Podcasts about Maharashtrian

In this episode, we sit down with Sameer Ahirrao, Executive Director of BConnect, and Viraj Raut, a sponsor of the event, to explore the journey of BConnect. BConnect aims to empower Maharashtrian professionals by creating a vibrant ecosystem that celebrates entrepreneurship, innovation, and community strength. Our guests share insights into how BConnect provides resources and opportunities to help professionals unlock their potential and chart their own paths with confidence. Hear from industry leaders like Anand Deshpande (Persistent Systems), Ramesh Raskar (MIT Media Lab), and Hanmant Gaikwad (BVG Group). Participate in workshops on go-to-market strategies, real estate, digital marketing, and AI governance. Connect with top companies at the career fair and pitch your startup idea to investors. Enjoy a performance by the renowned Sarma Art group. Gain insights from experts, enhance your skills, expand your network, and explore new opportunities.

There may be 574 cricketers in the final list for the Indian Premier League's 2025 Player Auction but we are going to focus on 49 of them who belong to the Maharashtrian soil. 46 cricketers from the three domestic teams in Maharashtra will be joined by three Maharashtrian cricketers who are playing for other teams. While you can guess the 'favourites' from these 49 who will go under the hammer in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, we take a look at the undergods from the region.  एकूण ५७४ खेळाडू जरी इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग लिलावाच्या रिंगणात असले तरी त्यातील तब्बल ४९ खेळाडू मराठी मातीतले आहेत. महाराष्ट्र राज्यातील तीन संघाचं प्रतिनिधित्व करणारे ४६ आणि इतर संघांसाठी खेळणारे तिघं हे दहापैकी एकातरी संघाकडून पॅडल उंचावण्याची आशा बाळगून आहेत. या ४९ खेळाडूंमधील 'फेव्हरिट्स' आणि 'अंडरडॉग्ज' ठरू शकणाऱ्या खेळाडूंबद्दल जाणून घेऊया 'वीकली कट्टा' मध्ये.

The guest in today's episode, Indruja, is the co owner of Sukh Agro Farm. This farmstay near Pune offers authentic stay experience of a traditional family home in Maharashtrian setting. In this episode we talk about running a farmstay and how to ensure that it offers authentic experiences to the guests. We learn about sustainable practices and how they involve the local community in the mix. Connect with Indruja and Sukh Agro farm https://www.instagram.com/sukh_agrofarm/ https://www.instagram.com/iya.iya.oo/ https://www.instagram.com/iyaskoreankitchen/ Share your thoughts and feedbacks anshul.akh99@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyPassenger/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/passenger_v2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/ Blog: https://dailypasseneger.com/

Munjya is a rakshas from Maharashtrian folklore, a malevolent spirit born from an incomplete ritual. In this horror-comedy, a boy's unrequited love and violent tendencies turn him into a Munjya, haunting his love interest. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film blends traditional horror with humor and social commentary, featuring Abhay Verma as the unlikely hero. Is this addition to the Stree-Bhediya universe worth the watch, or is another hit-and-miss in the horror-comedy genre? #Munjya #Sharvari Follow Us Onhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠Find us on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠

Munjya is a rakshas from Maharashtrian folklore, a malevolent spirit born from an incomplete ritual. In this horror-comedy, a boy's unrequited love and violent tendencies turn him into a Munjya, haunting his love interest. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film blends traditional horror with humor and social commentary, featuring Abhay Verma as the unlikely hero. Is this addition to the Stree-Bhediya universe worth the watch, or is another hit-and-miss in the horror-comedy genre? #Munjya #Sharvari Follow Us Onhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠Find us on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠

Dive deep into the heartbeat of Mumbai in today's podcast episode as we embark on a captivating journey with our special guest, Vaibhav Srivastav, author of the mesmerizing book ‘Sea of Stories: Mumbais and Bombays' that unveils the vibrant tapestry of the city. From the bustling streets of Colaba and its tranquil Parsi colonies to the busy Marine Drive, Lower Parel, Bandra and more, we explore every nook and cranny, accompanied by tales that breathe life into Mumbai's rich history. Join us as we stroll down the iconic Marine Drive, gazing at the sparkling Queens Necklace, and marvel at the architectural marvels of Churchgate and CST stations. Our taste buds are tantalized with the flavors of Mumbai as we delve into the culinary delights of Ice-Cream at Bachelors or Rustoms & Co, street food at Girgaon or Juhu chowpatty, Parsi delights at Britannia & Co, authentic Chinese food, Maharashtrian and Konkani delicacies as well as the best bars to hang out at. Hop aboard the local trains and the best-autos-in-the-world as we traverse through Parel, Bandra, Dadar, Powai, Sion, Borivali, Thane, Vashi etc., soaking in the essence of each vibrant neighborhood. We also take you to a few fab very easily accessible hill-stations and islands around Mumbai too! And no exploration of Mumbai is complete without delving into its inseparable bond with Indian cinema. From the theatres of NCPA and Prithvi to the several studios and silver screens to the graffiti-filled-streets, Mumbai's allure has captured the hearts of millions. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with history, trivia, quizzes, and personal anecdotes as we unravel the enchanting tales of Mumbai with Vaibhav - a city that pulsates with life and love. Don't miss our newsletter for this episode, where we delve into the captivating historical tales from South Bombay, inspired by the places discussed with Vaibhav! Subscribe now and embark on this immersive adventure with us. & don't forget to follow our Instagram page as well – we put out lots of travel hacks, tips, reels and videos just for you. To support our team and donate generously, please click here . Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at: Email: misadventuresofasneaker@gmail.com Instagram: @misadventuresofasneaker Blog: misadventuresofasneaker.substack.com ----------------------------------------- Follow Vaibhav Srivastav here: Instagram || LinkedIn ----------------------------------------- Vaibhav's recommendations through the episode Vaibhav's book: Sea of Stories: Mumbais and Bombays on Amazon Basu Chatterjee's movie Baaton Baaton Mein on Amazon Prime    Kaii Baar Yunhi Dekha Hai (Rajnigandha) song on YouTube Basu Chatterjee's movie Choti Si Baat on Amazon Prime Jane Borges book Bombay Balchao on Amazon Soboicar handle on Instagram One hundred Years of Solitude by Marquez Gabriel Garcia on Amazon Lindsay Pereira's book Gods and Ends on Amazon Mumbai Fables by Gyan Prakash on Amazon Suketu Mehta's Maximum City on Amazon Gregory David Roberts' Shantaram on Amazon

The Maharashtra Mandir Australia Inc (MMAI) reflects the commitment of Sydney residents to introduce Maharashtrian culture and traditions to Australia. In this podcast episode, Rishikesh Deshpande, MMAI's secretary, explores their objectives, the need and process of establishing a temple specifically for the Maharashtrian community in Australia, and other pertinent insights.

