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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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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: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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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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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals