United Front
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Sharad Yadav’s meeting to protect India’s composite culture becomes another show of Opposition unity
Rahul Gandhi leads the charge against Narendra Modi while the gathering also sends a message to Nitish Kumar.
Anita Katyal
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How the word ‘populism’ came to be wrongly explained and understood
The word’s origins lie in a dynamic movement of farmers and workers.
Adrienne Petty
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At Sonia’s lunch, Opposition leaders aim for show of unity that will last beyond Presidential poll
The heads of 17 parties initially intended to pick a common presidential candidate, but changed strategy.
Anita Katyal
Trending
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Warring Muslim groups in Kerala have joined forces to fight the government on Uniform Civil Code
Brought together by the Indian Union Muslim League, Sunni, Salafist and Jamaat leaders met recently to discuss strategy.
TA Ameerudheen
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After a scattered start, the Opposition unites against demonetisation. But will it be enough?
If they are serious about putting up a joint fight against the BJP, they could demonstrate their sincerity by forming a grand alliance.
Anita Katyal
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In Gujarat, opposition to the new land law leads to an unlikely alliance
Dalit activist Jignesh Mewani, Patidar leader Hardik Patel and OBC leader Alpesh Thakor are planning a joint agitation against the land acquisition law.
Raksha Kumar
Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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How Lalu was persuaded to join the anti-Hindutva alliance in Bihar
Rashtriya Janata Dal feared an exodus from party unless their leader reached a compromise with Nitish Kumar.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Nitish signals to Lalu that he should give up bid to lead anti-BJP front in Bihar
The JD(U) chief holds talks with Rahul Gandhi, making it clear that Nitish has an alternative plan in case the Janata Parivar alliance fails to materialise.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Asia's long Islamic history offers strategy for fighting intolerance today
Fundamentalist movements and inexorable change are assailing us all. The defence against them are not beyond reach: they lie in our past.
Nirupama Rao
The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’