1. Maratha Protest: Sea of People Throng Mumbai Streets
Mumbai was engulfed by a 'Maratha storm' as lakhs of the politically powerful community embarked on their first, biggest and final mammoth 'mook morcha' (silent procession) to demand reservations in jobs and education, on Wednesday.
The movement started in 2016, with processions in 57 different cities. While the authorities anticipate participation of between 5,00,000-8,00,000 Marathas from across the state, the organisers are optimistic it will cross three million.
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2. Chandigarh Stalking Case: Will Arrest Vikas Barala, Confirm Police
Chandigarh DGP Tajinder Singh Luthra confirmed that both the accused in the Varnika stalking case, Vikas Barala and Ashish Kumar, will be arrested. The accused will be produced in court on Thursday. The police will demand custody of the accused, he added.
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4. When Shivaji Stole Mughal Thunder in Maharashtra History Textbooks
The Mughals may have ruled over India for over three centuries – leaving a giant imprint on our culture; but the Maharashtra Education Board is unimpressed.
The board has cut down chapters on Mughal history to just a few paragraphs in the new history textbooks for Class VII students – choosing instead to make Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Marathas the focal point of the book.
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5. Watch The Quint’s Bol Rap Ft Chacha Nehru
The best way to celebrate Independence day is with a song. But we're a country that speaks over 1,600 tongues. So we at The Quint have wrapped up a few of 'em into a rap!
And as our ‘Tryst With Destiny’ continues, Chacha Nehru, aka maker of modern India, aka fashionista of the 50s, aka Jawaharlal Nehru, raps along.
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(We all love to express ourselves, but how often do we do it in our mother tongue? Here's your chance! This Independence Day, khul ke bol with BOL – Love your Bhasha. Sing, write, perform, spew poetry – whatever you like – in your mother tongue. Send us your BOL at bol@thequint.com or WhatsApp it to 9910181818.)
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