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<keyword id="1851542" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="maratha-groups" source="Orion">Maratha groups</keyword> continued their protests for the third day across several districts in the state to press for reservation for the community here on Tuesday. Alarmed by the spread of agitation, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has convened an all-party meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss and resolve the issue. Maratha legislators from all political parties staged a protest near the Gandhi statue outside Mantralaya in Nariman Point and are likely to meet Governor Ramesh Bais later demanding a special legislature session to finalise the community quotas. The great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Tushar A. Gandhi said that the Centre had very successfully engineered violence in New Delhi to scuttle the anti-CAA-NRC protests that had become a big embarrassment for the government. "Now the same modus operandi has been employed in Maharashtra to defame and derail the Maratha reservation agitation," said <keyword id="97377" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="tushar-gandhi" source="Orion">Tushar Gandhi</keyword> sharply. Another incident of arson on a government office was reported from Jalna where a village panchayat office was torched by some unknown persons raising pro-quota slogans. Scores of Maratha activists lay down on the railway tracks in Solapur and blocked the passage of at least one long-distance train even as police attempted to clear the railway lines. A local office of the Bharatiya Janata Party was set ablaze at Naiknagar in Hingoli district, while a large number of Maratha activists got down in a stream in Pune for a 'jal-samadhi' protest. Public bus services remained shut for the second day in parts of Parbhani district and in Malkapur, Buldhana district, protestors smeared black paint on posters of the CM on a vehicle. Scores of Marathas launched relay hunger strikes at Chunabhatti in Mumbai and Mungse village in Nashik district demanding immediate announcement of quotas. Schools and colleges remained shut on Tuesday in Shevgaon, Ahmednagar district and students participated in the protests. In Pune, protestors blocked the Pune-Bengaluru Highway by throwing burning truck tyres on the Navale Bridge and squatting on the road, raising anti-government slogans, as 10-km long traffic snarls developed on both sides of the important thoroughfare. A large number of activists took out a symbolic 'funeral' procession of the state government in Tembhurni, Solapur district, while half a dozen services of the Nagpur-Pune sleeper bus services were suspended for the day. In Beed, which was rocked by large-scale arson and violence on Monday, a Nationalist Congress Party (SP) activist <keyword id="13209654" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="yogesh-kshirsagar" source="Orion">Yogesh Kshirsagar</keyword> alleged that the torching of his MLA brother Sandeep R. Kshirsagar was "a pre-planned conspiracy". "Before setting our house on fire, someone had snapped off the power supply here, the miscreants who indulged in stone-pelting were carrying bottles filled with petrol, and the police proved totally incapable of stopping them," claimed Yogesh Kshirsagar. The Shivba Sanghatana President Manoj Jarange-Patil, whose indefinite hunger strike entered the seventhday on Tuesday, again appealed to his supporters in the state to refrain from any violence and carry out a peaceful agitation.

Arson, roadblocks rock Maha on third day of Maratha pro-quota protests

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, <keyword id="19936356" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="maratha" source="keywords">Maratha</keyword> quota activist <keyword id="19986660" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="manoj-jarange" source="keywords">Manoj Jarange</keyword> on Tuesday said it doesn't matter if the Maharashtra government grants 10 per cent or 20 per cent reservation to the community, the quota must be under the Other Backward Classes (<keyword id="19997887" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="obc" source="keywords">OBC</keyword>) category and not separate. Speaking to reporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, the activist said he would wait and see if the state government converts its draft notification on 'blood relatives' of <keyword id="20617373" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kunbi-marathas" source="keywords">Kunbi Marathas</keyword> into law and then decide on the course of his agitation. The state government is holding a special session of the state legislature on Tuesday to discuss the reservation and other demands of the Maratha community. "The government is giving us what we don't want. We want a reservation in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, but they are giving us a separate quota instead. If the government doesn't discuss and implement the draft notification on the reservation for blood relatives of Kunbi Marathas, we will decide on the course of the agitation tomorrow," the activist said. Asked about the state government's proposal for a separate 10 per cent reservation to Marathas, <keyword id="19914886" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jarange" source="keywords">Jarange</keyword> said it doesn't matter if the government grants 10 per cent or 20 per cent reservation for the community, the quota must be under the OBC category and not separate. He further criticised the government for trying to divert the quota issue and alleged that it was acting under the influence of Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who has been opposing the "backdoor entry" of Marathas in the OBC quota. "A separate reservation outside the OBC category might pose legal challenges, as it could exceed the 50 per cent reservation cap," he said. Jarange has been on a hunger strike since February 10. This is the fourth time in less than a year that Jarange has observed a hunger strike demanding the inclusion of the Maratha community in the OBC grouping.

