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Zeeshan Shaikh
Zeeshan Shaikh is Associate Editor heading the Mumbai reporting team. He covers Maharashtra politics and minority issues. He tweets @zeeshansahafi
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Atre, Pu La and now Kamra: A look at how satirists found themselves in political crosshairs in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
March 24, 2025 22:40 IST
Humorists in Maharashtra have frequently played a key role in both critiquing and reflecting on the political environment, often at the risk of facing backlash for their remarks.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
Can Maharashtra politicians take a joke? Kunal Kamra not the first in the dockSubscriber Only
March 24, 2025 15:34 IST
From Pralhad Keshav Atre to Pu La Deshpande, Maharashtra's satirists have had runs-ins with several political heavyweights, including Yashwantrao Chavan, Bal Thackeray and Chhagan Bhujbal, over the decades.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
Once in limelight for meeting PM Modi over Muslim issues, Hamid Engineer now held for Nagpur violenceSubscriber Only
March 22, 2025 21:22 IST
Engineer founded Minorities Democratic Party to provide a political platform to followers of moderate Islam and Sufism, but his party has struggled to make inroads in any states.
Sat, Mar 22, 2025
Nagpur violence: Dubbed ‘mastermind’ by police, Fahim Khan member of outfit that backs moderate IslamSubscriber Only
March 19, 2025 21:06 IST
Khan, who unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha polls against Nitin Gadkari, has long been associated with Minorities Democratic Party, formed as a response to the rising influence of other Muslim sects
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
When Shivaji’s grandson visited Aurangzeb’s tombSubscriber Only
March 16, 2025 07:00 IST
While most Mughal monuments, including Aurangzeb’s tomb, were largely left undisturbed — even thrived — under the Maratha rule, there were occasional incidents of plunder during the Maratha rule.
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
This Ramadan, a look at how Zakat is being channelled to empower vulnerable communitiesSubscriber Only
March 12, 2025 13:00 IST
With Zakat collections during Ramadan estimated between Rs 10,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore, community-driven initiatives are streamlining distribution to alleviate poverty, provide education, facilitate legal aid, etc.
Wed, Mar 12, 2025
Maharashtra’s debt burden set to soar to Rs 9.32 lakh croreSubscriber Only
March 10, 2025 21:47 IST
The state’s revenue expenditure as per the 2025-26 Budget Estimates (BE) has risen to Rs 6,06,854.68 crore compared to Rs 5,19,513.53 crore of 2024-25 (BE).
Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Decode Politics: How Aurangzeb became a lightning rod in Maharashtra politicsSubscriber Only
March 09, 2025 10:31 IST
While there has always been hostility against the Mughal emperor in Maharashtra because of historical reasons, the antagonism has intensified in the last few years, shaped by the currents of national politics.
Sun, Mar 09, 2025
‘Targeted initiatives needed to break cycle of invisibility, neglect faced by homeless women’Subscriber Only
March 08, 2025 11:26 IST
International Women's Day 2025: Deprived of access to legal, healthcare, or social support services, homeless women's plight is only briefly acknowledged when something tragic happens, says Mohammed Tarique, founder of Koshish Trust.
Sat, Mar 08, 2025
International Women’s Day: Why Mumbai’s homeless women need more than just a roofSubscriber Only
March 08, 2025 11:18 IST
Amid social stigma, vulnerability to violence and exploitation, lack of access to clean, safe toilets and the struggle to care for their children, the problems faced by homeless women in Mumbai are varied and complex.
Sat, Mar 08, 2025
The role of Marathi in the political dynamics of Mumbai and MaharashtraSubscriber Only
March 07, 2025 08:08 IST
Marathi is the foremost linguistic and cultural symbol of Maharashtra, a core identifier for its people, and an object of great regional pride. From the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement to now, it has played a central role in the politics of the state and its capital
Fri, Mar 07, 2025
RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi wades into language row now, touches raw Marathi nerveSubscriber Only
March 06, 2025 15:30 IST
As his remark that “people coming to Mumbai don’t have to learn Marathi” angers Oppn, puts govt on defensive with the language already seeing a decline in city, Joshi says Marathi is Mumbai's language
Fri, Mar 07, 2025
Abu Azmi is 333rd suspended Maharashtra MLA, but almost half of them got a reprieveSubscriber Only
March 05, 2025 19:40 IST
Since the Maharashtra Assembly was established in 1960, just 52% of suspended MLAs have served their full suspension period. After 1999, suspensions have been revoked more frequently.
