It is early to make out which way the wind is blowing, but there is no denying that challenges for the BJP, far outweigh the advantages in this region, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Wisdom lies in accepting facts & making the best of them. It’s no disrespect to India’s navy to acknowledge that it was an imperial creation and fulfilled its stated purpose with courage & dignity
Maharashtra is preparing to celebrate Ganeshotsav, with various sizes and types of idols being installed across Mumbai. Approximately 2.1 lakh idols are being displayed in homes and mandals for the festival, which will be celebrated from September 19 to 28. The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganeshotsav, celebrating its 90th year, is the biggest event of the season.
The new naval flag incorporates elements from Shivaji's Rajmurda but officers say it would have been better to draw inspiration from South Indian maritime traditions.