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Rokibuz Zaman
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Why the AIUDF poses a conundrum for the Congress in Assam
Allying with the party may dent the fortunes of the Congress in Upper Assam. But in Lower Assam, it stands to gain from joining forces.
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In Manipur, the Kukis are up in arms against the ‘majoritarian’ BJP government
A series of protests, followed by CM N Biren Singh’s decision to pull out of a ceasefire arrangement, has cracked open old fault lines in the state.
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In Assam, POCSO use in drive against child marriage raises legal concerns
The act has been invoked against young men in consensual relationships and even parents and relatives. This is not the objective of the law, say experts
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Trending
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The unsolved mystery of the fake PMO officer in Kashmir
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Does India really benefit from NRIs heading the world’s new-age empires?
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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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A journalist examines the similarities and the differences between Indians and Pakistanis today
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Calls for an environment-friendly Ramzan revive Islam’s long tradition of caring for the planet
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Inside India’s largest detention centre: ‘It is better to die than live with no hope’
The Matia transit camp in Lower Assam currently holds 69 ‘foreigners’, along with 300 people arrested as part of the state’s crackdown on child marriage.
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In Meghalaya, Khasi groups threaten violence if Conrad Sangma becomes CM again
Sangma belongs to the Garo community. The ethnic divide often rears its head during elections.
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Why the BJP is struggling to expand its footprint in Meghalaya
The party’s vote share dipped this election.
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Video
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TV channel: ‘Will the TMC accept the Congress’s leadership?’ TMC MP: ‘You never ask Modi questions’
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Watch: Crocodile interrupts tourists during picnic, ‘steals’ their cooler box
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Watch: This perfectly camouflaged butterfly can make itself look like a dead leaf
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Watch: British policeman dances with Indians outside Indian High Commission in London
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Watch: Musician Yashraj Mukhate hilariously reimagines ‘Breakup Song’ in 1990s’ Hindi music style
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How a split in Opposition votes helped BJP cling on to power in Tripura
The most significant player to emerge in the elections was the Tipra Motha, which is now the second-largest party in the state.
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Why the return of NDPP-BJP in Nagaland was a victory foretold
The two main Opposition parties, the Naga People’s Front and the Congress, left several seats uncontested.
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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
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The Reel
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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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
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Afraid of arrest, Assam’s pregnant teens skip hospitals, turn to home births and abortion pills
Doctors, health workers fear the police crackdown on child marriage might result in a setback to maternal health
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Will Assam’s child marriage arrests undo the work of community activists?
Community workers risked their lives to stop child marriages. Now, they fear a police crackdown will reverse the gains of a social movement.
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The Field
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Football: India earns narrow win over Myanmar in tri-nation opener; Women’s team draw against Jordan
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Sports world daily: Raducanu, Murray lose early at Miami Masters; Man United ownership race heats up
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Swiss Open Super 300: Prannoy beats Shi; Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu progress too but Sen bows out
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Watch, India vs Australia: Kuldeep Yadav dimisses Alex Carey with a superb delivery in Chennai ODI
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ISSF World Cup Bhopal: Sarabjot Singh wins men’s 10m air pistol gold, Vinod Tomar earns bronze