Today marks the 350th anniversary of 'Battle of Sinhagad'- the near impossible mission led by Tanaji Malusare on February 4, 1670, to capture the fort of Sinhagad near Pune.
The mission was a success, but Tanaji had to make the ultimate sacrifice - today is his 350th Punyatithi.
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Ganpati devotees from Thailand took Darshan of Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, and also participated in the 'Aarti'.
via #Pune #Ganeshotsav
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Remember this tweet from 11 years ago this day, by a techie in Pakistan?
Became one of the most famous tweets of all times.
If you know what this is, you are old😉
Bonus points for listing alternative uses of this container.
Peak NRI season here in #Pune (and in many cities around India).
How do you spot NRIs at a Mall Food Court? 😉
No... not the usual differences in clothing, etc.... Notice how they are the only ones paying with cash :)
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Bollywoodirect
Amazing view from Nane Ghat (about 100 km from #Pune).
Strong winds driving the waterfall back up in monsoon.
(2021 video, via , )
Well done!
#Pune-based molecular diagnostics company Mylab, which specialises in molecular diagnostic kits has developed first made-in-India test kit for #COVID19 in a record time of six weeks.
m.businesstoday.in/story/first-ma cc
Today is the 100th death anniversary of the amazing mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. He passed away at a young age of 32 on April 26, 1920, at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivasa
A request to Non Marathi speaking media:
Maharashtra CM's last name is pronounced as ' शिंदे ' -
'Shin - They' ...not 'Shin - Day'
Note - ' दे ' not ' डे '.
13 February, 355 years ago Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took to the sea — his first and only naval expedition — to free the tiny port town of Basrur in Karnataka.
The people of this town are preparing to mark Basruru Swatantrya Diwas.
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Great interview with - conducted by at the new facility in Texas.
"Manufacturing is underrated and design is overrated."
Musk highlights how 10-100 times more effort goes into the manufacturing system than the design.
When was the last time, an entire nation was awake well past midnight, and stayed completely emotionally involved, in a science & technology project?
Thank you !
Good story of , #Pune... 'The woman behind India's first testing kit'
Built in record time, the team leader, Minal Dakhave Bhosale submitted the kit for evaluation by the NIV on 18 March, just a day before delivering her daughter.
bbc.com/news/world-asi via
Great to meet and in Pune.
Welcome to the historic Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute !
Do watch 'The Kashmir Files' - a great production by , Pallavi Joshi and team.
Gripping, intense and disturbing.
Excellent performances by , Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi...and special mention to and Chinmay Mandlekar.
"A 4K digitally remastered version of an anime based on the Hindu epic “Ramayana” was screened last month in Tokyo almost 30 years after its first release, with the makers reminiscing about the barriers they overcame in the groundbreaking project."
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Susanta Nanda
Elon Musk makes a $43 billion offer to buy Twitter, saying the company has extraordinary potential and he will unlock it
Good to see this being highlighted! Especially in hospitals.
Those 'N95' like masks with valves discharge air through the valve, without filtering...and are bad for everyone around.
(They were designed as dust masks - to protect the wearer)
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Masks with valves are not cool (for the person in front of you). An advisory put up at various places in Fortis Hospital, Mulund
#TheKashmirFiles: A story of India that the world needs to see
Filmmaker has a truth to tell and he has dared to tell it through his latest film, ‘The Kashmir Files’.
firstpost.com/entertainment/ -
April 5, 1663 - one of the great 'special ops' raids in history. Shivaji Maharaj, along with a small team of Marathas, attacked the invading Mughal leader (Aurangzeb's uncle) Shaista Khan in #Pune's Lal Mahal.
He barely managed to escape, but not before losing three fingers.
India to set up first IIT abroad in UAE under newly inked trade deal
#TodayInHistory 345 years ago - Coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad on - 6 June, 1674.
