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Tamil Nadu's Voter Turnout And Northeast's Isolation: Unpacking Phase 1 Of 2024 Elections

Amidst the pursuit of a broader national mandate, Tamil Nadu's voter turnout and ensuing electoral dynamics stand as pivotal benchmarks, signifying...

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Opinion | NRC To UCC & Olympics: How BJP Is Trying To Balance Ideology & Pragmatism In 2024 Poll Manifesto

The BJP manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election – titled ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ – reflects a strategic shift for the party as it seeks a third...

17.04.2024 9

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Opinion | Corruption To Defection: Decoding BJP’s Bid To Checkmate Another Rival, Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP 

In the chessboard of Indian politics before the 2024 general elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a calculated offensive against...

15.04.2024 8

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Opinion: Congress Manifesto Is Progressive But Not Pragmatic. No Mention Of UCC, PMLA Shows Lack Of Clarity

In the political theater of India, manifestos are not just policy blueprints but also a reflection of a party’s vision and commitment. The Congress...

06.04.2024 10

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Sandeshkhali, Turncoats, Left-Congress Alliance: 6 Questions Driving The 2024 Lok Sabha Battle In West Bengal

The 2024 Lok Sabha election heralds a pivotal moment in the political tapestry of West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leading the Trinamool...

02.04.2024 10

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Opinion | Lok Sabha Elections: Why Congress and Opposition are Still Clueless About What They are Offering to People

As the sun sets on the political landscape of India, casting long shadows on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections of 2024, a pertinent question looms...

29.03.2024 7

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All Eyes On How Arvind Kejriwal Will Govern Delhi From Jail And AAP Navigate Leadership Crisis Ahead Of LS Polls

In the realm of Indian politics, the stage was set for an inevitable climax that has now unfolded with arresting precision. The anticipation...

22.03.2024 10

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Why CAA Could Backfire For BJP In Bengal — It Exposes A Disconnect And Undermines Local Strategies

The Bharatiya Janata Party's meteoric rise as West Bengal's primary opposition party since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections is undeniably a watershed...

17.03.2024 10

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Mamata's Bengal Blitz: 7 Key Takeaways From Mega Brigade Rally And 42 TMC Lok Sabha Picks

In the midst of a political storm in West Bengal, the opposition, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Left, and the Congress, have been...

11.03.2024 6

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Opinion | Five Major Obstacles Confronting Mallikarjun Kharge’s Path to Lok Sabha Elections 2024

In the turbulent landscape of Indian politics, the Congress party finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with internal turmoil and external...

09.03.2024 10

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Modi On Sandeshkhali To First Candidate List: BJP Has Just Unveiled Its Bengal Roadmap For 2024-2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarted the BJP’s Lok Sabha campaign in West Bengal from Hooghly’s Arambag last week, with Sandeshkhali as the...

06.03.2024 5

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Analysis: Upholding Democracy’s Right To Transparency

By insisting on transparency in political funding and reaffirming the principles of accountability and fairness, the court has upheld the sanctity of...

06.03.2024 10

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Will Sandeshkhali Really Do For BJP What Singur-Nandigram Did For TMC? The Answer Is No, As Of Now

Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas has been simmering since January, with accusations of sexual assault, land grabs by Trinamool...

27.02.2024 4

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I.N.D.I.A Is Collapsing, In One State After Another. 5 Reasons Why A United Opposition Remained Just A Dream

The grand alliance envisioned by the opposition, christened I.N.D.I.A., has spectacularly imploded. What was meant to be a united front against the...

19.02.2024 10

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Opinion | Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh and Narasimha Rao Expose Congress’ Disregard for Non-Gandhi Icons

In the pantheon of India’s highest civilian honours, the Bharat Ratna shines as a luminary accolade, an emblematic tribute to those whose endeavours...

12.02.2024 7

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Uttarakhand UCC Scores Political Points For BJP For Sure. Equality Claim Is Debatable

In the verdant valleys of Uttarakhand, a political storm brews with the passing of the controversial Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The BJP's endorsement...