Carrot Kosambari or Gajarachi Koshimbir is a Maharashtrian salad made primarily with grated carrots, fresh coconut, and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. The carrot salad is one of the most common side dishes served along with the meals

Have you ever wondered how an engineer becomes a successful businesswoman and then transforms into a business coach? Meet our guest, Surabhi Shenoy, a woman who has navigated multiple career paths with grace and resilience. She shares her transformative journey from a middle-class Maharashtrian upbringing to becoming a software engineer, then a business owner, and now a business coach and yoga practitioner. Hear her insights on trusting your instincts, adapting to life's challenges, and dealing with the unexpected, like the sudden loss of a loved one.Surabhi's recount of her business exit is a powerful tale of courage. Guided by the wisdom of an unexpected adviser, she navigates the emotional rollercoaster of letting go and shares her strategies for finding the right buyer. As you listen, you'll gain insights into resilience, value creation, and the importance of strategic decision-making. Her experiences reveal the significance of strong systems, multiple revenue streams, and the invaluable knowledge she gained from her background in software engineering.Surabhi's personal growth continues as she proactively pursues self-development and well-being. She reveals how practices like meditation, journaling, and exercise have become pillars in her life, contributing to her mental and physical health. As she speaks about the evolving business landscape, you'll learn about the importance of adaptability, and trusting one's intuition. Emphasizing the need for business leaders to be open to change and surprises, Surabhi wraps up our conversation with a poignant reflection on gratitude and a call to action that serves as a catalyst for transformation. Tune in to be inspired by her story and glean lessons from her experiences. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

The Maharashtrian cuisine is rich in the use of millets and Jowar Dhirde or Ghavan is one such popular dish. Easy to prepare and a great source of vitamins and minerals. These millet pancakes are the perfect breakfast recipe The Mads' Cookhouse podcast has been listed among the Top 10 of the ⁠Top 40 Home Cooking Podcasts⁠ on the web. Thank you dear listeners for your continued love and support.

About the spokesperson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pushkar-limaye-23852455/ Pushkar Limaye is the founder and CTO of Carnot, a full-stack AgriTech platform. He grew up in Mumbai and studied at IIT Bombay, where he gained confidence and leadership skills. Pushkar's interest in engineering was sparked by his involvement in the IIT Bombay racing team, where he realized the importance of practical engineering and leadership. Carnot initially started as a car telematics startup but transitioned to AgriTech after receiving an investment from Mahindra and Mahindra in 2018. Their flagship product, Krishi's Market, is a GPS tracking device that provides transparency in the rental of tractors and helps differentiate between farmland and roads. Pushkar Limaye was raised in a typical Maharashtrian environment in Mumbai and attended a Marathi medium school until his 10th standard. He comes from a family of chartered accountants but decided to pursue engineering and got into IIT Bombay. Joining the IIT Bombay racing team and participating in formula student competitions had a significant impact on Pushkar's life, boosting his confidence and shaping his interest in engineering and leadership. The experience of leading a 60-person team in the racing team made Pushkar realize his enjoyment and aptitude for leadership roles. Inspired by the gap he observed between the engineering standards of his team's car and the best global counterparts, Pushkar aimed to build world-class products in India. A serendipitous incident involving audio signals from a car's electrical system led to the development of analytics for vehicles without built-in sensors. Qualcomm's grant through the Qualcomm Design in India Challenge provided a lifeline for Carnot during a challenging period, enabling them to explore partnerships and investment opportunities. Carnot chose to collaborate with Mahindra due to their belief in telematics as the future of the industry and the potential for distribution within Mahindra's vast ecosystem. Carnot's flagship product, Krishi's Market, is a GPS tracking device that brings transparency to the rental of tractors and helps differentiate between farmland and roads. They have achieved significant scale, with thousands of units deployed in India and Africa.

Welcome to Cyrus Says!Use the Coupon code 'CYRUS2023' to get Rs. 4799/- off on your EVEN subscription.Become a member of Club Cyrus SaysOn Cyrus Says this week, Cyrus is joined by actress Mithila Palkar! She talks to Cyrus about how she got into acting, what was shooting the popular web series 'Little Things' like, and the big Marvel project she has recently signed. She also tells Cyrus why Dadar is the best and shares her favorite Maharashtrian food places in the locality!Tune in for this and much more!Follow Mithila on Instagram at @mipalkarofficialSubscribe to the Cyrus Says YouTube Channel for video episodes!Check out the Cyrus Says Official MerchListen to Cyrus Says across Audio PlatformsIVM Podcasts | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Gaana | Amazon Music | Jio SaavnEmail your AMA questions to us at whatcyrussays@gmail.comDon't forget to follow Cyrus Says' official Instagram handle at @whatcyrussaysConnect with Cyrus on socials:Instagram | TwitterAnd don't forget to rate us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On occasion of Maharashtrian new year, 1 lakh karyakartas, 9,800 booths, to hoist gudhis — sugar crystals, neem & mango leaves, garland of red flowers, strung on a bamboo pole for good luck.

"Dals have been a part of the human diet for centuries and they are a substitute for more expensive animal-based proteins, and they are also very diverse and versatile. Dals are actually used all over the world. After my book on biryanis, my family urged me to work on another book and we decided on this because dals are an intrinsic part of everyday cooking in every Indian home" - Pratibha Karan, author, The Book of Dals, talks to Manjula Narayan about everything from Telangana sambar and Maharashtrian amti to puran poli, papads, payasams, Kashmiri dals and rajma chawal, among many other fantastic preparations made from lentils.

