Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is the perfect time to celebrate Bappa while also caring for the environment. In this special video, Meeta Suraiya — a gold medalist sculptor and founder of the art & pottery studio Meetakriti in Goregaon — shares her expertise on making eco-friendly Ganesha idols at home. With over a decade of experience in crafting sustainable idols, Meeta demonstrates simple techniques using natural clay, ensuring your Ganpati celebrations are both beautiful and eco-conscious. Learn the process, tools, and tips to create your own handcrafted idol that dissolves harmlessly in water during visarjan.
18 August,2025 07:59 PM IST
In an exclusive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Manoj Bajpayee reflects on his evolution from 'Satya' to 'Despatch' as a Mumbaikar. His latest film, Despatch, is a gripping crime drama that explores the dark world of journalism, with Bajpayee portraying a journalist. He discusses his experience working with director Kanu Bhel, whose intense character workshops push actors to their emotional limits, often leaving them in tears and in need of therapy. Bajpayee reveals how Bhel’s uncompromising direction challenged him as an actor, helping him reach new heights in his performance in 'Despatch.'
13 January,2025 03:33 PM IST
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 is just around the corner and the people cannot contain their excitement. The markets are abuzz with Ganpati festival shopping and the pandals are getting decked up to prepare for the d-day. Each year, Ganpati pandals in Mumbai are creatively themed serving as a big tourist attraction and a treat for the eyes of the devotees. This year is no different. We visited the iconic Ganpati pandals in Mumbai to find out what themes are planned this year. Here's a tour of Khetwadi Cha Ganraj, Chinchpokli Chintamani, Mumbaicha Raja Mandal, Keshavji Naik Chawl and Malabar Hill Cha Raja and their preparations. Take a look.
28 August,2024 07:52 PM IST
India’s famous sculptor Arun Yogiraj received a grand welcome from the crowd in Bengaluru on Jan 24. Arun Yogiraj has received praises from across the country as he carved the Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Amid Jai Shri Ram chants, Yogiraj was welcomed at Bengaluru Airport. Addressing the media, Yogiraj said that he worked hard for seven months to make the idol. Wife of Ram Lalla idol sculptor, Arun Yogiraj - Vijetha on January 23 expressed joy over people’s response and love. She said that many people said that our house is a Mandir now. "We are planning to go to Ayodhya after a couple of days or so... The event yesterday was very nice. We all celebrated at home with all our relatives, friends and well-wishers. A lot of people came in, saying that our house is a Mandir now and everyone gave us blessings and love. We are very overwhelmed with the response we are getting," she said.
25 January,2024 05:55 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
