“If Hell and Pakistan Were the Only Options, I’d Choose Hell”: Javed Akhtar’s Blunt Remark Sparks Debate
At a book launch in Mumbai that brought together some of the country’s most influential political voices, celebrated lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar once again proved why he remains one of India’s most outspoken public intellectuals. Speaking at the release of ‘Narkatla Swarg’ (Heaven in the Swamp), written by Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, […]
Waqf Amendment Row: Eknath Shinde Criticizes Uddhav Thackeray’s Remarks, Defends Bill
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday responded sharply to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray’s opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that Thackeray is echoing rhetoric similar to Mohammad Ali Jinnah and is acting under the influence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Shinde made the remarks following a press conference held by […]