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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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February 06, 2017 18:12 IST
Soon after the riots, the Samajwadi Party’s government was under severe attack for not only poor management of the situation but also for having instigated the violence.
Tue, Feb 07, 2017
BSF must focus on issues raised by Tej Bahadur Yadav, not his troubled pastSubscriber Only
January 10, 2017 21:47 IST
The BSF took offence to Tej Bahadur Yadav's claims and started victimising him by placing his old records in public, something that he anticipated in the video.
Tue, Jan 10, 2017‘We often sleep empty stomach’: BSF jawan’s video exposes the mess caused by corruptionSubscriber Only
January 09, 2017 20:26 IST
The videos expose the dismal state of affairs in the Armed force and the hardships our soldiers face everyday due to the "corrupt practices" of their own officers.
Mon, Jan 09, 2017
We don’t know whether to laugh or cry as Pakistan TV channel says Modi behind Om Puri deathSubscriber Only
January 08, 2017 22:04 IST
A news show on a Pakistani TV channel claimed that actor Om Puri's death was a brutal murder plotted by none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Yes, you read it right.
Mon, Jan 09, 2017
MS Dhoni stepping down as India ODI, T20I captain is not a surpriseSubscriber Only
January 04, 2017 22:27 IST
MS Dhoni resigning as India ODI, T20I captain could be a move to focus more on his batting and still be around for the 2019 World Cup.
Wed, Jan 04, 2017
Why rants against Aamir Khan’s Dangal are meaninglessSubscriber Only
December 27, 2016 21:48 IST
Aamir has become self-contradictory and Mahavir Phogat a villain in the eyes of many after the release of Dangal.
Wed, Dec 28, 2016
Aamir Khan’s Dangal is the best sports biopic we have seen so farSubscriber Only
December 23, 2016 18:44 IST
Expect Aamir Khan to come up with the unexpected and Dangal is a proof of that.
Fri, Dec 23, 2016
This is why Anurag Kashyap’s rant against PM Modi makes no senseSubscriber Only
October 16, 2016 20:28 IST
Kashyap's industry itself is divided over the issue of Pakistani actors working in Indian films.
Mon, Oct 17, 2016
Surgical strikes: A day for celebration, contradiction and confusionSubscriber Only
September 29, 2016 21:38 IST
A military action was least expected from the government which so far seemed to be looking for diplomatic options to tighten the noose around Pakistan.
Tue, Jan 31, 2017
Love Pakistani actors, but it should be India firstSubscriber Only
September 28, 2016 18:33 IST
If there is a slightest chance of making our enemies nervous with abeyance, the Indian cinema lovers must not think the other way.
Wed, Sep 28, 2016
Nitish Kumar to challenge Shahabuddin’s bail, but is the damage already done?Subscriber Only
September 14, 2016 18:09 IST
Under fire over the release of RJD strongman Mohd Shahabuddin from jail, the Bihar government has decided to approach the Supreme Court to cancel his bail granted by the Patna High Court.
Mon, Sep 26, 2016
Railways introduce surge pricing: An unpleasant gift by Modi govt before festive seasonSubscriber Only
September 07, 2016 21:38 IST
The decision has been slammed by the Opposition which finds it anti-passengers.
Thu, Sep 08, 2016
Hit or flop, I am happy to be a part of Mohenjo Daro: Narendra JhaSubscriber Only
August 24, 2016 18:11 IST
"I am happy that Mohenjo Daro happened and I was a part of it. Since I have an academic background in ancient history, it would have been saddening for me and my close ones if I would not have been a part of it," said Jha in an exclusive conversation with IndianExpress.com.
Wed, Aug 24, 2016
Sushant Singh Rajput, Manoj Bajpayee and other actors from Bihar who made it big in BollywoodSubscriber Only
August 16, 2016 17:49 IST
Going by the box office report and trade analysis, 2016 is going to be the year of Bihari talent.
Tue, Aug 16, 2016
Govind Namdeo ready for Hollywood debut with Solar Eclipse, hopes film won’t hurt anyone’s sentimentSubscriber Only
August 07, 2016 19:20 IST
The name Govind Namdeo reminds movie lovers of the brutal rapist in Bandit Queen and Prem Granth, the paralysed Thakur in Viraasat and the shrewd politician of Satya, all characters he portrayed brilliantly on screen.
Mon, Aug 08, 2016
EXCLUSIVE Hrithik Roshan: I didn’t read up on Mohenjo Daro, Ashutosh Gowariker is a textbookSubscriber Only
August 05, 2016 14:59 IST
Mohenjo Daro releases in a week and Hrithik Roshan has complete faith in his film. Talking exclusively with IndianExpress.com, Hrithik said he is not bothered with historical inaccuracies in Mohenjo Daro.
Fri, Aug 05, 2016
I can get work on merit like others: Shweta Basu Prasad on films offered after controversySubscriber Only
July 27, 2016 11:18 IST
Shweta Basu Prasad is back with a short film Interior Café Night, which is getting rave reviews.
Wed, Jul 27, 2016
Irrfan Khan on why desh so raha hai: Don’t know if somebody is courageous enough to answer meSubscriber Only
July 19, 2016 13:11 IST
A day before Madaari star Irrfan Khan meets Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, the actor is not sure any politician is courageous enough to answer his questions about India.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Meet Sultan’s friend Govind: Getting noticed in Salman Khan film was challenging, says Anant VidhaatSubscriber Only
July 13, 2016 18:11 IST
Sultan's Haryanvi friend, Govind, is played brilliantly by Anant Vidhaat in Salman Khan-starrer.
Thu, Jul 14, 2016
Salman Khan’s Sultan shows only Bhai can carry an ordinary film to extraordinary successSubscriber Only
July 10, 2016 16:44 IST
[Spoilers inside] No Indian has ever won an Olympic gold in wrestling and this is a hard fact. But what others can't Salman Bhai can, after all ‘Bhai to Bhai hain'.
Tue, Jul 12, 2016
Rustom: The real story that inspired the Akshay starrer filmSubscriber Only
June 30, 2016 14:24 IST
Akshay Kumar starrer Rustom is largely inspired from the famous 1959 case of KM Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra that changed the face of the India judicial system.
Fri, Jul 01, 2016
Pahlaj Nihlani intellectually incapable of the position he holds, says Anurag KashyapSubscriber Only
June 21, 2016 20:12 IST
In an exclusive chat with IndianExpress.com, Kashyap shared his opinion on the CBFC, his obsession for making crime-based films and his annoyance over a capping of freedom of expression.
Wed, Jun 22, 2016
Why end of drugs will only leave Anurag Kashyap at a lossSubscriber Only
June 20, 2016 18:33 IST
A close look at his previous films and their central characters points to his deep fascination for characters obsessed with drugs.
Wed, Jun 22, 2016
Intellectual outrage in the country is very vulgar, says Airlift actor Prakash BelawadiSubscriber Only
February 09, 2016 15:56 IST
In an exclusive interview to the IndianExpress.Com, the Kannada actor spoke about the success of Airlift, his role as an activist and social issues.
Wed, Feb 10, 2016
One year of Arvind Kejriwal govt: A timeline of what’s happened so far under AAP ruleSubscriber Only
February 04, 2016 19:44 IST
The Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi is set to complete one year in office even as the city stinks with garbage littered across its streets due to the strike by MCD workers over non-payment of their salaries.
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