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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).
    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

    Robert De NiroOpinion
    Trump-ing the world, one nation at a time

    Trump knows the great actor has a teeny-weeny constituency of like-minded Americans who are hugely embarrassed by the US...

    16 Jun 2018 1:00 AM IST

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami (Photo: Asian Age)Opinion
    Why do we pretend to take scams, scandals seriously?

    When powerful people form cartels and stand together, it is virtually impossible to crack the wall they build around...

    2 Jun 2018 2:37 AM IST

    Karnataka Congress MLAs arrive at Hyderabads Taj Krishna Hotel, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) head Uttam Kumar Reddy also present. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)Opinion
    A confederacy of crooks

    Kidnapping, bribery, death threats and worse have been employed in this ugly election.

    19 May 2018 2:06 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed 1.25 crore Indians for fourth time. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Stop being scared of bullies, don't be silent

    Creating a fear psychosis to control one billion minds, is wishful thinking a fantasy more than a policy.

    5 May 2018 6:29 AM IST

    Most of these crimes go unreported. And yet, this particular crime touched millions of people sufficiently for them to take to the streets and protest. (Representational image)Opinion
    Worst thing to brag about now is a 56-inch chest

    Disgust and loathing were evident as citizens raised their voices to demand more than just hot air and rhetoric.

    21 April 2018 12:26 AM IST

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