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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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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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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler