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Shobhaa De

Shobhaa De

Novelist and columnist Shobhaa De has always been outspoken in her writing and views on urban India. The former editor of magazines like Stardust, Society and Celebrity, has been a model and scriptwriter.

DE TOUR

Sitaram Yechury: Comrade with no foes

Known for his witty one-liners and repartees, Yechury made friends across party lines

By Shobhaa De September 29, 2024

Hema Committee: Why Mohanlal's conduct came as a huge shock

Too late for excuses, cover-ups and justifications

By Shobhaa De September 15, 2024

Spin it like Shiamak Davar

Love is all that matters

By Shobhaa De September 01, 2024

Tales of love from Bhutan

India's Bhutan ties will be continued by the next generation of royals

By Shobhaa De August 18, 2024

Leander Paes: Our tennis rockstar

Leander’s natural charm is irresistible and infectious

By Shobhaa De August 04, 2024

Why Anant Ambani is so unique?

Never before has India witnessed a beloved son’s wedding on such a mammoth scale

By Shobhaa De July 21, 2024

How Bollywood celebs like Raveena Tandon are targeted by Bandra’s organised gangs

Raveena was honourably exonerated. Others may not be as blessed

By Shobhaa De July 07, 2024

Kangana Ranaut slap controversy: Who is the bigger heroine?

Security system at airports will collapse if cops try to fix celebs they don't like

By Shobhaa De June 23, 2024

Wake up, Pune! Porsche crash reflects how vitiated city's social atmosphere has become

Stricter laws are one way to control those who think they are above justice

By Shobhaa De June 09, 2024

The other Sabyasachi Mukherjee

Hoping low-key Mukherjee treats us to many more experiential exhibits

By Shobhaa De May 26, 2024

Parakala Prabhakar—The lone voice of dissent

Parakala, estranged husband of Nirmala Sitharaman, has been hailed as voice of voicel

By Shobhaa De May 12, 2024

All about Nepal’s own billionaire

Binod Chaudhary wears his billionaire status very lightly

By Shobhaa De April 28, 2024

Paresh Maity unplugged

Ambitious and restless, Paresh loves being Paresh

By Shobhaa De April 14, 2024

Kiran Rao is on top, at 50

Kiran commands the respect of the film industry for being herself

By Shobhaa De March 17, 2024

Anita Nair and my crush—Mammootty

Nair's understanding of police procedurals blew me away

By Shobhaa De March 03, 2024
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