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Vidhatri Rao
Vidhatri works with the Political Pulse section at The Indian Express. She has an undergraduate degree in English from Lady Shri Ram College for Women and a postgraduate journalism diploma from the Asian College of Journalism. She is interested in writing deeply-researched and reported pieces on culture, gender, politics, film, art and technology. She also regularly contributes to the Explained and Opinion sections. You can write to her at vidhatri.rao@expressindia.com. You can also reach out to her on Linkedin and Twitter.
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January 09, 2023 19:14 IST
Some of these high-profile public figures such as the former Army chief and Raghuram Rajan have faced the BJP's criticism for participating in the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
Abortion pills will now be sold at retail pharmacies in America: What this meansSubscriber Only
January 06, 2023 10:56 IST
While the new regulation will not help patients get abortion pills in states that have banned abortion, it could make travelling out of state for a medication abortion easier.
Fri, Jan 06, 2023
From pan-Indian films to OTT darlings: What was happening in Indian cinema in 2022Subscriber Only
December 31, 2022 15:24 IST
2022 saw a lot of change in Indian cinema: audiences returned to theatres, Bollywood seemed stuck with bad writing, and the Kannada film industry gave everyone else a run for their money. Might these spill over into 2023? We take a look.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
A brief history of Lokayukta: Maharashtra to Karnataka, evolution of anti-corruption watchdogSubscriber Only
December 30, 2022 19:35 IST
The idea of a Lokpal, or the central anti-corruption ombudsman, first came up in 1963 during a discussion on Budget allocation of the Union Law Ministry. It received widespread attention during the Anna Hazare movement.
Sat, Dec 31, 2022
Rising costs, shortened House sessions, falling Muslim representation: The highs and lows of politics in 2022Subscriber Only
December 29, 2022 17:08 IST
Cong's Bharat Jodo Yatra set an ambitious 3,500-km target, even as BJP hit its with highest-ever total in Gujarat
Thu, Dec 29, 2022
Rahul Gandhi in Parliament: Attendance always lower than national averageSubscriber Only
December 24, 2022 11:46 IST
The Congress leader skipped the Winter Session because of the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Here is a look at his parliamentary record.
Sat, Dec 24, 2022
RRR at the Golden Globes: Why a mass film can open doors for Indian cinemaSubscriber Only
December 13, 2022 14:24 IST
The hope from the film’s international campaign is that it opens doors for other films and filmmakers in the country to be able to work with the kind of audacious canvas this film does
Thu, Jan 05, 2023
As BJP clears a path to 2024, up ahead are these poll pit stopsSubscriber Only
December 10, 2022 12:14 IST
A look at the political situation in 9 states where elections are due before the next Lok Sabha polls, besides J&K
Sun, Dec 11, 2022
What is effective altruism, the philosophical movement linked to former FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried?Subscriber Only
November 26, 2022 10:02 IST
After the debacle of the firm, some critics are pointing out how the movement’s underlining ideals could have triggered SBF’s propensity to risk, and more so provided a shield for the way he was running his company.
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
Moni Mohsin returns with another installment of Butterfly’s reflections on society and politics in Between You, Me and the Four WallsSubscriber Only
November 05, 2022 10:00 IST
The British-Pakistani writer is on top of her game of satire as she assesses the foibles of the rich and famous
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
Old Pension Scheme: Why it is at centre of poll discourse in state after stateSubscriber Only
October 31, 2022 18:49 IST
For three months between August and October, employees in Himachal, organising themselves under the New Pension Scheme Employees' Association, were on a hunger strike demanding the restoration of the old system
Tue, Nov 01, 2022
All-in-one: Police uniforms in line with Modi Govt’s ‘one nation…’ driveSubscriber Only
October 29, 2022 12:37 IST
From 'One Nation, One Election' to 'One Nation, One Fertiliser', contested to accepted, proposals floated by the Govt
Sat, Oct 29, 2022
The Numbers Game | Sex ratio, literacy: Small but steady Himachal has edge over GujaratSubscriber Only
October 28, 2022 11:24 IST
While the sex ratio of Gujarat was 919 as per the Census, the ratio for Himachal was 972. However, both states saw a decline in the urban sex ratio, which was 880 and 853, respectively for the two states
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Hashtag Politics | AAP, BJP squabble over PM Modi’s classroom visit in GujaratSubscriber Only
October 19, 2022 20:51 IST
After Narendra Modi launches “Mission Schools of Excellence” programme in poll-bound state, Manish Sisodia says, “They will send us to jail, we will send them to school.”
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Today in Politics, October 19 | Results of the Congress presidential battle, Modi in Gujarat, Jairam Thakur nominationSubscriber Only
October 19, 2022 08:49 IST
From the results of the Congress presidential to the Prime Minister’s visit to poll-bound Gujarat, here are political developments to look out for today.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Today in Politics, October 18 | Sisodia in Gujarat, Umar Khalid’s bail plea verdictSubscriber Only
October 18, 2022 09:18 IST
From Delhi deputy Chief Minister’s visit to poll-bound Gujarat and the Delhi High Court bail verdict on activist Umar Khalid’s bail plea, here are political developments to look out for today
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
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October 17, 2022 09:08 IST
From the Congress presidential polls to the launch of PMJAY-MA scheme, here are the political developments to watch out for today
Mon, Oct 17, 2022
HashtagPolitics | Oppn pans Nirmala Sitharaman over ‘rupee not sliding, dollar strengthening’ remarkSubscriber Only
October 16, 2022 17:15 IST
The Finance Minister was responding to a question about “the challenges the rupee could face, and the measures taken to tackle the slippery slide” in light of “geopolitical tensions”
Mon, Oct 17, 2022
Today in Politics, October 16: BJP Pasmanda meeting in UP, JP Nadda’s Delhi rally, Amit Shah in Madhya PradeshSubscriber Only
October 16, 2022 08:51 IST
From the BJP organising a meeting with the Pasmanda Muslim community in Lucknow to party president JP Nadda’s rally in Delhi ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls, here are the political developments to watch out for today.
Sun, Oct 16, 2022
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Sat, Oct 15, 2022
Today in Politics, October 14: Electoral bonds in SC, Punjab and Haryana discussion over SYL issueSubscriber Only
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From the Supreme Court’s hearing of petitions filed against the electoral bond scheme, to Punjab and Haryana’s discussion on the Sutlej-Yamuna canal issue, here are political developments to watch out for today.
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
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October 13, 2022 17:43 IST
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Thu, Oct 13, 2022
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October 13, 2022 09:31 IST
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Thu, Oct 13, 2022
The rise of ‘Urban Naxals’, a term ‘not used by Govt’Subscriber Only
October 12, 2022 10:39 IST
BJP has used it for AAP, Modi has attacked Cong over the same, and now it figures in PM's Gujarat speeches
Thu, Oct 13, 2022
Today in Politics, October 12: Nadda in Gujarat for Gaurav Yatra, President Murmu heads to TripuraSubscriber Only
October 12, 2022 09:50 IST
BJP president J P Nadda will be in Gujarat today to launch five “Gaurav Yatras” in poll-bound Gujarat today in the presence of senior party leaders
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