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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah update: Here's why Jethaa Lal is getting restless
Rana Daggubati on Hiranyakashyap: Want to make our film better than Baahubali
It has been almost two years since Rana Daggubati announced his magnum opus, Hiranyakashyap, to be produced by father Suresh Babu. With little update about the Gunasekhar-directed film in the interim, word on the street was that the mythical film — said to be mounted on a staggering budget of Rs 180 crore — had been put on the backburner due to the actor's rumoured health scare. However, talking to mid-day, Daggubati insists that the project will go on floors by late-2020.
"There is no delay; it's just that we are using the latest technology available," begins the actor, adding that the movie will be high on visual effects. "We are building virtual reality sets, along with rendered visuals as seen in [video] games, which will allow us to watch the film digitally even before we start shooting. This is probably the first time it is happening in India. We are collaborating with a 3D scanning company, which specialises in medical technology. We realised that their scans were be..
Sanjay Dutt: Boosted our faith in regional cinema
Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier
I've got your back
Actors Akshaye Khanna, Priyaank Sharma and Riva Kishan during the promotion of their film in Andheri West. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
City gets another cultural hub
A new multi-use performance space, Mukkti Cultural Hub, has opened its doors in Andheri West. It has a lot going for itself, with a 350-seater auditorium, a workshop centre, a studio, a 1,400 square feet dance rehearsal space and a terrace. The place is already set with their first festival as it open doors this Sunday.
The eighth edition of Jairangam Fringes, a three-day theatre festival features classic plays that include Makarand Deshpande's Pitaji Please, Niresh Kumar's Baanswadi Company and Shiv Subrahmanyam's The Way I See It among others.
The blue tick conundrum
Despite being active on social media, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain doesn't use the blue tick. And so, when one of his fan pages went up for sale, it led to a lot of confusion and some ridiculous bids.
Called @officialzakirhussain, the page ha..
Not just a Borderline case
Renuka Shahane: Kajol has been under-utilised
It is not easy to earn a nod from Kajol. Or so Renuka Shahane had heard, before she took the script of Tribhanga to her. A round of narration later, the actor-director knew she had found the protagonist of her women-led story that spans across three generations of a family. "She is choosy, but one must do roles that speak to their heart," smiles the director, days after wrapping up the shoot of the Netflix movie.
Kajol. Pic/Instagram
If the Ajay Devgn-backed drama — featuring Tanvi Azmi and Mithila Palkar — marks Kajol's debut in digital entertainment, it also sees Shahane wield the directorial baton after a decade. Having worked closely with Kajol over the past few months, she says that she could not have asked for a better artiste to breathe life into her story. "During the shoot, she told me, 'You have to direct me. If I am not doing something properly, please tell me.' All directors would want to have such freedom."
Ajay Devgn
Unlike directors who may be threatened by K..
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Stock up for your D-day
If you're planning to tie the knot soon, this may come as good news. Wedding Asia, which gives a 360-degree experience for families planning a wedding, is coming to Mumbai. Multiple functions and suggestions from friends and family crowding your thoughts? Sign up for this event and discover a plethora of boutique jewellery and apparel brands, alongside bridal beauty products.
ON December 14 and 15, 11 am to 7 pm AT The St Regis, Mumbai, 462, Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel. CALL 61628000 LOG ON TO weddingasia.in
Baskets full of love
Winters are perfect for picnics. So, this Sunday, head out with your family and make the most of the dip in the weather at this picnic-themed brunch, where you can enjoy live barbecue by the pool. Festive meals, side dishes, sweet treats, and refreshments will also be on offer along with other cool facilities like a candy floss station and live music. Plus, the brunch is free for kids up to the age of five. Don't forget to carry your b..
Jumanji: The Next Level Movie Review - Repeat Juvenile offense!
Jumanji: The Next Level
U/A: Action, Adventure, Comedy Director: Jake KasdanCast: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick JonasRating:
The kids-turned-adult heroes of Jumanji are joined by veterans Danny DeVito and Danny Glover in Jake Kasdan's sequel but the fun is still largely, a big miss!