EPISODE 18 : PART 1 (OF 2) WITH AD DIRECTOR RAVI GUNDYA DESHPANDE AS WE CONVERSE ABOUT SHARING BOOKS WITH SMITA PATIL, AN INFERIORITY COMPLEX & A REBELLION AGAINST PATRIARCHY WITHIN HIS OWN FAMILY He comes from a family of landlords who were given Jaagirs by the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He has spent his childhood on the laps of greats like Kumar Gandharva, who used to hold private mehfils in his house. His father, a renowned writer himself, tried to push him towards cinema, while the rebel in him wished for a career in design. In the first part of my conversation with Advertising and film director Ravi Deshpande, we conversed about a Maharashtrian boy's childhood in Telugu land, a warm bond over books with the late Smita Patil, an inferiority complex because of his father's sterling success as a writer and his own gentle attempts at dismantling patriarchy within his own family. Please welcome Ravi Deshpande, a man who can make films, as effectively, as he can stitch a blouse. Hi, I am Atul Taishete and welcome to my podcast ‘Conversations with Atul'.

The world of Indian food became poorer on the 21st of July 2022 with the passing away of Pia Promina Dasgupta Barve in Mumbai. There was a spontaneous outpouring of grief from the many lives she had touched. To know about the multifaceted life she led, do read this article by food researcher Pritha Sen...https://tinyurl.com/4eeevr7t Many call Pia the pioneer home chef. She was baking from a time when most of us were not even born. She was behind the setting up of the iconic Kewpie restaurant in Kolkata. She moved to Mumbai where she was a lone woman working in the meat industry and she had also worked closely with the agricultural produce sector. Her culinary skills spanned not only her native Bengali cuisine, but that of the Maharashtrian side of her husband, whom she called Brave (from Barve), the colonial cuisine of the British Raj, anglo Indian, Jewish, Iranian (she had fed me tahdig once when she read that I had fond memories of it), Asian and what not; but what was most special to me were the eclairs she would make for my wife, Kainaz, because they made K smile like few other treats would. It is one of my regrets that I was not in touch with her in her last few months. I was going through my own health issues but to be honest, it was nothing that was big enough to stop me from making a phone call or from sending a text. My little way of making up to her was to reach out to some of the many whose lives she had touched and invite them to speak about her in my podcast. As I listened to Reshmy Kurian, Tara Deshpande, Manzilat Fatima and Mashushree Basu Roy & Anindya S Basu @Cook with Pikturenama share their memories of Pia, I realised that not interviewing her while I could for the #foodocracyforher is something I will always regret. Which is why, as I typed this, I decided that #foodocracyforher should have a Hall of Fame and that I would like to most humbly declare Pia Promina Dasgputa Barve its first star. The award winning #podcast #FoodocracyForHer by Kalyan Karmakar is India's longest running podcast featuring women entrepreneurs in the food and beverage business. Please share the episode. Please click on like as it helps the video be discovered and please do subscribe to the channel to catch future episodes of the podcast.

In this episode Karan discusses the importance of your friends liking the same memes as you. He discusses the Maharashtrian political crisis and what to do if your girl is a hoe. Check out the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpl7i-vFUYep4A6EGkBKg Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karankapadia_/?hl=en Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/KaranKapadia__ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karan-kapadia/message

On this episode of Beyond Butter Chicken Roxanne speaks with Saee Khorane Khandekar and delves into the cuisine from her home state of Maharashtra. They talk about the intricacies of Maharashtrian dishes that comes from regions across the state, the lack of true representation even in popular eateries and much more.

In the first episode of 2022, I talk to Ms. Prachi Mistry, member of the winning team of the second season of the "Big Family Cooking Showdown" on Netflix. If you haven't seen the series on Netflix yet (2 seasons), do so right now! It's a fun competition where families compete with each other to cook some really delicious food. We talked about many things including how the show boosted her self confidence. Her participation helped helped her with getting a job since the show showed leadership, fast thinking and problem solving skills. It was cool to know that it was so much more than a cooking competition! Her three ideal dinner guests: Oprah, Paulo Coelho (author "The Alchemist") and Shah Rukh Khan (the Bollywood superstar) And she would cook a typical Maharashtrian meal for them. Listen for more fun questions! :) I am so thankful to her for agreeing to this interview. I learned so much and even snagged an invitation to her house when I visit London! :) And listen to the episode for the answer to the last riddle and a brand new riddle. Email me: RiyaRamblings@gmail.com with your feedback, idea, resolutions, riddle answers and everything else. Follow, rate and review on your podcast app. And tell your friends and family!

Part of the International conference on Maharashtra in September 2021 - Jessica Chandras, Wake Forest University, USA By examining the contemporary multiscriptual and multilingual landscape of the city of Pune, Maharashtra, this paper explores the ways language ideologies circulate about Marathi, English, Urdu, and Hindi to illuminate a linguistic infrastructure of the city. Pune is an apt city to explore circulating multilingual ideologies as the city maintains an identity as a stronghold of Maharashtrian history and culture but has also undergone rapid demographic and social change since liberalization in the 1990s, tied to an expansion of the IT industry and as a hub for education. I explore language ideologies, as beliefs about languages and their speakers that motivate behavior, to argue that language is one way that Pune residents organize socio-spatial knowledge of the city and navigate belonging (Schieffelin et al, 1998). Through qualitative ethnographic research from 2016 to 2018, including asking individuals with insider knowledge of a place to draw a cognitive map of Pune to create an intimate view of locations based on layering subjective experiences (Graham 1976), this linguistic anthropological study extends a discussion of the power of both written and spoken language in Pune to socially construct understandings of identity and belonging (Jaffe & De Koning 2015, Lynch 1960). Data includes seven cognitive maps of the city's socio-spatial linguistic boundaries along with images of signage in three distinct Pune neighborhoods to analyze interlocutor's making sense of contemporary urban Indian multilingual and multiscriptual space as a cultural category (Duranti & Goodwin 1992, Feld & Basso 1996). Findings indicate the use and broadly circulating knowledge of different languages and scripts in the city coincide with many socio-political identifying features and social stratification through caste categories, socioeconomic statuses, and religious/ethnic backgrounds. Understanding a city's infrastructure and spatial organization through language guides Pune residents' experiences of the city and their roles within it.

