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Irreverent, provocative, opinionated... Shobhaa De has been challenging status quo for four decades... and is at her best when she punctures inflated egoes. You can reach her at: @ShobhaaDe(Instagram) and @DeShobhaa(Twitter).
    Mithali RajOpinion
    Why do we mess around with our sports stars?

    At the recently concluded Times Litfest in Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly, one of the speakers, was asked about the Mithali Raj...

    1 Dec 2018 1:14 AM IST

    Sikhism, being a practical religion, denounces renunciation and believes in householders way of salvation. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)Opinion
    Litfest & more: Musings from an Aussie outpost

    There were several warm and fuzzy moments during my interaction with readers at the multi-venue Adelaide Festival Centre...

    17 Nov 2018 7:23 AM IST

    Sardar Patels Statue of Unity in Gujarats Narmada district is twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty in the US. Iron was collected from all over the country to build the statue. (Photo: @PMOIndia twitter via PTI)Opinion
    Why are we so obsessed with statues?

    Maharashtra leads in the statue stakes, with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj dominating every square and junction.

    3 Nov 2018 2:16 AM IST

    Speaking at the 7th Meeting of Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA) at Ashgabat, MoS External Affairs MJ Akbar accused Pakistan of committing crime against the Afghan people by blocking normal access between India and Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI/File)Opinion
    Zamana of male entitlement, privilege is over

    There are many other serial offenders in the media and they will have to face enquiries.

    20 Oct 2018 1:18 AM IST

    As things stand at the moment, Nana Patekar, the man accused by Tanushree of molesting her on a film set in 2008 (in the presence of several people) has now paradoxically sought an apology from Tanushree and denied all charges! If she fails to apologise, he has threatened to slap a defamation case against her.Opinion
    #MeToo may want to change to #YouToo?

    The attitude of Tanushree's Bollywood colleagues is something that was expected. Nobody is all that surprised.

    6 Oct 2018 1:49 PM IST

    Mayawati, whose term in the Upper House was till April next year, had said that she would resign as there was no point to be a member when she was not allowed to speak. (Photo: File)Opinion
    From Mayawati's mansions to Delhi's sewers

    The BSP strongwoman does not believe in discretion. Nor is a humble lifestyle her mantra.

    22 Sept 2018 1:30 AM IST

    Gauri LankeshOpinion
    The 'illiberal streak' in our society is growing

    Here in India, citizens are turning away tiredly from the daily outrage over who is an urban Naxal†and who a ...

    8 Sept 2018 12:58 AM IST

    An aerial view of the floods in Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    So much to learn from 'God's own country'

    Kerala proved to the watching world what it is capable of during disasters like floods on such an intense scale.

    25 Aug 2018 5:25 AM IST

    Respecting her faith, Nivedita was cremated at the Nigambodh Ghat, and it was her familys wish to perform a shraddh ceremony in her memory at the Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir. (Representational Image)Opinion
    Of faith and its 'rules', even in death

    Nivedita was a schoolteacher and her husband is an assistant commissioner, directorate of commercial taxes, West Bengal.

    11 Aug 2018 6:29 AM IST

    Imran Khan declared his victory on Thursday and dismissed the allegations of fraud calling it the most transparent election in Pakistans history. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Pak gets a playboy', we have our Pappu'

    Imran Khan has made the right noises about India in his first speech after the win.

    28 July 2018 2:44 AM IST

    Footballers and soccer enthusiasts pick their favourite reads on the game that is loved the world over.Opinion
    No matter who wins, football is fun for fans

    The Mojitos were flowing, as gorgeous ladies danced and sang along with a lively band.

    14 July 2018 12:47 AM IST

    Representational image (Photo: Pixabay)Opinion
    Why I am proud to be a woman of colour

    Politically, most of the Indians I met were staunch Narendra Modi supporters.

    30 Jun 2018 5:23 AM IST

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