11.02.2024 10

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“ Champai Soren Faces An Uphill Battle Despite Passing Floor Test. 5 Reasons Why

In the tumultuous political landscape of Jharkhand, the recent trust vote victory for Champai Soren's government shows the faith vested in him by the...

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Opinion | INDIA in Disarray after Nitish Kumar's Exit; Gandhis Must Take Responsibility for This Mess

The tremors had been felt for months, a quiet rumble beneath the surface of Indian politics. But when Nitish Kumar, the enigmatic chief minister of...

30.01.2024 8

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Nitish Back With NDA, Mamata And Mann To Go Solo: I.N.D.I.A. Unity A Distant Memory Already

The political landscape of India is witnessing seismic shifts as Nitish Kumar, a stalwart of the opposition alliance, makes a dramatic exit, rejoining...

28.01.2024 9

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Mamata's Congress Snub Poses Risks for TMC, Gives Golden Opportunity To BJP In Bengal

The political chessboard of West Bengal has been thrown into disarray with Mamata Banerjee's decisive move—rejecting an alliance with the Congress....

25.01.2024 4

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Ram Rajya's Challenge: Reconciling Faith with Inclusivity in a Diverse Nation

Turning the Ram Mandir into a perennial election issue risks perpetuating a divisive narrative. A shift towards a more secular and issues-based...

24.01.2024 10

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Opinion | Kharge as INDIA Bloc Chief: A Progressive Decision, But Will Congress Back His Leadership?

Unanimously agreeing to elevate Mallikarjun Kharge to the position of chairperson of the Opposition alliance was a calculated gamble. Can his seasoned...

23.01.2024 8

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Ram Mandir Inauguration And The 5 Potential Threats It Poses For Opposition In 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya is not just a stone structure rising. It's a political monolith casting a long shadow over 2024. For the BJP,...

22.01.2024 10

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Absence In Ayodhya Tact Or Gamble? Congress Walks A Tightrope As Ram Mandir Saga Unfolds

A hush descends upon Ayodhya, broken only by the joyous chants of millions echoing across the hallowed ground. For decades, the air here shimmered...

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Opinion | Mamata Banerjee’s Big Challenge: To Sense The Shifting Sands of Bengal Politics

This past week, West Bengal has bled. Not from the wounds of nature, but from the self-inflicted gashes of a party clinging to power by brute force....

13.01.2024 8

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Sympathy Card Its Best Bet As AAP Navigates 2024 Electoral Landscape Amid Rising Tensions With BJP

Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi's chief minister, made a cunning political move when he chose to skip...

10.01.2024 10

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Opinion | Congress’ Bharat Nyay Yatra: A Strategic Masterstroke or a Confusing Gamble?

The Congress party recently unveiled its strategy for the Bharat Nyay Yatra, which Rahul Gandhi will officially launch on January 14, in a move that...

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Opposition Had An Eventful 2023: I.N.D.I.A Formation, Electoral Losses, And New Frontiers

As the curtain falls on 2023, the political landscape in India reflects a year of turbulence and transformation for the opposition. The conclusive...

29.12.2023 4

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Opinion | ‘Kharge For PM’: Not Just a Tactical Move by TMC, AAP But a Subtle Message to the Gandhis

In the aftermath of Congress’ electoral catastrophe in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, Mamata Banerjee, the shrewd Chief Minister of...

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Parliament’s Turbulent 2023 And The Imperative For Democratic Renewal In 2024

As we cast a retrospective gaze on the year gone by, it is incumbent upon us to summon a collective hope for a more sanguine 2024

27.12.2023 10

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Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter: Between a bird and a hard place

Sadness has rarely felt as personal or powerful on the page as it does in Max Porter’s life-affirming Grief Is the Thing with Feathers. Longlisted...

15.12.2023 6

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Picking Bhajan Lal Sharma As Rajasthan CM Is A Calculated BJP Move That Aligns With RSS, Raje, Upper Caste Pulse

With its chief ministerial selections following the election victories in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party...

14.12.2023 3

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Opinion | Article 370 Verdict: Why Opposition Needs to Shed Hypocrisy, Articulate Clear Stand on Kashmir

The Supreme Court’s landmark verdict affirming the abrogation of Article 370, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, marks an...

13.12.2023 7

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Who Will Be CMs Of Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh? Here Are 7 Contenders And Their Unique Political Legacies

After the resounding triumph of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in three out of five major state elections, the party now stands at a pivotal...

08.12.2023 7

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Opinion | Five Imperative Lessons For Congress After The Assembly Polls Debacle

The recent electoral catastrophe in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh brutally exposes the chronic leadership quagmire engulfing the...

07.12.2023 5

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Opinion | Assembly Poll Results 2023: INDIA Alliance Faces Uncertain Future As Congress Loses Bargaining Leverage

The Assembly poll results in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have thrust the Congress party and the broader Opposition alliance into a...

03.12.2023 6

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What Exit Poll Results Tell Us Ahead Of Assembly Elections 2023 Verdict. 5 Key Takeaways

As the curtains fall on the state assembly elections across five states, the spotlight now turns to the intricacies of exit polls. Widely regarded as...

02.12.2023 9

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Scenes from a Marriage: Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

In fragmented, episodic chapters, Jenny Offill seamlessly delves into the stream of consciousness of a modern marriage and parenthood. Book critic...

01.12.2023 7

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Telangana Election 2023: 'Triple-M' To OBC CM — BJP's Caste Calculus Has Limitations, Carries Risks

Telangana Election 2023: In the impending Telangana elections on November 30, the political landscape is intricately interwoven with the dominance of...

29.11.2023 5

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Breathless in Paris: Memoirs of a Book Thief by Alessandro Tota

We are dropped at the centre of a dreamy 1950s Paris, full of flaneurs, delinquents, raconteurs, and runaways. Our gloomy hero Daniel Brodin is...

24.11.2023 9

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Rajasthan Election 2023: 5 Critical Factors Favouring And Challenging Ruling Congress

Rajasthan Election 2023: The impending Rajasthan assembly elections pose a momentous challenge for the ruling Congress as they strive to maintain...

23.11.2023 2

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Opinion | Navigating Challenges: How BJP Holds The Upper Hand in Rajasthan Elections

Amidst the intricate tapestry of Indian politics, the captivating state of Rajasthan has become a veritable battleground, where the art of strategic...

22.11.2023 2

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Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang: A Trail of Deceptions

Someone wrote on the internet that this book is the cringiest thing they’ve read in quite a while, but like it is with all good cringe material they...

17.11.2023 8

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Congress’s Do-or-Die Battle: Five State Elections Hold the Key to Revival

The success of the Congress in these elections transcends mere electoral triumph, resonating as a powerful message to disheartened supporters who have...

15.11.2023 9

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MP Election 2023: 5 Factors That Should Worry Congress Despite Lead In Opinion Polls

The political landscape of Madhya Pradesh is currently abuzz with anticipation as there is a possibility of a closely contested election between the...

13.11.2023 10

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Book Review | Modi and India: A Glimpse into the Future of the Battle for Bharat

The forthcoming 2024 general elections in India loom as a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape. While every election holds...

11.11.2023 20

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Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri: In A City of Broken Embraces

Jhumpa Lahiri’s third collection of stories following her Pulitzer-winning debut, Interpreter of Maladies, in 1999 and Unaccustomed Earth in 2008,...

10.11.2023 7

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Minor Detail by Adania Shibli: While We Watched

Last month, several visual artists, writers, and publishers released statements of solidarity with Palestinian author Adania Shibli, after a ceremony...

03.11.2023 5

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Why Is Trinamool Silent On Mahua Moitra 'Cash For Query' Row? It's A Mamata Banerjee Method At Work

In the realm of Indian politics, accusations of parliamentary questions being influenced by financial incentives are hardly a novelty. Hence, the...

02.11.2023 5

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Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca: What have we done to deserve this?

The column is back after a week’s hiatus, thanks to a Bengali being home for pujo. But Halloween is less than a week away now, so here’s a new...

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