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Time of India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Unbeaten Dhamgaye wins Barat memorial chess title
Nagpur: Fifth seed Pramod Dhamgaye remained unbeaten to clinch the 11th Kamal Kumar Barat Memorial Nagpur District veteran rapid chess title at the Dhanwate National College hall on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the 45+ age category tournament, Dhamgaye won five games and drew the last board with Sanjay Bhange to emerge champion collecting 5.5 points. Sunil Chelani and TM Kawadkar completed the podium finish. Later Shreyans Kamdar, NDCA vice president distributed the prizes. On the occasion, Kaustav Barat, NDCA secretary KK Barat, SN Parkhi, chief arbiter Pravin Pantawane, Deepak Patrikar and Dinesh Kokate were present. RESULTS (ROUND 6) Sanjay Bhange (4.5) drew with Pramod Dhamgaye (5.5), RN Hariramani (4) lost to Sunil Chelani (5), Vijay Jhanwar (4.5) drew with Ishwar Ramteke (4), Sham Agrawal (3.5) lost to TM Kawadkar (4.5), Ravi Patra (4) bt Dilip Patil (3.5). FINAL STANDINGS 1 Pramod Dhamgaye (5.5, 18.5), 2 Sunil Chelani (5, 20), 3 TM Kawadkar (4.5, 18.5), 4 Vijay Jhanwar (4.5, 18.5), 5 Sanjay Bhange (4.5, 17.5).
Time of India
26-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Muslim Marathi literary summit highlights heritage and cultural unity
Nagpur: The 10th All India Muslim Marathi Sahitya Sammelan began with enthusiasm at Dhanwate National College on Saturday, celebrating the rich literary contributions of Muslim authors, poets, and writers who preserved Marathi as their mother tongue across generations. Delivering the keynote address, summit president Dr SN Pathan said, "Muslim writers nurtured their love for Marathi for generations, creating a vibrant world of literary expression. This summit is a platform to showcase their voices and contributions in their beloved mother tongue." The summit was inaugurated by Prof Anupama Ujagare. Reception committee chief Prof Sharayu Baban Taywade and chief coordinator Prof Javed Pasha Qureishi also addressed the gathering. The inaugural function saw the presence of several eminent dignitaries on the dais, including Raosaheb Kasbe (Nashik), Nitin Sardar, Abdul Rauf Sheikh, Sardar Jagjit Singh, Adv Ashok Yaole, Adv Asif Qureishi, and Prof Ramesh Pise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Prominent authors and literary activists from across Maharashtra were felicitated, including Shakil Patel, Dr Shahid Ali Jafri, Shail Jemini, Prof Rubina Patel, and Dr Vinod Raut from Nagpur. Many book releases marked the occasion, notably the summit souvenir 'Marhatvani', a book on Rashtra Sant Tukadoji Maharaj authored by Pramod Munghate, 'Challenges of Hindutva in front of Converted Muslims' by Prof Javed Pasha Qureishi, a novel 'Savee' by young writer Nasima Jamadar, and Eid Milan Special 2025 by Muzaffar Sayyad, among others. Several thought-provoking symposiums were held during the day on topics such as 'The Literature of Muslim Marathi Saints and the Motive of Saint Movement', 'The Commitment of Muslim Marathi Literature with Fule-Shahu-Ambedkar Thought', and 'The Pain and Rebellion Reflected in Muslim Marathi Literature'. In the evening, the much-acclaimed poetry show 'Mirza Express' by noted poet Dr Mirza Rafi Ahmed Baigh captivated the audience, followed by the play 'Sanmananiya Shandhanno'. The day concluded with a vibrant multilingual poetry summit presided over by senior poet Siraj Shikalkar from Sangli in which around 100 poets participated, making it a fitting finale to the day's celebrations. Events scheduled for April 27 • 10am: Theatrical presentation 'Mai Fatima Bol Rahi Hu' • 11am: Storytelling session • 12noon: Symposium on education, reservation, and protection of Muslims • 1pm: Symposium on cultural and financial threats to minorities and democracy • 2pm: Poetry summit by women poets • 4pm: Concluding function
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nagpur to Host 10th All India Muslim Marathi Literary Summit on April 26–27
Nagpur: The city is set to host the 10th edition of the All India Muslim Marathi Literary Summit on April 26 and 27 at Dhanwate National College . The venue will be temporarily renamed 'Dr Akram Pathan Sahitya Nagari' for the event, which is being organised by the All India Muslim Marathi Sahitya Parishad. The summit will be presided over by former vice-chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Dr U M Pathan. In light of recent communal unrest in parts of Nagpur's old city, the choice of venue has drawn public attention. Addressing this, Jawed Pasha Kureishi emphasised that the summit's core aim is to promote peace, harmony, and cultural unity. "We are Marathi-speaking Muslims. We don't identify ourselves with the Mughals or Aurangzeb. Our identity is rooted in Marathi — the language we speak, write, and cherish," he said, while speaking to the media alongside Dr Bhola Sarwar and Dr Ramesh Pise. The inaugural ceremony will be held on April 26 at 11 am, with Prof Anupama Ujgare from Mumbai formally inaugurating the event. Reception committee chairperson Prof Sharayu Taywade and several other dignitaries will also be present on the dais. Renowned Muslim writers and poets will be felicitated during the ceremony. The concluding ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 pm on April 27. Former Rajya Sabha MP Husain Dalwai will attend as the chief guest, while MLC Adv Abhijit Wanjari will be present as the special guest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo The summit aims to highlight the rich literary contributions of Muslim writers to Marathi literature , while reaffirming their cultural integration and addressing contemporary social concerns. **Literary Events - April 26** - Formal inauguration by Prof Anupama Ujgare at 11 am. - Felicitation of prominent Muslim Marathi writers and poets. - Release of literary books and summit souvenir 'Marhat Wani'. - Three symposiums on themes in Muslim Marathi literature. - Poetry recital by noted poet Dr Mirza Rafi Ahmed Beig in the evening. - Play 'Sanmananiya Shandhanno' written by Firoze Kazi to be staged. **Day 2 – April 27** - Opening with one-act play 'Mai Fatima Bol Rahi Hun' by Prabuddha Rangbhoomi. - Storytelling session featuring regional narratives. - Symposium on Muslim education, reservation, and media's role. - Second symposium on cultural and economic suppression of minorities. - Evening session dedicated to women poets' meet. - Concluding ceremony at 5:30 pm with former MP Husain Dalwai and MLC Adv Abhijit Wanjari.