Part of the International conference on Maharashtra in September 2021 - Madhuri Deshmukh, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, USA Whereas “the oral forms of the pavāḍā, lāvanī and kīrtan have typically been sung by travelling specialists,”as the conference Concept Note puts it, the grind-mill songs were composed and sung by women in their homes. Accordingly, the grind-mill song tradition is likely to evoke images of a static, timeless and unchanging “folk culture.” In fact, however, the songs of the grind mill—as a genre— record a dislocation particular to the experience of women: their movement from the natal to the conjugal home, from one village and family to another. This movement of women through marriage might be one way in which the songs of the grind mill traveled, as they seem to have, from one village and region to another. This paper will argue that the verse tradition inspired by the labor of the grind-mill traveled well beyond the confines of the domestic space and circulated widely across the genres of Maharashtrian culture, most notably, poetry. Women's movement from māher to sāsar— represented in poignant songs about the vanvās of Sītā and the homelessness of Janābāī— encapsulates the experience of exile that seems to undergird the widely expressed desire in bhakti poetry for a māher in Pandharpur. Indeed, the journey to māher is the central metaphor for the annual vārī or pilgrimage to Pandharpur, evidence of the influence of the grind-mill songs in crafting the geography of the bhakti imagination. By drawing on the comparative examples of the African-American tradition and European poetry, this paper will delve into the history of the ovī, the dominant poetic form in Marathi literature until the eighteenth century, and the abhaṅga, the dominant form of bhakti poetry, to uncover the circulatory routes between women's oral compositions—their songs—and the development of written poetry in Maharashtra.

Pu La's vivid sketch of Narayan from his 1966 book Vyakti aani Valli paints a picture of sights, sounds and smells while revealing a man who gives of himself without taking anything in return, at that most important of times in our adult lives: the wedding. All our weddings had a Narayan. Or many Narayans - none of their thankless efforts captured in our wedding photo albums and dhaakchik videos. Fortunately, in Narayan, Pu La has done exactly that for us. In this very first episode of the Vaadach Nahi podcast, Vineet, Bhupal and Dhruv dissect the Maharashtrian wedding preparation process through the lens of Narayan, admire Pu La's skill at combining the light and the deep, and reflect on their own experiences growing up (and getting married) in Pune in the 90s and 2000s.

Pune is any food lover's paradise. Right from legacy places to new age restaurants and cafes, Pune has evolved and changed so much over the years. This week we deep dive into some stories from the top places to eat at in the beautiful city of Pune.

Pune is any food lover's paradise. Right from legacy places to new age restaurants and cafes, Pune has evolved and changed so much over the years. This week we deep dive into some stories from the top places to eat at in the beautiful city of Pune.

माणिक आणि डॉक्टर राजीव देशमुख आपल्याशी बोलणार आहेत 'मराठी खिडकीतून'!मराठी संस्कृतीकडे बघणार आहेत त्याच्यामध्ये मराठी साहित्य , कला ,परंपरा ,खाद्यसंस्कृती ,सभोवतालची परिस्थिती ,असं सबकुछ असणार आहे!हे बोलणं समस्त मराठी लोकांसाठी आहे!कोणत्याही वयाच्या ,महाराष्ट्रातल्या ,महाराष्ट्राबाहेरच्या, परदेशातल्या ,मराठी लोकांना हा कार्यक्रम नक्की 'आपला' वाटेल !तेव्हा मंडळी जरूर ऐका दर मंगळवारी आणि गुरुवारी!Manik & Dr. Rajiv Deshmukh present 'Marathi Khidkitun', a show that talks about Marathi culture, tradition, literature, cuisine and more.If you are a Maharashtrian, within the state or outside, or even based abroad, this show will speak to irrespective of age, and you will instantly feel at home.So folks, do tune in, fresh episodes every Tuesday & Thursday!You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Atul Maharaj as he takes us down the memory lane to the dreamy town of Panchgani!Today's destination: Panchgani, MaharashtraNearest Airport: Pune International Airport, PNQNearest Railway Station: Pune Junction, PUNEPrerequisites - n/aPacking - pack according to the weatherTime of the year - June to January can be a good time to travelLength of the itinerary - Weekend itinerary is optimalItinerary Highlights:- Atul shares his experience of growing up in Panchgani and his experience of life in a boarding school. He also touches up on the different residential schools in Panchgani and the history behind some of them.- Atul also talks at the different experiences at New Era High School including being a part of Bournvita Quiz contest and the Aamir Khan starrer, Taare Zameen Par!- We discuss important points of interest in Panchgani including popular hang outs like Table top, view points like Parsi point, Sydney Point and Harrison's folly.- There are also caves believed to have been used by the Pandavas during their final ascent to the heavens.- Apart from places to interest, there are also several farms that grow berries - primarily Strawberries and gooseberries. The popular factory Mapro, provides a great getaway to spend some time at the factory and park. The factory is also popular for being a completely organic operation as well as being run by solar energy.- Apart from Mapro, there are options to make a quick trip to Mahabaleshwar which has several points of interest, including a temple that is the source of river Krishna, the Kamalgadh fort - a popular hiking destination, view points like Dolphin's nose, Elephants trunk, adventure activities like paragliding, Devrai art village, that is an artisan's village, Kaas plateau which is popular as the valley of flowers of Maharashtra.- Finally, Atul calls out some must try eating joints in Panchgani including some iconic tea stalls near the city centre, Lucky's bakery for chai and bun maska, Vada pav by Shivaji Statue, Lakshmi Vilas hotel for Maharashtrian meals, Akbar Ali's for aloo parathas and street food, MV Roach's bakery for some fulsome fresh breads and cakes, Hilltop ice cream for gulkhan and green chilli ice cream, to name a few!Links:Atul's blog: https://socialmaharaj.comPanchgani blog posts:https://socialmaharaj.com/2020/04/01/memories-of-new-era-high-school-panchgani/https://socialmaharaj.com/2018/07/18/short-getaway-vacation-visit-to-mapro-garden-panchgani-must/https://socialmaharaj.com/2016/10/14/breathtaking-panchgani/https://socialmaharaj.com/2016/01/29/panchgani-in-natures-lap/Follow Atul on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/atulmaharajIG: https://www.instagram.com/atulmaharaj/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Atulmaharaj/ Photo by Shubham waghulde on UnsplashFollow the Musafir stories on:Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=enwebsite: www.themusafirstories.comemail: themusafirstories@gmail.comApple podcasts -  https://apple.co/2LPtTA3Google podcasts - http://bit.ly/2toY7ljwebsite - http://bit.ly/2xFZqOVSaavn - https://bit.ly/2J5rIqiSpotify - https://spoti.fi/2HLPSViGaana - http://bit.ly/2NClUYYpocketcasts - https://bit.ly/2xu3Ewgcastbox - https://bit.ly/2sqBDQiOvercast - https://bit.ly/2LN9wnfStitcher Radio - https://bit.ly/2JiBbhwaudioBoom - https://bit.ly/2oZZowSTuneIn - https://bit.ly/2xyQH4aRadioPublic - https://bit.ly/2snY9u0iHeartradio - https://ihr.fm/2xvOG8RDeezer - https://bit.ly/2L7GmOo