Jarange reiterates demand for Maratha quota under OBC category

Actor <keyword id="19895145" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vicky-Kaushal" source="keywords">Vicky Kaushal</keyword> on Tuesday said the filmmakers from the West feel the need to make films like "<keyword id="19936874" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Avengers" source="keywords">Avengers</keyword>" because they don't have "real superheroes" like <keyword id="19966480" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chhatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj" source="keywords">Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj</keyword> and Chhatrapati <keyword id="22860084" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sambhaji" source="keywords">Sambhaji</keyword> Maharaj. The actor stars as <keyword id="21176738" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maratha-warrior" source="keywords">Maratha warrior</keyword> Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in his upcoming film "<keyword id="20868006" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chhaava" source="keywords">Chhaava</keyword>", directed by Laxman Utekar. The period drama will release on December 6. Vicky was speaking at a special event held at Chitra Cinemas where he and Utekar showed the teaser of the movie, produced by Maddock Films, to a group of fans. The National Award winner said it is an honour for him to play the role of the Maratha warrior, who was the son of Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for an actor. The whole team has worked very hard on this film. I always say the West feels the need to make films like 'Avengers' because they don't have those kinds of superheroes that we have. We have real superheroes. "If we look into the history of India, we will find so many superheroes like Sambhaji, Chhatrapati Shivaji that all other superheroes will fail in front of them. It's important to tell such stories and celebrate with people. We are proud of them. It's because of their valour and sacrifice that we are able to live in this beautiful country," Vicky said. The makers officially released the first glimpse into the world of "Chhaava" on social media on Monday, days after its teaser premiered in cinema halls alongside the shows of Maddock Films' latest offering "Stree 2". The film also stars <keyword id="19917047" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rashmika-Mandanna" source="keywords">Rashmika Mandanna</keyword> as Chatrapati Maharani Yesubai, the wife of Sambhaji, and Akshaye Khanna as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. <keyword id="20397702" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="A-R-Rahman" source="keywords">A R Rahman</keyword> has composed the music for Chhaava, written by Rishi Virmani.

West makes Avengers as they don't have superheroes like Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sambhaji: Vicky Kaushal

New Delhi, Mar 27 () The Abhay Firodia Group, which includes automobile manufacturer Force Motors, on Friday announced setting up of Rs 25 crore fund for coronavirus pandemic relief activities. The group, led by Jayahind Industries along with its subsidiaries Force Motors and Jayahind Montupet, has earmarked Rs 25 crore to support COVID-19 relief activities by NGOs, medical establishments, citizens and by industry platforms. "The deployment will be aimed at supporting upgradation of health care infrastructure, enhancing blood collection capability, and facilitating mobile clinic/testing capabilities," the group said in a statement. Commenting on the initiative, group Chairman Abhay Firodia said, "In this hour of major national crisis, we reiterate our dedication, for rendering service to society and the nation." The group will be working closely with bodies like Maratha Chamber Foundation, eminent private hospitals, and select NGOs, to maximise the effectiveness, the statement added. RKL RVK

