2014 Elections
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In Bihar's Yadav heartland, the poorest of the Dalits have the numbers to turn the elections. But will they vote?
But no one is certain whether the poorest dalits, carefully cultivated by the JD(U) over the past few years, will actually come out to vote.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Five people who are happy the election season is so long
It stretches on through 63 days and nine phases. It's enough to leave even the most enthusiastic political observer completely exhausted.
Shivam Vij
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Why vote for Rajasthan's royals? Because they don't need your money
For Kesari Singh Bhati, a member of Jaisalmer's former ruling family, the question isn't why royals decided to enter politics. Instead, the question is, what else can they do?
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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UP Politics 101: Understanding the most important state this election
UP's politics has come to define the dominant narratives of Indian politics: the decline of national parties, caste or identity politics, religious mobilisations and the criminalisation of politics.
Gilles Verniers
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Today could be former prime minister Deve Gowda's last hurrah
The former prime minister and his Janata Dal (Secular) party face a decisive battle for survival as Karnataka goes to the polls today.
TM Veeraraghav
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Pinched for funds, Jaswant Singh gets help from unlikely quarter: Rajasthan's Manganiyar musicians
Manganiyars in Barmer, Singh's home constituency, are rallying around Singh. For the first time, they might vote away from their traditional caste loyalties, because they see his insult as their own.
Mridula Chari
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Vasundhara Raje pulling out all stops to bring Modi wave to her desert state
From caste arithmetic to internal incentives, the Rajasthan Chief Minister is deploying every weapon in her arsenal to ensure that the BJP wins more than 20 of the state's 25 seats.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Why Rahul's rally in Kishanganj yesterday was completely unnecessary
The Congress nominee in this Bihar constituency is virtually assured of victory as JD(U) candidate withdraws from race abruptly.
Dhirendra K Jha
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How Bihari women came to dominate local bodies – and why they are now supporting Nitish
The Bihar chief minister may finally be reaping the benefits of his many schemes to empower women.
Dhirendra K Jha
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Young leader of ancient Ajmer dargah wants people to vote for development
As one of the custodians of Ajmer's Dargah Sharif, Syed Salman Chisthy gets a ringside view of the increasing polarisation of the electorate — and he blames both sides for it.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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In Jaipur, a candidate who will not tell you his last name
Dr Tanmay is fighting for a world where caste doesn't matter, people aren't judged by their cars and Narendra Modi credits his party for his 'small government' line.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Modi’s Varanasi campaign shows how PM candidate has not outgrown Gujarat
BJP leaders from Gujarat are supervising Modi's campaign in temple town, to the chagrin of local officials.
Dhirendra K Jha
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad