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Time of India
9 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
To connect with roots, NRI couple admits son to ZP Marathi school
Danny generated AI Image KOLHAPUR: A woman software engineer working in the US with her husband on Monday enrolled her son Vihan (7) in a zilla parishad school in Sangli Atpadi to learn Marathi, his mother tongue. Vihan will live with his uncle and attend school with his cousins. Vihan's mother, Bharati Vijaykumar Shelke, told TOI that the boy was studying in a North Carolina-based school, where the neighbourhood chiefly of English-speaking residents. "At the start, he could speak a few words in Marathi. But we were shocked to see him forgetting his mother tongue as he grew older. We wanted him to learn Marathi and felt this was the right age for it. We chose a ZP Marathi school for its focus on quality education and fewer distractions," she said. Bharati's husband, Vijaykumar, has been working in US as an engineer for 15 years. She moved to the US after marriage in 2016. The couple have two sons, with another just 2 years old. Vijaykumar holds an L1 visa, for working temporarily in the US, while Bharati holds an L2 visa, which allows the spouse and unmarried children (under 21 years old) of an L1 visa holder to stay in the US. "There is still a year and a half left for visa termination. We may decide to come back to India," Bharati said. The ZP school has gained recognition after the success of its students in talent search exams.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Techie couple working in US admit son in ZP Marathi school to connect to roots
Kolhapur: A woman software engineer working in the US with her husband on Monday enrolled her seven-year-old son, Vihan, in a zilla parishad school in Sangli district's Atpadi to learn Marathi, his mother tongue. Vihan will live with his maternal uncle and attend school with his cousins. Vihan's mother, Bharati Vijaykumar Shelke, told TOI that the boy was studying in a North Carolina-based school, where where the neighbourhood primarily consisted of English-speaking residents. "At the start, he could speak a few words in Marathi. But we were shocked to see him forgetting his mother tongue as he grew older. We wanted him to learn Marathi and felt this was the right age for it. We chose a ZP Marathi school for its focus on quality education and fewer distractions. My brother's daughters are already studying there, and seeing them thrive made up our minds," she said. Bharati's husband, Vijaykumar, has been working in the US as a software engineer for around 15 years. She moved to the US after her marriage in 2016. The couple have two sons, with another just two-year-old. Vijaykumar holds an L1 visa, allowing him to work temporarily in the US due to an intra-company transfer from their foreign office, while Bharati holds and L2 visa, which allows the spouse and unmarried children (under 21 years old) of an L1 visa holder to enter and stay in the US. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Enpal zahlt jedem Hausbesitzer bis zu 2.000€ jährlich, wenn... Enpal | Solaranlage fürs Dach Undo "There is still one-and-a-half years for the termination of the visa. We may decide to come back to India depending on situations, such as promotion. We explored other options like online tutoring for Vihan in the Marathi language, but it lacked the actual experience of learning," Bharati said. The couple first stayed in New York state and moved to Charlotte in North Carolina about a year back, where Vihan finished his first grade at a local school. Homeopath Umesh Balte, the maternal uncle of Vihan, said, "I shifted my twin daughters from a private school to a ZP school due to a lack of quality teachers. Now, they've improved significantly. My nephew Vihan will join them in Std II." Bharati visited India during summer vacation and planned to stay with her brother temporarily, working from home, but might return to the US if needed. Meanwhile, her son Vihan would stay in India to connect with his roots, and she would take him back to the US later. The ZP Marathi shala in Atpadi has gained recognition for its students' success in talent search exams, attracting parents who previously opted for private schools. "Our teachers are student-friendly and focus on excellence in competitive exams. We're seeing a surge in admissions, with 90 students joining Std I this year, up from 60 last year. Notably, 20-25 students have shifted from private schools to our school. We've also upgraded infrastructure with LED projectors and educational tools like math-learning toys," Sangli ZP block education officer Jagannath Kolape said.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Father's Day outing turns tragic as man & his son die in Pune bridge collapse
