1. Tearful Goodbye at Colonel Mahadik’s Cremation
Thousands of grieving people turned up on Thursday for the funeral of Colonel Santosh G Mahadik, who was killed while fearlessly leading his men in an operation against militants in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
2. I’m Not Afraid, Order an Investigation: Rahul Gandhi Dares Modi
Hitting back at BJP leader Subramaniam Swamy’s allegations questioning his nationality, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “throwing mud” on him through his “cronies” and dared the government to “jail” him if he is guilty.
3. Mumbai’s 26/11 Survivors Reach Out To Paris
Mumbai’s 26/11 attack survivors recall their experience, share what they went through seven years ago and have an important message for Paris.
4. Counter-Terrorism Ineffective? Try De-Radicalisation Instead
In the wake of the devastating attacks on Paris, Europe and the United States are experiencing growing waves of hysteria, with fearful populations demanding closed borders and a rejection of refugees. This is exactly what the Islamic State was hoping for.
5. Twitterati Gives It Back to CBFC With #SanskariJamesBond
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has decided that we can only handle 50 per cent of Daniel Craig and Monica Bellucci’s kiss in the new James Bond film Spectre. Twitterati immediately reacted by reimagining a Sanskari James Bond, the way our film certification board wants the secret agent and his films to be.
6. From Pit to Pinnacle: The Story of Dara Singh
On his 87th birth anniversary, we at The Quint pay a tribute to our very first desi superhero in tinsel town and the many other ‘firsts’ he had under his name.
7. Bajirao’s Descendant Criticises Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Bajirao’s descendant Mohini Karkarey has slammed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali over his portrayal of historical characters in his film Bajirao Mastani.
8. Delhi Mess, Chennai Tangle Hurt India’s Pride And Image
With less than four months to go for the start of the ICC World Twenty20 2016, BCCI is sending out the wrong message to the rest of the world.
9. In Pictures: An Epic Beach Cruise On a Royal Enfield
The Royal Enfield Rider-Mania is taking place in Goa this season. We get you pictures from Malgund beach, where the Royal Enfield Bulleteers had an epic ride.
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