'The threat to our pre-schoolers from the worst of Bollywood is far greater than the threat to Sanskrit from German.'
The World Before Her is a remarkable film, if for no other reason than that it tells the story of India's women centred on them alone.
'We needed Smriti Irani to champion democratic values, but she's chosen to be a coward.' 'In fact, she has shrunk India's democracy.' 'Why blame her or the BJP? I can't hear the voices of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.' 'They lack the guts to stand up in support of Padmavati, Sexy Durga and Nude.' 'When it comes to defending freedom they are no different,' says Karan Thapar.
Prominent journalists have been giving the HRD minister a hall pass, asking her about politics and TRP-generating issues rather than focusing on her visions for the country's education sector.
'Once you've made up your mind that you don't like Smriti Irani because she has got where she has far too quickly or far too easily, you find reasons to dislike her and to justify your view,' says Pritish Nandy.
Amid the row over her educational qualification, Union Minister Smriti Irani had asked the Delhi University not to disclose it to an RTI applicant, the School of Open Learning has told the Central Information Commission.
Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.
As education minister Smriti Irani should be worried about the state of education nationwide rather than fuelling a German-versus-Sanskrit row, says Sunil Sethi
The Congress has been in the crosshairs after demeaning remarks on Ranaut and Mandi were posted on the social media handles of its leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir.
Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked.
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said: 'Along with the international home series, the BCCI's domestic tournaments are crucial as they are a stepping stone towards making India a strong international side.'
Gandhi was served a notice to vacate the government bungalow allotted to him by April 22
Hitting out at Gandhi, the BJP said it was his party's app that was sharing user data with his friends in Singapore.
How Bollywood celebrated 75 years of India's Independence.
It is time to reset expectations as government will move with alacrity on social policy, not on economic reforms.
Meet the hottest couples from GQ's Best Dressed 2019 party held in Juhu.
'BJP leaders might ponder the all-consuming arrogance that grips the Modi-Shah combine a year ahead of the next general election,' says Sunil Sethi.
Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.
Akshay Kumar is back with the Housefull franchise but this time with a twist!
As Sonam, Ranveer gear up for cricket movies we take a look at other hit cricket movies.
"He (Kohli) is a fantastic captain. I don't know what he does inside dressing room or what he does tactically, as I'm too far away (from the team). I don't know what he speaks in team meetings but the way he looks after his players is remarkable," Ganguly said during a book launch in Kolkata.
Here are different ways of how to wear the summery shade in style courtesy Bollywood's trendiest lot.
Film folk are celebrating their daughters on social media, and the pictures are adorable!
Celebs caught candid in Madrid!
A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
As the year 2014 draws to an end, we at Rediff.com take to look at some of the ridiculous remarks made by some blundering politicos.
The 42-year-old batsman played 31 Tests and scored 1,944 runs, at an average of 34.11. He has five hundreds and 11 fifties in the longest format, with 212 his highest score.
Several people including Aishe Ghosh attacked students in the hostel, the police officer claimed. Ghosh, who was injured in the attack, however, refuted the charge.
Yes, they're both movie directors. But there's something else!
Sourav Ganguly says when he was kept out of the Indian team by coach Greg Chappell and he was desperately fighting his way back, his father was unable to bear his struggle and wanted him to retire.
'After appearing for many interviews, we could infer that jobs in colleges and universities are for those who have a reference from some hot shot and not people with only a good academic background.'
Bollywood celebrated 70 years of Independence by telling us what it means to them, and posting interesting pictures on social media.
Nitesh Sonawane did not let his disability come in the way of his musical dream. In fact, he made it his strength.
Right now, in Modi's Cabinet and in the BJP, there is no challenge whatsoever to Modi's leadership but even those leaders who have some potential, who the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh can think of backing in an unforeseen circumstance, are fast turning into damaged goods, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.
The Bollywood stalwart turns 70 on January 17.
