'I don't believe that it beholds democracies like us who claim to be the largest democracy in the world, to have such a thin skin about the possibility of foreign commentary.'
For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.
The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.
Hemant was undergoing treatment for cancer in Scotland, where he succumbed to the illness on September 26.
'They have earned their money and their fame. They could have earned our respect by behaving in more public spirited fashion, but they have chosen instead to be unconcerned on that count,' says Aakar Patel.
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Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
'During Karma, Sridevi's dancing style was south dancing style.' 'She had to adapt to Bollywood.' 'She was hard working, and would rehearse a lot.' 'On the day of the shoot, she would get all her moves right.'
'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'
When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting
A look at some of the most starry addresses in Mumbai.
Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.
The Shiv Sena has particularly been upset with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has repeatedly attacked him.
Bhaiyaa Mere Rakhi Ke Bandhan Ko Nibhaana from Chhoti Bahen is popular on Raksha Bandhan even today.
On her 65th birthday, Sukanya Verma looks at the diva's 10 definitive songs.
It's not often that you sport Aamir Khan at an award's function.
'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'
'Full credit goes to the aam junta of India, the common man for bringing this amazing change of governance in the country.' the Nightingale raves.
Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.
Bollywood is doing all it can to keep busy during the national lockdown.
'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'
'I want to tell the singers of our country that they should not be another Rafi, Kishore, Lata, Asha or Mukesh,' Latajiji tells Subhash K Jha. 'Be yourself. Learn dedication to the craft from us, but do not imitate us.'
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.
Almost the entire film industry turned up!
Coming down heavily on the UPA government, Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi accused the Congress of having broken its promise. Modi also lambasted the Congress for avoiding media.
Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.
Several Bollywood stars remember the late singer.
We take a look at his life through his pictures over the years.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Dhoom 3 boasts of more noise, more bikes and a whole lot of scowling from Aamir Khan.
Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
"I hate all those who advocate ideology of hate, including Taliban, and I won't allow the Hindu version of Taliban to succeed in India," Singh said on Twitter.
'He was a fighter, a stunt man and an action director, the master of all things rugged. Yet, he had the softest heart.'
Artistes across the spectrum on Wednesday mourned the demise of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh describing him as a national treasure and a global ambassador of India's cultural heritage.
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