Inside Politics
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Mayawati has a message for Congress in Chhattisgarh and MP. But it’s advantage BJP – for now
In a surprise move, the BSP chief Mayawati announced a tie-up with Ajit Jogi in Chhattisgarh and put out a list of 22 candidates in Madhya Pradesh.
Anita Katyal
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Mayawati has made it very clear to the Congress that she intends to play hardball
The Bahujan Samaj Party leader attacked the two national parties in equal measure for the skyrocketing fuel prices in her press conference on Tuesday.
Anita Katyal
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Worried that the BJP may be winning the perception battle, Congress carefully changes stance on NRC
The party has decided to highlight that updating the citizen register was its baby, and that it started the process of identifying ‘illegal citizens’ in Assam.
Anita Katyal
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Another test for Opposition unity: Who will be the next deputy speaker of Rajya Sabha?
For the last 26 years, there has been a consensus candidate. But neither the BJP nor the opposition seem in a hurry to proceed with the election.
Anita Katyal
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‘Anyone who is not backed by RSS’: Congress says it is open to Mayawati or Mamata as prime minister
This is a departure from the statement made by Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s during the Karnataka elections.
Anita Katyal
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Why Narendra Modi did not want a no-confidence motion in March (but is okay with it now)
The numbers were never a problem, so what has changed since March?
Anita Katyal
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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The BJP doesn't care about Jammu and Kashmir. Because it gains more by losing it
Expect a free hand to the armed forces, tough talk on terror and perhaps some moves on Pandits, Article 370.
Anita Katyal
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In Karnataka, Congress is on the back foot as BJP unleashes ‘saffron terror’ against Rahul Gandhi
The Mecca Masjid blast verdict gives a handle to the BJP, as the party says top Congress leaders must apologise for defaming Hindus globally.
Anita Katyal
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Psychographics: The behavioural analysis that helped Cambridge Analytica know voters’ minds
How data-driven behavioural sciences are being road tested in the political sphere.
Michael Wade, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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Jay Panda's suspension from BJD shifts focus to OTV – Odisha's biggest news channel he owns
Apart from his efficient network in New Delhi’s political circles, BJD’s Lok Sabha MP from Kendrapara has used his channel effectively in the past.
Priya Ranjan Sahu
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Rahul Gandhi’s failure to spell out his position on triple talaq has put Congress on the back foot
Modi government’s inability to deliver on the economic front has been pushed to the background.
Anita Katyal
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Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on Bengalis in Assam could revive an old and bitter divide
In a state with a history of animosity between Assamese and Bengali inhabitants, such remarks are irresponsible.
Ipsita Chakravarty
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw