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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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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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: 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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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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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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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: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final