This sequel basically gets the group of four; Spencer (Alex Wolff), Bethany (Madison Iseman), Martha (Morgan Turner) and football star Fridge (Ser'Darius Blain) to head back to fantasia in the guise of an antiquated video game, Jumanji, where they are given three lives in order to (this time round) put the jewel back in its place and resurrect the utopian jungle from a desert.
The excuse for going back rests on Spencer's teen insecurities and asthmatic issues - with him wanting to re-inhabit the body of The Rock, in a bid to feel manly and desired. It's a case of aiming for the impossible, really, because initially, he finds himself in the guise of his ..
Jijaji Chhat Per Hain achieves a massive milestone, completes 500 episodes
Arsenal's Freddie Ljungberg: Win over West Ham means a lot to lads
Michael Bay on 6 Underground: Get a big television
It is evident that there is a seismic shift in the way we consume entertainment when the undisputed master of big-screen spectacles switches gears to Netflix for his next. Michael Bay, the man who showed Hollywood that bigger is always better as his Transformers series made millions at the box office over the years, seems equally at home with the idea that his upcoming vigilante actioner, 6 Underground, will, in all likelihood, be viewed on a 14-inch laptop screen. Does he not worry that his magic — which is often attributed to over-the-top action and pyrotechnics — is being cut down to size?
"You have regrets. I do like big scale; I appreciate big imagery. But our whole business has changed, and we have to adapt," says Bay, talking at the premiere of the Ryan Reynolds-fronted thriller in Seoul. "Netflix was kind enough to give us money. I am so appreciative that they wanted to do this, and [agreed to] bring on [such a stellar] cast. [For those who want to watch the movie o..
Hema Upadhyay and lawyer's murder: Chintan's artistic journey continues in jail
Raining offers for Indian Idol 11 wonder Sunny Hindustani
Mahim murder case: Two more bags yet to be found
The Body: Five reasons why you should not end the year without watching this film
The audience is all set to end the year on a thrilling and interesting note and waiting for a movie in sync with your mood, then The Body is what should be on your watch list! The Emraan Hashmi, Rishi Kapoor starrer film is all about thrill and entertainment.
While the interesting trailer of the movie has already notched up the suspense,, if you are still not convinced about watching this film, here are five solid reasons why you should not end the year without watching this film.
Emraan Hashmi
This film is an out and out Emraan Hashmi film. He has aced the thriller genre earlier and delivered it successfully at your nearest theatres. When it comes to making the audience wonder and gasp with thrill, no one does it better than Emraan Hashmi himself.
Rishi Kapoor
We will see this veteran, maestro of an artist on the silver screen after a long time. Though, after winning the war against cancer, he did come on the silver screen, but can we ever get enough of actor Rishi Kapoor’s ac..
Rhea Chakraborty's black dress is the talk of the town; buy it here
Tribhanga: It's a wrap for Kajol and director Siddharth P. Malhotra
BJP leader Poonam Mahajan turned 39, celebrated birthday with 40 talented girls
Inside Edge 2 Web Series Review: Deliver a fitting 'doosra'
Inside EdgeCast: Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chadha, Angad BediStreaming on: Amazon PrimeRating:
After the first season ended on a cliffhanger — with upcoming bowler Prashant Kanaujia (Siddhant Chaturvedi) shooting his teammate Devender Mishra (Amit Sial), and Vikrant Dhawan (Vivek Oberoi) almost beaten to death, there was enough material for a pacy second edition. Sure enough, as they deliver their 'doosra', the makers of Inside Edge have managed to bowl over the audience with their engaging screenplay.
The latest instalment delves deeper into the dark side of the game by showcasing a doping scandal and backdoor politics in cricket. The mysterious character of Bhaisaab (Aamir Bashir), president of the Indian Cricket Board, takes centre-stage this time with subplots that include Zarina Malik (Richa Chadha), Vikrant, and his daughter Mantra Patil (Sapna Pabbi). The battle lines are clearly drawn, with Vayu Raghavan (Tanuj Virwani) taking over as the captain of the Mumbai Mavericks f..
