Bottomline With Barkha

'India At UN High Table? Mahbubani: "UN Could Lose All Credibility If"'

'Kishore Mahbubani, leading former diplomat from Singapore who was also President of the UN security council, has made a strong pitch for India at the United Nations Security Council as a permanent member. Arguing that United Kingdom should give up its place for India, Mahbubani, also the author of 'Living the Asian Century" asks - "What is so Great About Great Britain Now?'' Read more

'Kangana Ranaut I Political Asset or Embarrassment for BJP ?'

'Actress and MP Kangana Ranaut has consistently stirred controversy with her bold remarks, from likening the farmers' protest to "Bangladesh-like anarchy" to her contentious views on the caste census. Barkha Dutt speaks to, Tavleen Singh, Columnist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Political Commentator Suparna Sharma, Journalist, film critic Tehseen Poonawalla, Political Analyst' Read more

'"Hidden Cameras to Film Nudes" I Radhika's Big Reveal'

'Amid a growing storm in the Malayalam Film Industry over sexual harassment and resignations by big stars like Mohanlal from film bodies; comes another big charge from veteran actor Radhika Sarathkumar. "Cameras were hidden in vanity vans to make nude videos of female actors' she revealed in this conversation with Barkha Dutt. Radhika's films in Kerala have mostly been with Mohanlal and Dileep said Mohanlal asked her if this happened on his film set. Dilieep has been accused in as sexual assault case by actor Bhavana Menon. This week Mohanlal and Mamooty, the two big stars of the industry broke their silence and called for investigations. But they have been critcized for showing no empathy for the victims and survivors.' Read more

'Kerala Abuse Scandal: Parvathy Speaks, Mohanlal Quits, Others Named'

'Actor and member of Kerala's Women Collective, Parvathy Thiruvothu speaks to Barkha Dutt as 17 women from the film industry ( and counting) register complaints of sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse with Kerala's special task force. The women have gone public in the backdrop of the Justice Hema Panel who submitted its report on the working conditions for women in the Malayalam Film Industry in 2019. Inexplicably it has taken 4 and half years for the report to be made public.' Read more

'Kolkata Doctor Rape & Murder: "Police Commissioner Must Resign,"'

'We speak to Dr. Anustup, a protesting doctor from Calcutta Medical College, as several doctors of Kolkata take out a rally on August 28, in the aftermath of the horrific Kolkata Doctor Rape & Murder case. This happened a day after another students' rally took place in the city, where there were clashes reported between the police and the protestors.' Read more

'"Rahul Gandhi Cant Be Treated Lightly Now"'

'Yashwant Deshmukh of C Voter and India Today have released their new mood of the nation poll, asking the tantalising question- Who Would Win if Elections Were Held Today? In the first edition of our special series, Barkha Dutt speaks to Yashwant Deshmukh about the national political picture' Read more

'India Walks Tightrope Between Russia, Ukraine & West'

'Though PM Modi's first foreign visit in his third term was to Russia where he made headlines with his Putin hug; now the Indian PM is in Ukraine where Zelensky was greeted with a similar hug. Can India Walk This Diplomatic Tight Rope of Global Pressures?' Read more

'Victim's Lawyer Speaks to Barkha Dutt'

'Bikash Bhattacharya, Senior Advocate who has represented the Kolkata Victim's Family speaks to Barkha Dutt as the Supreme Court grills the West Bengal government. Mr Bhattacharya is also a CPM MP and former Mayor of Kolkata.' Read more

'Modi Govt Takes Back UPSC Lateral Entry after Rahul Gandhi, Chirag Paswan Protest'

'In a sudden U-turn the Modi government has asked the UPSC to take back advertisements for lateral entry into government jobs. The move by the UPSC was slammed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi as being a means to reduce reservations. BJP ally Chirag Paswan also objected. The letter sent to the UPSC chairman says the decision is the Prime minister's and the new guidelines, when issued, will be "aligned with social justice principles".' Read more

'Sexual Abuse of Two 4-year-olds at school in Badlapur'

'In Maharashtra, the sexual abuse of 2 nursery children younger than five years of age at a school in Badlapur, not far from Mumbai, has led to mass protests. Families blocked train services to protest what they allege is the delay by police in registering an FIR. CM Eknath Shinde, under attack from the opposition, has announced a fast-track investigation.' Read more

'Mamata Leads Rally, Blames 'Ram & BAM' I Bjp Says "Resign"!'

'After the mob attack on protesting doctors at RG Kar Medical College, a full-blown political war has erupted- Mamata Banerjee has fielded TMC MP Mahua Moitra to release video statements on the rape and murder case that has triggered nationwide protests. Facing fierce backlash Mamata blames the left and the BJP for joining hands against her. On Saturday she will lead her own counter rally on the rape case. Barkha Dutt speaks to: Dr Shatorupa - BJP, Spokesperson Achintya Banerjee, Advocate Calcutta HC, & TMC Supporter Dr Subarno Goswami, Gen Secy, AIFGD Rimjhim Sinha, Activist' Read more