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TopicJaved Akhtar

Topic: Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar has given dard-e-disco to every one and their uncle in Pakistan

Today it’s an Indian complaining; yesterday it was ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif—booked for high treason after questioning delay in Mumbai attack trials in 2018.

Pakistanis angry with Javed Akhtar for 2 things—Mumbai attacks comment, Ali Zafar after-party

From questioning about Javed Akhtar’s visa, his etiquette as a guest and his fans at Ali Zafar’s after-party—celebrities in Pakistan were much offended by his statement.

Javed Akhtar recites from Silsila at Ali Zafar’s private party in Pakistan

Speaking to ThePrint over phone, Ali Zafar said that it was a small, intimate affair which included the delegates from India such as Javed Akhtar and a few from Amritsar.

Javed Akhtar tells Pakistanis Indians haven’t forgotten 26/11

India has hosted Pakistani greats such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Faiz Ahmed Faiz but Pakistan never had a Lata Mangeshkar show, he said.

When Javed Akhtar met Faiz by pretending to be his friend. It was a close shave

In 'Talking Life' Javed Akhtar speaks to Nasreen Munni Kabir with refreshing honesty about the ups and downs of his extraordinary life.

‘Lost faith’ in Mumbai magistrate court, Kangana Ranaut says during defamation case hearing

Ranaut appeared before the court Monday for the first time since summons was issued to her in February. Her lawyer said that the actor didn't want to proceed with this court.

Warrant against Kangana if she doesn’t appear on 20 September, says court in defamation case

Along with a plea seeking exemption, the Bollywood actor's lawyer submitted a medical certificate stating she had been travelling for film promotion & has developed Covid symptoms.

Bombay HC dismisses Kangana Ranaut’s plea to quash defamation case by Javed Akhtar

Akhtar had filed the criminal complaint against Ranaut in November 2020 for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in an interview with Arnab Goswami.

Will not let a single film of Javed Akhtar run in ‘Ma Bharat’, says BJP MLA 

BJP MLA from Ghatkopar West Ram Kadam made the threat over Akhtar comparing RSS-VHP with the Taliban.

Mumbai court issues bailable warrant against Kangana Ranaut on Javed Akhtar’s complaint

In February, Javed Akhtar had filed a complaint against Kangana Ranaut for allegedly making baseless, false statements against him which, according to him, damaged his reputation.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

After Op Sindoor setback, Pakistan to form China-inspired military rocket force targeted at India

The ARFC is meant to be a dedicated force for conventional missile & rocket systems, & will include cruise missiles, rockets, ballistic missiles & Pakistan’s planned hypersonic missiles.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.