As per the 2011 Census, Christians number 1.26% of the state's population, and there has been no MLA from the community in the Punjab Assembly in recent times.

With nephew Abhishek Banerjee now the undeclared heir apparent and the face of the next generation TMC, Mamata Banerjee has tried to placate the old brass by giving it leeway over candidates for the coming

Goa CM Pramod Sawant, who took over after the death of the popular Manohar Parrikar, is up against not just the lingering Covid effects, anti-incumbency and internal dissension, but also high-voltage campaigns by new entrants

Allu Arjun's amplified swagger defines Pushpa: The Rise. This is a hard film to resist.

Himanshu writes: Expenditure on social welfare, agriculture and rural infrastructure is the best strategy in an economy struggling with low demand and investment

C. Raja Mohan writes: Delhi has its own interests to keep in mind. It will struggle to tread the middle ground as Russia-China and US-led blocs consolidate their global coalitions

Janaki Nair writes: Whether Muslim women choose to wear the hijab or not, they deserve their space as citizens of this democratic republic

While the Punjab voter is famously fickle, often springing a last-minute surprise, there's no mistaking the anger on the streets of Malwa.

On January 31, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry barred the transmission of Malayalam news channel Media One citing 'security reasons'. Hours later, the Kerala High Court granted a stay, allowing the channel to continue functioning.

Karnataka hijab row: What is the new order issued by the state government on uniforms? What was the trigger?

Exclusive for Subscribers from Monday to Friday: The Indian Express UPSC Key February 7, 2022 will help you prepare for the Civil Services and other competitive examinations with cues on how to read, how to

Apart from around 60,000 Muslim voters, the Nizamabad seat has a sizeable number of Yadav (75,000) and Dalit (68,000) voters, besides around 35,000 upper castes (Brahmins and Thakurs).

Despite Punjab having the highest concentration of Dalits in the country of any state and despite as many as 34 reserved seats out of a total 117 in the state (more than 30%), Channi is

As west UP, the only region of the state where the RLD has a credible chance of making an impact, heads to polls in the first phase on February 10, Jayant Chaudhary gives a wide-ranging

Youth employment rates have plummeted across all states, explaining why the young are out on the streets demanding jobs

What made Lata Mangeshkar, who died on Sunday, the soundtrack for generations in the subcontinent? Exploring the musician through her songs, her commitment to perfection, and the women she gave voice to

In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express, Manish Maheshwari says higher education should not be limited to only those who can afford to go to such campuses. Edited excerpts:

Vamsee Juluri writes: The message of a guru or a spiritual tradition should not be flippantly changed from what it was to whatever the miseducated elites deem fashionable

For doctors and nurses at Breach Candy, the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar in the hospital was personal. “Today, my little daughter is grieving,” said Dr Pratit Samdani, internal medicine specialist and consultant at the

In Deoband Assembly constituency, the Muslim community considers the SP as the BJP’s main challenger, while in Saharanpur Dehat seat Dalits still prefer the BSP to Chandrashekhar’s party

Post Credits Scene: Yet another high-profile disappointment from Hotstar, Tigmanshu Dhulia's show is an unsalvageable mess that should have been stalled at the script stage. Let's address the storytelling issues.

Singer Sidhu Moosewala is the ruling Congress party’s candidate from Mansa while activist Lakha Sidhana is the fledgling Samyukta Samaj Morcha’s nominee from neighbouring Maur for the 20 February Punjab Assembly polls.

What is as stark is the near absence from the escalating debate of the Congress -- the main opposition to the BJP in the communally polarised region.

Guide to eat right: Include fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, healthy fats, nuts, seeds, and whole grains in your diet. Avoid processed and ultra-processed foods loaded with added sugar, refined carbs, trans-fat, refined seed oils, processed

This Saturday evening, India’s brightest young cricketers will take the field in the West Indies. India defeated Australia in the semi-final. They now play England.