Citizenship Amendment Bill: Dial CAB for a raging controversy
Mumbai: Shiv Sena gifts Thane a new train station
Shiv Sena's pet project, a new suburban railway station at Kopri, is all set to get rolling. Officials said the general administrative drawings of the project, worth Rs 119.31 crore, have been approved by the Railways and the state government. Once the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) hands over a 12.35-acre plot and Rs 29.83 crore to the Railways, work on the station will start.
The project, which has been approved under the Centre's Smart City initiative, has been in the talks since 2004. However, according to sources, if everything goes as planned, the station would be ready in the next three years.
Slated to come up close to the Thane Mental Hospital between Mulund and Thane, the project is worth R119.31 crore. Senior railway officials said the state government had already given a nod for transfer of a 14-acre plot to the Railways. They further said that the ball was now in the TMC's court. "The civic body will hand over a plot of about 50,000 square metres (12.35 acres) belonging..
Why I don't think God believes in me
Mahim murder case: They were stinking, but told me a rat had died at their home, says the chemist
Mumbai: Another body found near Sewri-Nhava Sheva sea link, tattoos hold key to ID
Even as the Crime Branch slowly joins the pieces of Bennett Rebello's murder mystery, another man's body was found floating near the Sewri-Nhava Sheva sea link on Tuesday. According to the police, the body was beyond recognition.
Immediately after being informed about the body, a police team headed by inspector P Jadhav rushed to the spot and recovered it. Speaking to mid-day, Jadhav said, "The deceased had nothing on him through which he could be identified. He only has two tattoos – one on the right hand, which reads 'Mom & Dad', and another on the chest, which reads 'Fame Bro'.
The deceased, might be around 35-40 years old, was wearing a blue shirt and trousers
According to Jadhav, the body was beyond recognition as it was completely bloated and even his eyeballs had popped out. It was sent to Panvel Municipal Hospital for an autopsy, but the cause of death is yet to be ascertained. "We have requested the forensic surgeon to preserve his samples for a diatom test in order ..
See pictures: Kriti Sanon jets off to Switzerland for sister Nupur's pre-birthday celebration
Priyanka Chopra cannot stop feeling proud of hubby Nick Jonas and this is the reason
Actress Priyanka Chopra is proud of her husband-actor Nick Jonas and has congratulated him for his forthcoming film Jumanji: The Next Level.
Priyanka missed the film's premiere in Los Angeles as she is shooting for her next The White Tiger in Delhi. She showed her support for Nick through Instagram.
In a special message on her Instagram Story, Priyanka called Nick her love and said that she is proud of him while congratulating him for the movie.
"So proud of you my love! So much fomo! Congratulations on #JumanjiNextLevel," she wrote. Take a look:
At the film's premiere, Nick had explained her absence from the big event."She's in India right now, shooting a movie there, although she's jealous because she loves Jumanji. She loved the last one. And she really wanted to be here, but she's got work," Nick told Entertainment Tonight.
Jumanji: The Next Level is the second part of the revamped Jumanji franchise. The movie also features Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black,..
Telly tattle: Sapna Pabbi's short film released; Ishita Ganguly learns horse riding
After Drive, which released on Netflix last month, Sapna Pabbi is now basking in the rave reviews for her web series, Inside Edge 2. Her character, Mantra Patil, who is the co-owner of Mumbai Mavericks, has been appreciated. Yesterday, her short film, Archit Kumar's Sepia, co-starring Aparshakti Khurana, dropped online. There is no respite for the Khamoshiyan (2015) actor who has some other projects lined up in her kitty.
Giddy-up
Ishita Ganguly, who plays Maa Kali on Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi, is learning horseriding for an upcoming track in the mythological show. The actor says, "It was tough.It took me a while to get comfortable and learn how to control the horses, but it was an interesting experience."
