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Over Caste

The results in the state are a definite nod to its changing voter profile, which does not respond to older caste templates

Jagan-naut!

Winning both the assembly and Lok Sabha elections, Jagan Mohan Reddy emerges as one of the biggest regional leaders in the country

Last Stand

BJP has taken the fight to Mamata’s backyard

ICC World Cup 2019 - Kane And The Pain

England lifted their first World Cup; New Zealand came agonisingly close to doing so themselves. Umpiring errors and a controversial law sealed the fate of the final. But, in the aftermath of one of the greatest World Cup finals ever, the law and the umpires have garnered most of the attention

A Manic Monday At Wimbledon

Snagging a ticket to Centre Court is easier than you think

I Dispute RSS's Organisational Aim

Raghuram Rajan says he has no interest in entering poli-tics, but his latest book, The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind, is as political as it can get.

Strategic Shift

The BJP hopes to beat anti-incumbency by using ultranationalism, security issues and threats from Pakistan as its key campaign themes

Picture Perfect

Madhuri Dixit Nene and husband Dr Shriram Nene on their new movie, more than two decades of married life, and the evolution of the Indian film industry

Son Versus Star

Support from the BJP and the film fraternity and tacit backing by Congress rebels give Sumalatha an edge over Nikhil Kumaraswamy

Uphill Task

Nana Patole has the reputation of being a giant killer, but that will not be enough to trouble Nitin Gadkari

Tried My Best To Connect Telangana And AP

At 68, Nara Chandrababu Naidu displays what he is made of. Despite temper-atures touching 40°C in some regions, the president of the Telugu Desam Party campaigns for 12 hours straight across the state. Though far younger leaders are fainting because of dehydration and cancelling programmes to avoid the heat, Naidu has only upped his game with his aggressive speeches. "I do not have much choice, do I? I am a very positive person and mentally strong, too," he said. "I feel like a responsible village elder who has to protect and provide shelter to his entire village." On the day of this interview, Naidu had cancelled his morning programmes and staged a sit-in protest for an hour in Amaravati, alleging that the Centre was targetting TDP leaders with income tax raids. He then flew to Kurnool to address back-to-back public meetings. On the flight from Kurnool to Visakhapatnam that evening, he spoke to THE WEEK about his party’s prospects, allegations against him and the future of the Mahagathbandhan.

The Massacre Unites Indians, Across Religions

In the aftermath of Jallianwala Bagh massacre, General Reginald Dyer was offered the honorary title of ‘Sardar’ by the mahant of the Golden Temple.

Give Respect To My People

RADHANPUR MLA Alpesh Thakor is a crucial figure in Gujarat politics.

Pyre, Lit By Empire

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Was Not An Isolated Incident. It Was Fully In Tune With The Logic Of Colonial Violence

Unsettling Peace

For once, electioneering in Jammalamadugu is peaceful, but many people are not happy about it.

Bitter Pill

Brothers Malvinder and Shivinder seem to have hit the wall as the law catches up

Regional Parties Thrive On Families That Run Them

Even as battle lines are being drawn for the Lok Sabha polls, Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who leads a Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government, has a word of caution for potential allies of the mahagathbandhan—the BJP is trying to make coalition governments appear unstable.

Priyanka Gandhi's Ganga Yatra To Revive The Congress In Uttar Pradesh

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Ganga yatra was only the beginning of her journey to revive the Congress in Uttar Pradesh.

The BJP Is Trying To Encash The Pulwama Sentiment

Jignesh Mevani, the young dalit leader from Gujarat, is not con-testing the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

No National Party Will Get A Majority

NAVEEN NIWAS IN Bhubaneswar was a sea of humanity in the evening when THE WEEK team reached there.

The Fort Remembers

British-era military structures in the Red Fort are showcasing an unseen past

Naveen Patnaik Wants to Be Kingmaker

Naveen Patnaik’s suave, enigmatic moves cut a stark contrast to the BJP’s aggressive campaign in Odisha. Will the Chanakya of Bhubaneswar be able to stop the saffron juggernaut from rolling into the land of Lord Jagannath?

Constant Companion

Robots can bridge gaps in elderly care

Dye Zest

Transforming the possibilities of indigo through art

People Should Have Been Educated About The Citizenship Bill

MEGHALAYA GOVERNOR TATHAGATA Roy is known for his aggressive remarks, usually laced with a communal undertone.

India's Prime Constituency - Varanasi

He promised unabashedly more than what people of Varanasi got these five years. Prime projects are still to be completed, but Narendra Modi has set the narrative here for Mega Election 2019.

Desperate Measures

Tension has gripped Bangladesh as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party marks its return to electoral politics with the support of disgruntled freedom fighters

Green Resolutions

Reduce your ecological footprint, one step at a time

New Cars To Buy In 2019

Tech-laden cars and SUVs will dominate the launches in 2019

Heart In Hand

Rahul Gandhi’s focused and relentless campaign helped the Congress bag three saffron states, even as Narendra Modi’s shrill campaign did him in. Going forward, there are lessons to be learnt for both