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Nishant Shekhar
Nishant Shekhar is a Senior Assistant Editor at indianexpress.com who writes on various topics, including politics, sports and entertainment. He holds a Bachelor's degree in commerce and has done Post Graduate Diploma in journalism. He also runs a satire show on the YouTube channel of indianexpres.com titled #HarshTag India where he explains the latest developments with subtle and cutting humour. While working at indianexpress.com, he has extensively covered the 2019 General and several state assembly elections. He has interviewed several politicians, including Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala, former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Jharkhand Deputy CM Saryu Roy, former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari and others. During a short stint at the entertainment desk of indianexpress.com, he interviewed prominent film industry personalities, including Anurag Kashyap, Hrithik Roshan, Manoj Bajpai, Irrfan Khan and others. He has also produced many video feature stories and political explainers for indianexpress.com.
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One of the most famous names of the parallel films in the 80s and the winner of this year's Screen award Deepti Naval turned 59 today.
Wed, Feb 03, 2016
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Mon, Feb 01, 2016
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December 23, 2015 20:46 IST
Whether the CBI got what it was looking for during the raid at Delhi Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar's office is difficult to ascertain, but the political drama that followed seems to have put the BJP on a sticky wicket.
Wed, Dec 23, 2015
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October 08, 2015 17:13 IST
Rishikesh is famous for spiritual tourism and adventure sports, but hotel Holly Bolly situated on the banks of river Ganga, attempts to lend a different flavour to the city.
Fri, Oct 09, 2015
Tracking Shiv Sena’s anti-Pakistan stance over the yearsSubscriber Only
October 07, 2015 21:56 IST
Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali's concert, scheduled to be held in Mumbai on October 9, was on Wednesday cancelled after Shiv Sena threatened to disrupt it. The opposition was predictable.
Wed, Oct 07, 2015
BJP up, JD(U) down: How Bihar seat sharing underlines the dynamicsSubscriber Only
September 14, 2015 16:45 IST
The BJP that won 91 seats out of 102 it contested in the 2010 elections will field candidates in 160 out of the 243 Assembly constituencies, while Paswan's LJP and Jitan Ram Manjhi’s HAM have been alloted 40 and 20 seats, respectively.
Mon, Sep 14, 2015
Vyapam scam: Can CBI, ‘a caged parrot’, bring the guilty to book?Subscriber Only
July 09, 2015 17:13 IST
Given the control of the Centre on the CBI, can the Opposition really expect an impartial probe into the Vyapam scam that has so far seen over 30 deaths.
Thu, Jul 09, 2015
Tanu Weds Manu Returns: Funny one-liners replace heavy dialogues in Hindi filmsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2015 17:48 IST
In an interview after Raanjhana's release, writer Himanshu Sharma had said he writes keeping in mind the origin of the actor in the film and try to bring the essence of the place in his lines.
Thu, May 28, 2015
After WagonR, volunteer who created AAP logo wants it backSubscriber Only
April 08, 2015 16:45 IST
Sunil Lal said the party has hurt people's sentiments and failed to meet their expectations.
Wed, Apr 08, 2015
High drama in heart of city as car hits bike, rams barricadeSubscriber Only
March 23, 2015 02:44 IST
Tension gripped Shaheed Park in Delhi Gate after rumours spread of the death of the boy in the accident.
Mon, Mar 23, 2015
Nitish-Manjhi duel: Testing times ahead for BJP in Bihar after Delhi debacleSubscriber Only
February 20, 2015 16:52 IST
The latest development from Bihar only exposed BJP's shaky position in the state months before the polls.
Fri, Feb 20, 2015
CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani targets Sharmila Tagore for clearing films like ‘Omkara’Subscriber Only
February 17, 2015 21:57 IST
Censor Board chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani courted another controversy on Tuesday saying former board chairperson Sharmila Tagore cleared films like 'Omkara'.
Tue, Feb 17, 2015
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February 17, 2015 16:46 IST
The latest spoof video of 'The Viral Fever' on freedom of speech has gone viral on social media and YouTube.
Tue, Feb 17, 2015
World Cup Flashback: The arrival of ‘Sixer Sidhu’ in 1987Subscriber Only
February 17, 2015 16:25 IST
Debuting in the World Cup can be quite a humbling experience but Navjot Singh Sidhu did it with ease.
Tue, Feb 17, 2015
India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2015: Funny reactions to Pakistan’s yet another defeat against IndiaSubscriber Only
February 15, 2015 17:00 IST
The social media and whatsapp were flooded with jokes on Pakistan's yet another defeat against India in World Cup match on Sunday.
Mon, Feb 16, 2015
From World Cup memory: When brutal Ajay Jadeja claimed two lives during India’s humiliating defeatSubscriber Only
February 11, 2015 19:50 IST
Jadeja scored a century but failed to save India from being virtually knocked out of the tournament.
Wed, Feb 11, 2015
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February 10, 2015 15:57 IST
The AAP victory in Delhi is remarkable given that it made its political debut just two years ago.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015
ICC Cricket World Cup: There is one team India dread, this time too…Subscriber Only
February 04, 2015 15:38 IST
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January 16, 2015 16:31 IST
Reports suggest Bedi will be BJP's trump card to counter former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi elections.
Fri, Jan 16, 2015
PK row: ‘Muslim’ Aamir Khan hurting ‘Hindu’ sentiments, does it make sense?Subscriber Only
December 30, 2014 21:58 IST
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