Invoking Syama Prasad Mookerjee and quoting Rabindranath Tagore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi framed the BJP’s West Bengal victory as both an ideological milestone and the start of a “fear-free” governance era.
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It sounds unreal that in the 18th century Murshidabad accounted for five per cent of world trade. Today, it is one of West Bengal’s poorest districts. That’s the story of the state missing in these elections
While disputes around the legitimacy of 27 lakh voters remain unsolved, filmy heroism, comic relief, barbs and jibes added colour to the tainted West Bengal elections
From Bill burning, to a star debuting in the political arena and the tussle with the Centre, the precursor to the Tamil Nadu elections was full of drama. Will the climax be as dramatic?
While critics say the prime minister’s recent televised address to the nation violated the poll code, is there a need to address the deeper structural gaps in the airspace framework?
Women voters may not have stood in front rows in election rallies, but they were at the centre this election. Their centrality to Tamil Nadu’s political story did not begin today
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Mufti is former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir and President of the People's Democratic Party
Shailaja is a former MLA from Mattanur, Kerala. She is contesting from Peravur constituency in this election
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Despite claims of increased participation in 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections, women remain underrepresented, though leaders like Deepika Pandey Singh highlight what sustained grassroots politics can achieve.
Finance Minister of Assam Anjanta Neog is a five-term MLA from Golaghat
Supriya Sule is a Member of Parliament representing Baramati, Maharashtra
Saayoni Ghosh is an MP from Jadavpur, West Bengal
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Kangana Ranaut is an MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Former Chief Minister of Bihar Rabri Devi is currently the Leader of Opposition, Bihar Legislative Council
Union Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi is an MP from Koderma.
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There are pauses and sudden advances. Just as talks appear within reach, they slip away. No one really knows where all this is leading to—war or peace?
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Met Gala 2026: Fashion’s biggest night saw several celebrities arriving on the red carpet for the themed Costume Art, with the dress code “Fashion is Art.”
The 2026 edition brought in a raft of attention-grabbing looks from rookies to veterans
Prosthetics, tailoring and ageing references shape Bad Bunny’s Met Gala 2026 appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
The gala theme yielded a mix of striking interpretations from sharp suits to unconventional interruptions
The 2026 edition brought in a raft of attention-grabbing looks from rookies to veterans
Prosthetics, tailoring and ageing references shape Bad Bunny’s Met Gala 2026 appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
The gala theme yielded a mix of striking interpretations from sharp suits to unconventional interruptions
The Met Gala 2026, themed ‘Costume Art’ with a ‘Fashion is Art’ dress code, saw Indian attendees translate heritage craft into high-concept couture, from Isha Ambani’s 1200-hour Gaurav Gupta saree to Karan Johar’s Raja Ravi Verma-inspired debut.
K-Pop’s biggest names arrive in force, turning the Met Gala into a high-fashion power play with iconic debuts and global star pull all in one room.
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Activists placed bottles of piss bottles around the star-studded event.
Karan Johar stepped onto the Met Gala stage for the first time in a bespoke Manish Malhotra creation inspired by the legacy of Raja Ravi Varma.
Continuing her run of championing Indian designers, Isha Ambani arrived in a hand-painted gold saree shaped by 25 artisans and layered with over 1,800 carats of gemstones.
The tennis star serves as a cochair for the 2026 edition of the event.
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A viral video from his live performance has left fans worried, with many discussing mental health and the pressures of fame amid his ongoing world tour.
The lyricist and ad veteran is expected to bring a fresh creative direction, with the government signalling renewed energy and vision for the organisation’s future.
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