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Jallikattu is a cock and bull story; where were celebrity protesters during the Kudankulam stir?

The sounds of dissent further amplified after film stars joined the chorus. The pro-Jallikatu movement was an open-and-shut case, given the only lot that stood to lose were the bulls themselves.

Mar 5, 2017

Ka Bodyscapes ban: Why is India busy killing its rich filmmaking talent through mindless fanaticism?

While the censor board, led by Pahlaj Nihalani, has been relentlessly targetting films, elements are physically attacking directors and even film-makers are belittling sexuality.

Mar 3, 2017

Arsene Wenger, Arsenal, EPL, Stan Kroenke

C'mon Arsene, you know it is time to step down as Arsenal manager

The owner and board are just as much to blame for the never-changing situation at Arsenal as Arsene Wenger

Mar 3, 2017

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BJP is playing with fire in Assam after it discovers 'Hindu' icon Lachit Borphukan; Shivaji, Rana Pratap episode threatens | OPINION

The BJP, RSS and their supporters have constructed 'Hindus versus Muslims' history by picking rulers from the past. But it's dangerous to play this game in a complex northeast.

Mar 2, 2017

Post BMC elections 2017: If BJP can join PDP in J&K, why can't there be a Shiv Sena-Congress alliance in Mumbai? | OPINION

Politics, afterall, is about opportunities to bag power. If the Congress can keep a more powerful BJP at bay and staying relevant by backing the Shiv Sena, then so be it.

Feb 26, 2017

India, Australia, 1st Test, R Ashwin, Virat Kohli

India vs Australia First Test: India regressing to Sachin Tendulkar era of 1990s by being too reliant on Virat Kohli?

When Virat Kohli fails, particularly in a pressure situation, India seem to crumble -- that is something that will worry the captain

Feb 24, 2017

Srinivas Kuchibhotla shot dead in Kansas: PM Modi should focus on protecting Indians in US, not on banal rhetoric

While PM Modi is busy urging America to keep an open mind about issuing H1-B visas to Indians, the government also needs to make the right diplomatic moves about hate crimes in the US.

Feb 24, 2017

Bollywood celebrities cast their vote for Lok Sabha Election

Three reasons why Bollywood stars aren't as political as South cinema stars | OPINION

Unlike in Tamil Nadu or other South Indian states where local celebrities speak up on sensitive issues, including political ones, their counterparts in Bollywood are seen mostly to be playing it safe.

Feb 21, 2017

Brexit an opportunity to 'reset and accentuate' UK-India trade ties says envoy YK Sinha

India's recently-appointed High Commissioner to Britain tells IBTimes UK that Brexit could enhance Indo-UK partnership.

Feb 20, 2017

Justin Bieber is more important than Indian football, and here's proof

The Bieber concert in May is taking place at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, one of the venues for the historic FIFA U17 World Cup 2017.

Feb 18, 2017

UP Elections 2017: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra channelled her inner 'Indira Gandhi' in Raebareli, and here's why it stood out

Raebareli is the Lok Sabha constituency of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is there for campaigning ahead of voting on February 23.

Feb 17, 2017

Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: State govt's act of creating seven districts unreasonable | Opinion

Manipur has been burning since November 2016, due to an economic blockade put up by the United Naga Council to oppose the implementation of ILP.

Feb 7, 2017

Trump orders extreme vetting measures for refugees and bans Syrians

US not so innocent? Don't moralise things, President Trump; you are screwing things up further | Opinion

President Trump's saying the US is not so innocent hints at something sinister. Such externalisation of the system is not what a president can afford to do.

Feb 6, 2017

People oppose Sasikala as Tamil Nadu CM: Today's India has no tolerance for such undemocratic trends

In 1984, Rajiv Gandhi became the PM after Indira Gandhi's assassination. Today, ground realities have changed to carry out such succession without resistance.

Feb 6, 2017

How Kolkata bhadraloks are discovering new friends, thanks to Mamata Banerjee

The bhadralok class of Bengal, or more precisely Kolkata, who favoured either the Congress or the Left and had uncompromising stands earlier, now find a common foe in Mamata and are befriending the old 'class enemies'.

Feb 3, 2017

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