Tag: Interview
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Gujarat polls: Twitterati fumes at Hardik Patel, journalist for helmetless ride
There was anger in a series of tweets after Patidar leader Hardik Patel posted a picture on Twitter in which he is seen riding a motorcycle and talking to India Today journalist Rahul Kanwal, who is riding pillion. Both of them are without helmets! @rahulkanwal के साथ अहमदाबाद की सड़कों पर pic.twitter.com/ryHArgOR7R — Hardik Patel …
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December 10, 2017 -
Interview: Rivals keep my life more saucy, says Virbhadra Singh
Six-time Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Virbhadra Singh, has yet again proved that he is a persistent fighter. Since he took oath on 25 December 2012, he has been under attack from opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over corruption cases, and has faced much dissidence within the Congress too. Nothing could, however, bog him down …
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September 25, 2017 -
Good grades alone aren’t enough
The new age college students are savvy and ambitious. They want their academic years to be fruitful in their quest for their chosen careers and plan to land a placement by their graduation day, not just a degree. Most of them are ardently pursuing an extracurricular interest and looking to build their profiles beyond their …
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September 19, 2017 -
An array of opportunities
A meaningful internship experience can help you launch your career. It gives practical experience, helps you learn, and equips you with new skills. Moreover, it would also boost your resume to crack interviews. To tell you why work experience matters in an internship, here are the following two examples. Mithu Roy, a BTech graduate from …
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September 8, 2017 -
Didn’t have qualms about shaving head for ‘Abhiyum Anuvum’: Pia Bajpai
Actress Pia Bajpai, who will next be seen in upcoming Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Abhiyum Anuvum, says she didn’t hesitate to tonsure her head for the sake of her character because the story demanded it. Pia is paired with Tovino Thomas in the film. “I’m happy to be a part of this project. When I have narrated …
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September 6, 2017 -
Want to talk about sex a lot more: Leena Yadav
Filmmaker Leena Yadav’s Parched raised eye brows, sparked debates and also got critically acclaimed at International film festivals as it addressed topics like marital rape, serial and physical abuse, child marriage, lack of knowledge on sex among others. She says that this forced hush hushed mentality in a way has encouraged her to talk more about …
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September 2, 2017 -
Ankit Tiwari is trying to get camera friendly
Singer-composer Ankit Tiwari, who has featured in the video of his new single Tum hardafa ho, says he is enjoying the process of being in front of the camera. After last year’s song Badtameez, Tiwari has sung and also starred in the video for another track. Asked about the experience, the Sunn Raha Hai hitmaker …
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September 1, 2017 -
Didn’t come to Bollywood to change anything: Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi is another theatre graduate who has cemented his place in the Hindi film industry after toiling for more than a decade. The National School of Drama (NSD) graduate, who has delivered impressive performances in films such as “Gangs of Wasseypur”, “Masaan” and “Nil Battey Sannata”, said coming from theatre, Bollywood was always about …
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July 20, 2017 -
I always see a silver lining: Ali Zafar
Much like vampires that appear ageless, Ali Zafar is growing … young. That’s the first impression I got of him when I met him for a heartto-heart about his upcoming film. Time seems be in love with him; he doesn’t look very different from when I first interviewed him almost 11 years ago. Zafar admits …
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July 8, 2017 -
Never before felt so conscious of things I say: Konkona
Actress-director Konkona Sen Sharma says she feels conscious about the things she says or feels because of society becoming less liberal. "It makes me feel uncomfortable and insecure. I have never before felt so conscious of things I say or how I feel. I think the crux of it is we have to accept that …
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June 3, 2017 -
‘Manto’ has power to transcend borders, markets: Nandita Das
Back from the 70th Cannes Film Festival after giving the global film industry's creme de la creme a dekko at her ambitious project Manto, Nandita Das says she is confident that her film — about celebrated Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto — will appeal to audiences across the world. For her directorial project, Nandita has …
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May 28, 2017 -
Baahubali: The Conclusion interview: A rare experience, says Sabu Cyril
Baahubali series has been much talked about for its ‘larger than life’ appearance on screen and the team behind it deserves appreciation for their hard work. Now, film Baahubali: The Conclusion will hit big screen on Friday. The film which was to be screened today has been postponed for 28 April following the death of …
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April 27, 2017 -
I’m not afraid to speak my mind: Frieda Pinto
Actress Freida Pinto says that speaking her mind can get her “into trouble” but she will still not shy away from sharing her views. “I'm not afraid to speak my mind, and that can get me into trouble. For me (social and political activism) is the only thing that matters,” Pinto says. The 32-year-old, who …
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April 23, 2017 -
I don’t like compartmentalising my roles: Boman Irani
Boman Irani says he does not like to put his characters in a particular box as he feels a role cannot simply be comedic or serious. He says he likes to explore the entire spectrum of emotions in a character, no matter what genre it belongs to. “I don't care whether the role is of …
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April 12, 2017 -
Films very important medium of communication: Shabana Azmi
Veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi says change should be reflected through mainstream cinema as films are a vital medium of communication. "Films are a very important medium of communication and I do think if change is to happen in society, then it must be reflected in mainstream cinema because if you are only …
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March 30, 2017 -
‘I can’t do something that goes against my grain’
She burst on to the screen as Taani opposite Shah Rukh’s Surinder in director Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008). With films like NH10, Sultan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, she has carved out a niche as a performer par excellence but Anushka Sharma says there’s still a lot more left to do. …
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December 16, 2016 -
When killing is institutionalised
Journalist and non-fiction author, Kishalay Bhattacharjee talks about his new book, Blood on My Hands: Confessions of Staged Encounters.
November 20, 2016