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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.

#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

When we observe our lives closely we notice three aspects to it: action, emotion (feeling), and thought. We may consider these aspects as being separate but they are not, for there cannot be any action without thought and feeling.

Mystic mantra: Understanding emotions

However, we also know that thinking is not the same as feeling for each has a different effect.

5 Oct 2018 2:03 AM IST

Through diligent research, and by taking stock of the successes and failures on the way. If the right lessons are learnt and a course correction is done.

Is India-made fighter possible? It's never too late to get started

It may be late in the day to think of an indigenously designed and manufactured fighter jet for the Indian Air Force.

5 Oct 2018 1:54 AM IST

Glienicke Bridge

Spy meets spy on Berlin's Glienicke Bridge

Glienicke Bridge was where the first great spy exchange took place between the US and the Soviet Union.

5 Oct 2018 1:47 AM IST

The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, also marks the biggest tragedy in Islamic history. (Photo: PTI)

Mystic mantra: Hussaini brahmins upheld the truth

Wah Dutt Sultan,Hindu ka Dharm,Musalman ka Iman,Adha Hindu, Adha Musalman.

4 Oct 2018 6:27 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Why constitutional morality' is vital, and matters to us all

Lawyers and judges have in the past weighed into the discussion on constitutional morality with great vigour.

4 Oct 2018 6:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for photos as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, science & environment minister Harsh Vardhan and UN Environment Programme executive director Erik Solheim look on after Mr Modi received the UNs highest environmental honour Champions of The Earth Award at a ceremony in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

A clean environment for human empowerment

Mahatma Gandhi wrote extensively on the environment and even practised a lifestyle where compassion towards the...

4 Oct 2018 6:17 AM IST

When you are confronted with a problem, you see only the problem and bother over it endlessly, which only makes the situation more tragic.(Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Our blessings always outnumber problems

One technique, which helps a lot, is taking a piece of paper and making two columns: problems and blessings

3 Oct 2018 1:43 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)

The scenario in Syria gets more dangerous

The bringing down of the Russian aircraft has created fresh uncertainties in the complex Syrian scenario.

3 Oct 2018 1:36 AM IST

Written by Kausik Bandyopadhyay, the book comments on the cricketing brawn and brain of the Mahatma (Photo: AP)

Let's unite to build the India of Bapu's dreams

Today we mark the beginning of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of our beloved Bapu.

2 Oct 2018 5:58 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: You are the axis, not the wheel

Don't fight with shadows! And the whole life is a shadow because change is nothing but a shadow.

2 Oct 2018 12:49 AM IST

On her 85th birthday a woman was asked: Whats the secret of your happiness? She replied, At our age, its important to keep using all our potential or it dries up. It is vital to be with people and earn ones living.

Mystic Mantra: Old is gold

You and I can decide whether we come under this category or not.

1 Oct 2018 5:58 AM IST