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Hong Kong, Uttarakhand and Sangli Mandals Win State Best Ganeshotsav Contest 2026
Maharashtra has announced the results of its Best Public Ganeshotsav Mandal contest 2026, with 354 mandals taking part. Rajan Patkar, a veteran idol maker, has received the first Welling-Khatu Ganesh Murti Award.
Veteran actor Madhu Kambikar dies, Lavani's legacy in acting is lost
Veteran actor Madhu Kambikar, who gave Lavani dignity and a new identity through her dance and acting, has died. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar paid tribute to her.