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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).
    Shobhaa De | The murky political Mandi minus Heeras is in troubleOpinion
    Shobhaa De | The murky political Mandi' minus Heeras' is in trouble

    Bollywood extravaganza and political uncertainty share themes of vanity, power and unexpected outcomes

    18 May 2024 12:10 AM IST

    Amid Maharashtra Diwas celebrations, political parties slug it out ahead of crucial elections. (Image: Twitter)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Jai Maharashtra! Jai India! May the worthy succeed

    Celebrating Maharashtra's Formation Amidst Intense Political Campaigning and Voter Confusion

    4 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

    Yoga guru Ramdev arrives at the Supreme Court for hearing on the Patanjali misleading advertisements case, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | The garam hawa of Dilli is getting even more garam

    Baba Ramdev's Apology: Too Little, Too Late for His Alleged Frauds

    19 April 2024 11:59 PM IST

    Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal comes out of the Rouse Avenue Court after he was produced by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, in New Delhi, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | A taste of Tibet at Nathu La and it's not chilly momos

    Despite facing money laundering allegations, Arvind Kejriwal sees surge in popularity

    5 April 2024 11:52 PM IST

    Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud speaks during a hearing on the electoral bonds case, in New Delhi, Monday, March 18, 2024. The apex court on Monday directed the SBI to make a complete disclosure of all details related to electoral bonds by March 21. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Dream Man CJI, Lottery King and a missing royal

    Exploring the Phenomenon of India's CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Fandom

    23 March 2024 12:16 AM IST

    Dolly with Bill Gates. (Image: Twitter)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | How many chaiwallas' can India have? Ask Bill Gates

    Meet Dolly, Nagpur's charismatic chai sensation, captivating with innovation and winning hearts worldwide

    9 March 2024 12:00 AM IST

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah being felicitated during a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) state election committee, in Bikaner. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Agreed, nation always comes first but what about Sita?

    -"Sarvapratham Bharat-": BJP's Vision for a Unified Nation and Political Landscape Shifts

    24 Feb 2024 2:13 AM IST

    Members of Uttarakhand Numainda Group protest against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill during a special session of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, in Dehradun, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Mandatory registration of live-ins'? Way over the top!

    Uttarakhand's new law on live-in relationships faces criticism for intruding into personal lives; concerns for women's...

    10 Feb 2024 12:18 AM IST

    Folk artists perform during the 75th Republic Day parade, at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Welcome to the New India: Ram Rajya is finally here!

    Republic Day Reflections: India's Evolving Identity, Political Shifts, and the Symbolic Rise of the Ram Mandir

    27 Jan 2024 12:05 AM IST

    In this Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 file photo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu during the COP28, in UAE. The Maldivian government on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 distanced itself from a ministers derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media and said these opinions are \personal and do not represent the views of the Government\. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Golmal in the Maldives & a new-style star shaadi

    Snorkeling Goals, Tourist Tiffs, and Aamir Khan's Wedding: A Captivating Start to 2024

    13 Jan 2024 12:05 AM IST

    For us, here in India, 2024 is likely to be the single most significant year in the nations history. (Image by starline on Freepik)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | 2024 is almost here Are you ready for it?

    What happens in April-May will set the country on a course which some believe may mark a journey of no return for the...

    30 Dec 2023 1:24 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a road show ahead of Rajasthan Assembly elections, in Jaipur, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Word of Year: Where there is no fizz, there's no Rizz'

    For now, I'm stuck on the word Rizz , short for charisma, charm or seduction

    16 Dec 2023 12:48 AM IST

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