Friends forever
RadhaKrishn co-actors Arpit Ranka and Sumedh Mudgalkar hardly meet as they shoot on different sets of the show. They share a close bond off-screen. Recently, the two had an opportunity to shoot together for a special track. They were thrilled and remained insepara..
Arjun Kapoor: Looked for roles with boyish charm
Hema Upadhyay Murder: 4 years on, families wonder if justice will ever be served
The families of artist Hema Upadhyay and lawyer Harish Bhambani, who were found murdered on December 11, 2015, say that the lawyers of main accused Chintan Upadhyay and three other accomplices in the case have been stalling the trial, which began a few months ago.
Four years since the corpses of artist Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Advocate Harish Bhambhani stuffed in cardboard boxes were found in a Kandivli nullah, their families continue to ask when the gruesome double murder would be taken seriously.
Hema and Harish had their hands and feet bound with ropes, mouths gagged with grey duct tape and eyes blindfolded. The killing shook Mumbai's art fraternity. Hema's spouse, Chintan Upadhyay was held. While Chintan spends his days in jail, hopes of Bhambhani and Upadhyay families say justice is missing.
The deceased's families claim that the case, plagued by multiple bail hearings and twists, has been dragging. "Hearings started only two months ago. There are four advocates for the four a..
After Aussies, it's the Indians for leggie Pradeep Sahu
Kramer vs Kramer of 21st century
What are the two types of stories/films there usually can be? One that plucks you out of reality in order to experience a world that, most likely, you never will — these are pictures traversing across genres, between murders, to mysteries of the unknown future of the universe. A touch of truth though naturally elevates these stories toward timelessness. Star Wars isn't real. But it is realistic.
What's the other type? Ones that compel you to dig deeper into realities within yourself, or around you — almost holding you by the eyeballs, for a sense of recognition alone. This is close to journalistic. A touch of untruth, and the story won't survive the present; let alone the test of time.
Which of the two do you mostly prefer? Depends on who you are, I guess. There are obviously no hard and fast rules. But conventional wisdom seems to suggest that people/societies experiencing an over-dose of reality — too many everyday, serious/survival issues, personal and otherwise &m..
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Bite the biscuit
Not your usual cheesecake
Commenting on the trend of using well-known packaged biscuits in desserts, chef Anurita Ghoshal says, "Speaking from the heart, all that fancy molecular gastronomy is now passé. Today, I think people prefer simple palates. Biscuits are nostalgic and in a sense, a palate leveller, hence it appeals to all ages and sections of society."
Ghoshal makes use of Digestive Marie biscuits in the classic cheesecake she has whipped up for a Bandra deli. "We moved away from the classic format of using cream cheese and instead, added different creams to give it a light consistency along with fresh fruit rinds to cut the taste of eggs. If I were to give out a secret, I love baking my cheesecake at really low temperatures and then allowing it to rest in the oven for a few hours before refrigeration" she reveals.
At Deli by The Blue, 14 Union Park, Khar West. Time 8 am to 4 am Call 9619099355 Cost Rs 250 (per slice)
Blast from the past
A biscuit that is so integral t..
Mumbai: Now, BMC chief Praveen Pardeshi wants to rate road contractors
Shiv Sena's pet project, a new suburban railway station at Kopri, is all set to get rolling. Officials said the general administrative drawings of the project, worth Rs 119.31 crore, have been approved by the Railways and the state government. Once the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) hands over a 12.35-acre plot and Rs 29.83 crore to the Railways, work on the station will start.
The project, which has been approved under the Centre's Smart City initiative, has been in the talks since 2004. However, according to sources, if everything goes as planned, the station would be ready in the next three years.
Slated to come up close to the Thane Mental Hospital between Mulund and Thane, the project is worth R119.31 crore. Senior railway officials said the state government had already given a nod for transfer of a 14-acre plot to the Railways. They further said that the ball was now in the TMC's court. "The civic body will hand over a plot of about 50,000 square metres (12.35 acres) belonging..
