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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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Shailaja is a former MLA from Mattanur, Kerala. She is contesting from Peravur constituency in this election
From a forceful stand on delimitation in Parliament to a calibrated global voice, the DMK leader’s rise reflects both conviction and constraints within party hierarchy.
From RWAs to jhuggi clusters in Kalkaji, residents weigh in on Atishi, crediting targeted welfare but raising concerns over accessibility, priorities, and uneven development.
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.
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Nearly three years since ethnic violence first tore through Manipur, the casualties and the cumulative toll of conflict keep accumulating. Even as the current political climate in India continues to be defined by the reverberations in mainstream poll-bound states, in Manipur, peace appears to have adopted the form of a managed illusion: one that is brittle, fragile and heavily policed
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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The 2026 edition brought in a raft of attention-grabbing looks from rookies to veterans
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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 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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Met Gala 2026 is gearing up for a star-heavy night with Beyoncé, Rihanna and Nicole Kidman expected to attend. From theme details to livestream plans, here’s what to know.
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Publicity is necessary and often unavoidable. But it can only open the door; it cannot keep the audience glued to their seats. No amount of hype can permanently conceal weak storytelling, just as genuine cinematic excellence eventually finds its audience.
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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