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Opinion | India's Tax Burden Is Falling On The Wrong Shoulders: The Middle Class
The middle class has been doing the heavy lifting for far too long. It's time for policy to recognise and reward that contribution.
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Opinion | Mumbai Polls: How The 'Marathi Manoos' Campaign Ended Up Uniting Others Against It
Mumbai's demographic transformation over the past two decades has been dramatic. The city is now home to millions of migrants from across India, who felt directly threatened by the Thackerays' rhetoric.
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Opinion | The Pawars Are Talking Again, And So Are Thackerays. Here's Why
Maharashtra's political landscape is witnessing unprecedented realignments as the state prepares for municipal corporation elections across 29 bodies, a poll that comes four years behind schedule.
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Opinion | Scindia's Ghost Is Haunting Congress Again - This Time In Karnataka
As Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stakes his claim to the top post, the party's high command is walking a tightrope, acutely aware that one misstep could lead to a repeat of the catastrophic loss it suffered in Madhya Pradesh in 2020.
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Nitish Cabinet Formation: 5 Key Factors That Will Shape The New Team
With the NDA's resounding victory in Bihar, all eyes are now on Nitish Kumar's new cabinet. The veteran leader will take oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time on 20th November, and the state can have up to 36 ministers besides the Chief Minister.
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Opinion | No, RJD Didn't Face A 'Conspiracy'. Here's The Math Behind Its Rout
Rather than pointing to electoral manipulation, the numbers reveal a party that spread its resources too thin, may have contested more seats than its support base could sustain.
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Opinion | What Went Wrong For Prashant Kishor? 'Arrogance', Among Other Things
The 2024 Bihar polls may have been a false start for the Jan Suraaj, but whether it becomes a footnote in Bihar's political history or the foundation for a future force will depend entirely on how its leadership responds to this poll result.
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Opinion | Dear Delhi Pollsters, Please Stop Writing Nitish Kumar Off Every Election
The JD(U)'s tally of more than 80 seats reaffirms what analysts often forget: Nitish's electoral machine, and the social coalitions it rests on, do not wither simply because poll pundits in Delhi want a new plotline.
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Opinion | Why Bihar Saw Highest Gap In Male-Female Turnout In Phase 1 Voting
According to reports, the female turnout this time was 69.04%, significantly higher than the male turnout of 61.56%. This gap of 7.5 percentage points underlines a unique reality of Bihar.
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Bihar's Caste Counts: NDA And Mahagathbandhan Give Tickets To Core Vote Blocs
As Bihar heads into a crucial electoral battle, its major political alliances-the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan (MGB)-have quietly shelved their lofty slogans in favor of hard-nosed caste arithmetic.
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Opinion | Tejashwi Yadav Could Be Bihar's Future - Or Opposition's Greatest Mistake. Here's Why
The Mahagathbandhan is navigating two political realities. On one hand, modern electoral politics demands clear leadership projection. On the other hand, Bihar's complex social fabric means explicit projections can trigger unintended consequences.
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Opinion | One In Five Voters...: The 'Silent Force' That Will Be Bihar's Kingmaker This Time
With 20% of the population and concentrated influence in over 80 constituencies, the SCs hold the key to power. Whichever alliance addresses their aspirations - both symbolically and substantively - will likely form the next government in Patna.
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Opinion | Not Nitish, Not Tejashwi - These 11 Forces Will Decide Bihar's Fate
Multiple alliances, shifting voter demographics, welfare schemes, caste calculations, and the emergence of new political players have created a multifaceted contest where traditional voting patterns may no longer hold.
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Opinion | Nitish Kumar Is Still The 'X' Factor In Bihar - And NDA Knows It
His brand value has certainly depreciated, his party has weakened, and political fatigue has set in. Yet, he retains crucial vote banks, a relatively clean image, and the ability to influence outcomes in a fragmented electoral landscape.
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'Jhund' Actor Stabbed, Tied With Wire, Left To Die By Friend In Nagpur
An actor who played a small but impactful role in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Jhund' was stabbed, hit with a stone, tied with a wire, and left to die by a friend in Nagpur on Wednesday.
