“Whenever I close my eyes and try to recollect, I see all the legends of Bollywood those who have contributed immensely to Indian cinema. I salute them for all their efforts,” Dev Anand, known for giving hits like “Guide”, “Jewel Thief” and “Hare Rama Hare Krishna”, told reporters after receiving the honour.

Hindi cinema’s highest grosser “3 Idiots”, too, won two awards.

Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra was awarded the Phalke Memorial Commercial Film 2009 award for “3 Idiots”, while superstar Aamir Khan was conferred with the Phalke Memorial Performance award for the same. But neither of them were present to collect the honour.

Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar was given the Phalke Golden Era Singer award; veteran actor Chandrashekar was honoured with the Phalke Golden Era award and comedian Jagdeep received the Phalke Legendary actor award for his contribution to comedy as an actor.

Veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar was also present at the event.

Mumbai,  : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal presents to veteran actors Dev Anand, Pran,Dr. Shreeram Lagu on occasion of 141st Dadasaheb phalke jayanti on 30th april 2010. also seen in the picture Veteran

actor Manoj Kumar.

1. I deem it a great honour and privilege to be addressing you on the joyous occasion of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the State of Maharashtra. Completion of 50 years of the formation of the State is a watershed in the history of Samyukta Maharashtra and we are proud to be witness to this important milestone. I congratulate the people of Maharashtra and those from Maharashtra living elsewhere on this occasion.

3. A pioneering State in many respects, Maharashtra has provided pragmatic leadership in diverse areas of human endeavour, including national polity, industry, trade, literature, music, fine arts, entertainment, science and technology, to name just a few.

4. Saint Jnaneshwar was one of the greatest Saints, poet and philosopher to have born and lived in this holy land who prayed for the welfare of humanity. The galaxy of saints produced by Maharashtra after him spread the message of equality and fraternity, long before these concepts were accepted by the West. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who enjoys a unique place of reverence in the hearts of millions of people, established a competent and progressive civil rule based on justice.

5. The Indian National Congress that subsequently played a significant role in the nation’s freedom struggle was formed in Mumbai in the year 1885. The Indian National Movement which was led by Dadabhai Nowrojee and Sir Pherozeshah Mehta, was taken forward by Lokmanya Tilak and others. The scholarly Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a mentor to Mahatma Gandhi, who eventually carried the mantle of the freedom struggle. Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar added the dimension of social justice to the freedom movement.

6. Maharashtra was one of the foremost states to have started the social revolution. Social reformers like Mahatma Jotiba Phule, Savitri Bai Phule, Maharshi Karve, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, Vitthal Ramji Shinde and Shahu Maharaj rebelled against the orthodox hierarchy and strived for creating an egalitarian society based on justice to women and other weaker sections of society.

7. While Jamshedjee Tata established the first indigenous industrial empire with its roots in Mumbai, JRD Tata pioneered the civil aviation movement in the country. Industrialist Kirloskar created a miracle by turning a desolate piece of land in a remote corner of Maharashtra into a bustling industrial township where every working family was provided the benefits of education and healthcare.

8. Maharashtra has been the birthplace of visionaries like Acharya Vinoba Bhave, Shivaji Rao Patwardhan and Baba Amte who set an example of selfless social service.

9. Today, the Indian Film industry has made its mark at the global level and one cannot forget the immense contribution of the Father of Indian Film Industry Dadasaheb Phalke on this auspicious day. Maharashtra has had an unparalleled musical legacy. The State is proud to have produced such genius vocalists like Kesarbai Kerkar, D. V. Paluskar in the past, and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi in the present era whose accomplishments remain unmatched. The name of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar is a househeld name in the world of music. The State produced three Jnanapeetha award winning writers and scores of other writers and theatre personalities whose works remain a source of inspiration for future generations. The State also produced a galaxy of sportstars some of whom are our proud national icons.

10. Eminent scientists from Maharashtra whose path-breaking works have enabled India to join the elite club of technologically advanced nations of the world, are the pride of the State and the Nation.

