'Biggest Regret Was Not Casting Irrfan In Gangster'

'(Mahesh) Bhattsaab had wisely recommended him for the lead role, but I was young and stubborn then, and would instinctively push back against a producer's suggestion. I insisted on casting Shiney Ahuja as Daya Shankar. While he was excellent, in retrospect, I realise Irrfan would have taken the character to a different level altogether.'

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'Target is to open 80 branches every year for next few years'

Best in class asset quality, strong retail granularity, and a sustainable return ratio -- these are the things we will look at, says Yes Bank's new MD and CEO Vinay Tonse.

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'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

'In India's case, an extended earnings slowdown accompanied by rich valuations have dimmed returns since late 2024.'

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'I'd Lean Towards 60-70% in Largecaps'

'... with the rest split between mid and smallcaps, as valuations are becoming more attractive across segments.'

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What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'

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'I Started With A Lot Of Hunger, But...'

'At its core, it's an honest love story. It's not trying to be loud or over-stylised; the strength lies in its simplicity and emotional truth,' said Lakshya, discussing his upcoming film Chand Mera Dil.

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'Kejriwal Needs To Learn From Modi'

'The entire party is centred around one man and that is Arvind Kejriwal.'

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