to appoint testing firm to oversee new Shivaji statue’s construction

December 24, 2024 12:47 pm

The independent testing agency is being appointed to ensure that there is no repeat of the statue collapse incident that left the state government red-faced in August.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 (Week 80)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 1 : Questions on Indus Valley Civilization and Chhatrapati Shivaji (Week 80)

December 14, 2024 11:53 am

Are you preparing for CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 1 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

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Gondhal: The soulful folk Performance lighting up Shivaji Jayanti celebrations

March 09, 2026 10:17 am

The Gondhal is more than a song; it is a Ritual Theater typically performed by the Gondhali community, who are considered the messengers of the Goddess (Amba Bai or Bhavani).