Bal Thackeray

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The "bow and arrow" was not just an electoral symbol; it represented the manner in which the party wanted to advance the cause of the slogans it had raised. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Sena symbol: EC follows rules

Neither side should be given the advantage of the signs and symbols of the parent party in an election before its completion

10 Oct 2022 12:15 AM

Addressing a press conference after attending the BJP legislature party meeting in Mumbai, senior party leader Ashish Shelar said they discussed a strategy to win the impending floor test comfortably. (Photo: ANI)

Sena committed sin of abandoning Bal Thackeray's thoughts: BJP

Shelar also said a meeting of Independent MLAs backing the BJP will be held separately.

24 Nov 2019 7:37 PM

Fadnavis and his entourage, which included several senior BJP leaders, moved on without reacting to the jibes. (Photo: File)

'I will be back as CM': Fadnavis faces Sena's jibe at Bal Thackeray's death anniversary function

The Sena and the BJP contested the October Assembly polls together and won 161 seats between them.

17 Nov 2019 3:58 PM

Sharing a video of a speech by Thackeray on Twitter, Fadnavis wrote he taught people the value of 'self-respect'. (Photo: File)

He taught 'self-respect': Fadnavis lauds Bal Thackeray amid fight with Sena

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena skipped a meeting of NDA constituents on the eve of the winter session of Parliament.

17 Nov 2019 1:04 PM

The Cousins Thackeray, by Dhaval Kulkarni Penguin India, Rs 399.

How ethnic Bihari Thackerays championed Marathi pride

The uncle was a demagogue and a fiery orator. Raj too is a good orator, charismatic and aggressive while Uddhav is more reserved.

17 Nov 2019 2:14 AM

Defying his father's approach towards both the parties, Uddhav Thackeray is ready to stitch an alliance between a hardline Hindutva party, Shiv Sena, and the secular parties, the Congress and NCP. (Photo: File)

Father rejected then, son accepts now: Bal Thackeray, Uddhav and Sharad Pawar

Thackeray's remark defied his father's long-standing rivalry with both the Congress president Sonia Gandhi and NCP leader Sharad Pawar.

12 Nov 2019 10:12 PM

As a literary enthusiast like his grandfather, Aditya is also a published author. He published his first book ‘My Thoughts in Black and White’ in 2007. (Photo: Social Media)

Aaditya, the first Thackeray to contest, rides Shiv Sena wave to win

At the age of 29, he is currently serving as the president of the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena.

24 Oct 2019 1:01 PM

Shiv Sena continues staking claim to CM’s position

The Bharatiya Janata Party won 122 out of the 260 seats it had contested while the Shiv Sena bagged 63.

29 Sep 2019 4:17 AM

Sena workers celebrate on Monday. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

Shiv Sena-BJP, city Kashmiri Pandits hail Jammu and Kashmir move

Meanwhile, Aaditya took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah.

06 Aug 2019 2:32 AM

CM invited to address Shiv Sena workers

Fadnavis first ‘outsider’ to attend Sena’s Foundation Day event.

19 Jun 2019 2:54 AM

Women have become more confident: Smita Thackeray

Social activist and producer Smita Thackeray talks about her recently launched cultural space, and evolution of art and culture over the years.

26 May 2019 12:00 AM

Thackeray fails to keep its UAE release date

Sources say no explanation was given as to why the film was taken off the schedules in the UAE at the very last minute.

26 Jan 2019 12:05 AM

Trust to get land possession today

The event is expected to be attended by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray.

23 Jan 2019 2:10 AM

Sanjay Dutt has not forgotten Thackeray’s favour

Needless to say, when Sanjay Dutt was released on bail the first time, it was Thackeray’s house that he first went to.

17 Jan 2019 7:55 AM

(L-R) Bhushan Kumar, Sanjay Raut, Emraan Hashmi and Aditya Thackeray

Cheat India early release to make space for Thackeray

We have not spoken to anyone and I feel everyone has the right to choose any date for the release of their film, says Sanjay Raut.

06 Jan 2019 12:05 AM

Some of Bal Thackeray’s speeches led to violence in Mumbai. However, the trailer shows him as a people’s leader who fought for their rights.

How true to character are biopics?

Whitewashing character flaws of protagonists under the garb of cinematic liberty seems to be pretty much routine in Bollywood biopics.

04 Jan 2019 12:10 AM

Thackeray’s trailer triggers row

Many people have slammed the movie for spewing hate against South Indians.

29 Dec 2018 1:39 AM

Shiv Sena asks govt to name e-way after founder

Interestingly, this is a complete U-turn for the Sena as its leadership had declared its opposition to the Samruddhi Mahamarg.

14 Nov 2018 12:24 AM

Thackeray bros’ legal fight ends

Jaidev Thackeray withdraws plea challenging late Sena supremo’s will.

03 Nov 2018 1:24 AM

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