According to Election Commission data, Assam recorded a voter turnout of 17.87 per cent till 9 a.m., while Kerala registered 16.23 per cent and Puducherry 17.41 per cent. In Kerala, Ernakulam emerged as the district with the highest early turnout at 17.8 per cent.
SDPI’s electoral strategy in Kerala has drawn attention for its targeted presence in closely contested constituencies, raising questions about vote-splitting and shifting political alignments, particularly in contests involving the UDF
While women voters have become an increasingly decisive force, structural barriers within parties and social hierarchies continue to restrict candidature in both Kerala And Assam.
Polling began at 7 am across 296 seats in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry with over 5.3 crore voters in single phase.
US–Israel–Iran War LIVE Updates: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that a ceasefire and negotiations with the U.S. on ending the war is “unreasonable” as he accused the U.S. of violating three of Tehran’s 10 conditions for an end to the fighting.
Several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla—the apple bowl—and the higher hills, are experiencing severe cold conditions
Pogge, the professor of philosophy and political science and director of the Global Justice Program at Yale University, talks about the ongoing war and what's at stake
Beyond Islam, there is the pride of an ancient Persian civilisation that infuses Iranian identity. Unfortunately, the Americans have arrogantly belittled the power of memories
In the fourth week of the war on Iran, the issue has moved from regime change to the territorial integrity of the nation
As the political spotlight shifts to Special Intensive Revision deletions, Mamata Banerjee gets a breather—instead of answering uncomfortable questions over her 15-year rule, she is getting to ask questions
Narendra Modi and Mamata Banerjee have been taking potshots at each other, including indulging in personal attacks, for over a decade now. That’s how they have kept Bengal polarised
Himanta Biswa Sarma was not placed on the throne of Assam’s governance. He arrived there, navigating parties, positions and ideological contradictions, adjusting swiftly and deftly as the political ground shifted in the eastern state. What has remained constant is his instinct for power and his ability to stay a step ahead of the politics he helps ferment
For Pinarayi Vijayan, who has ruled Kerala’s political stage for nearly three decades, politics appears, above all, to be about power: power within the party, and power for the party
M.K. Stalin has succeeded in reframing the political contest in Tamil Nadu as one between Dravidianism and its ideological adversaries
Doubts about the AIADMK’s future have grown stronger and talk of the end of the Dravidian binary has resurfaced. Will this election be another watershed like 1967?
Law colleges and schools are redefining the paradigms of legal profession with a visionary zeal. Innovative curricula and excellent faculty are empowering young minds to make informed decisions about choosing the noble profession. Outlook‘s 30 best private law institution ranking, says it all.
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The 2026 Amendment strips self-identification and ignores chosen kinship, putting trans people and their support networks at risk.
From a killing in northeast Delhi to arrests, assaults, and calls for violence across states, attacks against Muslims saw a spike during the month of Ramzan in 2026
In conversation with Outlook, photographer Ketaki Sheth talks about her approach with the camera, the irresistible allure of the black-and-white medium and more
One of the topical questions this novel raises is about the nature of information in our time. Who decides whether a piece of news is true or untrue? Whose word is taken for fact?
He grapples with whether to visit Thasrak, recognizing that the real village has changed with time (mobile towers, tourism) and that Khasak itself was always Vijayan's "false memory" and artistic construction, not an accurate depiction.
Polling began at 7 am across 296 seats in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry with over 5.3 crore voters in single phase.
US–Israel–Iran War LIVE Updates: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that a ceasefire and negotiations with the U.S. on ending the war is “unreasonable” as he accused the U.S. of violating three of Tehran’s 10 conditions for an end to the fighting.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2026: Here’s all you need to know about Indian Premier League 2026 Match 15 between KKR and LSG on Thursday, 9 April, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Anam Abbas’s documentary chronicles the multi-city women’s marches across Pakistan on March 8, 2020, examining how mobilising and organising are complex tasks that require women to constantly navigate threats from different directions.
Artist and filmmaker Ali Cherri filed a civil complaint with the French War Crimes Unit against the Israeli army for a strike that killed his parents.
“Attacking a country’s infrastructure is a war crime,” said the two-time Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker.
Renowned Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan has been arrested in a sexual harassment case, reigniting concerns about women’s safety on film sets and the culture of powerful men protecting each other.
Artist and filmmaker Ali Cherri filed a civil complaint with the French War Crimes Unit against the Israeli army for a strike that killed his parents.
“Attacking a country’s infrastructure is a war crime,” said the two-time Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker.
Renowned Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan has been arrested in a sexual harassment case, reigniting concerns about women’s safety on film sets and the culture of powerful men protecting each other.
Salman Khan came out in support of Rajpal Yadav after an awards show host took a dig at his cheque-bounce case
On Jackie Chan's 72nd birthday, here is remembering how his cinema and legacy played a crucial role in bringing Hong Kong cinema to the most rural and remotest regions of South Asia and beyond.
10 recent and upcoming releases that examine flawed lives through humour, tension and emotional fracture.
In an interview for Outlook, casting director Nikita Grover reflects on her process in Kohrra and on how casting allows characters to be encountered as people rather than archetypes.
As the first English-language book devoted entirely to filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak, this volume, published by Bloomsbury Academic, offers a comprehensive engagement with his three-decade-long cinematic practice.
Ranbir Kapoor has rarely shied away from stepping beyond his comfort zone, often choosing roles that challenge him as a performer. But Ramayana will serve as a litmus test even for an actor of his calibre.
Shikha Jhingan's book 'The Female Playback in Bombay Cinema: Voice, Body, Technology', published by Orient Blackswan, engages us on film form, stardom and the changing relationship between body and voice.
The shock wears off to troubling, confused ends in Kristoffer Borgli's latest tonal rollercoaster
Maamla Legal Hai : Season 2 (2026) ultimately conveys that court cases can be bizarre, as is life. But with a little bit of humour, humility and grace, the right verdict of justice can be made.
Mona Singh and Mihir Ahuja anchor a promising series that blends maths and emotion, but inconsistent writing and underdeveloped arcs hold it back.
In conversation with Outlook, photographer Ketaki Sheth talks about her approach with the camera, the irresistible allure of the black-and-white medium and more
The films and series that have foregrounded the act of grooming in the last couple of decades linger on the same uneasy question: what does it mean to be “chosen” by someone who already holds power over you?
In this interview for Outlook, DJ Boh!B reflects on his process, pressures and why, at the end of the day, he hopes people just pronounce his name right.
Page wrote, “Shakespeare wrote characters who defy easy categories long before we had language for it - and that feels as relevant now as it ever has"
Amidst Hollywood’s selective and hypocritical silence on the US–Israel war on Iran, these eight voices are choosing courage over comfort.
A poem about the human costs of war and everyday resilience
IHCL to Scale Atmantan to 5 Properties in 5 Yrs, Says MD & CEO Puneet Chhatwal
Sensex Falls 800 Points As US-Iran Ceasefire Comes Under Threat, Nifty Slips Below 23,800
Netflix Launches LEGO ONE PIECE Anime Special This Fall
This National Park Floats On Water, And You Can Walk On It: Inside Manipur’s Keibul Lamjao
From a fine-dining delicacy to a casual topping for fries and ice creams, the once-exclusive caviar is having a moment across menus in India—here’s why
The luxury home living brand has come up with a 18,000 sqft flagship store at MG Road bringing its design-forward approach to furniture and collectibles
