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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 | Does anyone give a damn for rape victims in India?Columnists
    Shobhaa De | Does anyone give a damn for rape victims in India?

    Take a look at the statistics: In 2022, around 32,000 rape cases were reported to the police across India. But...

    7 Sept 2024 1:36 AM IST

    Shobhaa De | No mangal in this dangal: How India blew it in ParisColumnists
    Shobhaa De | No mangal in this dangal: How India blew it in Paris

    The kadwa Paris Olympics daal has left an unpleasant aftertaste… quel dommage! The fiasco of started...

    10 Aug 2024 12:14 AM IST

    Mihir Shah, the main accused in the Worli hit-and-run case, being taken by the Police as he was sent to police custody till July 16, in Mumbai, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Blame it on Jack Daniel's! Mihir Shah is innocent

    A night of privilege turns deadly as Mihir Shah, son of a Shiv Sena leader, mows down an innocent woman and attempts a...

    13 July 2024 1:06 AM IST

    Indian-Swiss billionaire family members Namrata Hinduja (L) and Ajay Hinduja (2ndR) arrive at the Genevas courthouse with their lawyers Yael Hayat (C) and Robert Assael (R) at the opening day of their trial for human trafficking on January 15, 2024. A Swiss court on June 21, 2024, acquitted four members of Britains richest family, the Hindujas, of human trafficking charges over treatment of domestic employees. (Photo by GABRIEL MONNET / AFP)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | The messy maamla' with the Hindujas of Geneva

    The Dark Side of Wealth: Hinduja Scandal Exposes Mistreatment of Domestic Workers

    29 Jun 2024 12:56 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Image)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Watch out: India's #WeToo movement now under way!

    From PR disasters to surprising alliances, Indian politics heats up post-elections

    15 Jun 2024 12:10 AM IST

    Samajwadi Party (SP) supporters celebrate the partys lead during the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections, in Lucknow, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar)Opinion
    Shobhaa De | Who's Desh ka Huzoor'? India gets its voice back

    As the results of the world's largest election roll in, India celebrates a renewed faith in democracy and a hopeful...

    7 Jun 2024 12:05 AM IST

    Shobhaa De | An open letter to Bapu as the countdown beginsOpinion
    Shobhaa De | An open letter to Bapu as the countdown begins

    Despite contemporary challenges and critiques, Gandhi's principles and influence remain unshakable in the hearts of 1.4...

    1 Jun 2024 12:05 AM IST

    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

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