Banaras Diary
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Why one Varanasi expert believes the election is like fruit-flavoured condoms
It's just marketing hype, insists one long-time observer.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Five reasons the outcome in Varanasi could change everything
From being a testing ground for Modi's development model to giving AAP a national boost even if they lose, this one Lok Sabha seat could end up affecting all the rest.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Why the boatmen of Banaras nearly decided to vote NOTA
The boatmen, farmers and fishermen who live along and on the Ganga have become disillusioned with the frontrunners in the race, despite every candidate paying lip service to their needs.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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On the banks of the Ganga, a discussion on the future of activism
Grassroots activists from across the spectrum in Varanasi have one crucial concern: what will happen after May 16?
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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How Benaras has turned into a city-sized TV panel debate
With the energies of all the major parties focused on Varanasi, it has become impossible to have a conversation in the city that is not about politics.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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UP migrants to Mumbai hit Varanasi streets to campaign for Modi
The BJP may have become complacent in Varanasi expecting an easy win, but the various wings of the Modi machine — from the RSS to India 272 — continue to pound the pavement.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate