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A general view of Shree Thaker Bhojanalay is seen, inside the restaurant, at Kalbadevi in Mumbai on 01 May 2025.

Around Town: Inside Shree Thaker Bhojanalay, Mumbai’s 80-year-old institution beloved by Ambanis, actors and Michelin-starred chefs

May 03, 2025 7:28 pm

The original space was barely 200 sq ft—enough to seat 20 at a time. But it quickly became a favourite of Marwaris and Gujaratis visiting Bombay for work, craving home-cooked meals.

Maharashtra and Gujarat Day 2025: Here's all you need to know about Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day, that's being observed every year on May 1. (Image: @RahulGandhi/Twitter)

Maharashtra and Gujarat Day 2025: Know the history and significance behind the day

May 01, 2025 10:28 am

Maharashtra and Gujarat Day 2025: Today, on May 1, we observe Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day in India which marks the foundation of these states. It also coincides with International Labour Day.

Ajit Pawar's NCP to invite Sharad Pawar for programme to felicitate all past CMs

April 29, 2025 11:40 pm

The NCP is organising 'Gauravshali Maharashtra' festival from May 1 to 4 to mark the 65 years of Maharashtra formation\

Samruddhi Mahamarg nearing completion; last stretch to be inaugurated on May 1

April 19, 2025 1:01 pm

PM Modi, who will be in Mumbai on May 1 to attend the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit at BKC, is likely to open the last 76 km segment between Igatpuri near Nashik and Amane, near Thane.

Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day are observed every year on May 1. (Image: @RahulGandhi/Twitter)

Why do we observe Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day on May 1? Here's all you need to know

May 01, 2024 9:54 am

Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day are observed on May 1 annually; this day marks the foundation of these states. It also coincides with International Labour Day.

Public functions, rallies mark Maharashtra Day in Pune

May 01, 2023 11:32 am

At the Pune police ground off F C Road, the main state function was held in the presence of Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil, Pune Divisional Commissioner Saurabh Rao and Collector Rajesh Deshmukh.

Mumbai police clamp ‘no flying activity’ in 4 places on Maharashtra Day

May 01, 2023 1:53 pm

The police also said that the order shall remain in force with effect from midnight (00.00 hrs) till the end of the day (24.00 hrs).

Gujaratis exploit Mumbai, don’t celebrate Maharashtra Day: Shiv Sena

May 02, 2014 9:26 am

Sena questioned why Gujarati businessmen who support Narendra Modi don’t celebrate Maharashtra Day.

Loudspeakers till midnight: Deshmukh may declare September 27 deadline

September 19, 2012 4:09 am

Under his discretionary powers,the Pune District Collector Vikas Deshmukh is likely to declare September 27 as deadline for playing loudspeakers till midnight.

Off the pitch,Sachin Tendulkar bowls over Puneites

May 03, 2012 4:15 am

When God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar took to the Pune pitch on Maharashtra Day on Tuesday,Puneites were left spellbound.

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Maharashtra Day 2019: Ceremonial parade held in Mumbai's Shivaji Park

May 01, 2019 11:57 am

Along with International Labour Day, May 1 is also marked as ‘Maharashtra Day’ and ‘Gujarat Day’ to mark the date in 1960 when the two western states attained statehood after the erstwhile Bombay state was divided into linguistic lines.

In Pictures: Maharashtra celebrates 58th year of formation

May 01, 2018 7:41 pm

Besides being International Labour Day, May 1 is also celebrated as Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day. The day holds significance for both the states as they came into existence 58 years back.