Wed, Mar 05, 2025SP MLA Abu Azmi does it again, sets off Aurangzeb trigger, saves Mahayuti some fireworksSubscriber Only
March 04, 2025 19:14 IST
The legislator’s remarks on the Bollywood hit Chhava lead to massive uproar by Mahayuti MLAs in Assembly, serve as distraction from minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation.
Tue, Mar 04, 2025
Why resignation came to be only option for Dhananjay Munde, MahayutiSubscriber Only
March 04, 2025 15:54 IST
From mounting evidence in sarpanch murder to Fadnavis reputation as Home Minister and Maratha-non Maratha tensions, the headache for Mahayuti was growing. But has the coalition acted too late?
Wed, Mar 05, 2025
Who is Dhananjay Munde, the Maharashtra minister sacked over sarpanch murder row?Subscriber Only
March 04, 2025 12:19 IST
Munde, one of the few OBC leaders in the Nationalist Congress Party, had been facing the heat ever since his aide was implicated in the murder. How his resignation affects the fragile alliances in the ruling coalition remains to be seen.
Tue, Mar 04, 2025
Shrinking Representation: Fewer Christians, Muslims, Jains in Maharashtra Govt WorkforceSubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 10:51 IST
Employee base fell from 5.71 lakh in 2015 to 4.78 lakh in 2023 as the state struggles with high wage costs
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Maharashtra’s widening divide: Growth in monthly rural spend slowest in India while urban spend outpaces national averageSubscriber Only
February 18, 2025 15:51 IST
Data reinforces state’s regional disparities – western regions like Mumbai and Pune highly industrialised and urbanised while rural areas continue to face underdevelopment
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
After Sharad Pawar honours Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Sena breathes fire: ‘how can Pawar Saheb felicitate such a betrayer’Subscriber Only
February 12, 2025 12:49 IST
NCP (SP) MP Amol Kolhe said the honour given to Eknath Shine was not “inappropriate in any way”.
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Now discord over functioning of Mahayuti minister: Who is Sena’s Pratap Sarnaik?Subscriber Only
February 07, 2025 20:36 IST
Transport Minister Sarnaik, a flamboyant leader and vocal advocate for Sena-BJP alliance, divested of control over Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation
Fri, Feb 07, 2025
Newsmaker | Amid Beed murder firestorm, BJP MLA guns for NCP minister Dhananjay Munde: Who is Suresh Dhas?Subscriber Only
January 11, 2025 20:30 IST
Dhas’s unrelenting attacks against an ally has raised eyebrows, with many questioning why BJP leadership has given him space to fuel a crisis gripping Fadnavis govt
Sun, Jan 12, 2025
Cracks in MVA: Uddhav Sena says will go solo in local electionsSubscriber Only
January 11, 2025 19:52 IST
Ally Cong: will wait for Uddhav to announce; NCP-SP to leave it to 'district units'.
Sun, Jan 12, 2025
At centre of Devendra Fadnavis govt’s first crisis, Dhananjay Munde: Ajit Pawar lieutenant, no stranger to rowSubscriber Only
January 08, 2025 09:00 IST
Facing firestorm after alleged implication of his key aide Karad in Beed sarpanch Deshmukh murder, NCP Minister Munde faces the biggest test of his career
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
Can Chhagan Bhujbal hurt NCP? Left in the cold by Ajit Pawar, former minister plots a fightbackSubscriber Only
December 18, 2024 18:52 IST
After decades of shifting allegiances, Bhujbal hints at breaking away from NCP, but his waning influence as an OBC leader, advancing age and pending cases cast a shadow over his political fate
Wed, Dec 18, 2024
Why 12 ex-Mahayuti ministers got the axe in new Fadnavis CabinetSubscriber Only
December 16, 2024 21:16 IST
Various reasons ranging from rows and underperformance to strained ties with allies are seen to have caused the ouster of these ex-ministers, including senior faces.
Tue, Dec 17, 2024Journalism of Courage
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