Do read this series by : 'Chhatrapati Shivaji: The King Who Cared For His People'
esamskriti.com/e/History/Indi
Interesting map via
Look at Maharashtra (not surprising) - closest to the center '0' score --> prefer both rice and wheat.
Among large states, Rajasthan most tilting towards wheat... while Andhra + Telangana are most tilting towards rice.
German footwear brand Von Wellx shifts production from China to India
Production will now happen at Agra in collaboration with Iatric Industries; German brand is sold in 80 countries and has over 100 mn customers worldwide
Jagannath 'Nana' Shankarsheth Murkute was one of the key 'builders' and 'architects' of modern Mumbai, and Indian Railways in the mid 19th C. Today is his 157th death anniversary.
Unfortunately, few people in Mumbai and Maharashtra know about him today.
Fast battery swap - key for rapid EV adoption. twitter.com/nerds_feed/sta
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Today, we honor the sacrifices made by Sadashivrao Bhau and over hundred thousand other Marathas, on the plains of #Panipat, 257 years ago on this day (Jan 14, 1761).
They died while defending India against a foreign invasion.
#MarathaHistory #IndiaHistory #Panipat1761
Good to see strict law enforcement.
Hope to see this level of rules enforcement of the 10 pm deadline, across the board.
Sound/noise pollution is a big growing problem across our cities.
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A police officer in #Pune switched off @arrahman's live concert as the show passed 10 pm deadline.
Excellent animation on the rise and fall of Airlines in India over the past two decades.
(link via )
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Today is the 322nd birth anniversary of Peshwa Bajirao.
Bajirao expanded the 'Swarajya' established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, into a 'Samrajya'.
Constantly on the move in his 20 year reign, he didn't lose a single major battle.
In Hyderabad after a long long time... clearly they have built much better infra (roads, metro) than Pune and Bengaluru.
The ring roads are very good.
The road surface quality is also significantly better. No potholes/random speed breakers (in my limited sample size).
#Pune’s bargain bazaar decides to go China-free: Tulshibaug traders unveil local produce plan
300 shops & hawkers make up this shopping centre for bargain deals on every type of knick-knack, imported and otherwise; with cosmetics, toiletries, household...
Did you know that Lokmanya Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Maharishi Karve were all Mathematics Professors as well?
The three of them taught math at the Fergusson College in Pune.
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While in London #lokmanyatilak met many parliamentarians/intellectuals to promote Indian independence. During 1such interaction he was once asked what position would he occupy if India became free, he instantly replied he'll quit politics & go back to his 1st love #Mathematics
Today is the 319th birth anniversary of Peshwa Bajirao.
Bajirao expanded the 'Swarajya' established by Shivaji, into a 'Samrajya'.
Constantly on the move in his 20 year reign, he didn't lose a single major battle.
#Bajirao built the Shaniwarwada and made Pune his capital.
Honoring the valiant sacrifices made by Sadashivrao Bhau and over 100,000 other Marathas - 262 years ago that fateful day (Jan 14, 1761) on the plains of #Panipat, over 1500 km away from their homes.
They died defending the country against a foreign invader.
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Today, we honor the sacrifices made by Sadashivrao Bhau and over hundred thousand other Marathas, on the plains of #Panipat, 257 years ago on this day (Jan 14, 1761).
They died while defending India against a foreign invasion.
#MarathaHistory #IndiaHistory #Panipat1761
Hubble telescope spies water raining on distant world
The exoplanet is just twice the diameter of Earth, and could potentially host life. It is located around 110 light years away.
#Pune Can't think of any 7+ million city in the world...a city that is a top global mfg and IT destination...a city with tens of billions of dollars of export...a city that is top global vaccine producer - HAVING no proper civilian airport.
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Kohli's bad form continues. Made 3 of 11 balls and lobs a simple catch.
Interesting...
How an Ancient Indian Art Utilizes Mathematics, Mythology, and Rice
Computer scientists have studied these “pictorial prayers.”
