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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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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
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