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Eknath Shinde Rides Bike and Auto at Thane's Auto Fest 2025
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, took part in the vibrant Auto Fest 2025 held in Thane, where he showcased his enthusiasm for automobiles. At the event, Shinde not only attended but also took an active role by riding both a bike and an auto, much to the excitement of the crowd. His participation highlighted the state's focus on promoting the automobile industry and celebrating the diverse modes of transportation. The Auto Fest, which attracted a wide range of automotive enthusiasts, served as a platform for displaying the latest trends in the auto sector, with Shinde's presence underscoring the government’s support for the growing industry. His hands-on involvement added a personal touch to the event, demonstrating his engagement with local communities and the state's evolving transport ecosystem.
12 January,2025 04:37 PM IST
Dussehra 2024: Exclusive footage from Mumbai’s Ramleela Backstage
Dussehra 2024 is here and this marks the time when the Ramleela fervour reaches its peak. While most of us have seen the Ramleela as an audience on the stage, this video takes you behind the scenes. The Ramleela artists come together from different walks of life with only gola, to spread the name of their beloved Shri Ram. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor went back stage of Ramleela at Mumbai’s Malad organised by the Shree Ram Lila Prachar Samiti, Malad - to capture the beauty of the making of a Ramleela. Take a look at this exclusive footage.
11 October,2024 07:45 PM IST
Dussehra 2024: Where Ravan is worshipped, Indian Origins and life lessons
Dussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.
11 October,2024 05:00 PM ISTDussehra 2023: 5 Auspicious things to do on Vijayadashmi 2023
Dussehra 2023 is here and this day is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the year. This festival of truth, dharma and karma comes once in a year signifying the victory of good over evil and marks new beginnings. In different regions and cultures of India, there are varied rituals associated with this pious festival for positivity and well-being that comes just after Navratri. The celebrations varies from region to region so are beliefs. From sighting a fish to eating Jalebis, here are 5 things to do on Dussehra that are considered to be auspicious and known to bring good luck.
02 November,2023 11:48 AM ISTUBT leader Sanjay Raut slams Maha CM Shinde's remarks over Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said Eknath Shinde "himself is Hamas", as he countered the Maharashtra chief minister's comment about Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction being capable of joining hands with "Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba for their own selfishness". Taking a dig at Shinde and his aide Bharatiya Janata Party, Raut said, "He (Eknath Shinde) is himself Hamas... This shows how many dirty worms the BJP has planted in your mind." CM Shinde at the Dussehra rallt in Mumbai's Azad Maidan said, "You back-stabbed Bal Thackeray by committing dishonesty with his ideological legacy. I won't be surprised if they ally with terrorist groups like Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba for their own selfish motives." Thackeray and Shinde, leaders of the split factions of the Shiv Sena, organized separate Dussehra rallies this year in Mumbai for the first time in the history of the party.
25 October,2023 01:15 PM IST | MumbaiKangana Makes History As The First Woman In 50 Years To Perform Raavan Dahan
Dussehra 2023: Kangana Ranaut took center stage at the world-famous Lav Kush Ramleela in New Delhi, marking the occasion of Dussehra. The 50-year-old tradition, held annually at the iconic Red Fort, witnessed a remarkable shift this year, as it was helmed by the presence of a woman setting the effigy of the demon king Ravan ablaze. The actress made history by being the first woman in 50 years to perform Raavan Dahan at Lav Kush Mela. Kangana also tried shooting the arrow but unfortunately things did not go as planned. The actress was a sport about it and chanted 'Jai Shree Ram'. Watch the full video for more!
25 October,2023 12:33 PM ISTDussehra 2023: 171-Feet-Tall Ravana effigy to be burnt in Panchkula
Preparations are underway to burn the 171-foot tall effigy of Ravana at Shalimar ground in Haryana’s Panchkula ahead of the Dussehra celebrations on October 23. The 171-foot-tall effigy of Ravana has been built at a cost of Rs 18 lakh. It took about 3 months and around 25-30 labourers to build the effigy. Notably, Dussehra falls on October 24 this year. The festival marks the victory of good over evil.
24 October,2023 10:05 AM IST | MumbaiDussehra 2023: The making of Mumbai's Ravan by Dadari Muslim artists
Dussehra 2023 is here to remind us of the victory of good over evil. To symbolise this message, each year, huge effigies of Ravan are burnt in India in a spectacle display of fireworks on the occasion of Dussehra. But behind the scenes of this extravaganza show is the backbreaking hard work of Ravan effigy makers. Especially in Mumbai, each year, covering hundreds of miles, Dadari Muslim artists from Greater Noida travel to Mumbai to make Ravan effigies through a series of complex processes. What goes into making these Ravan effigies and how is the life of these effigy makers? Watch the video to have inside access into Ravan Dahan 2023.
24 October,2023 09:17 AM ISTDussehra 2023: Don’t miss these Jalebi-Fafda places in Mumbai
Dussehra 2023 is almost here and this brings us to the yummy tradition of enjoying piping hot jalebis along with crispy Fafda together. While many places in Mumbai offer good Jalebi-Fafdas, some of them offer the best! Today, we are exclusively going to places where you will always get the combination of jalebi and Fafda in an authentic flavor until it runs out of stock. Come with us as we explore some of the best Jalebi-Fafda in Mumbai.
24 October,2023 09:15 AM ISTUddhav Thackeray's Elder Brother Jaidev Thackeray At Shinde's Dussehra Rally
The late Bal Thackeray's son and Uddhav Thackeray's elder brother Jaidev Thackeray, his estranged wife Smita Thackeray and son Nihar, and sister of late Shiv Sena leader from Thane Anand Dighe attended chief minister Eknath Shinde's Dussehra rally at the Bandra Kurla Complex.
06 October,2022 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai