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Everything you need to know about Karad Paramba: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Karad Paramba: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Ajit Pawar's fast fails to impress opposition, people

April 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Satara (Maharashtra), April 14 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Sunday undertook a fast near here to repent for his widely flayed remarks on Maharashtra's drought. But the opposition was not impressed.

Ajit Pawar fasts in Pune to atone for objectionable 'urine' remark

April 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Pune, April 14 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar went on a day-long fast at the Yashwantrao Chavan Samadhi sthal in Karad on Sunday in an act of self-introspection over his objectionable 'urine' remark on the state's drought situation.

Lata launches 8-domed international music academy

April 12, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Pune, April 12 (IANS) The Vishwashanti Sangeet Kala Academy, an international music education institute, was inaugurated here Friday fulfilling a dream by the late actor Raj Kapoor.

Navi Mumbai sex racket busted, 116 sex workers rescued

October 7, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Turbhe (Navi Mumbai), Oct 7 (IANS) A massive prostitution racket was busted in the Turbhe township of Navi Mumbai late Saturday, an official said here Sunday.

Mixed fortunes for Pune cueists

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Pune cueists experienced mixed fortunes Tuesday with two players advancing and four making premature exits in the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament being played at the Khar Gymkhana.

Political leaders pay tribute to Rajesh Khanna

July 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Wednesday said Rajesh Khanna was a superstar and will remain so in the hearts of his fans.

Seismic centre to come up at Satara

May 24, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Satara (Maharashtra), May 24 (IANS) India's first state-of-the-art seismic research and monitoring centre will come up here at a cost of around Rs.400 crore (Rs.four billion), an official said Thursday.

Children pedal over 2,000 km against female foeticide

May 15, 2012 at 11:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) To spread awareness about female foeticide, a group of 30 children reached Delhi after travelling a distance of 2,300 km accoss India, including 18 cities, on bicycles.

Prithviraj Chavan takes oath as Maharashtra CM, Pawar as Deputy CM

November 11, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (ANI): Former Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan was on Thursday sworn-in as the 22nd Chief Minister of Maharashtra, while Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister.

Prithviraj Chavan meets Ashok Chavan ahead of swearing-in-ceremony

November 11, 2010 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (ANI): Ahead of being sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra later today, Former Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan met his predecessor Ashok Chavan at his official residence here in Mumbai.

Prithviraj Chavan to take oath as Maharashtra CM

November 11, 2010 at 11:39 AM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (ANI): Former Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan will be sworn-in as the 22nd Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, while Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar will take oath as Deputy Chief Minister.

Congress took right decision in choosing Chavan to lead Maharashtra: Deshmukh

November 10, 2010 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov 10 (ANI): Hailing the appointment of Prithviraj Chavan as new Maharashtra Chief Minister, Union Heavy Industries Vilasrao Deshmukh on Wednesday said the Congress party took the right decision in choosing Chavan to lead the State.

Sharad Pawar supports Prithviraj Chavan as Maharashtra Chief Minister

November 10, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday endorsed the selection of Prithviraj Chavan as new Maharashtra Chief Minister.

Prithviraj Chavan to be new Maharashtra Chief Minister

November 10, 2010 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Prithviraj Chavan has been named as the next Maharashtra Chief Minister.

Prithviraj Chavan to be new Maharashtra Chief Minister

November 10, 2010 at 10:34 AM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Prithviraj Chavan has been named as the next Maharashtra Chief Minister.

MIT Pune to host 'Parliament of Student Council Leaders'

October 3, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Pune, Oct 3 (ANI): The first ever 'Parliament of Student Council Leaders' (Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad) will be held at Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Pune from January 12 to 14.

Earthquake measuring 5.0 on Richter scale jolts parts of Maharashtra(Lead:Earthquake)

December 12, 2009 at 9:08 PM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): A strong earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, on Saturday evening.

Earthquake measuring 5.1 on Richter scale jolts parts of Maharashtra

December 12, 2009 at 6:55 PM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): A strong earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, on Saturday evening.

When robots played Dahi-Handi in Pune at Robocom 2008

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Pune, Sep.2 (ANI): A unique international competition was organised in Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) recently where robotics 'Govindas' enacted the traditional Dahi-Handi (curd pitcher) breaking scene, usually performed on the occasion of Gokulashtami.

Vijender Kumar and Sushil Kumar call on Vice President Ansari

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, August 26 (ANI): Beijing Olympic Games medal winners boxer Vijender Kumar and wrestler Sushil Kumar called on Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari here today.

Bronze medal winners to aim for gold in London Olympics

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Wrestler Sushil Kumar and boxer Vijender Singh, who had won bronze medals in their respective categories, met President Pratibha Patil here today.

Olympics medal winners Sushil, Vijender return home

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Wrestler Sushil Kumar and boxer Vijender Singh, who had won bronze medals in their respective categories, returned home in the wee hours of morning. Both were given a rousing welcome at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

'Repechage' hope for Round-1 loser Rajiv Tomar in 120-kg wrestling

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Beijing, Aug 21 (ANI): Wrestler Rajiv Tomar, Indian top most wrestler in 120-Kg, failed to qualify after he lost to Steve Mocco of the US in Round one here this morning in the ongoing Beijing Olympics.

President, Vice President, PM congratulates Sushil Kumar

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, August 20 (ANI): President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday congratulated Sushil Kumar for capturing bronze medal in the men's wrestling freestyle 66 kilograms category at the Beijing Olympics.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar wins bronze medal at Beijing Olympics

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Beijing, Aug 20 (ANI): Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Wednesday brought further international glory to India by winning the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics after 56 years.