Shobhaa De: Financial Independence Key to Women's Empowerment
At Jaipur Literature Festival 2026, author Shobhaa De argued that financial independence, not hashtags, empowers women to fight workplace inequality and achieve gender balance.
At Jaipur Literature Festival 2026, author Shobhaa De argued that financial independence, not hashtags, empowers women to fight workplace inequality and achieve gender balance.
Oscar winner AR Rahman hints at communal shifts in Bollywood after fewer opportunities. Javed Akhtar and Shobhaa De react strongly, defending the industry's secular nature.
Oscar winner AR Rahman says work from Hindi film industry slowed due to 'power shift' and possible communal reasons. Celebrities like Shobhaa De and Hariharan react strongly.
Shobhaa De calls AR Rahman's comment on Hindi film industry becoming 'communal' dangerous, asserting religion doesn't affect work opportunities in Bollywood.
Columnist Shobhaa De says Saif Ali Khan's January 2025 stabbing incident remains mysterious with unanswered questions, calling it better than a movie script. Details inside.
Veteran columnist Shobhaa Dé defends film Dhurandhar amid backlash, criticizes takedown of critical reviews, and calls for fair judgment of cinema. Read her strong take on the controversy.
Veteran journalist Shobhaa De says Rekha's constant visibility, unlike Jaya Bachchan, may reduce her enigmatic aura, which is crucial for her stardom. Read her full analysis.
Veteran journalist Shobhaa De questions why legendary actor Dharmendra was denied a state funeral, hinting at complications between the Deol and Hema Malini families. Read the full analysis.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' hits Rs 780 cr net in India. Shobhaa De defends film, critiques spy universe, and reacts to Anupama Chopra's pulled review. Read the full debate.
Veteran journalist Shobhaa De reveals how Stardust broke the story of Rajesh Khanna's secret marriage to Anju Mahendru, a scoop that may have triggered his wedding to Dimple Kapadia. Explore the untold story of Bollywood's first superstar.
After Dharmendra's passing, separate memorials by his first family & Hema Malini sparked debate. Shobhaa De praises Hema's dignified silence. Read the full story.
Olympian Ben Johnson, author Shobhaa De, and IAS officer Banu Mushtaq to headline Kerala Literature Festival 2024 in Kozhikode from January 11-14. Don't miss this cultural extravaganza!
Veteran columnist Shobhaa De reveals how Bollywood's glamorous airport looks are staged, with paparazzi being summoned and young actors arriving without flights to catch.
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty's restaurant Bastian generates an astonishing ₹2.3 crore every night, with luxury car convoys and high-spending patrons defining Mumbai's ultimate dining experience.