THE WEEK India - October 20, 2024

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The results from Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana teach politicians a common lesson—being attuned to people’s concerns is a more effective path to victory than relying excessively on loud narratives that overshadow their messages

The humiliation in Haryana and an underwhelming show in Jammu and Kashmir come as a reality check for the Congress

Also read: In Maharashtra, farmers’ problems and identity issues will decide which of the two Shiv Senas and the two NCPs are more powerful

Untold stories: Descendants of rulers of Mayurbhanj are now empowering the tribals of the area

@Leisure: How a failed factory helped Paul John reshape India’s reputation in the whisky world

Time to try talking

Diplomats don’t talk straight. If two leaders had fought like cat and dog at a summit, we’d be told that they had a “free and frank exchange with both leaders conveying their concerns to each other”.

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Legacy on the line

The Maharashtra elections—being fought on farmers’ and identity issues— will decide which of the two Shiv Senas and the two NCPs are more powerful

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Growing pains

Modi’s past two terms have been spent in creating big slogans for farmers, but there has been no action

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Three's a crowd

If the emerging third front consolidates its position, Maharashtra could head towards a hung assembly

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I'm vocal for local

With the onset of October, Bharat steps into the vibrant festival season of Navratri, Durga Puja and Diwali.

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Rising son

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as deputy chief minister reflects the sense of continuity in the DMK, although a section of the party is unhappy

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Leadership Targeting And AI

Is killing top leaders the best way to destroy militant organisations? The word “militant” is used because one man’s freedom fighter is another’s terrorist.

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HEAR THE VERDICT!

The results from Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana teach politicians a common lesson being attuned to people's concerns is a more effective path to victory than relying excessively on loud narratives that overshadow their messages

4 mins

VOLLEY FROM THE VALLEY

The Abdullahs return to power after 16 years, but Omar will have to walk the tightrope

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Result is a rejection of what the BJP has done to Jammu and Kashmir

OMAR ABDULLAH, CHAIRPERSON, NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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The youth of Kashmir wants to move on and be part of India's growth story

JITENDRA SINGH, UNION MINISTER OF STATE, PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE

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DECODING THE VOTE

Haryana results boost BJP, hurt narrative of Congress's national re-emergence. Peaceful polls in Jammu and Kashmir signal that voters believe democracy is the antidote to violence

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BEATING THE ODDS

Haryana results show that effective messaging, targeted outreach and the ability to manipulate a divided opposition can tackle anti-incumbency

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Lotus Roots Run Deep

The return of RSS cadre and the BJP’s grooming of second-rung leaders across the country bode well for its future

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SPEED BREAKERS

The humiliation in Haryana and an underwhelming show in J&K come as a reality check for the Congress

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If Sikkim, Arunachal can be states, why not Ladakh?

LADAKH WAS IN the news recently, as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is the Union territory's most recognisable figure, undertook a trip to Delhi on foot to draw attention to the ecologically fragile Himalayan region.

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Toilet paper-a bum deal

So I have picked up my jhola and been in fakir mode last two weeks—travelling for a family wedding, and then a beach holiday through Australia and southeast Asia.

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ROYAL GOAL

Descendants of rulers of Mayurbhanj are now empowering the tribals of the area

6 mins

From biscuits to barrels

How a failed factory helped Paul John reshape India's reputation in the whisky world

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The 'fun'tastic hero

Balakrishna, who completed 50 years in Tollywood, on casting Bobby Deol in his upcoming film, his dream role and controversies surrounding fan interactions

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Tales of erotically ethereal women

In Kiran Manral’s The Moon in the Lining of her Skin, dark fantasy meets creatures of light

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Surprise hit

Oscar nominated filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji says he wants to bring back migrant Bhutanese

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