Chetan Bhagat

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Firewalling Indian personal data is out of place with this strategy and plays to a jingoistic Chinese playbook, sans its economic and business heft. (Representatioanl Image)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Personal data is only ‘half protected’ by new data bill

It includes a bland provision for transfer of data outside India to countries notified by the govt on terms and conditions to be specified

25 Nov 2022 12:00 AM

Tharoor's reply to Chetan Bhagat's 'praise me in big words' leaves author speechless

In 2017, Tharoor's tweet, with words like "exasperating farrago of distortions", made headlines and became the buzz word of the Internet

14 Sep 2020 3:57 PM

On Monday, Bhagat tweeted saying that he was honoured to be at ISRO as the chief guest at the event and couldn't believe that he had been chosen to address them. (Photo: Instagram | Chetan Bhagat)

'Lost lander, lost senses,' Twitter trolls ISRO for making Chetan Bhagat chief guest

Chetan Bhagat was recently at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) for the ongoing celebrations for World Space Week.

06 Nov 2019 3:00 PM

Federer had defeated 22-year-old Nagal 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round match. (Photo: PTI)

Chetan Bhagat trolled for poor knowledge of tennis; see tweets

Bhagat took to Twitter to applaud Nagal's first set win against Federer.

28 Aug 2019 11:28 AM

Nirvana in a corporate suit by Runjhun Noopur, Treeshade pp 224; Rs 350.

How a corporate slave finds the secret of enlightenment

Anyway, apparently, my divine intervention was operating without any intervention of will or faith (or quality check) from my end.

26 Jul 2019 1:18 AM

‘This is my surprise’

Chetan Bhagat during the launch of the Malayalam translation of his book The Girl in Room 105, relives his attempt to pen a murder mystery.

27 Mar 2019 1:39 AM

30 is trendy!

The wisdom and maturity that comes with entering the 30s is well-documented through their varied experiences.

14 Oct 2018 12:14 AM

Notably, unlike Hollywood, Bollywood has remained largely silent on Tanushree, but not the world of Indian journalism and stand-up comedy. (Photo: Pixabay)

#MeToo: Indian journalists, comedians accused of sexual misconduct

Interview by former actress Tanushree Dutta, recalling her uncomfortable encounter with star Nana Patekar 10 years ago, set ball rolling.

06 Oct 2018 5:03 PM

A still from The Girl in Room 105 trailer

Trailer talk

Book trailers — a product of the West — have gradually made their way into Indian literary circles. But is the trend here to stay?

22 Sep 2018 1:03 AM

This is the first title of the six-book global deal that Amazon Publishing announced with Chetan Bhagat in April this year.

Watch: Chetan Bhagat's movie-style video for his new book, The Girl in Room 105

The bestselling author recently launched the trailer to his new book that is set to release on October 9.

04 Sep 2018 3:39 PM

In a mega deal, Amazon Publishing on Friday announced that it would bring out the next six books by popular author Chetan Bhagat.

Amazon to publish next 6 books of Chetan Bhagat

Rupa has published all of Bhagat's nine books since his debut in 2004.

27 Apr 2018 5:30 PM

After tweeting that his followers should refrain from using firecrackers this Diwali, Yuvraj Singh was trolled for being a hypocrite for using them in his own wedding. (Photo: Twitter)

Internet never forgets

When celebrities take to social media to air their sentiments, it can often put them in trouble too.

14 Oct 2017 12:14 AM

What’s wrong with a cracker-free Diwali?

Chetan Bhagat took to Twitter to voice his disapproval for the cracker ban. But why does everything boil down to religious sentiment?

12 Oct 2017 12:10 AM

Not such a crackling Diwali

Chetan Bhagat took to Twitter to voice his disapproval for the cracker ban. But why does everything boil down to a religious sentiment?

11 Oct 2017 12:18 AM

DU Plan to introduce book of Chetan Bhagat stalled

The DU has decided to put the proposal on hold and formed a review committee to recommend if it can be taken up in the next academic session.

25 Sep 2017 4:03 AM

Judged by the misfits

With celebrities judging talent reality shows without an authority on the subject, we look into why and how they become judges in the first place.

05 Aug 2017 12:01 AM

Judging by the cover

In India, this trend seems to be picking up with none other than Chetan Bhagat at the helm.

11 May 2017 12:29 AM

To Beliebe or not to

As the city gears up for Justin Bieber’s concert, city-based musicians try to decode the frenzy around the pop star.

10 May 2017 12:02 AM

The inclusion of Chetan Bhagat’s bestseller Five Point Someone: What not to do at IIT! in Delhi University’s English syllabus has triggered a plethora of opinions.

Novel idea: Decoding the popular - Chetan in DU syllabus

Playwriting itself was considered inferior to poetry. Robert Southey was the brightest star among all the “Lake Poets”.

06 May 2017 12:47 AM

Too cool for school?

This development may have divided opinions, but he is the most popular author right now.

27 Apr 2017 12:13 AM

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