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On the eve of Vinayaka Chavithi, Warangal's micro-sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada unveiled a marvel -- a tiny sculpture of a dancing Lord Ganesh on the tip of an eyelash. Famous for his ability to carve inside the eye of a needle, on strands of human hair and even on the head of a pin, Ajay's latest creation once again highlights his extraordinary precision and artistry. The sculpture of dancing Ganesh measures only 0.37 mm (370 microns) in height and is completely invisible to the naked eye, req ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): With the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities gaining momentum across the country, people have welcomed Bappa in their own style. Ajay Kumar Mattewada, an internationally acclaimed micro-sculptor from Warangal, created a stunning piece of art by sculpting a dancing Lord Ganesha on the tip of an eyelash. In observance of Vinayaka Chavithi or Ganesh Chaturthi, Mattewade created the microsculpture, measuring only 0.37 mm (370 microns) in height. The creation is complet ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor on Thursday visited Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal a day after Ganesh Chaturthi. The actors who are set to be seen together in their upcoming film 'Param Sundari' offered prayers at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal and wished for the success of their movie. Siddharth donned a peach-pink kurta, while Janhvi wore a red saree for their holy visit. Amid the huge crowd, the 'Param Sundari' actors made their way towards the large Ganesha idol and o ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: A total of 1,388 Lord Ganesh idols were immersed in various waterbodies in Coimbatore district on Friday.More than 400 idols installed by various right-wing organizations in Coimbatore city were immersed in Kurichi tank, Singanallur tank, Kuniyamuthur tank and Vellakinaru tank. The highest number of idols were immersed in Vellakinaru tank, with a total of 128 idols while 83 idols were immersed in Kurichi tank.The city police permitted the installation of 725 Ganesh idols and deployed ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian stock market tumbled on its second consecutive session, ending in the red territary on Thursday due to the additional 25 per cent import tariffs by the US on Indian imports, which came into effect a day earlier. At the end of the trading session today, BSE Sensex was down 705.97 points or 0.87 per cent at 80,080.57, and the Nifty 50 at National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 211.15 points or 0.85 per cent at 24,500.90. Also Read | Ganesh ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Nearly 600 Ganesh idols have been immersed till Thursday afternoon in Mumbai, the metropolis' civic body said. During the 10-day festival, a large number of devotees immerse idols after one-and-half days as well as on the fifth and seventh days, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said, adding no untoward incident has been reported during this process from the city so far. "A total of 583 'one-and-half-days' Ganpati idols were immersed in the sea, other wat ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], August 28: Chandigarh University has received overwhelming response in terms of campus placements for engineering students. More than 500 Multinational Companies have conducted their campus placements in which record 5000 job offers were offered to students of various engineering streams which included Computer Science Engineering, IT, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aerospac ...Read More >
The Ambani residence in Mumbai was decorated with lights and floral arrangements with unmatched grandeur, creating a dazzling and festive ambience ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani's residence, Antilia, in Mumbai, is all decked up as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant brought Lord Ganesh to their home ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations tomorrow (August 27). Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, who got married last year, brought home th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Aug 28 (PTI) Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh objected to installation of a Ganesh idol that was allegedly resembling Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, even as it was removed and replaced with Lord Ganesha's idol. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on Wednesday, the idol was installed by Congress leader Mettu Sai Kumar, Chairman of the Fisheries Federation of Telangana, at a pandal in the city under the limits of Habeebnagar Police Station. Raja Singh, in a letter a ...Read More >
Doddaballapura: Festivals are an occasion when the artists let loose their creativity. While the Ganesh festival is known for the huge idols of Lord Ganesh, an artist is drawing attention for making idols that are just a little more than a centimetre long. Jyoti Shantaraju can create beautiful Ganesh idols in various shapes and sizes, with the miniature size bringing in a unique charm. The smallest idol made by her is just 1.2 cm in size, which she claims has found a place in the Universal Book ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): On the first day of the 2025 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal began counting the donations received from devotees on Thursday. According to Treasurer Mangesh Dattaram Dalvi, 80 people have been assigned the duty of counting and informed that the previous year's donation of Rs 48 lakh was received from the devotees. Also Read | Patna Shocker: Class 5 Girl Found With Severe Burns in Washroom of Amla Tola K ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): Actor Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor on Thursday visited Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal a day after Ganesh Chaturthi. The actors who are set to be seen together in their upcoming film 'Param Sundari' offered prayers at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal and wished for the success of their movie. Siddharth donned a peach-pink kurta, while Janhvi wore a red saree for their holy visit. Amid the huge crowd, the 'Param Sundari' actors made their w ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were spotted in Mumbai on Thursday as they stepped out for Ganpati darshan, a day after Ganesh Chaturthi. The duo visited a prominent Ganpati pandal in the city, where they were seen offering prayers together. Both stars turned heads in their ethnic outfits. Deepika, dressed in a heavily embellished kurta, tied her hair neatly in a bun as she bowed before Lord Ganesha and offered prasad. Ranveer, who sported a gold and green o ...Read More >
