Pure Politics
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How the BJP has captured the post-Pulwama political narrative
After claiming that it did not want to politicise the tragedy, the saffron party is using the attack on the CRPF to ask for votes.
Shoaib Daniyal
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2019 elections: Fate of Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi may lie in the hands of India’s young centrists
This group of largely urban, upper caste millennials have opted for what they perceive to be a pragmatic middle path between the Left and the Right.
Asmita Bakshi
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Why the BJP and Congress are pulling out all the stops for a minor bye-election in Haryana
Each party is looking at January 28 bye-poll in Jind to get a measure of how it will fare in the Lok Sabha polls.
Anita Katyal
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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Priyanka Gandhi’s formal entry into politics has enthused party workers – but she won’t have it easy
She has less than three months to rally voters in eastern Uttar Pradesh, where the Congress has virtually no presence, no social base and no workers.
Anita Katyal
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2019 elections: Grand alliance unlikely as Opposition parties root for state-level partnerships
The Congress seems likely to go it alone in both Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Anita Katyal
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Reading the Assam panchayat election results: What explains the decline of the AIUDF?
The party, which claimed to represent the interests of Bengali-speaking Muslims, rapidly rose to power in a decade marked by communal tensions.
Arunabh Saikia
Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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Manohar Parrikar to remain Goa chief minister because BJP cannot agree on successor with its allies
The political situation in state is still fluid with the ruling party facing a rebellion from its local unit as its allies and rival Congress wait and watch.
Pamela D’Mello
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BJP gets a breather in Goa after two Congress MLAs resign to join the ruling party
With Parrikar’s illness, attempting to capitalise on the disarray in the BJP-led coalition, the Congress had demanded that it be invited to form the government.
Pamela D’Mello
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In Rajasthan, Congress is in a tricky spot with Pilot, Gehlot loyalists queuing up for tickets
The party has an advantage in the state thanks to anti-incumbency against Vasundhara Raje, but it needs to put factionalism aside to pick winning candidates.
Akash Bisht
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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In the coming polls, Congress wants Rafale to be BJP's Bofors. But Rahul Gandhi is no VP Singh
The Congress hopes the alleged irregularities in the purchase of 36 fighter jets from France will become a talking point in the upcoming Assembly polls.
Anita Katyal
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Prakash Ambedkar-Asaduddin Owaisi tie-up in Maharashtra is likely to help the BJP
Some people wonder if the Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh leader is using the announcement to get more seats from the Congress.
Jyoti Punwani
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‘Of course, I am Right Wing. What is wrong with being Right Wing?’: Amit Shah has plans for the BJP
Instead of being apologetic about the activities of the RSS, its work should be openly acknowledged and lauded, the BJP president has said.
Anita Katyal
The Field
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title