Coronavirus: Abhay Firodia Group sets up Rs 25-cr fund for relief activities

<keyword id="14509" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="rajinikanth" source="Orion">Rajinikanth</keyword> aka '<keyword id="1527407" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Thalaiva" source="Orion">Thalaiva</keyword>', who turned 72 on Monday, is a name that has enthralled the audience with various characters and films over the course of his career spanning several decades. From children to the elderly, this legendary actor has fans across all age groups. His larger-than-life portrayal of characters and off-screen simplicity is what makes him stand apart from his peers. So, as the veteran star, who started as a bus conductor, turns another year older today, let's dig deep for some lesser-known facts about the superstar: Born into a Marathi family in Bangalore, Rajinikanth's real name is <keyword id="2716072" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="shivaji-rao-gaekwad" source="Orion">Shivaji Rao Gaekwad</keyword> and he grew up learning Marathi and Kannada. The future superstar was named after the great Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji. Before entering the film industry, once he was done with his schooling, Rajinikanth did various jobs including that of a coolie and carpenter. He was also recruited by the Bangalore Transport Service as a bus conductor. Did you know he started out as a villain initially? During the first couple of years, Rajinikanth played anti-hero roles like an abusive husband, womanizer, etc. In 1977, he was seen playing a positive character on the silver screen in the movie 'Bhuvana Oru Kelvikuri'. Rajinikanth has starred in eleven <keyword id="6356629" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="tamil" source="Orion">Tamil</keyword> remakes of Amitabh Bachchan films like 'Deewar', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Laawaris' and 'Don' among others which later went on to become superhits. Rajinikanth is the only Indian actor to have featured in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus in a lesson titled 'From Bus Conductor to Superstar'.

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New Delhi, Apr 8 () Leading hospitality firms ITC Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group and Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels are taking a slew of initiatives to serve healthcare providers and community at large in times of the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Leveraging its rich expertise in food and hospitality services, the key initiative of ITC Hotels has been food distribution across cities based on the requirements of the local administration as well as hospitals, the company said in a statement. While in New Delhi, ITC Maurya and Sheraton have been providing over 1,500 meals daily for distribution to migrant workers; in Bengaluru, ITC Gardenia is lending its support with 1,000 food packets daily for 15 days (15,000 meals) to Municipal Corporation, ITC Hotels said. In Mumbai, ITC Grand Central has made arrangements to deliver meals to doctors in MG Hospital. Food has also been catered to doctors at the Kasturba Hospital in Mumbai by ITC Grand Central, it added. In Lucknow, Fortune Hotel is also lending assistance through the provision of more than 1,000 meals per day. This initiative will be progressively rolled out in other metros including Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, ITC Hotels said. In addition to providing meals, ITC Hotel properties in Jaipur and Goa have provided shower caps for doctors and healthcare workers as well as ensuring availability of sanitisers, it added. "ITC Maratha, Mumbai was identified as one of the quarantine spaces by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. ITC Hotels is also working closely with the local administration and embassies and offered similar space at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai and ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad, to enable stopover of asymptomatic international travellers as and when required," ITC Hotels said. ITC Hotels remains fully committed to serving national priorities during this unprecedented situation, the statement said. In similar vein, Radisson Hotel Group is also contributing in a number of ways to support the government and the community in the fight against COVID-19. "I am glad to mention that, along with our partners, we at Radisson Hotel Group, are collectively reaching out to nearly 20,000 beneficiaries per day with food and food supplies and have contributed Rs 1 crore so far to various state relief funds and Prime Minister's relief fund," Radisson Hotel Group South Asia MD and Vice-President (Operations) Zubin Saxena said. Radisson Hotel Group remains deeply committed to its communities and the country in the fight against COVID-19, he added. "At individual level, many of our hotels are also contributing to non-profit organisations. We also continue to routinely engage with industry, government and trade bodies to advocate for policy and relief measures for the industry at large," Saxena said. Hospitality firm Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd (ASPHL) also said it is committed to working with communities and being responsive to their needs in the time of crisis. The Park Hotels has launched a initiative, #THEParkHeartofHope, to provide a helping hand to its guests and neighbours, the company said in a statement. The Park Bangalore, THE Park Chennai, THE Park Calangute Goa, THE Park Baga River Goa and THE Park Hyderabad are doing neighbourhood services for all their neighbours and especially for senior citizens, it added. "We have launched a neighbourhood service initiative, #THEParkHeartOfHope across our hotels, wherein anybody especially the senior citizens can call us for any help, be it groceries, medicines or food," Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Managing Director Vijay Dewan said. The team respond to the request immediately taking all safety precautions. "We are also providing free food every day to the underprivileged and community warriors," he added. AKT HRS

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