TRANSCRIPT: Cricketers and politicians take part in a special Bigg Boss screening
October 10, 2012 17 Comments
The grueling reality TV series Big Boss, known for roping in the who’s who of the page 3 world in their house, went one step up as it started a special series with the people who mattered most in the country. From provoking missies to the prime minister, the house was choc-a-bloc with fun, frolic [...]
Continue reading …Amitabh Bachchan quizzes Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)
September 10, 2012 7 Comments
In a departure from KBC’s usual format of quizzing the proverbial aam aadmi, the show’s organizers decided to screen a special episode involving a powerful politician. Accordingly, the questions were also customized to test the politician’s knowledge of governance and sensitive political issues. However, most politicians politely declined to participate citing low prize money (at [...]
Continue reading …What happened when real people behind @PMOIndia parody twitter handles met up to discuss ban
August 24, 2012 2 Comments
Incensed by PMO’s ban on Twitter accounts parodying Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s official Twitter handle @PMOIndia, the person behind one of the handles @Indian_pm decides to reach out to those behind the other parody accounts to share notes and discuss their next move. Through Twitter’s Direct Message (DM) utility, the people behind the four [...]
Continue reading …TRANSCRIPT: Mamata Banerjee participates in Derek O’Brien’s Bournvita Quiz Contest
August 11, 2012 15 Comments
After a particularly tiring day where she met with thousands of farmers and addressed their concerns, the West Bengal CM, Mamata Banerjee decided to chill out by walking into Derek O’ Brien’s studio. An UnReal Times reporter happened to record the events… Derek: Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of Cadbury’s Bournvita Quiz Contest! Let [...]
Continue reading …TRANSCRIPT: UPA ministers meet up with High Command to discuss Cabinet reshuffle, power crisis etc.
August 2, 2012 2 Comments
What transpired in the UPA cabinet meeting held around the time the Northern and Eastern power grids crashed, plunging 620 million Indians into darkness? An UnReal Times scoop: Its 7 pm. The furniture in 10 Janpath’s conference room is arranged differently today. The chairs are carefully set around the circular table but are directed outwards. [...]
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Times Now editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami did the unthinkable yesterday – he forgot his wedding anniversary and, for a change, found himself at the receiving end of Mrs. Goswami’s ire in a heated exchange that seemed straight out of one of his Newshour debates. The UnReal Times presents the transcript of this entertaining episode: Arnab turns [...]
Continue reading …TRANSCRIPT: 10 Janpath summons Salman Khurshid to clarify remarks on Rahul Gandhi
July 12, 2012 No Comment
After he triggered a controversy with his remarks that Rahul Gandhi is playing only a cameo role, Salman Khurshid was summoned to 10, Janpath to explain himself. What happened over there? The UnReal Times bring you the transcript. Within minutes of receiving the call from Sonia’s personal secretary, Salman Khurshid is outside the 10, Janpath [...]
Continue reading …Transcript: Top journalists meet up at a bar and crib about Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayate
May 14, 2012 7 Comments
Aamir Khan’s debut television show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ has everyone raving about it, from celebrities, politicians, intellectuals to the aam aadmi. The show’s incredible popularity, however, has led to much heartache for some of India’s top television news anchors. Four of them – Rajdeep Sardesai, Sagarika Ghose, Barkha Dutt and Arnab Goswami – met up at [...]
Continue reading …TRANSCRIPT: Congress leaders meet at 10 Janpath to finalize Presidential Candidate
April 24, 2012 6 Comments
The venue is the conference room at 10 Janpath. Seen sitting around the large mahogany table are senior Congress leaders such as Dr. Manmohan Singh, AK Antony, Pranab Mukherjee and Chidambaram. Sonia Gandhi is as usual at the head of the table, with Rahul Gandhi to her right. Sonia Gandhi: Good afternoon, everyone. All leaders [...]
Continue reading …Transcript: How the IIT-M Faculty conceived the idea of escorts, whistles for female students
April 18, 2012 2 Comments
Women students of IIT-Madras will have male escorts for their night strolls on campus, with a whistle to hoot. What led the faculty to zero in on this idea? The UnReal Times brings to you the transcript of the meeting that led the faculty to adopt this system. Prof. Swaminathan: Welcome, everyone. Here in this [...]
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