11. Under the able leadership of the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Yashwantrao Chavan, the State made rapid progress on almost all fronts of development. Maharashtra was the first State to successfully establish the Panchayati Raj system and the Cooperative Movement. The State pioneered the Employment Guarantee Scheme to provide assured work to the rural populace in distressed areas. The Scheme was subsequently emulated by other States and even at the national level.

12. A glance at the socio-economic strength of Maharashtra reassures us that the State is well on its path of maintaining its primacy in all areas in the years to come. The State has attracted Foreign Direct Investment worth Rs. 20,681 crore during the past three years. The State continues to be the country’s most favoured industrial destination. By January this year, 169 mega industrial projects had been approved in Maharashtra. Many of these projects are located in the relatively backward areas of the State.

13. In order to promote inclusive development of all regions, an innovative project is being implemented in the State with focus on improving Human Development. It has been decided to implement the project with the taluka as a unit, instead of district. The project will be implemented in 172 talukas for which an allocation of Rs.500 crore has been earmarked.

14. The State Government is also keen to implement the health insurance scheme for the families living Below Poverty Line on the lines of a similar scheme operational in Andhra Pradesh. The Scheme, Rajiv Gandhi New Jeevandayi Arogya Yojana, will be implemented in six districts of the State, namely Raigad, Jalgaon, Solapur, Nanded, Amravati and Gadchiroli in the first phase. An outlay of Rs.250 crore has been proposed for this scheme.

15. In order to improve governance at all levels, the Government has taken a historic decision of creating a Regional Cadre to fill up vacant posts of Government officers for effective implementation of various Government schemes in all parts of the State.

16. The Government has prepared a vision document for the all round development of all its regions, develop the economy at a higher rate of growth and make the State truly global.

17. I feel confident that Maharashtra’s journey to the future will be comprehensive and inclusive. I appeal to the citizens to join hands with the Government in this nation-building effort and enhance Maharashtra’s reputation, as the land of opportunity, enterprise, social equality and brotherhood.

Jai Hind ! Jai Maharashtra !!

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Maharashtra Day Message by H.E. the Governor of Maharashtra Shri K. Sankaranarayanan to be delivered on 1st May 2010 at Shivaji Park, Mumbai on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the State of Maharashtra

The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan laid a wreath at the Martyrs’ memorial at Hutatma Chowk in Mumbai on the occasion of the 50 years of the formation of the State of Maharahstra on Saturday (1 May). The Samyukta (unified) Maharashtra came into existence on 1st May 1960.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan, Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, Chairman of the State Legislative Council Shivajirao Deshmukh, Speaker Dilip Walse Patil, Leader of the Opposition Eknath Khadse and other eminent personalities were present on the occasion.

An hour later, the Governor unfurled the National Flag and inspected the ceremonial parade at the State Function to celebrate 50th anniversary of the formation of Maharashtra at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. The Governor addressed the people of Maharashtra on this occasion. 

Soon after the State function, the Governor inaugurated an Exhibition organised by the Government of Maharashtra on the theme of ‘Maharashtra’s Progress during the last 50 years’ at Shivaji Park.

The Governor, accompanied by Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal later participated in the Maharashtra Day celebrations organised by the Mayor of Mumbai Smt Shraddha Jadhav at the Mayor’s Bungalow.

CST Lighting on occassion of 50th year Maharasthra day

NAVY CHIEF PRESENTS GALLANTRY AWARDS TO MEN IN WHITE 

The sea formed the perfect backdrop for the men in sparkling white uniform on the occasion of the annual Naval Investiture Ceremony held at the Naval Air Station, INS Shikra at Colaba today. 

The Indian Navy paid homage to the awardees of the President’s Gallantry awards at a glittering ceremonial parade.  The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Nirmal Verma, took the salute and conferred the awards to the recipients on behalf of the President, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. 

The CNS was received by Vice Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, and inspected an impressive 50-man Ceremonial Guard of Honour. He thereafter reviewed the parade, comprising personnel of Indian Navy as also those drawn from the Defence Security Corps. 

