Outlook looks at major and prominent names across the country who are in the fray for the first phase of polling.
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Over the years, India’s general elections have seen various trends in terms of percentage participation of voters and their demographic as well as region-wise trends
On the day of the polling, the voters have to go to their assigned polling station which they can find out by checking on the ECI website or from the Electoral Registration Officer of their area.
With around 969 million registered voters, 548 constituencies across 36 states and Union Territories (UTs), India is going to polls from today for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, touted as the world's largest-ever democratic exercise. Phase 1 voting of Lok Sabha elections is taking place today in 102 constituencies across 21 states and UTs amid heavy security.
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Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting LIVE: India's Lok Sabha elections 2024 and the world's largest-ever democratic exercise is kickstarting today with the first phase of voting happening from 7 am in 102 constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories. The results of India's mega Lok Sabha elections 2024, scheduled on June 4, will decide whether the Narendra Modi-led NDA government will come to power at the Centre for a consecutive third term or if the Opposition, which has united under a bloc called 'INDIA', will remove the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led dispensation from the central government position.
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Outlook looks at major and prominent names across the country who are in the fray for the first phase of polling.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that on April 19, 2024, Phase-I of the General Elections 2024 will be held, covering 102 Parliamentary Constituencies in 21 States/Union Territories and 92 Assembly Constituencies in two states – Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
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World Press Photo have announced the global and regional winners for the year 2024. Palestinian journalist Mohammed Salem won World Photo Of The Year for his moving image of a Palestinian woman embracing the dead body of her five-year-old niece.
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This issue of Outlook looks at the genre of nationalist and propaganda cinema in the Indian context, and also continues with the exploration of the ideology question when it comes to national parties
There have been concerted attempts to portray JNU in a certain way. The film JNU: Jahangir National University is just another product of the same propaganda machinery
A recent spate of Hindi films distorts facts and creates imaginary villains. Century-old propaganda cinema has always relied on this tactic
At a time when Bollywood is churning out propagandist narratives, south cinema, too, has stories to tell
Cinema’s real potency to harness the power of enchantment might want to militate against its use as a servile, conformist propaganda vehicle
Representation of Muslim characters in Indian cinema has been limited—they are either terrorists or glorified individuals who have no substance other than fixed ideas of patriotism
In south India, films have always been a vehicle to ride into politics
Previously portrayed as a peaceful paradise, post-1990s Kashmir in Bollywood has become politicised
While the trailer of 'The Kerala Story' claimed that 32,000 women from Kerala had undergone conversion and joined the IS, Nazeer Hussain’s offer was open-ended
Public opinion will never be devoid of ideology; but we shall destroy ourselves without philosophical courage
In the upcoming election, more than the Congress, the future of the Gandhi family is at stake
The idealogy of Hindutva faces a challenge in staying relevant
A seemingly harmless decision in 1979 ended up reshaping Indian politics. The biggest beneficiary was the BJP
Amar Singh Chamkila may be celebrated, but many of his songs are blatantly sexist
Hindutva pop stars are employing hyperbole and dog-whistling to ensure Modi gets a third term
Paul Murray’s The Bee Sting is a tender and extravagant sketch of apocalypse
Singing revolutionary songs was nothing new for us. However, going viral was definitely something new.
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Madhuri Dixit starred in 'Prem Pratigya' with Mithun Chakraborty. But did you know that she cried and refused to do the molestation scene? Actor Ranjeet reveals the details.
London's night sky lit up with stars as Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, and Zack & Deborah Snyder attended the 'Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver' screening. Dive into the event's highlights and view the stunning pictures.
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Madhuri Dixit starred in 'Prem Pratigya' with Mithun Chakraborty. But did you know that she cried and refused to do the molestation scene? Actor Ranjeet reveals the details.
London's night sky lit up with stars as Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, and Zack & Deborah Snyder attended the 'Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver' screening. Dive into the event's highlights and view the stunning pictures.
Hollywood's finest gather for the premiere of 'Abigail' at the Regency Village Theatre. See Kathryn Newton, Dan Stevens, and more celebrate the film's debut in Los Angeles.
'Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2' Box Office Prediction: Dibakar Banerjee's film is arriving in the theatres on April 19. Here's how much it might earn on Day 1.
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The Sundance Film Festival may not always call Park City, Utah, home. The Sundance Institute has started to explore the possibility of other US locations to host the independent film festival starting in 2027, the organisation said Wednesday.
Newly engaged couple Aditi Rao Hyadri and Siddharth were seen attending a special screening of MAMI Select, a collection of films shot on iPhone, in Mumbai on Thursday.
Actor Naila Grewal, one of the four leads in "Ishq Vishk Rebound", says their version of the movie will tell a relatable story about modern relationships while retaining the "essence" of what made "Ishq Vishk" stand out.
Taylor Swift ignites anticipation with cryptic clues and a meticulously planned release timetable for her new album "The Tortured Poets Department." Teasing fans with hidden Easter eggs and a countdown to its imminent debut, she announces her music video with the recurring theme of 2 o'clock.
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani, who will be soon seen in the Telugu political action thriller ‘Game Changer’ has a penchant for baking.
Known for serving iconic fashion looks, actress and fashionista Sonam Kapoor on Thursday dropped a series of pictures from a new photoshoot, leaving fans in awe of her outfits.
Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Basil Joseph, the teaser of 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' has been released. The movie has been directed by Vipin Das.
The makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut web series -- ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ -- on Thursday dropped the character promo of Adhyayan Suman as Nawab Zoravar.
Actress Athiya Shetty, who was last seen in the 2019 film 'Motichoor Chaknachoor', celebrated her husband and ace India cricketer K.L. Rahul’s birthday on Thursday.
The actors of 'Aangan Aapno Kaa'-- Waseem Mushtaq and Yash Pandit share a common interest in music, and in between the shoots, the duo jam on 80s and 90s Bollywood songs.
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