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'Tharoor crossed 'Lakshman rekha' with remarks on India-Pak conflict'

 The Congress is a democratic party in which leaders express their views freely, but Shashi Tharoor has crossed the 'Lakshman rekha' with his repeated comments on the India-Pakistan conflict, party......

Obscene material is...: HC orders Customs to release Souza, Padamsee works

 Not every nude painting can be described as obscene, the Bombay high court said on Friday while ordering the Customs department to release works by renowned artists FN Souza and Akbar Padamsee......

#MeToo: MJ Akbar didn't approach court with clean hands, says Priya Ramani

 Journalist Priya Ramani on Friday alleged before a Delhi court that former Union minister M J Akbar did not approach the court with clean hands in his criminal defamation complaint against her.......

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

 He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman. IMAGE: Pritish Nandy, Editor Extraordinaire,......

#MeToo: 'MJ Akbar selectively targeted Ramani to halt avalanche of allegations'

 Journalist Priya Ramani told a Delhi court on Monday that she was “targeted selectively” through a criminal defamation complaint by former Union minister M J Akbar “to halt the......

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

 'Given that he would have a good understanding of how many jobs the economy can create at the moment, was Modi hailing the modest pakoda-seller to infuse some charm in self-employment?' asks Udit......

Modi @ Davos: No great expectations

 The question is whether Prime Minister Modi can convince the world’s investors that India is the ultimate investment destination of 2018, says Kanika Datta. There was some degree of......

Mallya became the banker's most valued trophy

 'Lending to Mr Mallya was the bankers' season ticket to corridors of power and glamour.''Borrowing from them was like a favour Mallya did to them,' says Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: The King of Good......

Finally, a ray of hope for the Indian economy

 The good news for us is that India's economy - and sentiment about it - is much better than it was a year ago, says Jamal Mecklai. Towards the end of May, I had written an article ("Stay close to......

Know Who Amitabh's Friends Are?

 'I don't have many friends. The ones that I have, I'm very proud of and happy with.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Dostana. Amitabh Bachchan's Dostana turns 45 this year, and sends the actor down......

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

 'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Don. Chandra Barot, the director of the cult film Don,......

'Amar Akbar Anthony was a fluke hit'

 Among all of Manmohan Desai's blockbusters, the one that is most loved by his fans is Amar Akbar Anthony, the splashy melodramatic 1977 entertainer where Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna and Rishi......

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

 Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja. IMAGE: Salim Khan and......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

 Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

BCCI CEO Johri accused of sexual harassment

 'He has been asked to submit his explanation within a week. Future course of action will be considered on receipt of his explanation.' IMAGE: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has been accused of alleged......

Raipur to have cricket stadium

 Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh will boast of a cricket stadium of international standard by 2007, Sports Minister Brijmohan Agrawal informed the assembly on Thursday.Responding to a question......

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

 The #MeToo storm hit Indian cricket on Saturday with the Committee of Administrators (COA) seeking an explanation from BCCI CEO Rahul Johri for an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment by......

BCCI suspends arrested Goa Cricket officials, issues show cause notice

 IMAGE: Goa cricket association president Chetan Dessai. Photograph: PTI The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday suspended and issued show cause notices to the top Goa Cricket......

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

 IMAGE: A pitch invader runs onto the field with an Afghanistan flag at the end of the England-Afghanistan match on Tuesday. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images via Reuters Afghanistan look in......

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