The awardees of the Nao Sena Medal for acts of gallantry included four Marine Commandos, namely, Lieutenant Commander Rohit Mishra, Lieutenant Vikas Dahiya, Petty Officer Yaimachoul Singh and Leading Seaman Vishwanath V Bhat for Anti-Terrorist flushing out operation in Taj on 26/11, Lieutenant Vikas Dahiya and Leading Seaman Jaidev for their exceptional act of gallantry in counter insurgency operations in the Kashmir Valley.  The courage and fortitude of Lieutenant GB Yaduvashi and Petty Officer Sajjan Singh (Clearance Diver First Class) while engaged for Anti Piracy Operations in Gulf of Aden were also afforded public recognition. 

The warships INS Ranvir and Beas and the submarine INS Sindhughosh were awarded Unit Citations for their outstanding operational performance. 

The Naval Investiture Ceremony was attended by families of the award winners, Flag Officers, Commanding Officers of ships and submarines, and a large number of defence-civilian personnel and their families.

PHOTO CAPTION 

Adm Nirmal Verma, Chief of the Naval Staff, inspecting the 50-man Guard of Honour at the Naval Investiture ceremony held at INS Shikra, Mumbai.

(Gallantry) award from Adm Nirmal Verma Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) award winners at the Naval Investiture ceremony.

Adm Nirmal Verma inspecting the ceremonial parade of 24 platoons at the Naval Investiture ceremony held at INS Shikra, Mumbai.

(Inset) Adm Nirmal Verma presenting the Naosena Medal (Gallantry). LCdr Rohit Mishra receiving the Nao Sena Medal

Dynamic Thomas Dsouza to contest Panchayat election on Environmental issue.

Kallianpura Mudu Thonse: Not satisfied with the response from the Panchayat and the steps taken by them on the garbage disposal problem which was reported in www.kemmannu.com recently, as planned, Dynamic and telented kemmanite Mr. Thomas Dsouza got nominated   to contest upcoming Panchayat election which is  scheduled on the 8^th of May 2010.

File Photo: With Ex- Minister Jaya Prakash Hegde during a function held recently

Mr. Thomas D’Souza a B.Com graduate of 1978-79 batch and has completed his Article ship under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He had leadership qualities right from his childhood. He was the SPL of St. Philomena’s Hr. Pr. School in 1973-74 and went on to become the Vice-President of the Milagres College Student Union in the year 1978-79.

One of the senior reporters of the Kemmannu.comTeam, Mr. Dsouza has filed his nomination papers to the 3rd Ward of the Kallianpur Moodutonse on Monday the 26 April, which after scrutiny has been accepted by the Election Officer on Tuesday. Mr. D’Souza was accompanied by some of the locals and prominent people of the area while filing the nomination papers has promised their full support.

 The 3rd Ward of Kallianpur Panchayat covers the area from Kemmannu Bridge to Hampankatte  of Moodutonse, which includes Nadu Kudru,  Mudalakatte,  Area behind the Church, Edabettu, Baggarbettu and Kuduvara Agalu near Hampankatte. Incidentally, the area, where the garbage is dumped near Kemmannu Bridge, falls under this ward.

After working in Muscat for several years, he returned to Kemmannu and has settled in Hampankatte. Ever since, he is actively involved in Social work and decorated several posts in various Organizations. He has served as Secretary, President and presently the Treasurer of the Catholic Sabha Kemmannu. He was also the Secretary of Catholic Sabha Kallianpur Varado and its serving treasurer. He is the Secretary of the Parish Council of St. Therasa’s Church, also serves as the Vice President of the Old Students Association of St. Philomina’s Hr. Pr. School.

Beside these, he has actively worked in organizing several free Medical Camps, Blood Donation camps, Eye test camps and Voluntary service camps.

In addition to environmental issues, he is committed to address the problems like asplating the interior road, installing street lights in these roads, providing clean drinking water, to create awareness about Government schemes and sanitation.

Mr. D’Souza’s wife Anitha D’Souza works as a Senior Accountant in the Billing section of KMC Manipal and helps and guides poor and needy patients to get guidance and concessions in the hospital beside other general help.

As he believes in work is worship, committed to do his best to his ward. He further says Value has a value only if its value is valued and requests all the viewers of www.kemmannu.com  from this ward to support him in this election with their valuable votes which he says will be valued with worship.

