Delimited seats give saffron party a multiplier effectDelimitation proved the wild card in Assam’s first assembly poll since the boundaries of constituencies were redrawn in 2023, cutting the number of Muslim-majority seats from 35 to 22 to leave BJP’s two main rivals — Congress and AIUDF — fighting an existential battle against each other. Although…
Candace Owens alleges Ben Shapiro lawsuits as Laura Loomer responds with strong criticism (Image via Getty) Candace Owens and Laura Loomer are now in a public fight that is getting more serious day by day. On May 4, 2026, both posted long messages on X, making strong claims about each other. Owens said that Ben…
Dressed in a custom look by his longtime friend and collaborator Manish Malhotra, Johar’s ensemble was rooted in storytelling. The outfit, titled Framed in Eternity, took inspiration from the works of legendary Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma – and you could see that influence instantly. He wore a sharp, structured jacket with strong shoulders, layered…
Throughout the campaign, Mamata Banerjee leaned on her 2021 playbook, asserting that she was the ‘sole candidate’ across all 294 seats. This time, however, the strategy that had fended off anti-incumbency backfired. Voters were not going to make the same mistake again.In a political earthquake that ended 15 years of Trinamool Congress dominance in Bengal,…
Few state polls have been as dramatic as this round. TOI explains the verdicts through 10 decisive factors, from freebies becoming entitlements to women’s safety, and from Hindu vote to Gen Z angst:1) Return of anti-incumbencyFor a while, anti-incumbency seemed like a fading ghost. Repeated successes of several incumbents, most notably Narendra Modi, had cast…
Congress overcomes weak organisation with united frontThe Congress-led UDF swept back into govt in Kerala on Monday after a 10-year hiatus, riding a largerthan-expected anti-incumbency wave across the state against the Pinarayi Vijayan govt. UDF won 102 seats in the 140-member legislative assembly. The magnitude of the victory surprised even the winners. The major factor…
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Nicole Kidman and her daughter Sunday Rose made a stunning Met Gala debut together, showcasing matching Chanel-inspired looks. Kidman stunned in a dramatic red sequined gown with feather accents, while Sunday opted for a soft, blush pink dress. When Nicole Kidman shows up at the Met Gala, you already know it’s going to be a…
In a post on social meida, Manish Malhotra shared a closer look at his ensemble and wrote, “For my appearance at the Met Gala, I wanted to create something deeply personal- a reflection of Mumbai, the city that has shaped my journey, my cinema, and my sense of design, along with the atelier that brings…
NEW DELHI: Bengal and Assam poll results have thrown up a challenge for the Muslim community, which has been pushed into a political whirlpool post-2014 by BJP’s ‘communal card’ to polarise the majority community, coupled with controversial measures like delimitation and SIR.BJP’s success in damping the largest minority community in Assam has followed the 2023…