About Speaker: Yogendra Bangar is the founder of Aajibaichi Shala, India's first school for grandmothers. The school focuses to provide quality education to our Indian Grannies. The school was founded in 2016 on International Women's Day in Fangane village in Maharashtra. Bangar is an activist and the zila parishad teacher of the Motiram Dalal Charitable Trust. The school had a simple name, it was set up by a simple man, and the idea was also simple. However, the simplest of ideas are somehow always the most life changing. This was a school set up solely for elderly women of Fangane, who wished to be able to pick up pencils as their children and grandchildren did and sign their names. Today, they wear bright pink saree-uniforms and head to school together to learn their rhymes, math, alphabet, and art — and like any other students, complain about homework and tests. They are living a life they never had access to. Pretty in pink, sprightly of step and wide toothy and toothless smiles are what their Sundays are about now. Aajibaichi Shala is a Maharashtrian grandmother's lesson to all of India, and it's one of India's proudest stories. #INSPIRE​ #WhySchoolsMatter​? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/future-school-leaders/message

“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 6, featuring Smt. Jayanti Kathale, A TED-Ex Speaker , SEE Talk Speaker , SWAYAM - Speaker , Business Woman, Founder & Managing Director Manaswini foods Pvt. Ltd and Brand owner of ‘Purnabramha', the world's largest Maharashtrian Restaurant, chain of all-veg restaurants specialising in authentic Marathi cuisine. “In one word, Spirituality means confidence. You have to believe in yourself first, so spirituality should come from inside, and once you start believing in yourself, you will start believing in others and that leads to experiencing the meeting of two souls, resulting in a good world around us”, - says Smt. Jayanti Kathale in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan Dreams do come true, if you have the desire and the determination to go after them, says Jayanti Kathale, founder of ‘Purnabramha', the world's largest Maharashtrian Restaurant, chain of all-veg restaurants specialising in authentic Marathi cuisine. An erstwhile IT professional, and a mother who quit her high paying IT job for the sake of her dream, a dream to serve homemade delicious Maharashtrian food, now she is running over 14 restaurants successfully all over the world. From the spice-laced Misal Pav, to Sabudana Wada, to the sweet Shrikhand Puri and Puran Poli, Jayanti's restaurants offer a wide range of true Marathi flavour. Jayanti is also the CEO of Purnabramha LLC in the United States of America. Waqt kee Qaid mein, Zindagi hai magar Chandh lamhe aaj bhi azaad hain Unhee lamhon se hamaare khwwabon kee shurvaat hain Aur wohee lamhe hamein hamaare khwabon tak Pahunchne kee taqat deti hain! Born and brought up in Nagpur, Jayanti holds a Masters degree in Computer Applications; an IT professional and a technical guru for over 10 years in Appplication development and maintenance projects, Jayanti has worked previously in various capacities like project manager, Technical Architect, Technical Lead. Etc. Her experience in IT includes Project Management of application development, Architecture, Design and Development of Enterprise Applications, People Management and Client handling In her professional career, she has worked with people from various geographies including India, Americas, and Australia. A speaker at various international forums, such as TEDEx, SEE, SWAYAM. Etc., Jayanti, a Business Women and Founder and Managing Director, Manaswini foods Pvt.ltd and the Brand owner of “Purnabramha”. Jayanti has 17 years of experience in the industry as an Entrepreneur. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life's pursuit.

'Vishnuji ki Rasoi', is a cookery show,which is going to highlight authentic Indian cuisine . So friends, in this episode, Vishnu Manohar is going to share the main dishes in a Maharashtrian Thali .Enjoy the spicy and mouthwatering fragrance of Maharashtra in your homes...through this interesting podcast.

Jayanti is the founder  of Purnabramha. Purnabrahma is The largest Maharashtrian restaurant chain under women leadership. She is also Managing Director of Manaswini foods Pvt.ltd. FROM LAST 7 YEARS Purnabrahma has REACHED UP TO AROUND 30M PEOPLE around the world. A passionate entrepreneur, Ted X speaker. Jayanti has conceived the idea of Purnabramha to provide not just authentic Maharashtrian food to its guests but is also on a mission to create 5000 franchise owned by Women -all over the world.You can connect with Jayanti at  www.purnabramha.comPlease send me your feedback, any topics you would like me to cover, any concerns and questions at showupwithpriyanka@gmail.comYou can follow me atFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Show-Up-With-Priyanka-Podcast-103190054621506Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyankakhandalkar/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-khandalkar-265bab18/If you are looking into launching your own podcast - check out this course which I went through to launch my podcast in 28 days to Top 60 rated show on Itunes 'Entrepreneurship category'. This is my affiliate link to sign up for the podcast course : https://aff.podcastprofitlab.co/17187/60011

Today's episode on 'Bencil Talks' is extra special because we have the creator of our very own innovation master 'Bencil', Abhijeet Kini is a cartoonist popularly known for his work in tinkle and the creator of his very own famous cartoon 'Angry Maushi' who is not your typical maid but a Maharashtrian lady fed up with the various issues and injustice around us. This episode is especially for all the artists and creators out there!