Raigad: When we think of the coastal Konkan, the pomp and show of Ganesh Chaturthi comes to mind. A familiar picture comes to mind of Lord Ganesh arriving in every house, the chanting of the 'aartis', the beating of drums and cymbals and the worship of Lord Ganesh that happens every day and night. But there is a unique village in Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district in Maharashtra where all these traditions are reversed. In this Sale village, no Ganesh idol is installed in any of the 125 houses. D ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): On the first day of the 2025 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal began counting the donations received from devotees on Thursday. According to Treasurer Mangesh Dattaram Dalvi, 80 people have been assigned the duty of counting and informed that the previous year's donation of Rs 48 lakh was received from the devotees. "This is the first day's box. Now the counting is just starting. There are three boxes. So ...Read More >
Ganesh Chaturthi, a major festival in India, will be observed on August 27, 2025. School closures on this day vary across the country, depending on state government decisions and individual school policies. Ganesh Chaturthi, the colourful festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, will be observed on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Known for its grand pujas, lively processions, and family gatherings, the festival holds a special place in many parts of India. Naturally, students and parents are ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) The BJP has requested Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to join discussions with the Maharashtra government and reconsider his plan to hold demonstrations in Mumbai during the Ganesh festival. Jarange has refused to relent even after an Officer on Special Duty from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's office met him in Antarwali Sarathi to conciliate him on Tuesday. He has been demanding that all Marathas be recognised as Kunbis -- an agrarian caste included in the OBC ca ...Read More >
Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai is more than a festival -- it's a cultural celebration that transforms the city into a sea of devotion, art, and grandeur. Every year, thousands of pandals compete to create breathtaking themes, intricate decorations, and powerful idols of Lord Ganesha. For devotees and travellers alike, these iconic pandals are an unmissable part of the experience. Here are seven of the most famous Ganpati pandals in Mumbai that stand out for their devotion and artistry. 1. Lalbaugch ...Read More >
Manoj Jarange declined the Maharashtra government's request to postpone the Maratha quota demonstration in Mumbai despite the Ganesh festival. He insisted on a 10% reservation for Marathas under the OBC category, threatening a peaceful march to Mumbai if the demand isn't met. Jarange emphasized the Marathas' dwindling patience and readiness for action, urging the government to grant their rights. The Maharashtra government's bid to dissuade Manoj Jarange from demonstrating in Mumbai seems to ha ...Read More >
Lalbaugcha Raja 2025: The much-awaited first look of Lalbaugcha Raja has been revealed, sparking excitement across Mumbai ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. This iconic Ganesh idol known as the King of Lalbaug continues to attract millions of devotees each year symbolizing faith, devotion and cultural unity. First Look of Lalbaugcha Raja 2025 The idol of Lalbaugcha Raja was revealed On August 24, showing Lord Ganesha seated beautifully on his grand throne. The divine presence of Lord Gane ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Mumbai: Revenue growth of the domestic readymade garment (RMG) industry is projected to slow to 3-5% this fiscal year, after the US imposed a steep 50% duty on India's imports to the world's largest economy. The tariffs, which take effect from Wednesday, could crimp profitability of garment makers, likely straining their financial health, according to a note from ratings agency Crisil released on Tuesday. The impact will vary, hitting some firms harder than the others, especially those that ge ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Nearly one-third of school students take private coaching and the trend is more common in urban areas, the Centre's Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on education has found. The survey noted that government schools play a pivotal role in providing education across India, accounting for 55.9 per cent of total enrolments. "It is higher in rural areas, where two-thirds (66.0 per cent) of students are enrolled, in comparison to urban areas (30.1 per cent). The private unai ...Read More >
PUNE: A simple video about buying a Lord Ganesh idol from a Muslim trader in Pune, meant as a message on social harmony, led to severe backlash against a social media influencer, forcing him to delete the reel and issue an apology. The reel creator, Atharva Sudame, recently posted a reel that shows him at a shop in Pune. While discussing an idol, the shopkeeper's young son addresses him as "abbu", revealing he is Muslim. The shopkeeper, appearing uncomfortable and assuming Sudame might refuse ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a holiday on Ganesh Chaturthi, a decision taken in today's cabinet meeting. State Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya shared that the cabinet also discussed promoting indigenous products for a self-reliant India. Efforts are being made to support local artisans who make clay and cow-dung Ganesh idols, encouraging environmentally friendly celebrations. Vijayvargiya said that India has advanced in toy manufacturing, and similar supp ...Read More >
Mumbai: The number of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols being installed across the city has decreased significantly. While authorities are assessing the numbers, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) chairman Siddhesh Kadam, while speaking to TOI, confirmed the minimum 15% decrease in PoP idols. Ganesh mandals committee, on the other hand, pegged the reduction at 40%. Ganesh mandals said following Bombay high court guidelines and the subsequent BMC campaign to promote eco-friendly idols, not onl ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde expressed his gratitude towards party leader Nilesh Rane for facilitating the launch of the Shiv Sena Express, a special train service dedicated to the residents of Konkan on August 25. Speaking about the initiative, Shinde said, "Today, through Shiv Sena, our leader Nilesh Rane facilitated the departure of the Shiv Sena Express for the residents of Konkan. I sincerely thank him from the bottom of my heart, as this initiative provides people with the con ...Read More >
Banks across Assam will be observing a holiday on Monday - August 25 - due to the Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva in the state. The Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva commemorates the death of Srimanta Sankardev, who was a renowned saint, scholar, and cultural icon in the state. He was also a polymath, poet, playwright, dancer, actor, musician, artist, social-religious reformer, and key figure of the Bhakti movement in Assam. According to Reserve Bank of India, this festival fall unde ...Read More >
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