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'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.''Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.''They......

Germany extradites woman wanted in cheating case

Sharmila Shanbag, wanted by the Mumbai police in connection with a cheating case, was extradited from Germany on Tuesday night.She was produced before a magistrate on Wednesday and remanded to......

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

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'We need a mindset that puts the country and its people first, every time'

'We have to find a way to relook at our notion of Democracy. It has to be a vigorous, honest democracy. The Aam Aadmi Party has shown us the possibility of a different way of thinking, that is all.......

COMING UP On OTT This February

February has some promising original content streaming on OTT. Joginder Tuteja lists the digital menu for the month.   Saale AashiqWhere to watch: SonyLIVRelease date: February 1 Director duo......

'We brought Shakespeare alive in London!'

Magic, sheer magic!" is how Sunil Shanbag, director of the Gujarati adaptation of the Shakespearean classic All's Well That Ends Well, describes the experience of performing the play at the......

'It is very difficult to do Shakespeare in Gujarati'

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The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

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Rockstar umpire creates a buzz

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