The race for PFMI 2010 has begun and only few days are left for the D day. There are 18 beautiful contestants who have been competing with each other for the title of Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2010.

The race has become more aggressive for the finalists now and they have one more reason to work hard for the crown. The three winners will get a Fiat Linea each and this grand prize has simply added to their enthusiasm.

The pageant is scheduled for April 30, 2010.

Photo and release Femina Miss India 2010 finalists posing with the classy and elegant Fiat Linea

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April 28, 2010: What does it take for a Chartered Accountant to reach the Oscar red carpet? Why an established filmmaker in the west decides to make an offbeat film set in the slums of Mumbai? From commercial potboilers to critically acclaimed cinema, what goes on in the minds of the modern masters of cinema? FOX History & Entertainment in association with Indian Independent Filmmakers Worldwide (IIFW) proudly presents, MasterClass, a unique series about the lives and works of some of the Maverick filmmakers of modern times. 
 
Premiering April 29, Thursdays @ 10pm on FOX History & Entertainment, MasterClass takes an in-depth look at some of the greatest masters in contemporary cinema and learn all about their craft, inspiration and vision. Presented by noted filmmaker, Sudhir Mishra, the thirteen part series will feature directors like Shekhar Kapur, Danny Boyle, Mahesh Bhatt, Aparna Sen, Mira Nair, Shyam Benegal, Ramesh Sippy, Govind Nihalani to name a few. 

 
Speaking about the series, Sudha Sadhanand, Vice President – Programming, FOX History & Entertainment said, “MasterClass, unlike any other film based series, cuts out the glamour and the glitz and focuses on the craft of filmmaking. The USP of the series is the interaction between two filmmakers; being a fantastic director himself, Sudhir’s interaction with his guests is much more in-depth and extremely interesting. We are confident that the series will create a special space in the minds and the hearts of our film-loving viewers”.
 
 “At IIFW, we are dedicated to promote, support and nurture the spirit of independent cinema. We are happy to have conceptualized a series that encapsulates the journeys of these master filmmakers”, said, Ketan Mehta, President - Indian Independent Filmmakers Worldwide. 
 
MasterClass presenter, Sudhir Mishra, said, “I am proud to have been a part of the team that conceptualized this very exciting series. Having interviewed some of the greatest filmmakers for MasterClass, I have gained a lot of knowledge on their perspective on the art of filmmaking and in the process have made some very good friends”. 
 
The series explores the art of filmmaking with diverse directors, understanding the ever evolving, demanding audiences and the emerging need for meaningful cinema. Discovering their vision, sensibilities and techniques, MasterClass sheds light on both the process and the person, helping the viewers understand what makes each of these filmmakers and their films, unique. From stellar performances of actors that the Master drew, to working relationships and associations with members of the cast and crew, from the journey across various films to links in the professional and personal journey of the Master and her/his muses – all this and much more, only on MasterClass on FOX History & Entertainment.

Sudha Sadhanand, Ketan Mehta, Sudhir Mishra and Mahesh Bhatt at the launch of MasterClass

 
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Thursday, April 29 @ 10:00PM: Shekhar Kapur: He was a CA who found his destiny in cinema instead. He started out as an actor but soon became an accomplished director with the sensitive, ‘Masoom’ and the highly entertaining, ‘Mr. India’. With ‘Bandit Queen’ however, he became one of the most sought after directors the world over and ‘Elizabeth’ put him in the league of Oscar worthy filmmakers. Watch the internationally acclaimed director, Shekhar Kapur, open his heart on this episode of MasterClass.
 
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Indian Independent Filmmakers Worldwide (IIFW) is a global alliance of independent film makers who are dedicated to promote, support and nurture the spirit of Independent cinema. The objective of IIFW is to create a database of information essential for independent filmmaking, providing one-on-one infrastructural solutions and support to its members, and creating a platform to discuss, debate and voice concerns and aspirations of Indian independent filmmakers, by way of organizing workshops and seminars.

Mahesh Bhatt at the launch of MasterClass

Sudha Sadhanand, Ketan Mehta, Sudhir Mishra and Mahesh Bhatt