Shrinking worlds of Indian history
In India, Bollywood - as rightly described and named by Helle Ryslinge in her film makes cinema that is often ‘larger than life.’
In India, Bollywood - as rightly described and named by Helle Ryslinge in her film makes cinema that is often ‘larger than life.’
‘Navy Day 2023’ celebrations at Sindhudurg pays homage to the rich maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, whose seal inspired the new Naval Ensign which was adopted last year when the Prime Minister commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
Abhijeet says: "This film is about the relationship between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his warrior friend Baji Prabhu Deshpande. The whole point of this film is to show the human side of war and the human side of a warrior."
The great 17th century Maratha leader, Chhatrapati Shivaji is known for his military strategy and diplomacy. While he commanded over 300 forts during his reign, it’s interesting to analyse how Pratapgad—the site of the famous battle between Shivaji and Afzal Shah in 1659 and the first and only hill fort he built—is a prime example of the Maratha warrior’s military genius.
Does Sardar Patel deserve respect for his role in unifying India? If Narendra Modi had not taken the initiative to…
The Maharashtra PWD is learnt to have approved L&Ts bid to construct phase one of the ambitious Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial…
