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Honouring Maharashtra’s Talented Individuals!

Honouring Maharashtra’s Talented Individuals!

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 11: Maharashtra Times and Navbharat Times, in association with Ample Mission and Mirachem Industries, recently organised the “Maharashtra Gaurav 2025” felicitation ceremony. On this occasion, outstanding achievers from various fields were honoured with commemorative distinctions. Maharashtra’s progress has been shaped by the significant contributions of many sectors and individuals. To bring such talent before society and give them due recognition, Maharashtra Times and Navbharat Times, with the support of Ample Mission and Mirachem Industries, hosted the Maharashtra Gaurav 2025 event. In the presence of several dignitaries, eminent personalities from different domains were felicitated with honours. The chief guests for Maharashtra…
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From Weaving Village to World Stage – Mrs. N. Keerthana Becomes India’s First Oscars Book of Records Awardee

From Weaving Village to World Stage – Mrs. N. Keerthana Becomes India’s First Oscars Book of Records Awardee

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 13: Born on April 26, 1993, in the weaving village of Periyamanali, Tamil Nadu, Mrs. N. Keerthana’s journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and remarkable achievement. Raised alongside her younger brother by parents who, despite lacking formal education, were determined to provide the best opportunities for their children, Keerthana excelled academically from an early age. A bright student in a government school, she scored 449 out of 500 in SSLC (2008), earning a scholarship to complete her higher secondary education with an ‘A’ in Biology. Initially aspiring to become a doctor, she scored 188 out…
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Mumbai’s Most Epic Ganpati Celebration: Mumbai Cha Sheth’s Open Double Decker Tour

Mumbai’s Most Epic Ganpati Celebration: Mumbai Cha Sheth’s Open Double Decker Tour

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 11:  One of Mumbai’s most recognised Ganpati celebrations, Mumbai Cha Sheth, is set to return for its ninth year. But this time it is back with a unique twist. It will be organised by Red Cherrys Entertainment under the leadership of Keyur Sheth. The 2025 edition will mark the first time the Ganpati idol will be taken across the city aboard an open-top double-decker bus. This is happening for the first time in the world. It will allow devotees in multiple neighbourhoods to have darshan without visiting a single fixed location. Mumbai Cha Sheth has been a…
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UP’s Bhagwantnagar Sees 20,000+ Sisters Tie Rakhi to Pushpendra Pratap Singh, Stirring Political Chatter

UP’s Bhagwantnagar Sees 20,000+ Sisters Tie Rakhi to Pushpendra Pratap Singh, Stirring Political Chatter

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11: The sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan, symbolising the unbreakable bond of love and trust between brothers and sisters, was celebrated in a grand and remarkable way this time in Bhagwantnagar. Social worker and national president of Pushp Foundation, Pushpendra Pratap Singh, organised a national-level event at Babu Jaishankar Gaya Prasad College in Sumerpur, which became the talk of the region. Thousands of women from every village panchayat and neighbourhood gathered for the occasion. From 8 a.m. till late in the evening, the venue was packed with women, and over 20,000 sisters tied rakhis on…
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Satya Designers new kidswear line blends tradition and trend, taking center stage at India Kids Fashion Week in Hyderabad

Satya Designers new kidswear line blends tradition and trend, taking center stage at India Kids Fashion Week in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 8: India Kids Fashion Week (IKFW) Season 12 lit up Hyderabad with a spectacular display of creativity, talent, and couture. The event featured 350 talented kids, providing a vibrant platform for young models to walk the runway and for designers to unveil their latest collections. Top brands including Advika by Mounika Reddy, Amoogh Reddy, Lakshmireddy, Rashis, Laasya Fashionz, Tarunidesigner, MFS Juniors, Aahhaaa, Sthree, and Satya Designers took center stage, each presenting their unique styles and fashion narratives. Known for blending glamour with purpose, IKFW offers aspiring child models runway experience, professional grooming workshops, and media exposure…
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Advika by Mounika Reddy: A Stunning Fusion of Tradition and Trend for Little Stars!

