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Sonali is also a close friend of Raj Thackeray but being a Maharashtrian he
2008-09-12 08:45:00
Sonali Bendre and husband Goldie Behl are very close to the Bachchan family. And it was infact at the music launch of Goldie Behl?s Drona that Jaya Bachchan made her infamous statement about using Hindi language. Stepping out in the limelight for the first time since that incident, Sonali says that Jaya?s remarks were casual and not intended at anyone. "It happened during Drona music launch and I was there at the event. It was just a casual remark. Obviously few people felt bad about that remark and that is why both Jayaji and Amitji have apologized. I think the matter over now and we should also put a full stop to it," says the actress.Sonali is also a close friend of Raj Thackeray but being a Maharashtrian herself, Bendre says she did not take any offence to what was said. "I did not feel anything odd when I heard that sentence in the event but when we came at home and saw it on television then we realized what had happened. As a Maharashtrian too I did not felt that she said anyt...
The "New" Anti-Zionism and the "Old" Antisemitism/Judeophobia
2008-07-15 19:46:00
UPDATING with illustration 7-16 & 7-18 & 7-21-2008The "new" anti-Zionism is not fundamentally different from the "old" antisemitism/Judeophobia. This is particularly true in the themes and claims made by today's and yesteryear's Judeophobes. Then, before World War One, the Jews were held as not being true Europeans, which meant true French, German, Anglo-Saxon, Nordic, Polish, Russian, Rumanian, etc. Rather, 100 years ago, Jews were explicitly viewed as Orientals. Now --presto changeo, hocus pocus-- Jews are held as not being true Middle Easterners, not being "authentic" inhabitants of "palestine" [a geographic notion alien to the Arabs, by the way].The Euro-Judeophobe around 1900, perhaps someone like George DuMaurier, author of the Judeophobic novel Trilby [the villain is a swarthy Polish Jew], at least had his history right. The Jews in Europe [albeit not a pure race] did not originate in Europe but were on the whole descended from migrants, refugees, slaves captured in...
Hema Malini recommended Raj Thackeray lookalike: Varma
2008-06-04 04:57:00
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) The actor who plays the lookalike of politician Raj Thackeray in the film “Sarkar Raj” was recommended by actress-MP Hema Malini, says director Ram Gopal Varma. Rajesh Shringharpure plays a prominent role in the intense political drama. “I don’t know why she recommended him. She obviously believed he was talented. But Hemaji has ...
Deshmukh warns of action against Raj Thackeray
2008-05-05 17:57:00
Maharashtra CM Vilasrao Deshmukh has warned of stringent action against MNS chief Raj Thackeray if anything objectionable is found in his May 3 speech. Clcik here to read more )
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2008-05-05 16:25:00
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2008-05-05 15:58:00
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2008-05-05 15:53:00
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Legal action can take place against Raj Thackeray!
2008-05-05 15:04:00
After one more fresh attack on North Indians by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, state Police on Sunday said that they may 2 Vote(s)
Legal action can take place against Raj Thackeray!
2008-05-05 15:04:00
After one more fresh attack on North Indians by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, state Police on Sunday said that they may 3 Vote(s)
Legal action can take place against Raj Thackeray!
2008-05-05 15:04:00
After one more fresh attack on North Indians by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, state Police on Sunday said that they may 3 Vote(s)
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2008-05-05 14:55:00
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Munde meets Thackeray, conveys reasons for quitting BJP
2008-04-22 08:39:00
Senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde, who quit the party posts, last night met Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray and conveyed his feelings and the reasons for his resignation from the party post. Emerging from an hour-long meeting with the Sena chief at the latter’s residence `Matoshri’ in suburban Bandra, Munde told reporters, “I had come to ...
Amitabh Bachchan Writes To Indian Express About the Thackeray Attacks
2008-04-14 10:47:00
Amitabh Bachchan is tired of being in the middle of political controversies and  writes to Indian Express after being constantly targeted by Raj Thackeray and his petty politics. Amitabh Bachchan:To me this is what the “spirit” of the city has meant. But truly, its cosmopolitan nature, the presence of so many different communities that live here, the energy of this synthesis, the acumen of varied and diverse minds have all contributed to its greatness. It is a city that can become almost impersonal in its attitude and the very next second, climb over the walls of your home and sit beside you to comfort and assuage you. I have traveled fairly extensively in the world and even though there are many places I may not have visited, I can safely declare that this particular quality of the city is unique. You will not find it anywhere.Despite its confusion, despite its high populace, despite its nagging traffic, despite its much maligned pollution, despite its so many othe...