Mahim murder case: Slain musician Bennett Rebello wanted to adopt a child
The Crime Branch investigation into musician Bennett Rebello's murder case has thrown up details that suggest he might have been sexually abusing girls by luring them with his wealth. Aradhya alias Ria's statement points to this possibility. Also, according to his lawyer, eight months ago, he had wanted to adopt the child of a woman 'who was in trouble'.
According to Rebello's lawyer, Rohini Shirodkar, he had contacted her eight months ago, saying he wanted to adopt a child. "He enquired about the process of adopting a child from a woman who is in trouble but he didn't name her. After that he did not approach or call me again," Shirodkar said.
"I read about his murder in the papers. He was a gentleman and used to help the needy. He owns several properties, some of them he wanted to sell. He used to consult me for legal advice," she added.
Aradhya Patil alias Ria
Aradhya submitted a letter dated May 22, 2018 and signed by her as proof of her adoption by Rebello. The plain paper, a copy ..
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Groove to Thom Yorke's tunes
As the decade draws to a close, attend the last B:ENT on Record listening session featuring Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke's solo album, Anima. Released as a download-only on streaming platforms, the album was accompanied by a 15-minute film by Academy Award-nominated film director Paul Thomas Anderson. Don't forget to check out artworks by Karthik Nambiar.
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Soak in tales of displacement
Saadat Hasan Manto wrote poignantly about the partition and of the trauma brought about by displacement. In light of the Citizenship Amendment Bill, stories like Toba Tek Singh seem more relevant than ever. Listen and watch as Asmita Theatre Studio Mumbai stages some of these stories in a performance titled Partition, directed by Arvind Gaur.
ON December 13, 7.30 pmAT Veda Factory, Bungalow No 120, Aram Nagar 2, Andheri West. LOG ON TO bookmyshow.com COST Rs 100
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Details inside: AR Rahman's daughters Khatija and Raheema will open U2 concert with their father
AR Rahman will be opening for U2 when the Irish rock band performs in Mumbai on December 15. He will be accompanied by singer daughters, Khatija and Raheema. This is the first time the trio will be on stage together. The U2: The Joshua Tree Tour celebrates their iconic 1987 album of the same name. Rahman will render Ahimsa, his collaborative single with the band. Ahimsa features a hymn from The Tirukkural, a classic Tamil language text on ethics and morality.
The Oscar winner says that the concept of Ahimsa or non-violence is Indian tradition but we still have to remind people about it. "It requires courage and strength. A quality that is impervious to weapons or power. It's a mission, which is most needed to heal the modern world and it is incredible timing to collaborate with U2, with their amazing legacy, to revive this movement," says the Oscar winner. The concert, to be held at DY Patil Stadium, will be U2's first gig in the country.
The band comprises frontman Bono, guitarist T..
Hema Upadhyay murder case: With Vijay jailed, wife, kids struggle to make ends meet
Vidyadhar Rajbhar, accused by the police of carrying out the double murders at the behest of artist Chintan Upadhyay, has been missing since the bodies were discovered. But for his community of fabricators, his involvement in the case has been bringing only bad news since. » P10
While co-accused in the artist-advocate murder, Vijay Rajbhar, has been in jail since December 2015, his family says they have been reeling under an acute financial crisis.
Vijay's wife, Saroj, claims that the main killers, Pradeep Rajbhar, Shivkumar Rajbhar and Vidyadhar Rajbhar alias Gotu — who owns the metal fabrication workshop in Kandivli and is absconding till date — kept him in the dark about the cardboard boxes containing bodies.
Owing to financial difficulties, her eldest son started working when he was still a minor. "My eldest son works at a mall and earns around R8,000 per month. He has been the father for his siblings. My second son is in Std XI and the youngest is in Std VII," sa..
Hema Upadhyay and lawyer's murder: Chintan's bail rejected four times in four years
Mumbai: Central Railway's first AC local likely to be on track from January
Central Railway's (CR) much-awaited first AC local train arrived at the Kurla carshed on Tuesday. The train, which has been customised for the CR section, is the shortest in the fleet of the existing AC locals, with a height of 4,270mm as compared to the 4,283mm ones that run on the Western Railway (WR) section. Just after the train arrived at the carshed, the destination board mentioned Borivli, but then it was swiftly changed to Dadar.
