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No, this essay is not an alphabet primer on coalition politics for dummies. The youth of India, coming into their political being in the last decade or so, can go to the innumerable internet resources to educate themselves on what it means. What this essay only attempts to do is gently nudge the new Parliament, not just the ruling coalition, towards a seemingly new state of consciousness. Yes, there is a certain cockiness in this humble statement of purpose because the Indian Parliament almost forgot what it was like in the old days, in the old building. Anomaly First things…
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn has given an update regarding the upcoming instalment of his highly anticipated Singham Again. The actor interacted with the media on Thursday in the Juhu area of Mumbai. When asked if Singham Again is set to release on August 15, coinciding with Independence Day, Ajay responded, “Some work on the film is still left, we have to shoot some parts.”He further mentioned, “It’s a big film, and we don’t want to do things in haste. Jaldbaazi mein kaam kharab hota hai and we don’t want that to happen (things often take a turn for the worse…
India has strongly criticised a joint China-Pakistan statement on Jammu and Kashmir as “unwarranted references” since the Union Territory including Ladakh are “integral and inalienable” parts of India. India’s response comes after Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese President Xi Jinping in China from June 4 to 8, during which both nations also discussed the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which passes through India’s sovereign territory in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “We have noted unwarranted references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the joint statement between China and Pakistan of June 7. We categorically reject such…
Aamir Khan is on cloud nine. It’s his mother Zeenat Hussain’s 90th birthday today. On her special day, wishes have been pouring in from all quarters. Aamir Khan’s ex-wife, filmmaker Kiran Rao, has also shared a special post to wish Zeenat Hussain. The Laapataa Ladies director dropped a beautiful picture of Aamir Khan’s mother on her Instagram Stories. In the click, Zeenat Hussain, dressed in an embroidered suit, can be seen smiling for the lens. Sharing the picture, Kiran Rao added a GIF that read, “Happy 90th birthday, Ammi”. She ended the text with a red heart sticker. Take a look at…
A Bengaluru court has issued a non-bailable warrant against BJP leader BS Yediyurappa after he failed to appear for questioning in a case under Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The former Chief Minister has now sought relief from the high court. The matter will be heard tomorrow. Earlier, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Karnataka police issued a notice, asking Mr Yediyurappa to appear for questioning on Wednesday. The 81-year-old responded that he had to leave for Delhi for political commitments and said he can appear before the investigators on Monday. Mr Yediyurappa has been booked under…
Another day, another cute picture of Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. Courtesy: Her superstar mom Priyanka Chopra. The actress has shared a photo from Malti’s play time. Here, the little munchkin is seen playing with a toy kitchen set. She looks cute as a cupcake in her ocean blue outfit. Malti is playing with her nani Madhu Chopra. Sharing the picture on Instagram Stories, Priyanka wrote, “Malti and Malti.” The actress has also added a red-heart eye emoji to the post.Priyanka Chopra has been treating us to adorable moments featuring herself and Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The actress, on Sunday, shared…
Ajit Doval has been reappointed as the National Security Advisor and PK Mishra as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister with effect from June 10, the government said today. In statements announcing the appointments, the government said they will be “co-terminus with the term of the Prime Minister or until further orders, whichever is earlier”. This means that the officials will be in their posts until Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister, or until further orders. Both Mr Doval and Mr Mishra will be assigned the rank of a cabinet minister in the table of precedence during their term…
Hollywood star Russell Crowe says he feels a “tinge of jealousy” that he won’t be starring in the Gladiator sequel but he is also a bit “uncomfortable” about some of the aspects of the new movie. In the 2000 blockbuster period drama Gladiator, Russell Crowe played the role of Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius. He earned the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the Ridley Scott directorial.Ridley Scott is returning to helm the sequel starring Paul Mescal, known for Normal People and Aftersun. While he has no say in the new Gladiator movie as his character dies at the…
Shilpa Shetty is busy enjoying her birthday week. The actress turned 49 on June 8. Shilpa celebrated her special day in London. On Thursday, she dropped a group picture on her Instagram Stories. The photo shows Shilpa flashing her brightest smile alongside her husband Raj Kundra and her sister Shamita Shetty. Shamita can be seen posing right next to her BFF and Bigg Boss 15 co-contestant Rajiv Adatia. We can also see Shilpa’s BFF Akanksha Malhotra outside a restaurant in London Bellazul.In another Instagram story, Shilpa Shetty dropped a picture of dessert plates with “Happy Birthday” written on it. Sharing the picture,…
The trailer of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha released on Thursday afternoon. The video begins with a voiceover by Ajay Devgn, who is convinced that no one can separate him from the love of his life (Tabu). The video then showcases a montage of Ajay Devgn sitting in a prison. He portrays the character of Krishna, a man incarcerated 23 years ago for the murder of two individuals. The video then shifts to the present, where Krishna prepares to leave prison. As he finally emerges from the prison gates, he is warmly greeted by Tabu, who has waited for him…