Amitabh Bachchan Responds to Raj Thackeray?s Allegations
2008-04-08 12:20:00
Amitabh Bachchan has responded to by Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and the Shiv Sena about his alleged lack of contribution towards Mumbai and Maharashtra.Breaking his silence Bachchan spoke to Mumbai Mirror: “I am not leaving this city and going anywhere. Let them chuck a thousand bottles. Let them burn my effigies and conduct morchas in front of my house. Let them blacken my film posters and stop screening of my films. Let them attack me with stones and laathis or whatever else is there in their arsenal. Let them abuse me in the print and electronic media. Let them implicate me in false cases. I am not budging!”“I am not an outsider by any stretch of imagination. This land is my land as much as it is of every other citizen of our beloved country. I came to Mumbai in 1968 to pursue a vocation. I did not need a visa to come here. I have made this city my home for the last 40 years. I bought my first car here, and my own house. I met and marr...
?Amitabh doesn?t belong to any particular region? ? Bal Thackeray Changes h
2008-04-07 15:49:00
?Amitabh doesn?t belong to any particular region? 7 Apr 2008, 1157 hrs IST,ANI MUMBAI: Two days after an article in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna criticised Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, party chief Balasaheb Thackeray, today sang a different tune calling Bachchan a ?superstar of the entire country?. read more
Thackeray to Sena: Stay away from Big B
2008-04-07 00:00:00
In a clear message to his party, Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray has made it clear that they need to stay away from the Big B.An editorial published in the Sena mouthpiece Saamna today (April 7) categorically states that Amitabh Bachchan cannot be restricted to one state or a region. ...
?Amitabh Bachchan is our family friend? Says Bal Thackeray
2008-04-05 18:35:00
Hours afterwards his affair advocate abject Amitabh Bachchan into the Hogenakkal row by praising Tamil superstar Rajnikant, Shiv Sena arch Bal Thackeray on Saturday distanced himself from the animadversion adage it was not his angle and that the amateur was a “family friend.” “Amitabh Bachchan is our ancestors friend. I accept neither said annihilation adjoin him ...
Raj Thackeray on Shiv Jayanti 24-Mar-2008
2008-03-25 13:49:00
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Ummeed (2008) - Aditya Thackeray Mp3 album Free download
2008-03-15 16:48:00
1. Ummeed - Kunal Ganjawala2. Ek Khoj - Kailash Kher & Chandrashekhar Gadgil3. Bulale - Shankar Mahadevan, Jolly Mukherjee, Shilpa Rao, Sandeep Bankeshwar, Ashwin Srinivasan & Tejas Thackeray4. Halke Halke - Suresh Wadkar & Mahalaxmi Iyer5. Bikhara - Sunidhi Chauhan, Avdhoot Gupte & Ashwin Srinivasan6. Ja Ja Sandesa - Mahalaxmi Iyer7. Woh Mujhko - Swapnil Bandodkar & Vaishali Samant8. Jalne De - Sandeep Bankeshwar, Ashwin Srinivasan, Swapnil Bandodkar, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Kunal Ganjawala, Devaki Pandit & Suresh Wadkar
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Biharis are an affliction, says Bal Thackeray
2008-03-05 19:04:00
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, in an attempt to overtake his estranged nephew Raj Thackeray’s campaign against people from north India, termed Biharis as an affliction, and said they were unwanted in all other parts of the country.
Thackeray Hate Campaign Continue?..
2008-03-05 08:07:00
Bal Thackeray is a goon, a criminal who loves to give lecture about patriotism but always try to break this great country unity into small republic at every point just because of votes. I have been watching both (Bal and Udav) Thackeray?s comments and speeches since last 3-4 months and only thing coming out form ...
Mumbai Police sends two notices to Raj Thackeray
2008-03-04 17:49:00
A show cause notice from Mumbai police and a prevention notice from Pune police to Raj Thackeray has put Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in a tight 1 Vote(s)
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Raj Thackeray justifies political violence - Sullies Shivaji?s legacy
2008-02-24 17:47:00
Raj Thackeray’s reply to an open letter from Shri Sudheendra Kulkarni tells us more about Raj Thackeray than his discredited cause. Offstumped will not get into the details of his reply for that would be dignifying him with credibility that he is most undeserving of. Nitin and Rohit have dwelt on different aspects of his ...
Athawale asks Raj Thackeray not to violate constitution
2008-02-18 03:54:00
Republic Party of India (RPI) leader and parliamentarian Ramdas Athawale warned Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray not to go against the constitution drafted by B.R. Ambedkhar.
