From the spectacular kicking movements of Kung-Fu to the timeless techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Martial Arts across different regions in the World have been a significant cultural imprint of that region. Even in the region of Maharastra, different Martial arts were popularised and developed based on the cultural and social significance needed during that particular time frame of warfare one of the most significant being Mardaani Khel. 'Mardaani Khel', translating to 'the game of warriors', got heavily popularised during the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and its tactics are known to be used extensively by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj himself. On the occasion of Maharashtra Day 2024, we delve into the moves and the history of Maharastra’s real martial art - Mardaani Khel. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious observer, get ready to be mesmerized by Maharashtra’s real martial art.
12 September,2024 02:59 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly condemned the recent Shivaji statue collapse incident, calling it a deeply saddening event. Shinde emphasized that Shivaji Maharaj represents more than just a political issue; he is a symbol of identity and faith for the people of Maharashtra. He criticized the opposition for allegedly politicizing the incident, stating that such actions are regrettable. Shinde also referred to the destruction of a Shivaji Maharaj statue in Karnataka, expressing anger and suggesting that those responsible should face severe consequences. He accused the MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) of staging protests to exploit the situation politically, asserting that the people of Maharashtra are discerning and will express their dissatisfaction at the polls, potentially dealing a strong electoral rebuke to the opposition.
01 September,2024 02:34 PM IST
After the Shivaji statue collapse earlier this week at the Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) staged a protest at Hutatma Chowk, followed by a march to the Gateway of India. The protesters gathered in large numbers to voice for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja's statue collapse incident. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed MVAs protest. He said that it is completely a “political” agitation and said that Congress and MVA never respected Chhatrapati Shivaji and the grand old party should apologise for disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji on various occasions. For the unversed, A 35-foot statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, on August 26, 2024. The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, during Navy Day celebrations, fell around 1 p.m.
01 September,2024 12:24 PM IST
Amid the ongoing controversy over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse, while addressing a gathering in Maharashtra’s Palghar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised and expressed pain and apologised over the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Sindhudurg. "Those who consider Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as their deity and have been deeply hurt, I bow my head and apologise to them. Our values are different. For us, nothing is bigger than our deity," said PM Modi. Chetan Patil, the structural consultant of the Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in the Malvan area of Sindhudurg, has been arrested from Kolhapur, said senior officials of Kolhapur Police.
30 August,2024 04:44 PM IST
The political controversy over the Shivaji statue collapse doesn’t seem to decrease anytime soon. The Maharashtra political opposition is now demanding CM Eknath Shinde’s resignation over the incident and it seems to have opened up a can of worms. The blame game is rife with the Indian Navy and the Maharashtra Government blaming each other for the 35-foot statue collapse. But what actually led to the statue collapse? Take a look.
29 August,2024 05:46 PM IST
A 35-foot statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, on August 26, 2024. The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, during Navy Day celebrations, fell around 1 p.m. The incident occurred amidst heavy rains and strong winds that have affected the Sindhudurg district over the past few days. Experts are currently investigating the cause of the collapse. In response to the incident, Maharashtra State Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar visited the site on August 27 to inspect the damage. He described the event as an accident. BJP leader Nilesh N. Rane also arrived for an inspection. The authorities are working to assess the full impact of the collapse and address any safety concerns related to the fort and its surroundings.
27 August,2024 01:21 PM IST
Filmmaker Laxman Utekar and Vicky Kaushal recently unveiled the first poster of the upcoming film Chhaava. The film is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the warrior king and son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. At the event, Laxman Utekar and Vicky Kaushal spoke about the legacy of Sambhaji Maharaj. Vicky said that the West has fictional superheroes like Avengers but India has real superheroes, one of which they will bring alive on screen on December 6, 2024
20 August,2024 06:23 PM IST
The finale week of Bigg Boss OTT 3 is finally underway, and with each passing day, the high-voltage drama in the house is escalating. All the remaining contestants faced a fiery press conference, where the media bombarded them with tough questions. When a journalist pointed out that Ranvir was on Bigg Boss OTT 3 to ‘revive’ his career, the actor quickly corrected her and clarified that he was not on the show to revive his career. The actor said that he was offered two reality shows and he had no other work at that time and so he chose Bigg Boss OTT 3. Ranvir Shorey even addressed his remark of only eyeing the prize money of Rs 25 lakhs, and not caring much about the trophy.
01 August,2024 11:11 AM IST
Bigg Boss OTT3 is nearing its finale and Sunday brought the most anticipated episode of the show—it was the press-in-the-house day. The media went inside the house and asked some spicy questions to the top 7 contestants. While some targeted Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik, others questioned Naezy & Sana Makbul. No one was spared from the fiery questions of the media. The ones who were most targeted were Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik. The social media sensation was questioned for promoting polygamy and trying to justify his cheating. He was also slammed for disrespecting his wife.
30 July,2024 06:51 PM IST
Bigg Boss OTT 3 is nearing its finale, and on Sunday, the press went inside the house and asked some spicy questions to the top 7 contestants. While some targeted Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik, others questioned Naezy and Sana Makbul. No one was spared from the fiery questions of the media. Naezy was asked if he has a soft corner for Sana, to which he lost his calm and lashed out at the journalist, saying, “Tu zyada khul raha hai, tu bolna kya chahta hai.” Watch the full video to know more.
30 July,2024 04:37 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
