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Perhaps the pendulum has swung one way for too long and has started its swing back
The best thing about Maya Angelou was her courage to break down all sorts of barriers
This extent of almost hysterical apprehension is doing no one any good and is fouling the atmosphere, making people adopt rigid and stereotypical hardline positions
Being an unabashed optimist, I have to say that I am looking forward to the best. When Modi tweeted "Good days are here", I was one of those who believed he might be right
It will be the watchful, ever awake, never blinking eye of we, the people, that will decide who we like and who we don't, and why
Perhaps those who named the day were aware that it would not be one for celebration at all, but a day for reflection on the women in our lives and how they live
Not all billionaires are profligate spenders who want to buy yachts and planes and live life king-size, indulging in every fantasy they ever had. Some of them are pretty tight-fisted with their money
There seem to be more bargains, freebies and discounts available on products traditionally purchased by women
Those who lag behind in this race to be the first with a pithy soundbite, tweet or comment are singled out for choice abuse and described as 'fence -sitters, 'apathetic' and 'safe-players'
For a shy person, to answer questions on camera can be an excruciatingly painful experience. His heart pounds loudly against his chest; his palms get sweaty and anxiety clouds his being
Arnab Goswami's style of reporting gives the impression that something important has been decided and some result is imminent