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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).
    Why India needs more ‘professional pessimists’Opinion
    Why India needs more ‘professional pessimists’

    In any case, it’s time to rethink the theatrics surrounding the Budget presentation.

    13 July 2019 2:30 AM IST

    India is ‘drunk’ on Mahua: A political star is bornOpinion
    India is ‘drunk’ on Mahua: A political star is born

    The political nuance of “Vande Mataram” was not missed by political watchers, who read much more than a routine oath...

    29 Jun 2019 3:17 AM IST

    ‘Law of the jungle’ prevails... in Kathua & beyondOpinion
    ‘Law of the jungle’ prevails... in Kathua & beyond

    One dreads to wake up and read the front page these days.

    15 Jun 2019 2:21 AM IST

    Love the new glam-sham parliamentariansOpinion
    Love the new glam-sham parliamentarians

    In India, we are dealing with tricky age issues as well. Age… and a dramatic shift in attitude, as symbolised by two...

    1 Jun 2019 1:39 AM IST

    Shobhaa’s Take: Is there a method to Mamata’s madness…?Opinion
    Shobhaa’s Take: Is there a method to Mamata’s madness…?

    India is a gigantic chuula filled to the brim with burning hot coals. Voters don’t like stale or burnt chappatis.

    18 May 2019 7:41 AM IST

    On D-Day, may the least offensive person win!Opinion
    On D-Day, may the least offensive person win!

    Brace yourselves, folks. It sure looks like we are in for a reign of... of... let’s say “emphatic” rule.

    4 May 2019 2:17 AM IST

    Millennials’ choice: Chors, chowkidars, goonsOpinion
    Millennials’ choice: Chors, chowkidars, goons

    The PM himself is cautiously responding to questions on serious failures of his government by dodging direct replies and...

    20 April 2019 1:54 AM IST

    Women simply don’t count in Elections 2019Opinion
    Women simply don’t count in Elections 2019

    The message going out is simple — use your physical attributes to charm, disarm, seduce and woo the voter.

    6 April 2019 1:55 AM IST

    Shobhaa’s Take: Countdown is on… May the best chowkidar win!Opinion
    Shobhaa’s Take: Countdown is on… May the best chowkidar win!

    At the moment there is a major trust deficit in India. And all the chowkidars are suspect.

    23 March 2019 7:40 AM IST

    If a national issue is being manipulated, distorted and misrepresented by a political party or any other organisation, it is the job of journalists to present an accurate picture to the world.Opinion
    For India's sake, allow the press to do its job

    We are fortunate enough in India to have a reasonably credible national press.

    9 March 2019 1:15 AM IST

    Congress president Rahul Gandhi with party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Raj Babbar during a roadshow in Lucknow on Monday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Why I feel sorry for Priyanka

    Priyanka's legendary charm and people skills are simply not enough to do the trick.

    23 Feb 2019 1:37 AM IST

    Vijay MallyaOpinion
    Shobhaa's Take: Dekho, dekho paisa pheko tamasha dekho

    If the present government means business and is sincere about addressing such issues swiftly, why not start by cleaning...

    9 Feb 2019 7:44 AM IST

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