There's activism.... and then there's Puneri activism 😉
This gentleman is apparently 'protesting' outside the 'world famous' Bedekar Misal near Laxmi Road - asking for 'Paav' instead of 'Bread Slices' (which Bedekar serves with Misal).
Oh...well!🤣
(photo via WhatsApp) #Pune
Remembering Anant Pai ('Uncle Pai') on his 91st birth anniversary.
(Good article(2016): swarajyamag.com/culture/rememb)
#UnclePai was an educationist, and the creator of 'Amar Chitra Katha'. Millions of children in India grew up learning and loving history, thanks to him.
'Odisha supplies 3965 MT of oxygen to eight states in 10 days' livemint.com/news/odisha-su
Thank you Odisha.
126 years ago this day - 22 June 1897 in #Pune... The Chapekar brothers assassinated British Plague Commissioner Rand, as he was riding back late evening, from the Governor's House at Ganeshkhind.
Rand's efforts to control plague were considered tyrannical and brutal by many in… Show more
Today is the 161th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dhondo Keshav Karve - one of the pioneers of women's education in India.
He lived to a grand old age of 104, and was active in his work throughout his life. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1958 (his 100th birthday).
How This IAS Officer Cut Nandurbar’s Single-Day COVID-19 Spike By 75%
thebetterindia.com/253438/ias-her #Maharashtra
The newly-opened 7.1 million sq ft Surat Diamond Bourse is billed as a “one-stop destination” for over 65,000 diamond professionals, including cutters, polishers and traders.
It is now the largest office building in the world, surpassing the Pentagon.
edition.cnn.com/style/india-la
Tatas to pay full salaries to temporary workers, daily wage earners amid Covid-19 outbreak
“The current situation is likely to have a large and deep financial impact on the weaker socioeconomic segments of our society”. - Chairman N Chandrasekaran
. rolls out India's first inter-city electric bus service between #Mumbai and #Pune
The 43-seater capacity luxury electric bus has a range of 300 kilometre on a single charge and would be operated twice daily between the two cities.
cnbctv18.com/infrastructure
'The Battle of Peshawar' took place on May 8, 1758, between the Marathas and Durrani Empire.
The Marathas, led by Raghunathrao (younger brother of Nanasaheb Peshwa) and Malharrao Holkar were victorious in the battle, and Peshawar was captured.
(images: , @LiveHIndia)
Naturals Ice Cream: How a Fruit Vendor’s Son Built a Rs 300 Crore Empire
Indeed...well put. That's Rahul Dravid!
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In an office at the NCA in Bangalore, Rahul Dravid must be watching and feeling proud of the India A and India U19 programs he's developed, which gave India their depth.
Then, he'll quietly get back to work planning the next series.
Replying to
🤣 ...one day, we will go to Mars. But will still not be able to resolve this tape issue :)
Surprise! Union minister inspects Churchgate station, CSMT without warning, at midnight
Interesting find! ... "A widespread Ganga valley culture, contemporary of the Harappan civilization"
4,000-year-old copper weapons found under a field in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri
toi.in/ITDB7a/a24gk via
Honoring the valiant sacrifices made by Sadashivrao Bhau and over 100,000 other Marathas - 261 years ago that fateful day (Jan 14, 1761) on the plains of #Panipat, over 1,500 km away from their homes.
They died defending the country against a foreign invader.
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Today, we honor the sacrifices made by Sadashivrao Bhau and over hundred thousand other Marathas, on the plains of #Panipat, 257 years ago on this day (Jan 14, 1761).
They died while defending India against a foreign invasion.
#MarathaHistory #IndiaHistory #Panipat1761
#PadmaAwards
Padma Bhushan for Prof. Deepak Dhar of
Prof Dhar was recently awarded the 2022 Boltzman Medal.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepak_Dh
Railways' first privately run train posts ₹70 lakh profit in first month of operations:
Tejas Express earned a revenue of nearly ₹3.7 crore in October
The train has run with an average occupancy of 80-85% since it began operations on 5 October
June 6, 1674 - The formal establishment of 'Swarajya' and the foundation of the Maratha Empire.
