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Tales of erotically ethereal women
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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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October 20, 2024
Lotus Roots Run Deep
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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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October 20, 2024
Surprise hit
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Surprise hit

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

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October 20, 2024
The 'fun'tastic hero
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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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October 20, 2024
From biscuits to barrels
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From biscuits to barrels

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

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October 20, 2024
ROYAL GOAL
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ROYAL GOAL

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

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October 20, 2024
Toilet paper-a bum deal
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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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October 20, 2024
If Sikkim, Arunachal can be states, why not Ladakh?
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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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October 20, 2024
SPEED BREAKERS
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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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October 20, 2024
BEATING THE ODDS
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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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October 20, 2024
DECODING THE VOTE
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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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October 20, 2024
Result is a rejection of what the BJP has done to Jammu and Kashmir
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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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October 20, 2024
The youth of Kashmir wants to move on and be part of India's growth story
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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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October 20, 2024
VOLLEY FROM THE VALLEY
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VOLLEY FROM THE VALLEY

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

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October 20, 2024
HEAR THE VERDICT!
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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

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October 20, 2024
Rising son
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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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October 20, 2024
I'm vocal for local
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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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October 20, 2024
Three's a crowd
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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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October 20, 2024
Legacy on the line
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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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October 20, 2024
Time to try talking
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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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October 20, 2024
Growing pains
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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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October 20, 2024
Political discourse needs red line
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Political discourse needs red line

The state of political discourse presently on display must surely seem like the norm to younger Indians, who might not have had any exposure to a more tolerant, courteous brand of adversarial politicking. Yet, as their parents would know, this was not always so.

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October 13, 2024
Road to Paris, via India
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Road to Paris, via India

All roads at Paris Fashion Week seemed to lead to India this season, even as the world’s most celebrated fashion week wound up earlier this week.

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October 13, 2024
PURE MAGIC
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PURE MAGIC

A Potterhead and a Downton Abbey fan remembers Dame Maggie Smith

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October 13, 2024
All eyes on Sharvari
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All eyes on Sharvari

A ₹130-crore blockbuster, unequivocal acclaim for two other films, and an upcoming release with Alia Bhatt as co-star— here is the girl Bollywood can’t get enough of

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October 13, 2024
Priyamvada, the glittering star
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Priyamvada, the glittering star

A sheepish confession: I was dreadfully unaware of the super celebrity status of the very attractive, highly accomplished co-speaker at the just concluded Jaipur Literature Festival International’s first edition in Seattle.

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October 13, 2024
For God's sake, do something!
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For God's sake, do something!

Plip!…. Plip!….Plip!” “Do Something! For God’s sake, do something!” she wailed.

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October 13, 2024
IT'S SHOWTIME!
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IT'S SHOWTIME!

The Coldplay mania shows the power of live entertainment and its immense business opportunity

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October 13, 2024
Trump will not concede if he loses narrowly
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Trump will not concede if he loses narrowly

In his book, All in the Family, Fred C. Trump III, reminisces about the night when Donald Trump decided to run for president for the first time.

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October 13, 2024
EAR TO THE NEIGHBOUR'S GROUND
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EAR TO THE NEIGHBOUR'S GROUND

Not just at Nanda Devi, America's CIA and India’s Intelligence Bureau set up listening devices to monitor China at Khardung La, too

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October 13, 2024