Wikipedia:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Maharashtra

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Pardeshi Rajput

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Depends on unreliable sources: see reference of Suresh Kumar is not reliable and not enough coverage. Durjan Singh Jadon (talk) 16:36, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: People, Ethnic groups, Asia, India, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Durjan Singh Jadon (talk) 16:36, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Speedy Delete -- There is no way to have an article on wikipedia without references.Collegeboy12 (talk) 08:29, 2 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Swami Gautamananda

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Fails WP:GNG. The sources provided in the article are mainly concerning the coverage which is about Ramakrishna Math. Ratnahastin (talk) 12:01, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: People, Hinduism, and India. Skynxnex (talk) 16:08, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, and Tamil Nadu. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 20:41, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete: It clearly fails Wp:GNG and is likely a case of COI and UPE. The sources mentioned are neither significant nor verify or match the information in the article. Zuck28 (talk) 11:15, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep: seems meets WP:BASIC - secondary sources cited currently do have details e.g. reference #4.Asteramellus (talk) 23:10, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: I tried cleaning up the article by removing promotional non-encyclopedic details. However, more relevant details can be added - but a quick google news search didn't return many secondary sources. But seems as President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, seems notable based on the sources - so think this is Keep. Asteramellus (talk) 00:06, 2 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It is also a news item that happened on the same day as all other sources. That does help the subject in satisfying WP:GNG. ArvindPalaskar (talk) 10:18, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Delete: The article focuses excessively on routine activities, such as the subject's visits and organizational roles, without demonstrating significant impact or recognition from independent, reliable sources. It includes excessive details about minor events, such as trips to South Africa and Darjeeling, which lack sufficient importance. All in all, the article appears more as a celebratory homage than a dispassionate biography and falls short of demonstrating the subject's notability. Charlie (talk) 11:02, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete — Swami Gautamananda fails GNG. The sources mentioned are not significant to pass GNG.Collegeboy12 (talk) 08:32, 2 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hemant J Joshi

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Doesn't seem to meet WP:GNG. Article relies mostly on primary sources. No significant coverage in independent, reliable media. A few mentions here and there, but nothing in-depth or sustained. Can't see anything that clearly establishes notability. Junbeesh (talk) 14:12, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Delete sources I can access do not show significant coverage. Yoblyblob (Talk) :) 14:16, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete: In addition to being an WP:AUTOBIO (see disclosure), there's no evidence of passing WP:GNG, WP:NBIO. Dclemens1971 (talk) 14:27, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Artists, Authors, Poetry, Advertising, and Maharashtra. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 20:36, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete: Promotional piece of article. The subject of this page does not meet notability standards WP:NBIO and WP:GNG. AndySailz (talk) 23:35, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete This article is promotional and no reliable and notable news coverage about it.Almandavi (talk) 05:18, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete: No sign of notability, promotional page, fails WP:SIGCOV TheSlumPanda (talk) 07:05, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - The author of the page has a clear undisclosed WP:COI with the subject (because they're writing about themselves), and have failed to properly disclose their affiliation despite receiving a notice about this matter on their talk page. The article seems promotional, and there doesn't seem to be any coverage that would meet WP:GNG about the subject. WormEater13 (talk • contribs) 20:16, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Namah Pictures

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Long list of sources but not a single source which describes about the company and its work. Most of them are just mentions or in the form of press release about acquiring film rights or announcing about films. Hard to find independent neutral coverage about this company to meet notability. Rahmatula786 (talk) 14:41, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Actors and filmmakers, Organizations, India, and Maharashtra. Rahmatula786 (talk) 14:41, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete, non-notable corp. As the nominator mentioned, I can't find coverage of the organization that meets SIRS of the company. Despite the length of blue-linked films in the article, there are no provisions for NFILM companies that allow for heritability (WP:NOTINHERITED) of the products or productions of a film company that meet notability. Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 14:52, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Companies-related deletion discussions. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 19:31, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - And salt it. Clearly not notable as sources do not meet WP:ORGCRIT. --CNMall41 (talk) 20:53, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete, There is no significant coverage of this company in any reliable source. Afstromen (talk) 07:02, 28 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete: References are just passing mentions, no in-depth coverage. Fails to meet WP:GNG. AndySailz (talk) 09:17, 28 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - doesn't have enough reliable sources or they are just mentions.Darkm777 (talk) 02:25, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete Deep news coverage about the profile is missing.Almandavi (talk) 05:11, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - No significant or secondary sources to establish notability. MichaelRichard67 (talk) 16:26, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Amrapali Gan

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WP:RESUME-like, where her notability is mainly inherited from OnlyFans and the positions she has held with the company. 30Four (talk) 07:27, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Businesspeople and Women. 30Four (talk) 07:27, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. No valid reason for deletion. Notable in her own right, not through inheritance, as the cited sources show. A perfectly good stub. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 07:46, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Maharashtra and California. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 10:55, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep: Sources 1,2 and 7 are rock solid RS. Easy keep. Oaktree b (talk) 13:33, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
The source numbering may now be off as I was editing this and adding citations. DaffodilOcean (talk) 13:59, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep: Subject passes WP:GNG. MichaelRichard67 (talk) 16:44, 30 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Samir Somaiya

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Not a notable manager and CEO. I don't see the sources to pass WP:Anybio. Cinder painter (talk) 08:06, 21 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Delete doesn't have enough reliable sources. Darkm777 (talk) 02:21, 22 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: I can identify only one reference for consideration [1]. If you own any other substantial coverage, please provide it; I may be inclined to support a Keep. B-Factor (talk) 04:37, 22 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete Non-notable profile, Most of the coverage is non-reliable.Almandavi (talk) 05:08, 23 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Comment - looks like there's stuff out there if you search with google.co.in instead of google.com.^[2][3] --A. B. ^{(talk • contribs • global count)} 17:50, 23 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Do Not Delete: He heads not only a business but also an eighty year old charitable organisation running several educational, healthcare organisations which are doing good work for the benefit of society and underprevilaged. Further, references give from Times of India, Economic Times, ThePrint, ANI, BusinessWorld and Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers are quite reliable. KhrushchevN (talk) 10:57, 26 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

According to AfD guidelines, votes should be made by choosing one of these options, "Keep," "Delete," "Merge," "Redirect," or another relevant choice. Please avoid saying "Do not delete", Instead, use "Keep" to support keeping the article. Vikram S Pasari (talk) 10:37, 28 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

thanks KhrushchevN (talk) 07:38, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

~~Do Not Delete:~~ I have furtrher developed the article with additional reliable references. KhrushchevN (talk) 05:05, 28 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Comment – I agree with B-Factor and A. B.. There seems to be more information and sources available. . I believe the article can be improved. Let me try working on it to improve the article.--Vikram S Pasari (talk) 10:26, 28 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – I have worked on improving the entire article by adding more relevant details and credible citations, have made sure it aligns well with WP's policies. The subject meets WP:ACADEMIC as he is the Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyavihar University and head of multiple educational institutions, which satisfies the guideline that states, "The person has held a highest-level elected or appointed administrative post at a major academic institution or major academic society." He also qualifies under WP:ANYBIO for receiving the Order of the Star of Italy, a major international honour. So, keep. --Vikram S Pasari (talk) 13:47, 28 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Relisting comment: To evaluate recent revisions to article.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Arbitrarily0 ^(talk) 11:43, 29 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]