Has the coronavirus pandemic disrupted your plan to take that long trip? Is the ongoing lockdown making you crave going off-road? Fret not. If you can’t go to the highway, Rocky, Mayur, Prashant, and Abhinandan — the team behind shows like Highway On My Plate, Vital Stats of India, Jai Hind, and Rocky and Mayur's Food Xpress — will bring the highway to you!So, here goes the newest offering from Newslaundry: Highway On My Podcast. The creators of the much loved TV travel show revisit their travels across India, sharing stories, anecdotes, trivia, and — for when the roads are open and inviting again — recommendations on food, culture, people, and much more. In this episode of Highway On My Podcast, Rocky, Mayur, Abhinandan and Prashant traverse the coastal state of Maharashtra. Doing justice to its highly varied food culture, the gang eats everything with equal enthusiasm, from Bhel to exotic bird preparations. The journey begins on a heartbreaking note in the breezy hill town of Mahabaleshwar, where the team’s dreams were shattered once they were welcomed by the caretaker of Hotel Regency. As it turned out, the hotel was so dirty that Rocky decided to sleep in the clothes he’d been wearing all day since he was sure they were much cleaner than the bedsheets. Shedding the memories of their horrific overnight stay, they hit the road to try out some roasted lentils, a speciality of Mahabaleshwar. They also try delicious jams after feasting on Chana . Driving to the plains, the gang discusses, while in transit, whether monsoons are a good time to visit Mahabaleshwar. Mayur doesn’t think so but Abhinandan strongly recommends it, only for the beautiful waterfalls. In Pune, they head to Kayani Bakery, a landmark in the city, that’s known for its scrumptious Shrewsbury biscuits. Prashant says the visit to Kayani is one of his more delightful experiences from their travels. They also talk about Pune’s authentic Maharashtrian food, their visit to Dorabji’s, and a place with an interesting menu. Heading to Nagpur, the team visits Saoji restaurant, which Abhinandan thinks should have a national presence. Rocky advises listeners to beware of the kind of spice that goes into the food, saying Saoji’s chefs typically add half a kg of chillies for a preparation with one kg of meat. Moving from spicy black meat to delicious orange-based sweets, Rocky highly recommends the orange Soan Papdi and the orange Barfi when in Nagpur. Falling short of time, the gang rushes out of Nagpur for Mumbai, discussing their memorable encounter with Mr Kohinoor, the owner of much-renowned Britannia & Co., an old Irani Cafe that is a part of city folklore. Listeners are also introduced to Mr Tony of Tony Da Dhaba, and how his salesmanship talked them into some exoic food. They feast on delicious seafood at Gajalee while Mayur tries Khichdi at Soam. The team also discusses the history behind Colaba’s iconic Cafe Mondegar and Cafe Leopold.Speeding off to Kolhapur, the gang shops for chappals and then samples Rajabhau’s Bhel, a local favourite and an example of how India’s street food never ceases to surprise. Prashant talks about Maharashtra’s good and bad vineyards and how locals developed a taste for wine. The group also talks about trying Mastani in Pune, the variety of Paan in Nagpur, and Mario Miranda’s art at Mondegar.All this and more, only on Highway On My Podcast. For more trivia and behind the scenes moments from Rocky and Mayur’s travels across India, sign up for the HOMP newsletter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’ve started a series called #FoodocracyIndia which is aimed at giving a shoutout to eateries across India that we love. I use Instagram lives to make it an audio video podcast and have now figured out using google how to convert into an audio podcast. This is the first that I did. It’s on Prakash, a heritage Maharashtrian eatery in Dadar, Mumbai. The series is about food memories and personal narratives and I hope you join me on the ride. Please bear with me at the parts where I am referring to pictures I was showing from my blog which you can’t see of course. It’s self recorded in my studio with no editing barring the music track.

" As a woman and a mother, I cannot put the burden of my dreams on my children... I am a mother, but I am also an entrepreneur who believes that every woman is a born management guru and should at least once give her dreams a chance..." In this episode of Badal Pernaari Maanse, Rima Sadashiv Amarapurkar Interacts with Jayanti Kathale, Founder & MD, Purnabramha - Largest International Maharashtrian Restaurant Chain and understands what it takes for a woman to give up a conventional life and start a dream venture, the social attitudes towards woman entrepreneurs and the need to go back to the cultural roots to be able to spear ahead into the future... " एक आई म्हणून माझ्या स्वप्नांचं ओझं मी मुलांवर लादणं योग्य नाही... माझ्या स्वप्नांचं ओझं मीच झेललं पाहिजे... मी आई आहे, पण मी एक व्यावसायिक पण आहे... मला असं वाटतं कि प्रत्येक महिला ही मॅनेजमेंट गुरु असते आणि तिने एकदा तरी तिचं स्वप्न पूर्ण करण्याचा प्रयत्न करायला हवा..." बदल पेरणारी माणसेच्या या भागात रिमा सदाशिव अमरापूरकर बोलत आहेत जयंती कठाळे यांच्याशी... त्या पूर्णब्रह्म या अंतरराष्ट्रीय पातळीवरच्या जगातल्या सर्वात मोठ्या महाराष्ट्रीय रेस्टॉरंट चेनच्या संस्थापिका आहेत. त्या सांगत आहेत की रुढीबध्द आयुष्य त्यागून स्वतःचं स्वप्न सत्यात उतरवण्याचा प्रवास कसा असतो... महिला उद्योजिकांबद्दल असलेला सामाजिक दृष्टिकोन, आणि सांस्कृतिक मुळांना घट्ट धरून प्रगती साधण्याची गरज...

