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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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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: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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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: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat