Banaras Diary

Why one Varanasi expert believes the election is like fruit-flavoured condoms

It's just marketing hype, insists one long-time observer.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· May 12, 2014 · 08:13 am
Five reasons the outcome in Varanasi could change everything

From being a testing ground for Modi's development model to giving AAP a national boost even if they lose, this one Lok Sabha seat could end up affecting all the rest.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· May 12, 2014 · 06:11 am
Why the boatmen of Banaras nearly decided to vote NOTA

The boatmen, farmers and fishermen who live along and on the Ganga have become disillusioned with the frontrunners in the race, despite every candidate paying lip service to their needs.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· May 11, 2014 · 07:01 am

On the banks of the Ganga, a discussion on the future of activism

Grassroots activists from across the spectrum in Varanasi have one crucial concern: what will happen after May 16?

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· May 10, 2014 · 08:03 am
How Benaras has turned into a city-sized TV panel debate

With the energies of all the major parties focused on Varanasi, it has become impossible to have a conversation in the city that is not about politics.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· May 09, 2014 · 07:58 am
UP migrants to Mumbai hit Varanasi streets to campaign for Modi

The BJP may have become complacent in Varanasi expecting an easy win, but the various wings of the Modi machine — from the RSS to India 272 — continue to pound the pavement.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
· May 07, 2014 · 07:04 am

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Banaras Diary

Why one Varanasi expert believes the election is like fruit-flavoured condoms

It's just marketing hype, insists one long-time observer.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan · May 12, 2014 · 08:13 am

Five reasons the outcome in Varanasi could change everything

From being a testing ground for Modi's development model to giving AAP a national boost even if they lose, this one Lok Sabha seat could end up affecting all the rest.

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Why the boatmen of Banaras nearly decided to vote NOTA

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