We don't want Pranab as President: Mamata

We don't want Pranab as President: Mamata Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has finally broken her silence on the crucial question of who the Trinamool Congress would support for the Presidential election. In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose, Mamata said Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, West Bengal Governor Gopal Gandhi and former President APJ Abdul Kalam were acceptable to her. "I love Meira Kumar. She is very soft spoken. Gopal Gandhi...
08:19 AM, May 21, 2012

Are film stars a failure as Parliamentarians?

Are film stars a failure as Parliamentarians? Bollywood actress Rekha took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP. Film personalities, with a few exceptions, have in recent times failed to make a mark in Parliament. Another controversy erupted in Parliament when Jaya Bachchan objected to being shown on TV when Rekha took oath. CNN-IBN Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose discussed the question and the issue with a distinguished panel on her show Face The Nation. Following is the transcript...
12:01 PM, May 17, 2012

Should cartoon and politician satire be censored?

Should cartoon and politician satire be censored? New Delhi: The members of Parliament across party lines said not just Ambedkar cartoons but no political cartoons at all should be allowed in school textbooks. The BJP said HRD Minister Kapil Sibal must resign on this issue. The question is whether cartoon and politician satire should be censored. CNN-IBN Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose discussed the issue with a distinguished panel on her show Face The Nation. Following is the...
12:17 PM, May 15, 2012

Are Hindus being persecuted in Pakistan?

Are Hindus being persecuted in Pakistan? New Delhi: External Affairs Minister SM Krishna made a statement at the Lok Sabha on Wednesday throwing light on three separate incidents in Sindh where Hindu girls were allegedly abducted and married to Muslim men. The question is how safe are the Hindus in Pakistan. CNN-IBN Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose took up the question with a distinguished panel on her show Face The Nation. Following is the transcript of the...
11:33 AM, May 10, 2012

FTN: Can India afford pension for the elderly?

FTN: Can India afford pension for the elderly? New Delhi: NAC member Aruna Roy is leading the newly formed Pension Parishad to demand a universal pension scheme. The question is whether every elderly person in India who is above 60 years of age should be entitled to a pension. The question was taken up by IBN18 Network Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghosh on her show Face the Nation. Here's the transcript of the discussion with a distinguished panel: Sagarika...
11:40 AM, May 09, 2012

Has 'Satyamev Jayate' redefined TV shows?

Has 'Satyamev Jayate' redefined TV shows? New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's first television show 'Satyamev Jayate' has proved immensely popular after the very first episode was aired on Sunday. The show carries a strong message of social change and calls for a fight against the evils of society. 'Satyamev Jayate' many say has created television history, others are calling it an exquisite piece of journalism. The question is whether the show has redefined entertainment and...
12:23 PM, May 08, 2012
FTN: Should 16-18 year olds be allowed to have sexual relations?

FTN: Should 16-18 year olds be allowed to have sexual relations?

The Union Cabinet has cleared a new law which aims to protect children from sexual abuse. ...
11:30 PM, May 02, 2012
FTN: 'The Dirty Picture' row: TV censorship laws behind the times?

FTN: 'The Dirty Picture' row: TV censorship laws behind the times?

The telecast of 'The Dirty Picture' was banned by the government on prime time on Indian television. ...
11:54 PM, Apr 24, 2012
Battle for the States: Yogendra Yadav answers questions on polls

Battle for the States: Yogendra Yadav answers questions on polls

Yogendra Yadav of CSDS answers viewers' questions on post-poll survey and election results. ...
11:00 PM, Mar 07, 2012
Does the Indian voter still vote according to caste?

Does the Indian voter still vote according to caste?

On the voting day in Uttar Pradesh, experts discuss if the Indian voter still votes according to caste. ...
11:03 PM, Feb 08, 2012
FTN: Does the Indian society see cancer as a curse?

FTN: Does the Indian society see cancer as a curse?

As Yuvraj Singh battles cancer, experts discuss how India's healthcare has been fighting the challenge of cancer. ...
11:30 PM, Feb 07, 2012
JLF: Did the Rajasthan govt fail to protect artistic freedom?

JLF: Did the Rajasthan govt fail to protect artistic freedom?

CNN-IBN's Sagarika Ghose and writer Anurag Anand discuss the row over Salman Rushdie's video link cancellation. ...
07:05 PM, Jan 24, 2012
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