FB Live: US Ambassador to India Richard Verma Speaks to The Quint
The Quint went live with the first Indian-American US Ambassador to India Richard R Verma from its officer. Ambassador Verma spoke with us on varying issues – from terrorism to Indo-US ties.
Rajnath Singh to Embark on Two Day Visit to J&K on Wednesday
It’s Kashmir calling for Rajnath Singh as he is set to visit the state for two days. Earlier, he had held two rounds of talks with ‘eminent citizens’, mostly Kashmiri Muslims. The visit comes in the backdrop of the Centre’s efforts to start a dialogue in the Valley. Will it work? The jury’s out on that one.
Exclusive: “I’m No Martyr, But I Regret Nothing” Says Saira Banu
Saira Banu began her career in 1961 opposite superstar Shammi Kapoor in Junglee. She was only 17. Six years later her life changed completely when she married the most eligible man in India, Dilip Kumar. Since then the role that she has enjoyed playing the most was that of Mrs Dilip Kumar, although some of her biggest hits like Padosan, Gopi, Purab Aur Paschim and Jwar Bhata came after her marriage.
In 1977 she quit acting to devote herself completely to looking after her husband, a task that she has fulfilled with exceptional devotion for a good 50 years. As she turns 72, the graceful queen gets captivatingly candid with The Quint.
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