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Indian Express
09-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
103 students appear for state open board Marathi exam in USA, Canada, Denmark
For the first time, 103 students from the US, Canada, and Denmark appeared for Class 1 to Class 8 Marathi language exam through the Maharashtra State Board of Open Schooling this year on May 18, the results of which were declared on Wednesday. The exam was conducted by the Maharashtra education department in collaboration with the Brihanmaharashtra Mandal North America. Marathi being awarded the Classical Language status in October last year spurred organisations to conduct this examination. The students were admitted across 60 Marathi schools/centres across the three countries and were provided Marathi textbooks published by state board publisher Balbharti. While the maximum (37) students were from the USA, 22 students were from Canada and 14 from Denmark. A healthy gender ratio was also observed as 53 of these students were male and 50 female. Milind Joshi, president of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, said, 'This is an extremely welcome step. People are taking care of their language, culture, and traditions after going to foreign lands. We should do the same here.' Soham is a Correspondent with the Indian Express in Pune. A journalism graduate, he was a fact-checker before joining the Express. Soham currently covers education and is also interested in civic issues, health, human rights, and politics. ... Read More
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal to join protest against language imposition
The Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal on Saturday announced its participation in a protest rally scheduled for July 5 in Mumbai, opposing the government's decision to introduce Hindi or other Indian languages as compulsory subjects from Class 1 onwards. The announcement was made by the Mahamandal president, Prof Milind Joshi. Joshi pointed out that although the education minister had earlier announced a pause on implementing the language policy, the State government later issued an official notice reaffirming its April 16 decision. Joshi noted that this was done without consulting education experts, language advocacy organisations, or the state's own language advisory committee. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) Joshi, however, clarified that the rally is not affiliated with any political party. 'The Mahamandal has no political interest. Our sole objective is to protect the Marathi language and ensure it continues to thrive with pride. We are not against any language, but we oppose the imposition of any language,' he said. He also pointed out that although the education minister had earlier announced a pause on implementing the language policy, the State government later issued an official notice reaffirming its April 16 decision. Joshi noted that this was done without consulting education experts, language advocacy organisations, or the state's own language advisory committee. 'This disregard for expert opinion and scientific research on language learning highlights the government's insensitivity towards Marathi-speaking citizens,' he said. He further stressed that introducing a third language at the primary level adds a cognitive burden on children, who already struggle with Marathi and English. 'At such a young age, students perceive any non-native language as foreign, and it hinders learning. Child psychology supports this view,' he explained. 'Even though Marathi and English are mandatory up to Class 10, many students in Class 8 still struggle with reading in their second language,' Joshi said.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Satara to host 99th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
The 99th 'Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan' will be held in Satara, marking the city's fourth time as host and its first in 32 years. The announcement came after a unanimous decision by the Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal during its meeting in Pune on Sunday, June 8. The responsibility of organising this grand literary event has been entrusted to the Shahupuri branch of the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad in Satara, along with the Mavla Foundation. The selection of Satara followed a structured process. A venue selection committee, formed specifically for this purpose, visited all applicant institutions. Proposals to host the meeting were received from Sadanand Sahitya Mandal (Audumbar), Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Ichalkaranji Branch, Dakshin Maharashtra Sahitya Sabha (Kolhapur), and the Shahupuri branch of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad (Satara). After site visits, the committee convened on the morning of June 8 in Pune and unanimously chose Satara as the venue. This decision was ratified in a subsequent meeting of the Mahamandal, presided over by Prof Milind Joshi, president of the Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal. Also present were vice president Gurayya Swami, secretary Sunitaraje Pawar, and treasurer Vinod Kulkarni. However, the dates for the event are yet to be finalised. Prof Milind Joshi expressed his thoughts on Satara receiving this honour again. 'Satara is getting the opportunity to host this prestigious literary gathering after 32 years. The last time was in 1993, under the presidency of Vidyadhar Gokhale. This honour is the result of persistent efforts by the Shahupuri branch over the past 12 years,' he said. The city first hosted the event in 1905, with Raghunath Pandurang Karandikar presiding. It later hosted the 44th meet in 1962 under the presidency of NV Gadgil, and the 66th meet in 1993 under Vidyadhar Gokhale. The event will take place at Chhatrapati Shahu Stadium, the same venue used in 1993. Spread over 14 acres, the stadium will feature the main pavilion, two additional pavilions, a large-scale book exhibition, and designated spaces for poetry and ghazal sessions, along with food arrangements.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Satara to host 99th edition of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
Pune: The 99th edition of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan will be held in Satara, members of the organisation announced after a meeting in Pune on Sunday. The responsibility to host the event has been given to Satara's Shahupuri branch of the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad and the Mavala Foundation. "This will be the fourth time that Satarawill host the Sahitya Sammelan and the first time in 32 years. The last time Satara hosted the Sammelan was in 1993 under the chairmanship of Vidyadhar Gokhale," Milind Joshi, president of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal, said. Earlier, conferences were held in Satara in 1905, 1962, and 1993. The Sammelanwill be held at Chhatrapati Shahu Stadium, the venue of the 1993 event. It is spread across 14 acres and can accommodate 25,000 participants. A committee visited various proposed venues between June 5 and 7. Other organisations that expressed their wish to host it included Sadanand Sahitya Mandal (Audumbar), Ichalkaranji branch of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Dakshin Maharashtra Sahitya Sabha (Kolhapur), and Shahupuri branch (Satara) of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad. The Shahupuri branch actively pursued this opportunity for the last 12 years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Earlier this year, the 98th edition of the Sahitya Sammelan was held in New Delhi. Pune: The 99th edition of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan will be held in Satara, members of the organisation announced after a meeting in Pune on Sunday. The responsibility to host the event has been given to Satara's Shahupuri branch of the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad and the Mavala Foundation. "This will be the fourth time that Satarawill host the Sahitya Sammelan and the first time in 32 years. The last time Satara hosted the Sammelan was in 1993 under the chairmanship of Vidyadhar Gokhale," Milind Joshi, president of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal, said. Earlier, conferences were held in Satara in 1905, 1962, and 1993. The Sammelanwill be held at Chhatrapati Shahu Stadium, the venue of the 1993 event. It is spread across 14 acres and can accommodate 25,000 participants. A committee visited various proposed venues between June 5 and 7. Other organisations that expressed their wish to host it included Sadanand Sahitya Mandal (Audumbar), Ichalkaranji branch of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Dakshin Maharashtra Sahitya Sabha (Kolhapur), and Shahupuri branch (Satara) of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad. The Shahupuri branch actively pursued this opportunity for the last 12 years. Earlier this year, the 98th edition of the Sahitya Sammelan was held in New Delhi.