Shiv Sena protests against Raj Thackeray and valentine day
2008-02-14 16:44:00
NAHAN : Himachal Pradesh unit of Shiv Sena led by its state president Mr Madhukar Dogri today took out a protest march in Paonta town against valentine day and anti northern Indian stand of MNS president Raj
About Raj Thackeray
2008-02-14 14:06:00
Recently, Raj Thackeray gathered lot of media and public attention due to the stand taken by him and his party on the North Indians living in Mumbai and Maharashtra. During last week most of the news channels were only filled about details or stories related to Raj Thackeray and his party. This is for the first time when Raj Thackeray got so much publicity from media due to his anti-north Indian stand. Thanks to this controversy, Raj Thackeray is famous person not only in Maharashtra but in whole India. Though, most of people outside Maharashtra do not support his and his party activities but he is at least able to make a name for him. Despite this hype, there are many people who do not know Raj Thackeray and his back ground. Below are few details about Raj Thackeray.1) Raj Thackeray is son of popular Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray’s younger brother late Shrikant Thackeray.2) He was born in 14 Jan, 1968.3) He started his political career with Shiv Sena.4) Presently, he is heading ...
Mumbai gets back to business after Thackeray arrest drama
2008-02-14 11:38:00
India’s financial capital was quiet Thursday with people going about their business as usual, a day after tension spiralled following the arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.
Raj Thackeray Bail
2008-02-13 20:29:00
You just cant hang him for his statements, I think its democracy and everybody has his own rights to express his views. What wrong in that?? I was just watching starnews and they made a punch line something like Adaalat Laachaar, Raj kaa Gundaraj (sorry forgot), Court is doing his work, but what media is doing in this whole show is to spread fire more rapidly and made this such a big issue that thousands of ppl are leaving Maharashtra everyday. Politicians like Raj Thakrey is not a big deal to tackle in India. The main thing is that-> Media made it a news.-> Coward congress is unable to take any action due to Marathi vote bank.-> Shameless amar singh made it a his prestige(?) issue.-> Raj Thakrey succeeded to use media very well.-> After few days things will come on the right Track, ITS INDIA.
Thackeray, Azmi released on bail
2008-02-13 16:16:00
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi were released on bail Wednesday evening, hours after they were arrested on charges of inciting hatred among ethnic groups.
?Big B will quit Mumbai, if Raj Thackeray?s charges are true?: Amar Singh
2008-02-13 13:10:00
Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh said on Wednesday that megastar Amitabh Bachchan is ready to quit Mumbai and settle elsewhere if charges levelled on him by Maharashtra Navnirma Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray were proved to be true.
Raj Thackeray likely to be arrested today
2008-02-13 09:24:00
A team of Mumbai Police has arrived at the residence of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, who is likely to be arrested today for inciting violence in the city. The Maharashtra Home Ministry has cleared his arrest after he was charged under non-bailable offences. Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil met the Congress party President Sonia ...
Constant violence in Mumbai over Thackeray?s arrest
2008-02-13 09:16:00
The impending arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray kept Maharashtra on edge Wednesday with nightlong violence witnessed in Mumbai as activists of the group went on the rampage. Tension mounted around noon as policemen entered Thackeray’s house and shops shut down.
Maharashtra jittery over Raj Thackeray?s likely arrest
2008-02-12 17:08:00
Entire Maharashtra remained on tenterhooks throughout Tuesday over the probable arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, with security forces on a high alert amid sporadic violence in parts of the state.
Raj spoiling Maharashtra?s image: Uddhav Thackeray
2008-02-10 04:04:00
Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray Saturday criticised his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, saying his campaign against north Indians in Mumbai was “spoiling the image” of Maharashtra and its people.
Protests continue over remarks by Raj Thackeray
2008-02-06 09:37:00
People from Uttar pradesh and Bihar took out a rally in New Delhi to protest against a derogatory remark made by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray against ‘Chhat’ puja. The protestors under the banner of Purvanchal Manch, staged the demonstration and burnt the effigy of Raj Thackeray. Violence had rocked Maharashtra on Sunday as the Samajwadi Party (SP), which is largely based in Uttar Pradesh, took out a rally despite the threat of disruption by MNS party chief Raj Thackeray. Protesting against the stance taken by MNS, Mahabal Mishra, a MLA from Congress party has demanded Thackeray's arrest along with a ban to be placed over his political outfit. "We demand that the Government of Maharashtra should arrest Raj Thackeray and also ban his party. People like him who indulge in regional chauvinism and divide the country, should be put behind bars," Mishra said. Meanwhile, activists of the MNS again went on a rampage on the streets of Mum...