 The International Women’s Day – celebrated worldwide every year on March 8th has come a long way over the century – from women demanding the right to vote to women currently excelling in every field, shattering glass ceilings, leading some of the largest conglomerates to being the epitome of balancing and managing it all – home, career, personal interests. But how do they really do it? How far do we still need to go? Is it even possible to have an added dimension personally and excel at it? We think we got some marvellous insights through our conversations we had with some stellar women CXOs. So, here’s a compilation of three feisty women, one who has run the distance of the earth and may soon be on her way to run it twice over – and she has headed some of the largest fintech organisations. Another went on from being a preschool teacher to being regarded as among the foremost K12 leaders in India and drew much strength from meditation through this rollercoaster journey and yet another, a distinguished Marketing veteran who went on to become a Masterchef Singapore finalist, starting an Indian supper club based on Maharashtrian-Bengali cuisine with her CXO husband. Seeing pink already? Well it’s about time, we say – the Sky Is Pink – Well it very well could be.  Watch out!    We bring to you the remarkable example of Vaishali Kasture, who is part of the Amazon Web Services India Core Leadership Team. She was also the India Country Head at Experian and has headed stellar organisations such as L&T Financial Services, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte India, Infosys BPO, Citibank etc. Vaishali, also a mother and a canine-lover, spoke with us on balancing a high-pressure career and personal commitments apart from following a passion ardently – Vaishali is the first Indian woman to have run all the world major marathons and to think she took to running in her thirties! We bring to you excerpts of our conversation wherein she shares how running above all else, helped her get more honest with herself and gain clarity of what she wants out of life. We also spoke of the challenges women continue to face in a largely patriarchal society and corporate culture, and how it is indeed possible for a woman to taste success on her terms, and append an additional dimension - a dimension only for her to cherish.    Priya Barve, Head of BrandLab, APAC at Google, wears many hats. One such is of a Masterchef! This creative marketing executive also runs a supper club in Singapore, The Bombay Howrah Dining Car, celebrating Maharashtrian and Bengali cuisine. She along with her equally prolific husband, Aniruddha Ganguly, CEO and Co-Founder at Negobot, have hosted several guests. In my conversation with them, Priya spoke about how she began cooking, her takeaways from participating in Masterchef. Humour is a constant companion throughout this conversation. We also elicit amusing reactions of her colleagues when they came to know of her aspirations. Priya shares how she has sought learning, challenges and growth rather than designations to guide her when she chose the organisations she worked with and how success to her is an accumulation of experiences and she hopes to continue to do so.  Lina Ashar, Founder of Kangaroo Kids Preschool and Billabong High International School shared some enriching insights into understanding the human mind, what it means of being in the business of tapping a being’s utmost potential. Her journey from being a preschool teacher, starting with a single preschool in Bandra West to an acknowledged K12 chain, arguably the foremost to bring forth the concept of ‘learning is fun’ , is inspiring. In my conversation Lina speaks how meditation provided her the right compass to give her a sense of reality – one which enables one to tell stories correctly, in a more peaceful manner, approaching it through love rather than fear. She speaks about how the power of meaning and purpose is well within the reach of everyone and the futility of depending on external validators as a measure of success or happiness.  Happy Listening!   

आजचा आपला पाहुणा फक्त मनानच नाही तर खरोखरचा कवी आहे. तृप्ती आणि अनीशच्या काही कॉमन जिव्हाळ्याचा गोष्टी आहेत, जसं की महाराष्ट्रीयन जेवण, गोकर्ण च्या आठवणी आणि बरंच काही. छोट्याशा एका तासात बर्याच गप्पा रंगल्या आहेत. ऐकायला विसरू नका फक्त गोल-गप्पा विथ तृप्ती खामकर वर. This week Trupti is joined by Anish Vyavahare, a poet. They bond over their love for Maharashtrian food. He recites his poems, describes his journey to Gokarna, talks about his artistic journey and reveals some very insightful confessions as a poet! You can follow Trupti Khamkar on Instagram @actortrupti You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

Gauri Pujan is the festival of worshiping Goddess Parvati celebrated by Maharashtrians. It is also celebrated in few other places near Maharashtra. Know about the features of this festival which makes it unique. On the day of Gauri Pujan all Maharashtrian women stay awake the whole night and play traditional games like Zhimma and Phugdi. Read on to find more about how Gauri Pujan festival is celebrated.

In this episode we will show you how to make Maharashtrian Kanda poha recipe. This is a healthy street food and is a very quick and easy recipe. Your kids too will like it.

In this episode we will show you how to make Maharashtrian Kanda poha recipe. This is a healthy street food and is a very quick and easy recipe. Your kids too will like it.

So, do you know of anyone who has run the distance of the earth? And is close to doing so twice over? Well, that is Vaishali Kasture for you. The first Indian Woman to complete running all the World Major Marathons. You might imagine her as a mean athletic machine to have been some kind of sports buff all her life to have run an excess of 70,000 km! But this petite lady with an iron will and a tender heart took to running well into her thirties, having spent her time pursuing academic excellence, a challenging career, leading organizations at various capacities in male-dominated domains like finance and technology. She is currently part of the Amazon Web Services Leadership team.  In this candid conversation with Sunayana Nair, Vaishali shares her love for running, which she took to like a fish takes to water, even if it was much later in life, nevertheless gifting her the chance to explore her third dimension. She also touches upon her upbringing in a Maharashtrian household. Happy Listening!

In this latest episode of TalkCXOLife we bring to you the gritty, resilient, warm Vaishali Kasture, the first Indian Woman to complete running all the World Major Marathons. You might imagine her as a mean athletic machine to have been some kind of sports buff all her life to have run an excess of 70,000 km! But this petite lady with an iron will and a tender heart took to running well into her thirties, having spent her time pursuing academic excellence, a challenging career, leading organizations at various capacities in male-dominated domains like finance and technology. As a part of the Amazon Web Services India leadership team, she is currently Helping B2B startups achieve scale and impact globally. Vaishali also loves playing mum to an eleven-year-old, Krishna, who is a soccer fan. In this candid conversation with Sunayana Nair, Editor, CXO Life,  Vaishali shares her love for running, which she took to like a fish takes to water, even if it was much later in life, nevertheless gifting her the chance to explore her third dimension. Vaishali speaks specifically about her perspectives and personal derivations from amateur running. She also delves into her formative years, brought up in a Maharashtrian household, the strong influence of her father who pushed her to take a 'hard career' and how that encouragement and confidence has shaped her values and passions today. 

Anand Kulkarni was brought up by Maharashtrian parents who believed you must find a career where you will make the most money. While many children might have decided to be doctors or engineers as a result, Anand decided to become an entrepreneur. Now the founder and CEO of Crowdbotics, he was named one of Forbes’ “Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30.” In this episode, we discuss how Anand launched two successful start-ups and why his definition of success has always been to provide comfort and stability for his family. He opens up about the social impacts he would love to make one day, his thoughts on "getting rich quick," and his top tips for starting up your own company and building a successful career. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2Gg2Dts 

The beauty of Meri Pyaari Saheliyan, an audio podcast series powered by Franklin Templeton, India, is that it brings the voices of women from different walks of life. Listen to Alpana’s story in the third episode of this podcast series. Alpana grew up in a middle-class Maharashtrian family where all the women were gainfully employed, but she harboured the desire to be a home-maker. She was brought up by her grandmother, given that her father was in the Navy. And it is from her grandmother that she learnt about financial management. What are the key lessons she learnt? What are her views on teaching the importance of money management to children? What can other homemakers learn from her? Listen to the podcast right away!

