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The new voter list data from Bihar raises some crucial questions. After the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, names of 47.77 lakh voters were deleted across the state. But the numbers reveal that in areas with a higher Muslim population, the rate of voter name deletions is significantly higher than the state average. In Seemanchal districts like Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, and Araria alon...

In the latest episode of Tell Me All with The Quint, #vishaljethwa opened up about the challenging yet rewarding journey from his humble beginnings to #Homebound, the insults he bore as an aspiring actor, the challenges he faced being an outsider in the industry, losing his father at a young age, why he wouldn't cast himself in roles if he was a casting director, his fear of doing interviews in En...

UP Caste Rally Ban: Political rallies in Uttar Pradesh based on caste identity have now been banned. Acting on the directions of the Allahabad High Court, the UP government has taken this decision. The rationale given is that caste-based rallies organized for political purposes fuel caste conflicts in society, which are against public order and national unity. In this report by Vikas Kumar, find o...

Days after violence in Ladakh left four civilians dead and over 80 injured, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been reportedly detained by Ladakh Police. The following interview with Wangchuk was conducted in September 2024 during his march from Leh to Delhi, along with scores of his supporters, to press for Ladakh's longstanding demands. It has been republished from The Quint's archives in light...

Nafisa Ali Sodhi has fought and defeated cancer in the past. Now, it has resurfaced with a vengeance. But she is not one to give in. In a candid interview with Harinder Baweja for The Quint, Ali speaks intimately about her fight with cancer, the relapse, the pain of chemotherapy and the perils of misdiagnosis and medical negligence when it comes to women's health. She also speaks about how she mai...

Homebound, written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring #ishaankhatter, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, is India's official entry for the 2026 #Oscars. The film is produced by #KaranJohar's Dharma Productions with legendary filmmaker #martinscorsese as an executive producer. The cast and director of the film spoke about Jethwa’s insecurity about not speaking English in an industry where the...

On 29 August, Pravin Jha, a resident of Gora village in Gujarat's Narmada district, met with an accident on NH-56. He alleges that the poor condition of the road—and the massive potholes on its 30 km stretch—resulted in the fall, and the subsequent injury to his elbow. "Just the other day, I came across a video of our Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, proudly speaking about the...

GST 2.0 is here and many things that the middle class consume are now going to be taxless. There are only two key rates left now: 5% and 18%. The 12% and 28% are gone. While an array of items of everyday use have become cheaper, there is a new 40% rate which will be levied on things that the government considers to be "bad" for you and me. These include sugary drinks, big motorbikes and big cars,...

One of the most anticipated series of the year, #aryankhan directorial debut, #TheBadsOfBollywood, is set to release on September 18. The cast of the upcoming Netflix series, #bobbydeol , Lakshya Lalwani, Anya Singh, Raghav Juyal and Sahher Bambba, sat down with The Quint in a new interview, sharing their favourite on-set moments with #shahrukh_khan , working with first-time director Aryan Khan, t...

On the next episode of Tell Me All, #sohaalikhan opens up about growing up with privilege, her relationships with Kunal Khemu, #saifalikhan, and #kareenakapoorkhan, and the challenges of fame, long-term monogamy, motherhood, and carving her own identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's former ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, explains the deeper frustrations that led to Nepal's crisis, such as rising aspirations, limited opportunities, and an unresponsive political system dominated by a few leaders. He also discusses why Nepal is so crucial for India, lessons for us from the uprising, and how Nepal’s democratic challenges differ from India’s. Learn more about your...

Delhi Flood Ground Report: Every year, Delhi faces the same nightmare—flooded homes, submerged streets, and families forced into relief camps. This time, as Yamuna crossed danger levels and water entered colonies and even cremation grounds, relief camps themselves were also submerged, leaving people with nowhere to go. The Delhi CM made headlines by stepping into the water, but beyond the cameras,...

'The current system is in a flux,' says geopolitics expert Srividya Jandhyala in an interaction with The Quint, shedding light on the impact of US tariffs on India, New Delhi's recent pivot to China, and much more. Jandhyala, an associate professor at Singapore's ESSEC Business School, says that since India relies less on exports as a share of its GDP, the impact of US tariffs won't be as big on N...

As part of The Quint’s series Screen Test, media expert and author Vanita Kohli-Khandekar, who has been tracking the media and entertainment business for over two decades, breaks down what’s holding back the Indian film industry. From the urgent need for more cinema screens, to why film marketing has lost its soul, to the OTT slowdown and rising costs, she speaks on the challenges the industry mus...

In New India, a Muslim finds it difficult to get a house or a flat, especially in Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh. From Muzaffarnagar, Bareilly to Lucknow: Muslims have had to either sell their place after local Hindus agitated or face rejections while looking for a place amid rising Hindutva politics. How has this become a phenomenon in UP? The Quint finds out. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Author Aatish Taseer has remained 'banned' from entering India, the country where he grew up and where his mother still resides, since 2019. The Indian government revoked his 'Overseas Citizenship of India' (OCI), alleging that Taseer had tried to hide information regarding his father, politician Salman Taseer's Pakistani background. Critics noted that the timing of this revocation, which came aft...

In this episode of Tell Me All, Anshula Kapoor opens up about reaching out to Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor after they lost their mother (Sridevi), her brother Arjun Kapoor being her support system, blaming herself for her parents’ separation, dealing with her mother’s loss, being bullied as a child, and finding her way through grief and insecurities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Bihar Special Intensive Revision: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list is currently underway in Bihar, and the use of Form-6 has become a major talking point. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also raised several questions regarding the form. In this context, The Quint (Vikas Kumar) investigated how Form-6 has been used in one assembly constituency — Valmiki Nagar. We analysed nearly...

Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park is a model for urban ecological restoration and a powerful example of how cities can fight climate change by working with nature. Once a barren wetland, it has been transformed into a thriving ecosystem that now supports rare plants, migratory birds, and native wildlife. Wildlife Biologist Dr Faiyaz Khudsar, the driving force behind the park, takes us on a walking...

A Bill tabled by Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on Wednesday, 20 August, proposed to give the Centre the power to remove any Chief Minister, State Cabinet Minister, or Union Minister who is facing criminal charges punishable by five years or more of imprisonment, and who has been under arrest for 30 days. Simply put, if a minister spends 30 days behind bars in a case in which the charges ca...

The Election Commission of India, on 17 August, held a press briefing to address concerns around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and data-backed allegations levelled by Rahul Gandhi of irregularities in Karnataka and Maharashtra elections. Here's a fact check of the EC's claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our next episode of Tell Me All', The Quint sits down with actor #nawazuddinsiddiqui for a candid conversation. He opens up about why "good actors" and "good performances" often don't get enough screens, how casting today is influenced by #socialmedia followers, and about the loss of dignity public figures face online during personal struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

On 15 August 2025, Sholay completes 50 years of being released, watched, loved, and quoted across generations. Javed Akhtar, who co-wrote Sholay with Salim Khan, speaks to senior journalist Harinder Baweja about what makes the film one of Indian cinema’s most enduring classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As #sholay completes 50 years, #rajeevmasand picks his three favourites scenes from the film From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could voters excluded from the draft SIR rolls have influenced the 2024 Lok Sabha election in Bihar? A Quint investigation has found that deleted voters outnumber 2024 election margins in 24 seats. Of these, BJP-JD(U) led NDA won 16. This detailed investigation is based on data released by the poll body on several occasions. Watch the video for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...