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Aamchi Mumbai Ep. 12 All you need to know about the Aarey controversy Mumbai is a densely populated cosmopolitan city with a huge number of local daily commuters. For developing the transportation system & ensure efficient movement of people within the city, the Maharashtra Government has come up with multiple metro projects.  With the announcement of policies come the controversies. In this quagmire, various arguments are floating around regarding the construction of the Car shed in Mumbai's Aarey colony. Some eminent environmentalists have strongly opposed this decision which interferes with Aarey and its flora and fauna. On the other hand, many intellectuals in this field have nodded for the car shed project in Aarey itself citing it's benefits & advantages for ordinary Mumbaikars. Let us have a look at the conundrum & understand its two sides in a pragmatic manner.  About the Aarey Colony : Aarey, an urban forest in the suburbs of Gorega...

Story behind the formation of Maharashtra Presently, Maharashtra is one among the leading states in terms of industrialization, finance, agriculture, sports, culture etc. The vibrant state gained a full fledged statehood after great public striving that had a huge popular support.  1st of May is annually celebrated as the Maharashtra Day to commemorate the struggle of Marathi people for their motherland & their martyrdom.  Post independence, when Indians were enjoying the fruit of their toil, the Government of India faced multiple hurdles in organising the states. The leaders focused on reorganizing the states on linguistic grounds. Under Jawaharlal Nehru cabinet, State Reorganization Act was passed in 1956, which aimed at arranging the states on the basis of languages spoken by natives.  Bombay had been extensively developed under the British rule & was well ahead of other cities. After 1947, Bombay presidency consisted various areas where people spok...

City with many faiths but one spirit! Mumbai has got a lot of religious significance. Let's know more about the places of worship in the maximum city. 1. Temple witnessing history of Ramayana, Walkeshwar temple : One of the oldest temple of the city with a huge religious significance, Walkeshwar Temple also known as Baan Ganga Mandir is believed to be a spot where Lord Rama visited. It's construction is felt to be around 1300 years old. Situated on the highest peak of the city this temple offers a fascinating story behind it's construction. Mythologically, Lord Rama paused at this spot on his journey towards Lanka. He was advised to have a small ritual and thereby he constructed a 'Linga' at this place. The original Linga of sand which is present even today is constructed by Lord Rama himself. The name Walkeshwar derives from two sanskrit words, 'Valuka' means sand and 'Ishwar' means God. There's one more interesting faith that goes a...

Historic Insights of Pune Part 1 ‌Pune, is not only a name of the educational hub of India but also it earns the respect of being called as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, filled with huge cultural and historical significance. If you want to know about Maratha empire and Maharashtra's overall culture, you should definitely visit Pune.  ‌The land of Pune has witnessed the rise of Maratha empire which is the conceit of all Marathi people. There are some of the major iconic historical places of Pune where the great personalities of Maharashtra once prevailed.  ‌ ‌1. Shaniwaar Wada : ‌The grandeur of the powerful Peshwa dynasty can be gazed by viewing this magnificent residencial palace of the Peshwas. Located in Shaniwar Peth, this is the iconic tourist place of Pune. The Shaniwar wada was built in 1732 by Peshwa Bajirao, aiming to provide high security to the families of rulers. Peshwa Bajirao was the powerful Prime Minister of the Maratha empire headed by leade...

Maharashtra Unlimited MAHARASHTRA - a word, which literally means a Great (Maha) Nation (Rashtra), is the name of the only state in India with word, 'Nation' in it. Being a state with majestic rivers, metropolitan cities, calming villages, tough mountain ranges, overpowering seas, incompatible divine spirituality, rich cultural heritage, varieties of food, affluent literature of Marathi language etc never fails to leave the visitor spellbound.  The state of Maharashtra was formed on 1st May 1960 considering linguist grounds as the base, which is celebrated as the 'Maharashtra Din'. The state as big as holding 36 districts, consists of the population of around 12.47 crores from different walks of life. Maharashtra is second-most populous and third largest state in India. The state has many aspects that has to be celebrated & cherished. The marathi speaking people and their traditional marathi culture constitutes the major part of my understanding of the ...

To enjoy the view of cute penguins, you no longer need to go abroad.  Yes! You heard it right. In 2016, the Humboldt Penguins arrived in Mumbai & are still dwelling in the exclusive enclosure at Byculla zoo. With their arrival it happens to be India's one & only zoo to have Penguins. Let us know more about this and some interesting facts.  About the Area : The Veer Mata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan also known as 'Ranichi Baug' in Byculla, Mumbai offers the opportunity. This 50 acre land covering zoo & a botanical Garden was previously known as Victoria Gardens which was opened by the Britishers way back in 1861. It was renamed to Veer Mata Jeejabai Bhosale Udyan after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's mother post India's independence. The oldest public park in Mumbai has been offering the tourists, the sight of many species which accounts for about 800s. All you need to spend is Rs. 100 per person for a day to enjoy a lovely jaunt.  Popular...

Terror  Attacks in Mumbai Mumbai is always a place for everything right from education, jobs, entertainment, politics, culture etc. However, this city in India is also a place for numerous unnatural adversities such as terror attacks. In a densely populated region, which is also the financial capital of the nation, Mumbai has faced bad times but still stood up strong and this marks the spirit of the city.  On the day of 26/11 attacks of Mumbai, I pay humble tribute to the dedicated Officers, who have sacrificed their lives in successfully nabbing  the terrorists for the safety of each and every Mumbaikar.  • The disastrous eve of 26/11 : Mumbai shuddered on 26th November 2008, when the heinous terrorist attacks occurred across the city. 10 members of Pakistan based Islamist terrorist organization, 'Laskar-e-Taiba' carried out coordinated shootings & bombings in 12 prominent places of Mumbai. A total of 175 people lost their lives in the inhumane attac...