A family outing on the occasion of 'Father's Day' on Sunday, June 15, 2025 turned tragic as 32-year-old software engineer Rohit Mane and his six-year-old son Vihan were among the four who lost their lives when an old iron bridge collapsed in Pune district's Maval tehsil. The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm in the Kundmala area where over a 100 people had gathered on the narrow bridge over the Indrayani river — a spot popular among tourists and picnickers. The collapse left 18 others, including Rohit's wife Shamika, injured. Officials said that the recent heavy rainfall led to steady flow in the river while overcrowding on the weak structure likely caused the collapse. The Mane family, originally from Kolhapur and settled in Pune, had recently celebrated moving into a new apartment. Relatives said that Rohit, who worked with a software company, had taken Shamika and Vihan for a picnic to commemorate Father's Day. 'They had shared a social media post earlier that morning. It was supposed to be a happy day,' said a family member. Shamika sustained severe injuries in both her legs and is undergoing surgery at Pawana Hospital. 'We received a call at around 4.30 pm about the accident. At first, we were told Shamika had been admitted to hospital. Rohit and Vihan were missing. Later, we were called to identify the two bodies,' the family member said. Vihan had just started class 1 in a reputed school and was excited about his new books and uniform. 'The family had just begun a new chapter in their life, and now everything has collapsed along with that bridge,' said the grieving relative. The district administration confirmed that 51 people were rescued, and 18 were admitted to hospitals across Pune. Authorities have attributed the incident to excessive crowding on the bridge despite warning signs posted at the location. Among the other victims was 57-year-old Chandrakant Sathale, who had gone to Kundmala with his wife, son, and daughter. His brother-in-law Sandesh Ghavali said Sathale was in the middle of the bridge when it gave way, while his family members were near one end and managed to escape. 'A part of the iron structure hit his head. He couldn't survive the injuries,' said Ghavali. Sathale worked for a private company. His son had recently taken up a job, and his daughter is a student. The fourth person who lost his life was 23-year-old Chetan Chaware, originally from Belagavi in Karnataka and employed with a small firm at Chakan. He had gone to Kundmala with four friends. 'We were standing on the bridge when motorcycles also started crossing it, adding to the crowd. Suddenly, the bridge collapsed. We all fell into the river. The rest of us swam to safety, but Chetan got trapped under the metal debris,' one of his friends recounted. Chaware's body was the last to be recovered from the river.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Father's day outing turns into tragedy as man, son die in Pune bridge collapse
A father and a son died along with two others when an aging iron bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed in Pune district, ahead of a Father's Day picnic planned by the duo. 32-year-old Rohit Mane and his six-year-old son Vihan died, while the boy's mother and 17 others were seriously injured in the incident that occured in the Kundmala area of Maval tenshil around 3:30 pm on Sunday. Also Read: 'Rebirth': Eyewitness recounts moment when Pune bridge collapsed More than 100 people were on the bridge, a popular spot for tourists and picnickers, when it collapsed. Kundmala had received heavy rains in the last few days, giving the river a steady flow, officials told PTI. According to a relative said Shamika Mane is undergoing surgery as both her legs were severely injured after she fell into the river when the bridge gave way. Also Read: Pune bridge originally built for farmers 30 yrs ago collapsed under tourist load; 4 dead: MLA "It was a happy Sunday for Rohit, Vihan, and Shamika as it was Father's Day. They had even posted a status on social media to mark the day. Since it was a holiday, they went for a picnic to Kundmala," the relative said, adding the entire family is devastated and in a state of shock. She added that at around 4.30 pm, they received the news about the tragedy. Also Read: Pune bridge collapse: 4 dead, 32 injured in Indrayani river mishap | What we know so far "We rushed to the spot and learned that Shamika had been admitted to hospital, while Rohit and Vihan were missing. Later in the evening, we were told that two bodies had been recovered, and when we went for identification, it turned out to be them," she said. Rohit Mane hailed from Kolhapur and worked in a software firm in Pune. His son Vihan had recently been admitted to Class 1 in a reputed school. "The family of three was very happy after moving into their new flat. Vihan was excited about his new school, his school bag, and uniform. Now, everything has been ruined," the relative added.
