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Since its formation in 2000, Jharkhand has turned out to be a political hotbed- where most of the mainstream political parties wanted to have its hold, despite its 14 seats in the Lok Sabha. With JMM CM Hemant Soren's arrest earlier this year, a number of questions keep lurking walking into the polls.
Over the years, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, formed with the vision of Jharkhand statehood and emancipation of tribal communities, has witnessed ideological shifts in its strategic alliances, collapses and coalition governments.
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Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari (63), a five-time MLA from Mau Sadar believed to have a strong influence in the area and adjoining towns, had been behind bars in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab since 2005. He died of a cardiac arrest on Thursday.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are going to take place in seven phases from April 19 and conclude on June 4 with the counting of votes. Voting for Phases 2 to 7 will take place on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) currently in power at the Centre faces challenge from the INDIA bloc of Opposition which consists of parties like the Congress, AAP, and TMC. The NDA government aims a third consecutive term with an eye on more than 400 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
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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
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