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Opinion | India's Tax Burden Is Falling On The Wrong Shoulders: The Middle Class
The middle class has been doing the heavy lifting for far too long. It's time for policy to recognise and reward that contribution.
-
Opinion | Mumbai Polls: How The 'Marathi Manoos' Campaign Ended Up Uniting Others Against It
Mumbai's demographic transformation over the past two decades has been dramatic. The city is now home to millions of migrants from across India, who felt directly threatened by the Thackerays' rhetoric.
-
Opinion | The Pawars Are Talking Again, And So Are Thackerays. Here's Why
Maharashtra's political landscape is witnessing unprecedented realignments as the state prepares for municipal corporation elections across 29 bodies, a poll that comes four years behind schedule.
-
Opinion | Scindia's Ghost Is Haunting Congress Again - This Time In Karnataka
As Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stakes his claim to the top post, the party's high command is walking a tightrope, acutely aware that one misstep could lead to a repeat of the catastrophic loss it suffered in Madhya Pradesh in 2020.
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Nitish Cabinet Formation: 5 Key Factors That Will Shape The New Team
With the NDA's resounding victory in Bihar, all eyes are now on Nitish Kumar's new cabinet. The veteran leader will take oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time on 20th November, and the state can have up to 36 ministers besides the Chief Minister.
-
Opinion | No, RJD Didn't Face A 'Conspiracy'. Here's The Math Behind Its Rout
Rather than pointing to electoral manipulation, the numbers reveal a party that spread its resources too thin, may have contested more seats than its support base could sustain.
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Opinion | What Went Wrong For Prashant Kishor? 'Arrogance', Among Other Things
The 2024 Bihar polls may have been a false start for the Jan Suraaj, but whether it becomes a footnote in Bihar's political history or the foundation for a future force will depend entirely on how its leadership responds to this poll result.
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Opinion | Dear Delhi Pollsters, Please Stop Writing Nitish Kumar Off Every Election
The JD(U)'s tally of more than 80 seats reaffirms what analysts often forget: Nitish's electoral machine, and the social coalitions it rests on, do not wither simply because poll pundits in Delhi want a new plotline.
-
Opinion | Why Bihar Saw Highest Gap In Male-Female Turnout In Phase 1 Voting
According to reports, the female turnout this time was 69.04%, significantly higher than the male turnout of 61.56%. This gap of 7.5 percentage points underlines a unique reality of Bihar.
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Bihar's Caste Counts: NDA And Mahagathbandhan Give Tickets To Core Vote Blocs
As Bihar heads into a crucial electoral battle, its major political alliances-the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan (MGB)-have quietly shelved their lofty slogans in favor of hard-nosed caste arithmetic.
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Opinion | Tejashwi Yadav Could Be Bihar's Future - Or Opposition's Greatest Mistake. Here's Why
The Mahagathbandhan is navigating two political realities. On one hand, modern electoral politics demands clear leadership projection. On the other hand, Bihar's complex social fabric means explicit projections can trigger unintended consequences.
-
Opinion | One In Five Voters...: The 'Silent Force' That Will Be Bihar's Kingmaker This Time
With 20% of the population and concentrated influence in over 80 constituencies, the SCs hold the key to power. Whichever alliance addresses their aspirations - both symbolically and substantively - will likely form the next government in Patna.
-
Opinion | Not Nitish, Not Tejashwi - These 11 Forces Will Decide Bihar's Fate
Multiple alliances, shifting voter demographics, welfare schemes, caste calculations, and the emergence of new political players have created a multifaceted contest where traditional voting patterns may no longer hold.
-
Opinion | Nitish Kumar Is Still The 'X' Factor In Bihar - And NDA Knows It
His brand value has certainly depreciated, his party has weakened, and political fatigue has set in. Yet, he retains crucial vote banks, a relatively clean image, and the ability to influence outcomes in a fragmented electoral landscape.
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'Jhund' Actor Stabbed, Tied With Wire, Left To Die By Friend In Nagpur
An actor who played a small but impactful role in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Jhund' was stabbed, hit with a stone, tied with a wire, and left to die by a friend in Nagpur on Wednesday.