By: B4U India
Supporters of Raj Thackeray attack Sanjay Nirupam’s office
2008-02-05 08:59:00
Supporters of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have attacked Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam’s office on Today afternoon. Several MNS supporters threw stones on Nirupam’s office at Andheri, just few hours before he was to hold a protest demonstration in front of Raj Thackeray’s house against the MNS-led violence in the city. The police resorted to lathi-charge in the area immediately after the attack by MNS supporters. MNS activists has clashed yesterday with SP workers, attacked two theatres screening Bhojpuri films and assaulted north Indian taxi drivers and vendors. "Today, the situation in many parts of Mumbai, like Worli is not good, we drivers do not go to those places even if offered a good deal," said Sarju Mahto, a taxi driver. Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has said that the State police have arrested 75 supporters of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the Samajwadi Party. "Police have arrested 25 pe...
By: B4U India
Amar Singh to move EC for derecognising Raj Thackeray?s party
2008-02-05 03:54:00
Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has said he would approach the Election Commission seeking derecognition of Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the wake of the party chief’s remarks and subsequent violence in Mumbai targeting North Indians.
Raj Thackeray on Amitabh Bachchan - Discredit dont disenfranchise
2008-02-04 17:42:00
The DNA reports: The film fraternity on Monday condemned Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray’s diatribe against Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and said such attempts would be detrimental not only for Maharashtra but also for the country as a whole. Meanwhile Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Monday said stern action would be taken against the guilty because the ...
Amar Singh lodges FIR against Raj Thackeray
2008-02-04 11:38:00
Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has lodged an FIR against Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and others in South Mumbai's Azad Maidan police station regarding the incident of protests by MNS activists. Earlier today, two men on a motorcycle threw glass bottles at Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's residence ‘Prateeksha’ here. Security has been increased outside Bachchan's residence a day after activists of Raj Thackeray's MNS clashed with Samajwadi Party supporters near the venue of a United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) rally on Sunday. Over the last few days, Thackeray had made public statements questioning Bachchan's loyalty to Maharashtra. Twenty-two workers of the MNS have been arrested for rioting. On Sunday, actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan had retaliated to Raj Thackeray's statement against her husband Amitabh Bachchan. Raj Thackeray criticised Bachchan of favouring Uttar Pradesh over Maharashtra. He had also out...
By: B4U India
Mumbai sends mixed reactions to Raj Thackeray's derogatory remarks
2008-02-04 11:38:00
Mumbai sent out mixed reactions to Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's derogatory remarks against 'Chhat Puja' that is popular in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Thackeray has allegedly said that the traditional festival of 'Chhat Puja' is a 'drama'. Thackeray, who is in the thick of the controversy, refuted any bias towards people from other states, and said he was only speaking against the show of political clout during such traditional festivals. People who have migrated to Mumbai in search of jobs, in their reaction to Thackeray's comments, have felt that the entire episode is simply unwarranted. On the other hand, many residents feel that the migrants compete with them for almost everything, including employment opportunities, denying them their first right over the resources of the State. Many dismiss it as a political gimmick, and feel it is a vote-bank tactic, while others feel the statement might bring about a divide between Maharashtrians and immigrant...
By: B4U India
Raj Thackeray supporters, SP workers clash in Mumbai
2008-02-04 11:38:00
Activists of Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) clashed with Samajwadi Party supporters near the venue of a United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) rally here today. Activists of both political parties indulged in stone pelting in Dadar before the start of the rally. Few vehicles were also damaged in the incident. Following the clash, the security at the venue in Central Mumbai was stepped up, police said. The rally at Shivaji Park was to be addressed by top UNPA leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav. Earlier today, actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan had retaliated to MNS President Raj Thackeray's statement against her husband and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. On Saturday, Raj Thackeray criticised Bachchan of favouring Uttar Pradesh over Maharashtra. He had also outraged people from Bihar by calling the Chhat festival a 'drama'. (ANI)
By: B4U India
Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena demand action against Raj Thackeray
2008-02-04 11:30:00
Samajwadi Party and Shiv Sena activists have demanded action against Raj Thackeray, a Shiv Sena rebel and the chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), for his comments on 'Chhat' festival. Samajwadi Party activists staged a protest in Varanasi on Sunday condemning Raj Thackeray's statement. Protestors halted 'Mahanagri Express' for two hours in Varanasi. Raj Thackeray had termed 'Chhat Puja', the annual festival of Bihar and some parts of Uttar Pradesh, as "drama". "By making such statements, Raj Thackeray has tried to divide the nation," said Ashutosh Sinha, an activist. Similar protests were witnessed in New Delhi where activists of Shiv Sena, the main opposition party in Maharashtra, demanded immediate arrest of Raj Thackeray. "Raj Thackeray's comments have not only insulted lakhs of people living in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, but also others. We request the Home Minister to arrest the person who tries to spurt communal hatred," said Jai ...
