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The party formed in 1999 by Sharad Pawar has been instrumental in shaping Maharashtra's political landscape for over two decades. However, it found itself at crossroads with alliances following a vertical split in 2023, leading to the formation of the NCP (Ajit Pawar Faction) and the NCI (SP) led by veteran leader Sharad Pawar.
BJP and the MahaYuti coalition are set to have an advantage on Maratha votes due to the reservation bill. However, analysts have warned that no party is presently in a position to attract a sizeable number of Marathas in its favour
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While the ground is ripe for a united mass movement, analysts feel it might be too little too late for the opposition bloc.
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The 49-year-old Trinamool Congress leader was called for questioning twice earlier by the central agency, but she did not depose citing official work and sought deferment of the notice.
Thailand inched closer to marriage equality after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage. The legislation was passed by an overwhelming majority of 400 of the 415 legislators in the lower house.
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Most Indian weddings are no longer what they used to be but have become a showcase of social conservatism
Glitzy, opulent weddings popularised by Bollywood inspire real-life marriage ceremonies, making them all look the same, drowning out local customs, cuisines, and contexts
Young couples are now exploring the idea of stepping outside the traditional mandaps and scouting for unique destinations in India and abroad
Destination weddings have picked up pace in Kashmir. Though it’s an expensive affair, but that has not stopped people from pouring in to the Valley to do wedding recces
From staged to candid and back—wedding photography has come a full circle
Most professional matchmakers operate like big businesses today—super-organised, digitally savvy, keen to extend their reach beyond Indian shores
Bridal wear has gone extravagant with custom-made couture created by leading Indian designers
During some recent big fat pre-wedding festivities, the beaming groom fondly talked about his maternal grandmother and mentioned she is a “proud Nagar Brahmin”. Much like Indian society, desi weddings remain mired in divisions of caste and class
As the trend of lavish five-day weddings becomes the norm, many are going back to the roots to revive lapsed traditions
Tribal communities in the country have had interesting and unique wedding customs, but most have gone extinct with time
With the Prime Minister announcing the poor, women, farmers, and the youths as new caste categories, it would be interesting to see its impact on the upcoming General Elections
Female voters are set to outnumber male voters by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections in India. Yet, the number of women in the political domain remains woefully low
Nearly two crore young voters will cast ballots for their next government this year. One of their major issues—unemployment
The farming community has always been given great significance when it comes to poll promises and manifestoes. But many of their issues have never been resolved
On March 5, 2024, the Bombay High Court acquitted Saibaba along with Hem Mishra, Mahesh Tirki, Vijay Tirki, Prashant Rahi, and Pandu Narote. Five of them, inlcuding Saibaba, had been sentenced to life for alleged Maoist links.
The revelation of donor-recipient connections in electoral bonds may cause discomfort to the BJP—the biggest beneficiary. But many others are looking for cover, too
Virendra Ganvir uses theatre as a medium to confront the societal inequalities associated with manual scavenging
Most of Yash Chopra’s iconic films, including Deewaar, Kabhi Kabhie and Silsila were shot by the prolific Kay Gee
Once you immerse in these sights and smells and finally surrender, then the gully shows you things
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The political landscape in Bihar has undergone a significant transformation since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, with major realignments and shifting allegiances among the key players
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Rajasthan Royals host Delhi Capitals in match 9 of the Indian Premier League 2024 in Jaipur. Here are the three key player battles that are worth looking out for in the RR Vs DC match
'Amar Singh Chamkila’, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, will premiere on Netflix starting April 12, 2024.
Post the release of 'Aadujeevitham', fans have been drawing parallels between Prithviraj Sukumaran and Surya. Surya will make his debut with 'Phoenix.'
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has talked about working on 'Citadel: Honey Bunny’, an Indian adaptation of American series 'Citadel'.
Global superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who recently performed with Ed Sheeran, teared up at the trailer launch event of his upcoming film 'Amar Singh Chamkila'.
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