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The Women’s Reservation Bill need not be linked to delimitation. It can’t be conditional. It should have been implemented in 2023 and must be implemented now without linking it with delimitation.
Hard as it is to imagine, there was a time when the Dravidian parties were not in power in Tamil Nadu
The BJP’s all-out war against the TMC’s rule in Bengal has turned it into the most intense assembly election of 2026, albeit with greater democratic concerns.
Murshidabad accounts for one-sixth of deletions in West Bengal; in Samserganj alone, 30% voters dropped, while thousands in Malda move tribunals for reinstatement
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK is trying to mobilise the anti-Dravidian vote and cut into traditional banks
Stardom in Tamil Nadu has been one of the most persuasive languages of power
A Third Front in Tamil Nadu that relies primarily on borrowed welfare promises, delegitimising rhetoric, or the emotional capital of a film star is only attempting a shortcut
The US is trying to force an outcome through economic and military leverage, while Iran is resisting being drawn into talks on unfavourable terms
The US judiciary, the legislative or even European countries are either unwilling or unable to correct Donald Trump
The contractual labourers in Noida are navigating a tricky situation—while they are still angry about low wages, they also fear that raising the issue would mean losing little that they earn
Samrat Choudhary, Bihar’s first BJP chief minister, faces many challenges; among them, the task of carrying forward Nitish Kumar’s model of governance
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West Bengal Election 2026 Phase 2 Voting LIVE: Over 61 per cent of the 3.21 crore electors exercised their franchise till 1 pm in the second and final phase of polling in West Bengal amid attacks on a few candidates.
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Irrfan Khan never really phoned it in, but he always knew exactly what kind of movie he was in, leaning into the absurdity of the fragile male ego with a knowing wink to the audience.
The ‘Irrfan Unveiled’ collection offers rich, varied glimpses into the promise of a formidable actor.
West Bengal Elections 2026 saw Prosenjit Chatterjee and Sourav Ganguly among several celebrities casting their votes in Kolkata. From inked-finger selfies to first-time voter pride, the polling day reflected strong public participation across the state.
The actor-politician stood in queue like others, highlighting a key moment of public participation during the crucial second phase of polling.
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