By: B4U India
Raj Thackeray is a maniac
2008-02-03 22:35:00
Violence broke out in Central Mumbai’s Dadar area on Sunday, a day after Raj Thackeray’s verbal assault on Amitabh Bachchan and Lalu Yadav. It was part of his attempt to fan the flames of identity politics of Mumbai. But the victim was the city of Mumbai, as activists from his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena went on a rampage ...
Ummeed (2008) - Aditya Thackeray Mp3 album Free download
2008-02-03 14:31:00
1. Ummeed - Kunal Ganjawala2. Ek Khoj - Kailash Kher & Chandrashekhar Gadgil3. Bulale - Shankar Mahadevan, Jolly Mukherjee, Shilpa Rao, Sandeep Bankeshwar, Ashwin Srinivasan & Tejas Thackeray4. Halke Halke - Suresh Wadkar & Mahalaxmi Iyer5. Bikhara - Sunidhi Chauhan, Avdhoot Gupte & Ashwin Srinivasan6. Ja Ja Sandesa - Mahalaxmi Iyer7. Woh Mujhko - Swapnil Bandodkar & Vaishali Samant8. Jalne De - Sandeep Bankeshwar, Ashwin Srinivasan, Swapnil Bandodkar, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Kunal Ganjawala, Devaki Pandit & Suresh Wadkar
Thackeray on Modi, Rahul Gandhi on Advani
2008-01-24 01:53:00
Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray has apparently taken a dig at Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP Leader Narendra Modi with these remarks.  ?Modi and Mayawati will have no impact in Maharashtra,? The Sena Chief also played the Maratha card by calling NCP President Sharad Pawar as Prime Minister material while also demanding ?Reserve 50% of the houses for ...
Sharad Pawar meets Thackeray, sparks off speculation
2007-12-23 14:12:00
In a surprise development, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar called on Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray at the latter’s residence Sunday.
How is Modi different from Thackeray?
2007-10-27 19:31:00
Did Tehelka reveal something really extra-ordinary? And were the reactions different? Absolutely no. The right-wingers were quick to dub the expose a sham because according to them Tarun Tejpal is under the influence of ISI. This conspiracy theory was designed to tarnish the image of the most successful Chief Minister in India at present. Narendra ...
Bal Thackeray sends his staff to watch Chak De
2007-09-22 07:39:00
If you thought that Chak De India has been there and done it all, including finding itself a place in the Oscar library and management books as a case study, then, you need to think again, as this film has got something that no other film in Mumbai has got it. It has the approval of none other than the Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray!It is learnt that Thackeray has planned to send his entire staff of the ‘Saamna’ newspaper and ‘Marmik’ magazine to watch Chak De India, today for the 3.15pm show at Chitra Cinema Dadar, to see and experience the ‘team spirit’ of the film and imbibe them in their lives. Needless to say that the entire staff of the newspaper couldn’t have asked for more, as this is the first time that the entire staff will be going for a movie together. There are 350 tickets booked for this show. The icing on the cakes is the probability of Uddhav Thackeray being present at the show.
Thackeray was a tabloid writer
2007-05-29 17:43:00
Jasper Fforde talks about book with the Newsweek staff about books. It looks like he doesn't have a very good opinion of Wuthering Heights.A classic that, on rereading, disappointed: "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë. I had thought it was deep and full of painful unrequited love, but on rereading I think it's a bunch of very drippy people who accept being bullied for no very good reason.Also on the Newsweek website an excerpt of Jasper Fforde's forthcoming book with the return of Thursday Next can be read: First Among Sequels.Mr Fforde's opinion is to be borne in mind when reading the following statement by Erica Jong in The Huffington Post.But deep down, the same old prejudice prevails. War matters; love does not. Women are destined to be undervalued as long as we write about love. To be generous, let's say the prejudice is unconscious. If Jane Austen were writing today, she'd probably meet the same fate and wind up in the chick lit section. Charlotte Brontë would be in r...
Shatrughan Sinha says Raj Thackeray's comments 'shameful'
2007-03-13 10:40:00
New York, Mar 13: BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha today criticised Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's reported remarks against Biharis as 'shameful and painful' and said the peace loving people of north India should not be 'provoked' to defend their honour.
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