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Why Kota remains a magnet for aspirants
Most students who get past JEE Mains, JEE Advanced or NEET credit their success to the innovative, structured and personalised teaching methods employed by coaching institutes in Kota
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The big challenges before India’s new finance minister
The challenges for the next finance minister are many and they have to be met while ensuring political allies aren’t given reasons to complain.
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BJP asked Modi vs who? INDIA said Modi vs Constitution
The Constitution was a subject of debate throughout the campaign perhaps for the first time since 1977. A look at the success of Muslim candidates in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal also shows how the Muslim community voted.
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Didi’s double delight: Weak Centre, weaker state Opposition
A large part of Trinamool's impressive showing came from the support of women voters, who benefited from welfare schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar and Sabuj Sathi
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Not so ‘Upyogi’? Results reversal comes as reality check for UP CM
The selection of candidates was done ignoring anti-incumbency and brewing resentment against them and has emerged as one of the main reasons for the loss
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How Akhilesh, Tejashwi looked beyond MY factor to outfox BJP
Instead of solely relying on their traditional Muslim-Yadav vote bank, the SP and RJD leaders used smart ‘social engineering’ to expand their footprint in UP and Bihar
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Man with Modified mandate
Apart from a stronger and more aggressive opposition, Narendra Modi also will also have to contend with allies who may not be in sync with everything on the BJP’s agenda.
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18 takeaways from an election that redefined Indian politics
What were voters saying, as they denied Modi’s BJP majority, but still made it, by some distance, the single largest party? What was the message behind Rahul-powered Congress regaining its mojo? How can a govt running an economy that’s growing at 8.2% suffer electoral reverses? Here’s a look at the key takeaways from an election that had exit pollsters running for cover
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Angry farmers plough into BJP poll campaign in Punjab
Many villages across the state become no-go areas for BJP candidates as farmer unions disrupt the saffron party’s election campaign
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India's young workforce conquers global blue-collar jobs
Plumbers to painters, butchers to bouncers, carpenters to coconut pickers — name a blue-collar job in rich countries, and chances are it’s being done by a young Indian. Here’s the why, the how and the who of the new immigration story
Delay in announcement of candidature made us anxious: Viriato
Watch Capt Viriato Fernandes speak on Congress candidature announcement.
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My opponent represents all that we are fighting against: Viriato
Watch Capt. Viriato Fernandes speak on his opponent Pallavi Dempo of BJP
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We have 5 Pandavas in the South, they are enough to defeat BJP: Viriato
Watch Capt Viriato explain why he is confident of winning.
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Congress’s attempt to create fear among minorities has been exposed: Shripad Naik
Union Minister Shripad Naik exposes Congress's fear-mongering tactics towards minorities and highlights their shift towards BJP.
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I miss my wife: Shripad Naik
Watch Union Minister Shripad Naik's emotional revelation about missing his wife while contesting elections.
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If Khalap couldn’t defeat me in 1999, what can he do now: Shripad Naik
Union Minister Shripad Naik asserts confidence in winning sixth term, challenges opponent Khalap based on past election results and public support
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From #236 to #1, the story of IAS toppers’ giant leap
Here’s what candidates who significantly improved their rankings had to say about the strategies that helped them perform better
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Basic fabric of country is in danger: Ramakant Khalap
Ramakant Khalap believes that emotive issues like Ram Mandir, social media manipulation, and promises are key factors in BJP's electoral success.
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North Goa MP Shripad Naik has given up, he isn’t visible: Khalap
Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap criticizes Union Minister Shripad Naik for being non-visible on local issues and not speaking up on important matters like the Mhadei river diversion.
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Need to create a land bank to save Goa’s land: Khalap
Ramakant Khalap, North Goa candidate, advocates for a land bank to retain Goa's lands for original owners and returning diaspora.
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