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#TodayInHistory 345 years ago - Coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad on - 6 June, 1674.
Do read this series by @MulaMutha: 'Chhatrapati Shivaji: The King Who Cared For His People'
esamskriti.com/e/History/Indi
Japan is an interesting example in the fight against #COVID19... needs more study.
"Japan’s state of emergency is nearing its end with new cases of the coronavirus dwindling to mere dozens. It got there despite largely ignoring the default playbook."
Today is the 100th birth anniversary of the great Purushottam Laxman Deshpande - one of the most beloved personalities of the Marathi speaking world.
He was often affectionately referred to just by his initials, 'P.L.' or 'Pu La'.
#PuLa was born in Mumbai on November 8, 1919.
Today is the 247th Punyatithi of Madhavrao Peshwa.
He accomplished so much in a short span of 12 years, taking over at the age of 16, after Panipat, and after the death of his father Nanasaheb Peshwa.
Stabilizing the Maratha Empire amidst so many internal and external threats.
"स्वराज्य हा माझा जन्मसिद्ध हक्क आहे आणि तो मी मिळवणारच."
"Swarajya is my birthright, and I shall have it."
Today is the 164th birth anniversary of the 'Father of Indian Unrest', against the British Raj, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Today we honor the valiant sacrifices made by Sadashivrao Bhau and over 100,000 other Marathas, on the plains of #Panipat, 259 years ago this day (January 14, 1761).
They died defending the country against a foreign invader.
(Old thread on #Panipat1761: twitter.com/aparanjape/sta)
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While the Marathas did lose the battle, their key objective of pushing back the invaders was successful. A weakened Abdalli, fearing a prospect of another battle with the advancing army of Nanasaheb Peshwa, went back to Afghanistan, never to return again to India.
#Panipat1761
#Pune city (PMC) - 6 days in a row new cases less than discharges. That's good!🤞
New cases fall below 4k, today at 3,991. Discharges: 4,789.
Amazing...do watch!
Time-lapsed video of a ship traveling between Rotterdam and Amsterdam through old waterways, canals, channels... with numerous bridges, walkways, etc.
(via , )
When it comes to #COVID19 crisis in Brazil and India, international media seems to prefer burial and cremation photos for their stories.
Don't remember these being extensively used during the coverage, when this crisis was peaking in US, UK?🤔
Today is Veer Savarkar's 54th Punyatithi.
"जयोस्त्तु ते श्रीमहन्मंगले। शिवास्पदे शुभदे्
स्वतंत्रते भगवति। त्वामहं यशोयुतां वंदे
राष्ट्राचे चैतन्य मूर्त तूं, नीति संपदांची
स्वतंत्रते भगवति। श्रीमती राज्ञी तू त्यांची
परवशतेच्या नभांत तूंची आकाशी होशी
स्वतंत्रते भगवती...."
This has to be the most tragic 12 months for BJP (in spite of some great electoral wins and consolidation) - the passing away of Vajpayee, Parrikar, Swaraj and now Jaitley.
Great talented leaders - total selfless dedication to India.
Impossible to fill in such a big void :(
Today is the 134th Punyatithi of Dr. Anandibai Joshi - the first Indian woman to study western medicine. She graduated from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1886.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandi_Go
#Pune's famous 'Huzurpaga Girls High School' completes 136 years today. It was established on Oct 2, 1884 by Vaman Modak, Justice M.G. Ranade, R.G. Bhandarkar, Shankar Pandit.
It was one of the pioneers in higher secondary girls education in India in 19th century.
(1895 photo)
Today is the 99th Janma Tithi of the great R.K. Laxman - and the beginning of his birth centenary year.
10 MILLION (1 CRORE) !!!
A big new daily vaccination record. An incredible job by all involved.
