1. DeQoded: New IPL Teams But Who Gets Dhoni? What Next For CSK & RR?
The Indian Premier League just extended its family to Rajkot and Pune (once again). There are two new IPL franchises now, that much is clear. But what does this mean for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals? And most importantly, who gets MS Dhoni in their team?
2. National Herald Case: Sonia Invokes Indira, Rahul Cries Foul
While rejecting the plea by Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others against summons in the National Herald case, the Delhi High Court made some scathing remarks saying that the conduct of Congress office-bearers “smacks of criminality”. Sonia and Rahul Gandhi will appear in the Patiala House court on December 19.
3. Ayodhya DeQoded, Part 6: The Making of “Mullah Mulayam”
The Quint retraces the events that led to the demolition of the disputed structure in this seven-part documentary series, to mark 23 years of the event.
4. PIB Had Also Photoshopped Manmohan Singh’s Image: Report
It turns out the recent Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Photoshopped image of Prime Minister Modi on a flood survey in Chennai wasn’t a faux pas but a practice that has been standardised for years.
5. In Climate of US Bluff, is India Really a Party Spoiler in Paris?
Despite the bonhomie of being the two biggest democracies in the world, India and the US have always had a blow hot, blow cold relationship on the world stage. The ongoing UN climate summit in Paris is no exception.
6. Maharashtra Sex Workers Donate Rs 1 Lakh for Chennai Aid
Sex workers from Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district donated Rs 1 lakh towards relief work in rain-ravaged Chennai. They took from their savings and survived on just one meal a day to collect the money.
7. Dharmendra: The Uncelebrated Adonis of Hindi Cinema
If you look at the pantheon of Hindi film stars, there are a handful of actors who could switch the heat wave on with just their smouldering good looks. Dharmendra, who turns eight decades old today, remains one of the magnificent examples of this brigade.
8. The New Mercedes A-Class Promises a Lot at Rs 24.95 Lakh
The German carmaker has launched the face-lifted version of its A-Class model range in petrol (A180) and diesel (A200 D) variants. The prices have been set at Rs 24.95 lakh and 25.95 lakh respectively (ex-showroom Mumbai).
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