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News18
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
International Friendship Day 2025: 10 Bollywood Films To Celebrate The Day
1/10 Sholay: A cult classic! The film narrates the story of two friends who fight against a tyrant to bring justice to the village. (Image: IMDb) Dil Chahta Hai: The film explores the lives of three inseparable friends as they navigate love, heartbreak and life changes. (Image: IMDb) Rock On: The drama captures the essence of friendship, dreams and second chances. It is about a band that reunites years after their split, rediscovering their passion for music and friendship. (Image: IMDb) The film narrates the story of a goon who with the help of his loyal friend, tries to fulfill his father's dream of becoming a doctor. (Image: IMDb) Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na: The film follows two best friends who are unaware of their deeper feelings for each other. (Image: IMDb) 6/10 3 Idiots: It follows the lives of three engineering students and their quest for success, happiness and true friendship. (Image: IMDb) Kai Po Che: The film is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel. It shows the lives of three friends who start a cricket academy amid the socio-political turmoil in Gujarat. (Image: IMDb) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara: The story revolves around three childhood friends who embark on a road trip in Spain, leading to life altering experiences and rekindling their bond. (Image: IMDb) Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: The film explores themes like love, life, and friendship. It is about four friends from different walks of life as they reunite for a wedding. (Image: IMDb) 10/10
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Air India Sucks, Tata Hotels Rock
Air India Sucks, Tata Hotels Rock Chetan Bhagat Jul 9, 2025, 20:28 IST An Indian company gives us world-class hotel experience but low-quality airline experience. Preliminary report on the Ahmedabad air crash should give some explanation for this oddity Preliminary investigation findings for the horrific AI 171 crash that took 260 lives a month ago, are expected to be made public by Friday. The airline is presumably processing this accident as a wakeup call. Policymakers should be doing the same. What do they need to do to give India a truly world-class airline ? It is what Indians deserve and it would give the country a big strategic advantage too. Consider, by contrast, that anyone who has visited a Taj hotel – whether for a cup of tea or a long stay – is likely to share positive memories. Taj gets it right. The hotels are clean and luxurious, staff is courteous, food is delicious. The lobby, rooms, facilities, services, and restaurants are consistently top-notch. Be it a Taj property in Kerala, Mumbai, Lucknow or New York, be it summer or winter, day or night, it's always excellent. They even speak of something called 'Tajness' – a unique, elevated feeling experienced at any Taj location.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jiski lathi, uski foreign policy! Five lessons from Iran-Israel conflict
Jiski lathi, uski foreign policy! Five lessons from Iran-Israel conflict Chetan Bhagat TNN Updated: Jun 28, 2025, 20:26 IST IST The recent Israel-Iran-(US) conflict highlights the raw realities of global power, where military and economic might often overshadow international norms. The US backing of Israel demonstrates strategic alliances driven by mutual benefit, while the UN's influence remains limited against powerful nations. Ultimately, technological advancement and economic strength are crucial for global influence, rendering soft power ineffective in protecting a nation At the time of writing this column, a ceasefire declared in the Israel-Iran-(US) conflict is holding. But given the volatile and fast-moving nature of such geopolitical events, it's hard to say what will happen next. We've all studied geography and history in school. Some of us have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in international relations . Veteran diplomats and think tanks devote all their time to the topic. But none of this quite prepares you for the messy, raw reality of how geopolitics works, especially when powerful nations are involved.
NDTV
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Chetan Bhagat On Sardaar Ji 3 Row: "I Love Diljit Dosanjh, Saying He Should Get No Work In India Is Very Unfair"
Author Chetan Bhagat has come out in support of Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh, who is in the middle of a raging controversy about the casting of Pakistani star Hania Aamir in his latest film Sardaar Ji 3. The film released in international territories today, skipping an India debut amid India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory air strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps. Calls for banning Sardaar Ji 3 and Diljit Dosanjh have strengthened since the trailer, also featuring Hania Aamir, dropped on social media on Sunday. At the NDTV Creators' Manch on Friday, Chetan Bhagat said, "I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn't cut his hair... He still became a star. It's not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious." At the event, the author and speaker said banning a film which also belongs to the production crew doesn't make sense. "That film is not Diljit's alone. No film just belongs to the actor. At least 300 people must have worked on the film. Even if you have an issue with Diljit, penalising those people is not fair, so much money has gone into it. Banning a film is too much. You don't like the film, don't watch it. The calls for his boycott are highly unfair." Chetan Bhagat also said, "We don't need to hate anyone to keep our country safe." " Humein Pakistan ke mooh nahin lagna, humein apni country ko safe and secure karna hai (We don't have to engage with Pakistan, we just have to keep our country safe and secure). Look at our level, then look at theirs. We don't need to hate anyone to keep our country safe. If they trouble us, we'll teach them a lesson. Our hate will make them win," he added.
NDTV
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Chetan Bhagat Was Asked About The Most Overrated Book Ever. His Reply
In a self-effacing moment, author and columnist Chetan Bhagat pointed the finger at his own work and himself when he was asked about the most overrated book ever written. Answering rapid-fire questions on the sidelines of NDTV's Creators' Manch on Friday, Mr Bhagat also spoke about the authors he admires, whether AI can replace writers, and why writing in the mountains is not his cup of tea. On the most overrated book ever written, the author was given the option of skipping the question, but he said, "I'm thinking... It's mine. If I say someone else's, I'll get beaten up." "Any specific book?" he was asked, and he replied, "You know, I'm overrated. I'm overrated... It's okay, it's good, but I don't know... the reality is that there are better writers." As the banter continued, Mr Bhagat was asked if there are Indian authors he is jealous of and he said, "Not jealous, but admire. Like Gulzar, Javed Akhtar. There's no question of jealousy; they are very senior. But I really admire them. When I see some of their work, I wish I had done it." Worst Writing Advice? The author, who has been tremendously successful, also said that he looks back at some of his work and thinks he could have done better, even though the books were hits. "My writing has improved. It happens. Once you grow up, you think how stupid you were 10 years ago," he said. Asked about the worst writing advice he has ever heard, the author quipped, "That you need to go away in the mountains and write. No, I can't do that. I need people. I need a city, I need to be able to call an Uber. I can't go to the mountains and write." The author also explained that while artificial intelligence can write non-fiction, it can't generate fiction or something that has any "real emotion" attached to it. "Right now, it's not even close," he said.
