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Mohit Kumar
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Decoding the Uttarakhand polls in 30 charts: Congress progresses but cannot bridge the gap with BJP
Smaller parties were marginalised amid the growing bipolarisation of the state’s politics.
Sai V Vikas, Gilles Verniers & Mohit Kumar
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Decoding the Goa election in 35 charts: A BJP victory paved by Congress’ erosion
The Aam Aadmi Party’s entry seems to be an accident of circumstances, as it failed to win more vote share than five years ago.
Gilles Verniers, Srishti Gupta & Mohit Kumar
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Decoding the Punjab verdict in 34 charts: AAP’s victory and the debacle of state’s political class
This election marks a deep renewal of politics in Punjab, a rare event in Indian politics.
Gilles Verniers, Srishti Gupta & Mohit Kumar
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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35 charts decoding the 2022 Uttar Pradesh verdict: bipolarisation and BJP consolidation
The trajectories of parties’ vote share since 1993 indicate the magnitude of transformation of the state’s politics.
Gilles Verniers, Srishti Gupta, SV Sai Vikas & Mohit Kumar
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Is Kerala really inclusive? 33 charts about MLAs in new assembly show there’s still work to be done
There are only seven women in the 140-member assembly. Besides, caste and community exclusion works at the local level.
Gilles Verniers, Basim-u-Nissa, Mohit Kumar & Neelesh Agrawal
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30 charts dissecting the Kerala verdict: LDF victory comes against backdrop of Congress decline
Even though they have identical vote shares, the CPM has nearly three times the number of seats as the Congress.
Gilles Verniers, Basim-u-Nissa, Mohit Kumar & Neelesh Agrawal
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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Tamil Nadu’s new assembly in 33 charts: Lowest women representation in 25 years, OBCs dominate
Tamil Nadu has one of India’s most diverse political class, in terms of caste representation.
Gilles Verniers, Vignesh Karthik KR, Mohit Kumar & Neelesh Agrawal
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How Tamil Nadu voted in 28 charts: DMK won a clean victory but AIADMK remained competitive adversary
The BJP was a liability to the AIADMK-led alliance.
Gilles Verniers, Vignesh Karthik KR, Mohit Kumar & Neelesh Agrawal
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Assam’s new assembly in 30 charts: Fewer women, more Muslims – and more crorepatis
Is today’s political class in Assam different from the past, in terms of caste, religion, gender and other socio-demographic variables?
Gilles Verniers, Avishek Jha, Mohit Kumar & Neelesh Agrawal
The Reel
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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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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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Assam verdict: 29 charts that show just how polarised the election was
As the BJP-led alliance won the polls, the state’s deep communal divide manifested itself in the result.
Gilles Verniers, Basim-u-Nissa, Mohit Kumar & Neelesh Agrawal
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The new Bengal assembly in 28 charts: Fewer Muslims, more Scheduled Caste MLAs – and not much youth
Breaking down the numbers.
Gilles Verniers, Avishek Jha, Mohit Kumar & Neelesh Agrawal
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Bengal verdict: 25 charts show how the Trinamool conclusively beat the BJP
The party’s victory cuts across most of the state’s territory and across the eight phases of the election.
Gilles Verniers, Basim-u-Nissa, Mohit Kumar & Neelesh Agrawal
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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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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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller