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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).
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the launch of a new mobile app BHIM to encourage e-transactions during the Digital Mela at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. ()Opinion
    2016: The year of post-truth

    Cowards in designer bandgalas and Modi-bundis. Nobody expected better.

    31 Dec 2016 2:24 AM IST

    Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Shobhaa's Take: After Amma - Motherless in Tamil Nadu

    Isolated and remote, cut off from her biological family, Jayalalithaa was married to politics and politics alone.

    10 Dec 2016 1:08 AM IST

    The demonetisation had not only affected the commercial growth of farmers, but had brought hardship to the rural poor.Opinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Winter of discontent - If I were rich

    If NaMo cannot come up with better mechanisms to navigate the calamity, the outcome may be terrible.

    26 Nov 2016 12:54 AM IST

    Donald Trumps attorney told the judge last month that evidence tied to the campaign would be irrelevant to the civil fraud case and may prejudice or inflame a jury, jeopardizing rights to a fair trial. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Will the new Prez embrace all?

    Donald Trump's win says so much about men and power.

    12 Nov 2016 12:58 AM IST

    Cyrus MistryOpinion
    Shobhaa's Take: When the Tatas say goodbye'...

    There is blood all over the boardroom floor and rivals are waiting to see how this epic mess pans out.

    29 Oct 2016 12:39 AM IST

    Is every programme about food nowadays?Opinion
    In US & India, belligerence in the air

    Money is all it takes to win elections anywhere.

    15 Oct 2016 1:21 AM IST

    Mumbai UniversityOpinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Capturing the spirit of Mumbai

    Next year will see Bombay University celebrating 160 years.

    4 Oct 2016 12:52 AM IST

    Deepas best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts was enough to clinch the silver medal. (Photo: Deepa Malik/Facebook)Opinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Women who dare to dream...

    When stories like Deepa's dominate the headlines, women experience a vicarious thrill.

    17 Sept 2016 12:35 AM IST

    MLA Narendra Mehtas wife Suman at the drivers seat in her new Lamborghini. (Photo: Facebook)Opinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Outside metros - A new India rising

    Raipur has had a serious makeover in recent times.

    3 Sept 2016 12:56 AM IST

    Sakshi Malik after her bronze medal win. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Enough of Rio, aim for Tokyo

    If we want our athletes to win medals in 2020, the time begins now.

    20 Aug 2016 12:43 AM IST

    Under the Corporate Law, an Independent Director can be held liable only if omission or commission by a company occurred with the directors knowledge. (Representational image)Opinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Is it time to re-craft our democracy?

    Crimes are being dealt with swiftly by citizens themselves.

    6 Aug 2016 12:37 AM IST

    Dayashankar Singh, who was sacked as the Vice President of BJP in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: Facebook)Opinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Misogyny dominates our thinking

    A male politician who sells tickets for crores is called at worst a fixer'

    23 July 2016 12:46 AM IST

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