Topic: Mani Ratnam
FIR against Ramachandra Guha, Mani Ratnam, Aparna Sen & others for their open letter to PM
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In an open letter to PM Modi in July, nearly 50 celebrities, including Anurag Kashyap and Shyam Benegal, raised concern over incidents of mob lynching and the govt's response to dissent.
Prakash Raj on playing Karunanidhi in Iruvar: He told me I came close but not enough
We met regularly, and he adored me. I fought with him too, but he always took my criticism in his stride and was open to debate on any subject.
On Camera
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Indian law needs to account for women, make finance inclusive
Indian women face multiple barriers in accessing finance in an equitable manner. Research suggests adding a gender lens to existing laws and financial products is crucial.
Heatwave sends Indians into air-conditioned cars for relief, petrol sales soar
Petrol sales have gone up 14% during 1-15 May from the corresponding period in April, a considerable amount especially in comparison to other fuels.
Defence
Desi defence start-up helps Army go off decades-long dependence on imported cold-weather gear
While AROO does research on the product, manufacturing is handled by another company with which it has a tie-up. The first set of AROO gear was delivered in second half of 2021.
How Congress is like the Ambassador & why Indian politics needs a brand new set of wheels
Like the car, nothing the party has done to reinvent itself has worked. Only way forward is to offer something looking towards the future, not in image of glorious past.