Ground Report
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
The party’s pitch to Muslim voters is based on its welfare programmes, caste politics, and, in some cases, fear.
Rokibuz Zaman
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
Sensing the disenchantment, the party is now promising closure to another category of residents mired in Assam’s citizenship regime – Hindu D-voters.
Rokibuz Zaman
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‘Will Modi visit us if we vote?’: Why this election means little for Manipur’s displaced
In relief camps, both Meitei and Kuki voters question whether voting will make a difference to their lives.
Rokibuz Zaman
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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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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In Assam, Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra draws sympathy for Rahul Gandhi – support still some distance away
Gandhi’s run-ins with the Himanta Biswa Sarma government kept him in the headlines, but analysts sceptical whether it will revive the Congress in state.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Why Kamal Nath’s Hindutva lite might dent Congress in this Madhya Pradesh region
Even Congress leaders worry that his public religiosity is turning OBCs against the party in Chhatarpur district, home to the temple of Bageshwar Dham.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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In Scindia bastion in Madhya Pradesh, BJP fights voter fatigue and the resentment of its own workers
The erstwhile royal’s rebellion in 2020 brought down the Congress government. This election, his clout in the Gwalior-Chambal belt is on the line.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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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Armed gangs and a partisan state: How Manipur slipped into civil war
In the valley, Kukis allege the state government and the police abetted Meitei mobs. Meiteis in the hills accuse the Centre of going soft on Kuki militants.
Arunabh Saikia
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How extreme heat is taking a heavy toll on those with no option but to work in the harsh Delhi sun
Construction workers, delivery executives and a host of others are vulnerable to heat stress.
Sneha
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In Haryana’s wrestling belt, budding female athletes rethink their careers
Allegations of sexual misconduct against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have left the athletes, their families and trainers anxious about their safety.
Sneha
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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In Tripura, BJP has a contest on its hands – but its welfare delivery may see it through
The rise of Tipra Motha and the coming together of traditional rivals CPI(M) and Congress have upset its calculations
Rokibuz Zaman
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In Tripura, a beleaguered CPI(M) is banking on fresh faces and a new alliance to revive its fortunes
Left workers say violence by the BJP has made it hard to even open party offices, but believe their silent campaign will work
Rokibuz Zaman
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Tripura’s tribal communities pin hopes on a party that wants the state divided
The growing support for Tipra Motha marks a dramatic reversal from the 2018 assembly polls, when the BJP-IPFT swept the tribal vote.
Rokibuz Zaman
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