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The 64th National Film Awards, announced on Friday, once again illustrated the charisma of regional films, with Marathi films enjoying a special moment of glory. It was a particularly encouraging day for debutant filmmakers, whose maiden efforts won in several categories. The directorial debut of theatre personality Nipun Dharmadhikari, Dhappa, won the Nargis Dutt AwardContinue reading

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Updated: Mar 22, 2018, 10:18 IST PUNE: The state government on Wednesday declared Junnar taluka in Pune district as a ‘special tourism zone’ as it is the only place that houses not only Chhatrapati Shivaji’s birth place — Shivneri fort — but seven other historical forts and over 350 caves. Read More at https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/junnar-gets-spl-tourism-zone-tag/articleshow/63405082.cms

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TNN | Updated: Mar 24, 2018, 09:39 IST PUNE: The tourism ministry has identified Ajanta and Elloracaves among 12 sites for development under the Iconic Tourist Sites Project. This comes in the wake of the finance minister’s proposal in this year’s Union Budget to convert 10 prominent tourist destinations into iconic and model destinations. The ancient caves in Aurangabad now figureContinue reading

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tnn | Updated: Mar 23, 2018, 11:47 IST PUNE: Renowned Kirana gharana vocalist Prabha Atrewould be given the prestigious Punyabhushan award this year. A statement issued by Satish Desai, the president of the Punyabhushan Foundation, on Thursday stated that Atre would be presented the award in recognition of her immense contribution to the Indian classical music. The selection committee chairedContinue reading

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