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Ambarish Mishra

Ambarish Mishra

Articles by Ambarish Mishra

Union leader to icon: How Mumbai shaped the politics of George Fernandes

Mumbai, India - June 03, 2026: Eng. Ramesh Bhutekar-Deshmukh, Executive President of the Municipal Engineers Association, Mumbai, along with other dignitaries, unveils 'Sathi George Fernandes Chowk' at CSMT, Mumbai, in tribute to the late trade union leader and former Defence Minister in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, June 03, 2026. (Photo by / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 01:28 IST

Dulcet-voiced playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away at 89

Dulcet-voiced playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away at 89

Updated on May 31, 2026 23:30 IST

Asha Bhosle: Charismatic icon who gave film music an eternal voice

Asha Bhosle

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 24:43 IST

The many avatars of Shiv Sena-BJP’s bond since 1990s

BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, a master strategist, walked the fine line between his party and Bal Thackeray skilfully (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 02:53 IST

Revisiting BMC’s glory days and the draw of Marathi manoos

According to civic observers, the 1985 civic poll was crucial as it marked the complete democratisation of the Mumbai civic body, prompting Sena supremo Bal Thackeray to reach out to the grassroots people, and handpick street-smart, young candidates, most of them from slums that had begun to clutter the city. (HT Archives)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 23:50 IST

‘It will be a cakewalk if stitch up a robust Marathi-Muslim partnership’

Mumbai, India – March 19, 2024 : Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab, addressing the media over the Dapoli Sai Resort issue at Shivsena (UBT) office, Shivala, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 11, 2026 01:32 IST

BJP, Thackerays fight for Marathi favour

BJP, Thackerays fight for Marathi favour

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 01:26 IST

How Shinde wrested 90 seats with a political headlock

Thane, India - November 07, 2022: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde speaks during the Konkan Festival event, at Savarkar Nagar, Wagle Estate, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Monday, November 07, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/ HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 31, 2025 17:41 IST

Actor to auteur, the Raj Kapoor panorama at 100

Kapoor’s films tackled with sensitivity and technical virtuosity a range of themes blending the profane and the sacred, modernity and tradition, wealth and hunger, power and conscience. (HT Archive)

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 15:59 IST

How Nashik citizens are going all out to protect Tapovan

How Nashik citizens are going all out to protect Tapovan

Updated on Dec 10, 2025 01:26 IST

The relevance of Bhau Padhye, 100 years on

The relevance of Bhau Padhye, 100 years on

Updated on Nov 29, 2025 23:58 IST

Language has been neglected in post-Independence socio-political churn, says Gujarati litterateur

Mumbai, India. Nov 24, 2025 - Sitanshu Yashaschandra, Indian Gujarati-language poet and playwright, poses during his interview with Hindustan Times in Mumbai. Mumbai, India. Nov 24, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Nov 19, 2025 02:26 IST

The Marathi manoos who played a crucial role in the Bihar polls

Mumbai, India - April 23, 2024: BJP leader Vinod Tawde addressing to media during press conference in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Nov 15, 2025 22:19 IST

Playwright who put Malwani on centrestage through ‘Vastraharan’

Thane, India - 19 Feb. 2016 : Udhav Thackeray with Gangaram Gavankar President of natya Sammelan and former President Faiyaz Shaikh in The 96th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Sammelan inaugurated by Udhhav Thacekray at dadoji kond dev stadium on Friday , India, on Friday, February 19, 2016. (Photo by Praful Gangurde)

Updated on Oct 30, 2025 02:46 IST

1940s actor’s story spotlights grime under Bollywood’s glamour

1940s actor’s story spotlights grime under Bollywood’s glamour

Updated on Oct 13, 2025 23:56 IST

‘Do Ankhein Barah Haath’ actress was known as a graceful dancer and performer

26 October 1990 - Kalidasa Shakuntala as depicted - HT Photo.

Updated on Oct 5, 2025 24:26 IST

An exhibition offers a window into the life of Dr Jamshed Bhabha

(Narendra Dangiya/ NCPA)

Updated on Aug 20, 2025 01:30 IST

‘It’s strange that CBFC should re-examine its own decision following protests’

‘It’s strange that CBFC should re-examine its own decision following protests’

Updated on Aug 13, 2025 02:32 IST

Sena (UBT), MNS workers cautious about reunion buzz

Mumbai, India, July 05, 2025: Raj Thackeray, Chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), and Uddhav Thackeray, Chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), reunited after 20 years at a public rally at NSCI Dome, Worli in Mumbai. The event, titled "Awaj Marathicha" (Voice of the Marathi), was jointly organised by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS to mark the withdrawal of government resolutions (GRs) related to the three-language policy in primary schools. Mumbai, India. 05, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Aug 8, 2025 02:34 IST

50 years on, Emergency lingers as memory and metaphor in Mumbai

But initially, there were also some people, especially among the city’s middle class, who were happy to see government officials with their noses to the desk and suburban trains arriving on time. (HT Archives)

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 24:33 IST

Shobha Gurtu opened up Maharashtra to the treasure trove of 'poorvi thumri'

Shobha Gurtu singer - HT Photo.

Updated on Jun 8, 2025 02:06 IST

A savvy music composer who re-imagined rhythm, with a blend of Indian and Western beats

Style is the man: O P Nayyar (seated in the middle wearing his signature hat) with colleagues Naushad (extreme left) and Khayyam (extreme right).

Updated on May 25, 2025 02:30 IST

I must admit, I always had my eye on the Jnanpith: Gulzar

Gulzar receives the Jnanpith award (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 23, 2025 03:44 IST

The Uddhav-Shinde battle for BMC

The Uddhav-Shinde battle for BMC

Updated on Mar 29, 2025 20:13 IST

Music loses its beat: India’s iconic tabla ustad dies at 73

Zakir transcended boundaries and popularised the tabla, following the footsteps of Ustad Alla Rakha, his father and guru. (HT Archive)

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 24:36 IST

Ustad Zakir Hussain: How he popularised tabla and transcended musical boundaries

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir performs at a concert in Mumbai in this 2020 file photo. (HT file photo)

Updated on Dec 16, 2024 04:56 IST

Raj Thackeray’s appearance at family wedding sparks talks of reconciliation with Uddhav

Raj Thackeray’s appearance at family wedding sparks talks of reconciliation with Uddhav

Updated on Dec 16, 2024 02:54 IST

A Maharashtra primer for Mahayuti leadership

Nagpur: Workers at Vidhan Bhavan premises amid preparations ahead of the Winter session of Maharashtra Assembly, in Nagpur, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Updated on Dec 11, 2024 14:59 IST

Maharashtra polls: Which Shiv Sena will emerge on top in these elections?

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde (PTI Photo) and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray (HT File Photo)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024 03:25 IST

Begum Akhtar, unplugged!

Begum Akhtar belonged to a mesmerising era when technology was democratising music, and women artistes were all geared up to challenge the male supremacy in this world. (HT Archives)

Updated on Oct 20, 2024 01:54 IST

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