From the first virus isolation & analysis (National Institute of Virology), to the first domestic RT-PCR test (MyLab Solutions), to first vaccine shipment (Serum Institute of India).
From Pune to the world.
#MadeinPune
#Pune
Maharashtra: 72% rise in mangrove cover in 6 years
Great! Need more such efforts... 'Gujarat town looks to topple China in global toy supply chain'
"The mfg hub of Morbi known for its tiles and timepieces is making a big play to become the toy factory to the Mattels, LEGOs and Hamleys of the world."
Interesting... Tourists arrivals.
Top-5 (domestic tourists):
1. Tamil Nadu
2. UP
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
5. Maharashtra
Top-5 (international tourists):
1. Maharashtra
2. Tamil Nadu
3. UP
4. Delhi
5. Rajasthan
Excellent report (tons of data): tourism.gov.in/sites/default/
Students in Japan (as early as 1st standard) clean their own classrooms and school toilets
Cleaning practices followed by students in Japan help build their character to develop them into model citizens.
That time of the year, every year, when this railway station becomes very popular on social media.
Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai... For too long we have ignored our cities - lack of vision & planning, no accountability and corruption have been major issues.
About time we implement major urban governance reform.
First step - muni. corp. commissioner reporting to an elected mayor.
Great visualization!
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Stunning timelapse shows the Earth’s rotation through space by stabilizing the Milky Way Galaxy.
Credit: Aryeh Nirenberg
The real Modaks are 'Ukdiche Modak'! ... Rice flour cover with coconut stuffing inside...steamed, and served with ghee on top.
Anything else you see these days are just fried stuff/mithai/chocolates shaped as Modaks! 😊
#Ganeshotsav2022 #Modak
Why is the PM so popular abroad? For the diaspora, Modi has made it ‘cool’ to be an Indian
Modi’s greatest contribution, in diaspora’s eyes, has been to uplift the country’s image and enhance their own cultural identity that is now finding a fuller expression… Show more
Wishing Padma Vibhushan, Maharashtra Bhushan, Shiv Shahir Babasaheb Purandare, a very happy 99th birthday!
A true legend - very fortunate to meet him last year (thanks to )
Amazing how Reliance has reinvented itself from a 'Textile Giant' of 1980s ... to a 'Petrochemical Giant' of 2000s ... to now a 'Tech Giant' of 2020s.
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An Indian tech giant that’s raised $20 billion from the likes of Google and Facebook is working on a mixed reality headset cnbc.com/2020/07/16/jio
For Her, Sky No Longer the Limit: Meet Ritu Karidhal, #Chandrayaan2 Mission Director
news18.com/news/india/cha
Today is the 184th Jayanti of Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar; the 'foremost pioneer of scientific orientology' in India.
To continue and honor his work, his students established the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in Pune, this day in 1917 (his 80th birthday).
"Dear Sir,
I have to attend my brother's wedding on T̶h̶u̶r̶s̶d̶a̶y̶ Tuesday.
Please grant me leave for that day.
Thanks and regards"
😉 #CWC19
22 June 1897 - The Chapekar brothers assassinated British Plague Commissioner Rand in Pune.
"Rand's efforts to control plague were considered tyrannical and brutal by many in Pune including Bal Gangadhar Tilak."
The three brothers (Damodar, Balkrishna and Vasudeo) were hanged.
Today is Swatantryaveer Savarkar's 136th Janmatithi.
जयोस्त्तु ते
"जयोस्त्तु ते श्रीमहन्मंगले। शिवास्पदे शुभदे्
स्वतंत्रते भगवति। त्वामहं यशोयुतां वंदे"
(Victory to you, O Auspicious One, the Munificent and Holy!
O Goddess of Freedom, I seek you blessings for success)
For those who are asking about 'per capita' numbers today on vaccinations (hinting that 8.4 million is not that big, per capita in India)...
... wondering if these same folks were also focused on per capita deaths and cases numbers in April-May, and not the absolute numbers?🤔