An unofficial and brutal justice system exists parallel to the official one, and it executes many times more of the accused than the official one executes convicts, points out Aakar Patel.
'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'
Retirement after 22 years as Manchester United manager is a scary prospect, Alex Ferguson said.
At this poignant historic moment one can only wish that institutions are not built by bricks and mortars, but also by the rich Parliamentary traditions which have stood the test of time which needs to be strengthened by all stakeholders, notes Rup Narayan Das, a former joint secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'
'They want to wind up Osho's Pune operation, take the money and move out of India.'
Far from outraging any woman's sensibility or sense of modesty, Ranveer looks like he could do with a hot meal and a hug, notes Deepa Gahlot.
It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.
'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'
'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'
Uncle Pai, as he was fondly called, inculcated in Indian children a love for and interest in India's glorious past and its heroes.
'It is easier to make friends with strangers as they are non-judgmental.'
Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.
'Our Left is squeamish about democracy. They are so mechanical they have only dogma.'
The singer pens an inspiring note to all those who are fighting a quiet battle indoors.
Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.
The cover star of Interview mag, Jennifer Aniston proves that she is fit as ever at 51.
Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.
Do not make a hasty move. It is advisable to test the waters before you take the plunge.
As a queer designer with disabilities, Tom Van Der Borght's idea was to move away from everything normal and accept imperfections.
'I told myself, I will be 23 next year. Why can't I be a billionaire too?'
In the second and final part of his column, Col Anil Athale says the fight between forces of Indian nationalism and Macaulayism aided and abetted by West is going to be long, hard and dirty. The outcome will decide whether India becomes a superpower or continues to wallow in the swamp of underdevelopment.
The 38-yr-old American artist oozes glam on Paper magazine's digital cover.
'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'
A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.
The Spotlight actor was trying to normalise breastfeeding through her post maternity shoot.
'Devika is a people's person, who simply loves what she does. This reflects in her work; the insights she brings to the table and the way she interacts with people and clients. She has the demeanour of a good captain. Her success is well-deserved.'
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Some takeaways from Jacqueline Carlyle we all can follow in real life.
Even today when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy is still standing tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, , former managing editor, NDTV Worldwide.
'We had already started thinking about how to set a new calendar from 2024, now with this crisis we need immediate answers'
Fans on Twitter wanted to know what happened to Kendal and Gigi's knees!
Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
'I was told so often by people, "Please leave your brains at home".' 'And I would say, "I only have myself to offer. I can't dance like Madhuri Dixit or Shilpa Shetty. I can only come and act."'
The Hollywood actor was really disappointed with Grazia UK for retouching her hair.
'I met him in September, just days before he was hospitalised for Covid, for a documentary that his daughter was making.' 'He was in the pink of health, conversing with everyone the whole day.'
Maxim India pays ode to one of the most fashionable cover girls.
'People in India take offence because maybe that joke doesn't suit their narrative.' 'But they will laugh at a joke by that same person if it's in their favour.'
'I've never thought of myself as beautiful.' 'Not that I think I am not beautiful.'
Some broke stereotypes. Some inspiring. Some made our jaws drop.
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