Speaking to mid-day, CR divisional railway manager, Shalabh Goel said, "The train will be put into service soon, but we are yet to decide its timetable and from when it would run. However, it will be driven by a motorwoman and we have also trained a group of 100 people to ensure that the train functions without any problems." He further said that the second AC local would arrive before March next year.
"We had a meeting with all the stakeholders and commuter associations in January and it turned out that everyone wants the train to run on their respect..
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Indian Idol 11: Singer Neha Kakkar reveals her emotional turmoil on the show, says life was unfair
Over the years, Neha Kakkar has become one of the biggest singers in the Hindi film industry. Her songs fetch staggering views on YouTube and are fans' favourites. However, every coin has two sides and so does the entertainment industry. Kakkar was in a relationship with actor Himansh Kohli and the couple mutually parted ways.
And ever since then, the singer has been battling emotionally and even confessed a few months ago. "Yes, I am in depression. Thanks to all the negative people in the world. You are successful in giving me the worst days of my life. Congratulations, you’re successful," wrote the actress on her Instagram story.
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And on the recent episode of Indian Idol 11, while interacting with one of the contestants, Asmat, she revealed how she went through a very rough patch in her life, how she didn’t want to live anymore and even began to think life was unfair. She also said during such negative thoughts, one should al..
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Star Screen Awards: Flaunting his trophies in car trunk to dancing with Sara, Ranveer Singh steals the night
The prestigious Star Screen Award 2019 was held at the Filmcity in Goregaon, Mumbai. Several celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor graced the event looking their stylish best.
However, the night remained a memorable one, thanks to Ranveer Singh. The actor known in the world for his unusual theatrics continued the same at the awards nights. He came up at the event, dressed in his best - a black turtleneck sweater, a golden jacket and a pair of black trousers. Singh arrived at the gala with his wife Deepika Padukone who too was dressed perfectly.
The Befikre actor emerged as one of the big winners of the night, claiming the Best Actor award for his role in Gully Boy. The film received many accolades throughout the event. In fact, the film won as many as 11 awards in several categories such as Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Costume, Best Production Design, Best Cinem..
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India's men's table tennis team decode how they secured the country's highest-ever world ranking
The Indian men's table tennis team have been bringing their A-game to the table across the last couple of years.
From a gold in the men's team event at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to a historic bronze at the Jakarta Asian Games in the same year, G Sathiyan, 26, Achanta Sharath Kamal, 37, and Harmeet Desai, 26, have helped India achieve its highest ever ITTF world team ranking of eight.
It's unprecedented but not unexpected, insist the trio.
"To be ranked eighth in the world in a sport played by over 200 countries is incredible. It's all thanks to our federation's [TTFI] support. We have a good domestic set-up, besides the introduction of the franchise-based Ultimate Table Tennis [UTT] has provided us the invaluable experience of playing alongside the world's best and thereby boosted our confidence to perform on the international stage. Earlier, it was one player doing well abroad but now we are excelling as a team and the main reason for this is moving to Europe to play on t..
Mumbai's got game
Tired of playing the game of life in Mumbai and running the rat race? Take a break this Sunday and play a different game — any of the 150 different games on offer at Mumbai's first board games convention, MeepleCon.
Whether one is a games buff or hasn't picked up a board game since their childhood, the convention can be a fun event to unwind at and spend quality time with family and friends. Even first-timers should have no trouble, as there are volunteers at each of the 100-odd tables to teach you how to play them.
The hand-painted 3D Settlers of Catan
"Who doesn't have great memories of playing Monopoly late into the night with their friends?" says co-founder Prashant Maheswari. Prashant and his fellow founders, Mohit Goel and Karan Rawat, first started organising small events for enthusiasts seven years ago. "We started with 100 participants, grew to 200, 300 and then, we decided to take it bigger, with MeepleCon," says Maheshwari. Last year, as many as 3,000 people participat..
