'Gajendra Chauhan may be a good administrator, or even a good leader, but he lacks the basic quality of inspiring others.'
Will Narendra Modi bring to his appointment the vision and stature that the PM's job requires? Will he prove the worst fears of his detractors wrong, wonders Malavika Sangghvi
Here's a community that stays united in its desire for facial hair in Bengaluru.
'I am going to direct a film for him.' 'He thinks I will make a good film.' 'For me, that in itself is an award.'
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Salary hike is fine but govt must reduce support staff to get its math right.
I am only suggesting greater sensitisation and understanding of adults' sexual and lifestyle choices, says Shekhar Gupta.
'Nowhere in the country, except perhaps Jammu and Kashmir, do extremist groups enjoy political patronage as they do in Kerala. Terrorists are exported from Kerala to Afghanistan, Syria.'
'No right thinking student of politics can name one state where the BJP gains in double digits.'
Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's writing, much like its creator, defies the very idea of labels.
'Most of the agitations are staged by the Opposition to disturb the peace of the state.'
The star was chosen to deliver the Penguin Annual Lecture.
'When Rajkumar Hirani offered me the film, I was probably in the worst phase of my life.'
Meheka Mirpuri is using fashion to help cancer patients.
Sri Srinivasan, the first Indian-origin federal judge in the United States, is India Abroad Person of the Year 2013
The awards aren't the only story, and here, in chronological order, are my top 10 moments from this year's Globes.
'We still look at films with A-listers.' 'There is change, but it's minor.' 'We still haven't learnt how to invest in stories.'
For his 60th birthday in December, which he called his third 20th birthday, Mallya flew in Enrique Iglesias to perform at his villa overlooking the beach in Goa.
Real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal on Monday assured the Supreme Court that they would not leave India till it commences hearing on the plea seeking review of the 2015 verdict in the Uphaar fire tragedy case asking them to serve a two-year jail term if they fail to pay Rs 30 crore each as fine.
Words of advice from Oscar award-winning actors are all very fine. How about some from a 20-year-old? Mass media student Chhaya Ranka has a few things to say.
'There have been happy, sad and frustrating moments but I wouldn't want to change anything. I want to be remembered by at least five films and hope Fan will be among them.' Shah Rukh Khan tells us his birthday wishes.
'What if Modi becomes the fascist the leftists paints him as? What if he does suspend the Constitution and declares himself the ruler, with support from the army? What exactly will you do, Mr Leftie?' asks Rajeev Srinivasan.
'Sonakshi Sinha, Imran Khan and other stars say MFF is their film festival. In reality, the festival belongs to Mumbaikars, who wait in long lines, rushing from theatre to theatre.'
Singer Samira Koppikar tells us what its like to be a Bollywood singer, and how she achieved it.
'Outsiders are the ones who have to make the biggest journey to realise themselves, to come back to some sense of normality.' Director Jacques Audiard and actor Jesuthasan Antonythasan discuss the human landscape behind the award-winning film, Dheepan, with Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com
'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'
There's more to the cuisine than just vada pav and kanda poha.
Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.
Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.
'Because of the impact the movement has had, people will think twice before misbehaving because you don't know who will turn out to be another Tanushree Dutta.'
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who as FTII chairman was himself gheraoed by students, gives us his point of view on the crisis facing India's premier film school.
The actress released her statement recently, deriding irresponsible reporting of the incident.
'You can never say never in politics.' 'We may still see the return of AAP, but hopefully not of the same abusive politics again,' says Shekhar Gupta.
Meet Bengaluru's fondest freedom fighter, HS Doreswamy, who has been a sprightly witness to the country's ups and downs since 1947.
.There are other things in the socio-economic arena which becomes more important than becoming an athlete.'
'It would give people renewed confidence in me as the industry goes by general opinion and consensus.' 'Even if Jagga gets critically acclaimed, it will do a lot for me.'
Taking away free healthcare facilities, as recommended by the Aayog, would place a huge burden on the people, especially in rural areas, says Devanik Saha.
The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.
The book Effective People by Dr TV Rao features inspiring examples of success icons from across the world.
It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.
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