Advika by Mounika Reddy: A Stunning Fusion of Tradition and Trend for Little Stars!

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 7: India Kids Fashion Week (IKFW) Season 12 recently made a remarkable impact in Hyderabad, setting a new benchmark for creativity, innovation, and couture in children’s fashion. The event featured 350 talented kids, providing an exceptional platform for emerging young models to showcase their talent on the runway and for leading designers to unveil their latest collections. Renowned brands such as Advika by Mounika Reddy, Amoogh Reddy, Lakshmireddy, Rashis, Laasya Fashionz, Tarunidesigner, MFS Juniors, Aahhaaa, Sthree, and Satya Designers presented their unique visions, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary styles. IKFW stands as a pioneering event that…
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Seema Singh’s Sarvottam Nagrik Samman 2025: Governor of Maharashtra Leads an Evening of Honour

Seema Singh’s Sarvottam Nagrik Samman 2025: Governor of Maharashtra Leads an Evening of Honour

New Delhi [India], August 7: An atmosphere of respect and recognition marked the Sarvottam Nagrik Samman 2025, organised by Seema Singh, a renowned philanthropist and the Mother of Orphans. Held at Hotel Sahara Star, the ceremony celebrated citizens whose quiet dedication creates meaningful societal change. The programme began with a keynote speech by the Governor of Maharashtra, who commended Singh’s leadership and underlined the significance of civic duty in nation-building. Ashish Shelar, BJP Mumbai President and Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, followed with remarks on the vital role of grassroots activism and citizen-led leadership. Among the distinguished honourees and attendees…
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Keashnagar Bengali Association Brings Durga Puja Festivities to Keshavnagar

Keashnagar Bengali Association Brings Durga Puja Festivities to Keshavnagar

Pune  (Maharashtra) [India], August 6:  The festive spirit of Kolkata is set to light up Pune as the Keashnagar Bengali Association (KBA) organizes its annual Durga Puja celebration at the PMC Ground, beside Renuka Mata Mandir, Keshavnagar. From 28th September to 2nd October, the venue will transform into a vibrant hub of tradition, devotion, and cultural extravaganza. The five-day event will feature daily puja rituals, cultural performances, and a wide range of food stalls, recreating the true essence of a Kolkata-style Durga Puja. This year, KBA is going all out to offer a cultural fest, featuring music, dance, drama, and community activities aimed at bringing people together. The association’s goal…
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World Sanskrit Day: 15 Years of Ink, Intention, and India’s Oldest Voice

World Sanskrit Day: 15 Years of Ink, Intention, and India’s Oldest Voice

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 6: While the holy thread of Raksha Bandhan binds brothers and sisters in a relation of care and love, another thread—entwined in the literature of Devavani (the language of the gods)—silently makes the cultural DNA of Bharat stronger. World Sanskrit Day, which comes every year on Shravan Purnima, is not merely an ode to a classical language—it’s a clarion call to bring back a civilisation’s soul. For more than 15 years now, ‘Vishvasya Vrutantam’, a Sanskrit newspaper based out of Surat, Gujarat, has remained a testament to that behest. At a time when online chatter swamps…
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Hunar Online Courses Hosts India’s Biggest Online Graduation Ceremony of 10,000+ Women

Hunar Online Courses Hosts India’s Biggest Online Graduation Ceremony of 10,000+ Women

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 5: Hunar Online Courses, a skill-tech platform to empower women by helping them learn new skills and become financially independent, hosted India’s biggest-ever virtual graduation ceremony for 10,000+ Hunar students from 28 states across the country – a celebration to mark the skills of Indian homemakers, young girls and working women as certified! The graduating students were from various skill-based courses provided by Hunar in fashion, food, and beauty. The milestone event was supported by veteran Fashion Designer and Hunar Mentor, Neeta Lulla, along with Actor, Entrepreneur and Hunar Online Courses’ Investor & Partner, Shilpa Shetty Kundra. Hunar…
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