This episode encapsulates the Highlights of our conversation (part 1 & 2) with Priya Barve, Head Brandlab, APAC at Google & Aniruddha Ganguly, CEO & Co-Founder, Negobot.  Priya and Aniruddha take us through their journey as individuals, as a couple and as founders of the Singapore supper club, The Bombay Howrah Dining Car, which is a delectable ode to Indian cuisine, especially Maharashtrian and Bengali cuisine. 

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Oh man, Kepa Arrizabalaga! Gave the tabloids a lot to talk about, gave Sarri a lot to think and shout about, and gave all of us a reason to forget the injury ridden, anti-climatic 0-0 between Man United and Liverpool! Plus, Gerard Deulofeu AKA Vikram turned up the style as Watford thrashed Cardiff 5-1, and Burnley upset Spurs 2-1! Also, here's a video of Maharashtrian women playing fugdi, just as I promised. Compare THAT to the Deeney + Vikram celebration!  Don't forget to join The Corner Flag FPL League! Things are heating up at the top, so get in on the action FAST! Join now using this code: 452292-1350750 The Corner Flag is produced by Prashant Soni. Give him a shoutout on Instagram and Twitter! Follow Mukesh on Instagram and Twitter! Follow Amogh on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! And don't forget to rate us and give us a nice review! It really does help us get discovered by more listeners!

In this episode of Tadka Laga Ke we are going to make Bharli Vangi recipe which is a famous Maharashtrian recipe. This recipe is made of brinjal and is made by making a masala stuffing using coconut and some exotic spices. Bharli Vangi is usually served along with Bhakri. You can also serve it along with Chappati or, Paratha.

Aaswad is 33 year old restaurant which offers Maharashtrian vegetarian food and sweets. This is where I first fell in love with Maharashtrian food. This episode is about how that happened

We get to hang with the great vocalist Ganavya and we get to hear some selections from her highly anticipated debut album.     Ganavya comes to NYC  this Wednesday to the Rubin Museum of Art for the her album relase concert.    Vocalist and composer Ganavya Doraiswamy has carved a niche for herself at the nexus of South Indian vocal styles and jazz/contemporary music. She has been featured on various projects, most notably Alfredo Rodriguez’s Tocororo (co-produced by Quincy Jones), which hit #1 on jazz charts. Ganavya’s own debut album, Aikyam: Onnu, is set to release in March 2017. It features jazz standards translated into her native language of Tamil as well as recontextualized abhang-s (spiritual poetry written by 13th- to 15th-century Maharashtrian saints). Aikyam –a term used in Sanskrit and Tamil, to denote ‘sameness,’ is suggestive of a harmonious union, and represents a conscious merging of her different worlds.

Building on from the popularity of the good 'ol Indian cuisine, regional Indian food is quickly making a mark within the culinary scene here. With numerous new age restaurants now offering authentic Bengali, southern Indian, Srilankan, and other local fares, there's surely place for everyone to experiment with our rapidly adapting tastebuds. This week, we meet Preeti Deo, who is passionate about 'serving Maharashtrian cuisine on the global plate'. Come find out all about the ingredients and skilful preparation of these local delicacies. www.isingcakes.wordpress.com

Leela Gour Broome, born to a Dutch mother and Maharashtrian father, loves nature, words and playing pranks (not necessarily in that order). A true Fauji brat, having lived for nine years on a tea plantation near Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, her love for nature shines through in her two books for children The Red Kite Adventure and Flute in the Forest. Married to a gentleman farmer, she now lives on a small farm with many birds, some dogs and cows and visiting grandchildren. She is a regular at lit festivals for children, and when you listen to the interview, you'll know why. To know more, just click 'play'. :)

Madh Island, a small fishing village on the outskirts of Mumbai. These recordings are from a Roman Catholic service here for the Nativity of Mary, a nine day celebration. The singing is in Marathi language. Koli music, dance and dress is a culture that evolved from fishing communities in the Maharashtrian region of India.

Madh Island, a small fishing village on the outskirts of Mumbai. These recordings are from a Roman Catholic service here for the Nativity of Mary, a nine day celebration. The singing is in Marathi language. Koli music, dance and dress is a culture that evolved from fishing communities in the Maharashtrian region of India.

Madh Island, a small fishing village on the outskirts of Mumbai. These recordings are from a Roman Catholic service here for the Nativity of Mary, a nine day celebration. The singing is in Marathi language. Koli music, dance and dress is a culture that evolved from fishing communities in the Maharashtrian region of India.

Why are Bengalis so obsessed with South American football? Is it Maradona and Messi or just the idea of a human being moving so quickly? As Brexit leads to Bregret, the practice of making up words is so confusing that you have no idea whether it’s about teeth whitener or a coal scam. Why ransom is the best strategy for getting smooth courier deliveries. “Deep down everyone wants to leave”, why getting a visa in India is such a big deal. What does being rude to waiters say about us? And what about waiters who are rude to customers.

Hello and welcome to a whole New Year! The last few days of the last year were eventful and Aditya gives us a run down of he getting married in phool to Maharashtrian istyle! How different was his wedding from that of his elder brother? How many hours of poojas did he clock? Aditya willingly answers many more questions like these. The previous year belonged to women like Pratibha Patil, Shilpa Shetty and Rakhee Sawant. This episode is a special one is dedicated to all you guys for being there and rooting for us throughout 2007.

Hello and welcome to a whole New Year! The last few days of the last year were eventful and Aditya gives us a run down of he getting married in phool to Maharashtrian istyle! How different was his wedding from that of his elder brother? How many hours of poojas did he clock? Aditya willingly answers many more questions like these. The previous year belonged to women like Pratibha Patil, Shilpa Shetty and Rakhee Sawant. This episode is a special one is dedicated to all you guys for being there and rooting for us throughout 2007.