Ground Report
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
Sensing the disenchantment, the party is now promising closure to another category of residents mired in Assam’s citizenship regime – Hindu D-voters.
Rokibuz Zaman
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‘Will Modi visit us if we vote?’: Why this election means little for Manipur’s displaced
In relief camps, both Meitei and Kuki voters question whether voting will make a difference to their lives.
Rokibuz Zaman
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In Assam, Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra draws sympathy for Rahul Gandhi – support still some distance away
Gandhi’s run-ins with the Himanta Biswa Sarma government kept him in the headlines, but analysts sceptical whether it will revive the Congress in state.
Rokibuz Zaman
Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Why Kamal Nath’s Hindutva lite might dent Congress in this Madhya Pradesh region
Even Congress leaders worry that his public religiosity is turning OBCs against the party in Chhatarpur district, home to the temple of Bageshwar Dham.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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In Scindia bastion in Madhya Pradesh, BJP fights voter fatigue and the resentment of its own workers
The erstwhile royal’s rebellion in 2020 brought down the Congress government. This election, his clout in the Gwalior-Chambal belt is on the line.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Armed gangs and a partisan state: How Manipur slipped into civil war
In the valley, Kukis allege the state government and the police abetted Meitei mobs. Meiteis in the hills accuse the Centre of going soft on Kuki militants.
Arunabh Saikia
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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How extreme heat is taking a heavy toll on those with no option but to work in the harsh Delhi sun
Construction workers, delivery executives and a host of others are vulnerable to heat stress.
Sneha
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In Haryana’s wrestling belt, budding female athletes rethink their careers
Allegations of sexual misconduct against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have left the athletes, their families and trainers anxious about their safety.
Sneha
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In Tripura, BJP has a contest on its hands – but its welfare delivery may see it through
The rise of Tipra Motha and the coming together of traditional rivals CPI(M) and Congress have upset its calculations
Rokibuz Zaman
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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In Tripura, a beleaguered CPI(M) is banking on fresh faces and a new alliance to revive its fortunes
Left workers say violence by the BJP has made it hard to even open party offices, but believe their silent campaign will work
Rokibuz Zaman
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Tripura’s tribal communities pin hopes on a party that wants the state divided
The growing support for Tipra Motha marks a dramatic reversal from the 2018 assembly polls, when the BJP-IPFT swept the tribal vote.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Heavy snowfall, sparse crowd, mixed feelings: Bharat Jodo Yatra comes to an end in Srinagar
Rahul Gandhi skipped any mention of Article 370 while few Opposition leaders were present at the rally.
Safwat Zargar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces