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An old Hyderabadi recently told me, “We are not asking for governance or good governance. Not even statesmanship or vision. Just a decision.”
By Jyotirmaya Sharma
the Secret Diary of
“No sir,” he said animatedly, “you have to do a lot more. Now, look at Swami Agnivesh. At 72, he’s agreed to be part of Bigg Boss...”
The page 3 people, the chatterati and those in the news for being in the news
Random notes, gossip, bitching, angles, conspiracy theories, spoofs, essential fundas
Published feedback from our readers: rants, raves, bouquets, brickbats
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10 Questions
The actress/author on her new book of short stories, The Mad Tibetin
Movie Review
The use of motion capture technique in Spielberg’s Tintin actually makes it curiously devoid of the depth, animation and energy of the comics.
hyderabad restaurant
According to the NYT, Gregory creates “authentic French fare with a unique flair”: eating is believing.
gossip
Yes, the Brits have been decrying the Booker Prize for its dumbing down, but Indians? And the snootiness of Aleph...
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excerpts
The Outlook editor casts a candid eye on people across spheres
Vinod Mehta | Extracts from Lucknow Boy: A Memoir By Vinod Mehta
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congress: rahul gandhi
The prince of UPA is primed to take over the party, if not immediate prime ministership
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congress rahul gandhi Recuperation Over...BJP returns to attacking the Congress president after a respite Prarthna Gahilote |
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n-power: koodankulam
Try as the Centre might, people living near KKNPP remain unconvinced on how safe it is
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media: regulation
The debate on self-regulation versus govt control of the media is at a crucial point
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opinion
A Gorkha battalion celebrates 125 years of valour in war
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commerce: indo-pak trade
The MFN is almost done, will Indo-Pak trade finally look up?
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diplomacy: think-tanks
India’s global rise sparks strategic interest in US, western think-tanks. Most want a foothold.
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opinion
How the West has interfered selectively in the name of democracy
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home loans: interest rates
With home loan rates heating up, it pays to play safe, avoid a debt trap
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cricket: ashwin & ojha
Ashwin and Ojha’s star turn gives India a spinning hope. Bhajji’s fate rests on his tenacity.
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tribute
Hazarika’s genius manifested itself in its empathy and a vision for a better future
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opinion
KBC enacts the winning formula of Slumdog to grab eyeballs
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review
A tale of innocence, greed, guile and idealism told in awkward English rings vividly true. Bhagat’s novel will be read by lakhs; that’s his claim to serious consideration.
Shashi Tharoor on Revolution 2020: Love, Corruption, Ambition By Chetan Bhagat
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comics: tintin
Was that a Belgian boy? Thundering typhoons!
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films: books tie-in
Everything you ever wanted to know about your fave film...now out in a book
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