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'“Sheena Is Alive”: Indrani Mukerjea’s Exclusive Interview'

'Indrani Mukerjea, once one of India's most powerful media tycoons, went on to become one of India's most reviled women. She has been accused of killing her daughter, Sheena Bora. In her memoirs, 'Unbroken', Mukerjea says Bora was born after she was raped by her father while still a teenager. For much of her life, Indrani Mukerjea told people that Bora was her sibling. Bora and Mikhail, her son from a former partner, were raised by her parents. Mukerjea was married to former STAR TV Chief Peter Mukerjea who also went to jail in the murder case. Sheena Bora was dating Mukerjea's son and this was claimed to be one motive for the murder. Mukerjea has claimed innocence and also claimed that Sheena Bora is "out there and still alive" She speaks to Barkha Dutt in the 21st episode of our podcast, "Inside Out".' Read more

'Why Is The Himachal Pradesh Govt In Deep Crisis?'

'BJP won 10 Rajya Sabha seats on Tuesday in the elections held for the upper house of the parliament. The saffron party had won 20 seats unopposed earlier. With the latest win, the BJP-led NDA is just 4 short of the majority mark of 121 in the 240-member House. BJP now stands at 97 and NDA at 117 in the Rajya Sabha. The Congress now has only 29 members in the upper house. But, what is more interesting in this Rajya Sabha elections held for 15 seats across three states, was the cross-voting. BJP won 10 seats, Congress 3 and the Samajwadi Party won 2 seats. BJP won an additional seat in Uttar Pradesh and one in Himachal Pradesh. The results in Karnataka were on expected lines with the Congress winning three seats and the BJP one. The BJP-JDS candidate Kupendra Reddy lost the polls. BJP MLA ST Somashekar voted in favour of the Congress. BJP won 8 seats in the Rajya Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and the Samajwadi Party, which had put up three candidates, could win only two seats. Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi lost to BJP's Harsh Vardhan in the hill state, after 6 Congress MLAs cross voted for the BJP. BJP has now demanded floor test claiming Sukhu govt is in minority. Sukhu has reportedly offered to resign. This comes after Vikramaditya Singh- minister in Himachal govt, quit his post on Wednesday morning. This was followed by suspension of 14 MLAs from Himachal assembly.' Read more

'Meet Abhilash Tomy: Indian Navy's Heroic Solo Sailor'

'Commander Abhilash Tomy (Retd), speaks to Barkha Dutt in the 44th episode of our podcast, 'Inside Out with Barkha Dutt'. Commander Abhilash Tomy, KC, NM (Retd) is a retired Indian Navy officer, naval aviator and yachtsman. In 2013, he became the first Indian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the world under sail. In 2018, Commander Tomy participated in the same Golden Globe Race. His boat was caught in a violent storm in the Indian Ocean which sadly, injured him and left him with a broken spine. He went through a spine surgery the same year which involved fusing 5 vertebrae and inserting two titanium rods. Thereafter, he taught himself to walk and then sail! But instead of deterring his spirit, wining the Global Race became his life’s only mission. In January 2019, he quit the Indian Navy and started training yet again. He finished second in the race, becoming the only Asian skipper to win a podium finish in a round the world race.' Read more

'Manipur HC Tweaks 2023 Order On Meiteis In ST List'

'Manipur High Court has modified its 2023 order about the inclusion of Meiteis in the list of Scheduled Tribes that led to massive ethnic violence in the state and claimed over 200 lives. The detailed order deleted the direction to the state government to consider the addition of the Meiteis to the ST list 'expeditiously, preferably within 4 weeks," which had incensed the Kukis. Barkha Dutt speaks to Dr. Thangzakhup Tombing, Assistant Professor, NLU & Judicial Academy Ngangom Junior Luwang, Advocate, Supreme Court of India Col Gaurav Chaturvedi, Former Commandant Assam Rifles Rami Niranjan Desai, Author, Columnist & Scholar specialising in Northeast India' Read more

'Delhi Chalo March On Hold After Young Protester's Death'

'A young protestor named Shubhkaran Singh was killed at Khanauri on the Sangrur-Jind border during clashes with Haryana Police. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has said that his government will support the family of a young farmer from Bathinda who died at the Haryana border during the farmers' protest on Wednesday. Barkha Dutt speaks to Brijesh Bhati, National Spokesperson, Kisan Majdoor Sangharsh Morcha' Read more

'Eminent Indian Jurist Fali S. Nariman Dies At 95'

'Eminent jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman passed away at 95 years of age. A distinguished constitutional lawyer, Fali S Nariman has argued several landmark cases, including the famous NJAC verdict. He also appeared in the important SC AoR Association case (which led to the collegium system), TMA Pai case (on the scope of minority rights under Article 30) etc. In June 1975, he resigned as the Additional Solicitor General of India to protest against the decision of the Indira Gandhi government to declare emergency. A fierce votary of civil liberties and secularism, Nariman was an important public voice whose critical opinions about judicial developments carried much weight. Regarding the recent judgment in the Article 370 case, Nariman voiced criticism. Watch one of his last interviews with Barkha Dutt here.' Read more

'The Insatiable Shobhaa De'

'Author & Columnist Shobhaa De speaks to Barkha Dutt in the 43rd episode of our podcast, 'Inside Out with Barkha Dutt'. One of India's most popular writers, Shobhaa De has seen it all: life as a model, a copywriter, a journalist, a socialite, a scriptwriter and a bestselling novelist. She is best known for her depiction of socialites and sex in her works of fiction, for which she has been referred to as the "Jackie Collins of India". She was a star columnist for the magazine Stardust at age 23, which included Bollywood interviews, gossip, and photographs. Watch her candid conversation with Barkha Dutt in the latest episode of our podcast.' Read more

'Is Sachin Pilot Congress’ Last Man Standing?'

'Senior Congress leader Captain Sachin Pilot speaks to Barkha Dutt in the 42nd episode of our podcast, 'Inside Out with Barkha Dutt'.' Read more

'Will Priyanka Gandhi Contest From Rae Bareli?'

'Sonia Gandhi is likely to pass on the baton of Rae Bareli to daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, as per media reports. Sonia Gandhi is likely to be nominated from Rajasthan for the Rajya Sabha. Sonia Gandhi has been representing Raebareli for decades. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who earlier took charge of UP Congress and later stepped down, will contest from the family turf of Raebareli, as per the media reports. If this happens, this would be Priyanka's first-ever election. However, in 2019, Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi, another Gandhi family turf in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Can Priyanka win from Rae Bareli if she contests? Barkha Dutt speaks to Sanjay Jha | Former Congress Spokesperson PKD Nambiar | Political Analyst Tavleen Singh | Columnist Sugata Srinivasaraju | Journalist & Author' Read more

'Navy Officers’ Return A Diplomatic Win'

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'Sharmila Tagore Back to Cinema at 78'

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