Shivaji (also Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Shivaji Raje Bhosale) was the Founder of Maratha Empire in India. Birth and Early Life: Shivaji Maharaj was born in 1627 A.D. (or 1630 A.D.) at Shivneri, a hill fort near Puna. Shivaji’s father Shahaji Raje Bhosale was employed as an officer in the army of the Sultan of Bijapur. … Read more
Tamerlane, popularly known as Timur the Lame, was a Turko Mongol King and the founder of Timurid Dynasty (Timurid Empire). Mughal Emperor Babur, founder of Mughal Empire in India, belonged to the family of Tamerlane. Tamerlane was born in 1336 at Transoxiana near Samarkand. His father was Taraghai. They belonged to the Barlas Tribe and … Read more
Mahatma Gandhi, or Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was born at Porbandar in Gujarat, on October 2, 1869. His father was the Dewan of the Porbandar State. Early Life and Career: He married Kasturba when he was only thirteen. He was very truthful from his boyhood days. He went to England to be a barrister. He did … Read more
India is a land of rivers and streams. There are innumerable rivers flowing in different directions. They may be classified on the basis of the origin into two main systems; they are: (i) The Himalayan River System, such as, the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Indus, and (ii) The Peninsular River System, such as, the Narmada, Tapti, … Read more
‘Hrudayat Waje Something’ Will Make Your Heart Beat Like Never Before It’s Christmas time and love is in the air. While the Satish Rajwade directed ‘Ti Sadhya Kaay Karte’ is slated for release January 6, its second official release, a full 2.46 minute romantic song is sure to make your heart go gaga. The … Read more
Lagna Mubarak : Director Sanjay Jadhav’s Class Act While he is not be the first director to break on to the silver screen as an actor — remember Dada Kondke, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Kothare, et al — director Sanjay Jadhav, of Duniyadari fame, will soon be debuting as an actor in the New Year. After … Read more
Tamasha Queen Vithabai Narayangaonkar’s Life and Times On Celluloid ‘Vithaa’ The dying art of Tamasha, which began as entertainment for the troops of Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is all set for revival in Maharashtra as director Pundalik Dhumal helms the eponymous Vithaa, the shooting for which has already wrapped up and the film … Read more
Lagn Mubarak (2017) | ( लग्न मुबारक ) Marathi Movie Starcast – Sanjay Jadhav, Prarthana Behere, Sanskruti Balgude, Sidhhant Mule. Produced By – Pathak Productions Co-Producers – Ajinkya Jadhav, Suraj Chavan, Gauri Pathak. Director – Sagar Pathak, Manali Danait Direction Team – Chetan Chavda Writer – Sagar Pathak, Akshay Kardak Music – Sai Piyush Editor … Read more
Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton in India because its climatic and geographical conditions are ideal for cotton production. Black soil mixed with lime and potash, water retentive capacity, 50 cm rainfall, 26°C temperature etc. are suitable for cotton cultivation. Gujarat is providing with all these factors.
Introduction This article deals with the history of Trade Union Movement, its growth, features, etc. Trade unions are organizations of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of workers through collective action. In India, the first quarter of the 20th century gave the birth of the trade union movement. A series of strikes were declared … Read more