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The Times of India Gujarat director straddled political divide with poll films

Dhiru Mistry, a pioneering filmmaker, influenced Gujarat's political landscape for decades through impactful campaign films for Congress (I), Congress (O), Jan Sangh. His work represented parties' manifesto, emblem, and vision, shaping electoral communication.

The Times of India Arif Khan quits as Cong star campaigner over 'unfair decision'

Muhammed Arif 'Naseem' Khan resigns from Congress campaign committee during Lok Sabha elections due to MVA bloc's decision not to field any minority candidate, upsetting minority community members. Lack of Muslim representation questioned.

The Times of India Lucknow has more voters aged 80+ than first-timers

In Lucknow, political parties aim to boost first-time voter turnout. Elderly voters hold significant sway, surpassing 18-19 age group. Men outnumber women voters, reflecting evolving demographics and electoral patterns.

The Times of India 69% vote in K'taka for 14 LS seats, Bengaluru limps to 57%

69% turnout in 14 Karnataka Lok Sabha seats, with Bengaluru at 57%. Mysuru exceeded 70%. 247 candidates contesting. Bangalore Rural had the highest turnout.

The Times of India 'Haarne pe bahut pareshan...': Preity Zinta's bond with Punjab Kings

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Bollywood actress and co-owner Preity Zinta's emotional investment and dedication to the Punjab Kings cricket team during a mid-innings discussion on Star Sports. Pathan, who represented Punjab Kings in the IPL for three years, praised Zinta's emotional control and passionate support for the team.

The Times of India How Punjab Kings raised the bar with historic victory against KKR

The match recorded the highest number of sixes (42) in any T20 game as after KKR hit 18 of those, PBKS bettered that by getting six more to record the highest run-chase in any T20 match scoring 262 for two in 18.4 overs. ​​Shashank Singh kept his good form going to finish off things staying undefeated on 68 along with Bairstow, who got 108 off 48 balls with the help of eight fours and nine sixes.

The Times of India Harasser storms house of 15-yr-old, doesn't find her, shoots mom

In Jahangirpuri, an 18-year-old boy shot a woman, mother to a 15-year-old girl, following persistent harassment. Despite prior warnings, police failed to prevent the tragedy, leading to community tension and ongoing investigations.

The Times of India Indian fisherman arrested by Pak dies in Karachi ‘after fall’

Vinod Kol, a fisherman from Dahanu, died in a Karachi jail after violating maritime boundaries. Sandhya Nair reported it, marking the first for an Indian in a Pakistan jail this year. His body will be sent to India on April 29.

The Times of India Can Lucknow Super Giants ground high-flying Rajasthan Royals?

LSG will eye revenge after having lost their inaugural encounter against Royals in Jaipur by 20 runs. In the last few matches, LSG have had to face injuries in their fast-bowling unit, with young sensation Mayank Yadav and left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan going missing. RR will benefit from the presence of Avesh Khan, as he has been a part of LSG in the past. He knows the pitch and conditions well.

The Times of India T20 World Cup selection takes centrestage as DC face MI

Amidst intense training in the sweltering heat, IPL players like Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant aim to secure T20 World Cup spots. This is a time when each IPL performance counts, with the selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup due soon. At a time when Indian cricket seems to be grappling with workload-management issues, one could see Hardik Pandya going full throttle with the ball in high heat and Axar Patel turning up for a lengthy nets session barely 40 hours after playing a tough match against Gujarat Titans.

The Times of India From inane to evocative, the ‘free & colourful’ world of poll symbols

The chai kettle is one of the many symbols that have been adopted by candidates like Dwivedi in the ongoing elections. From daily household items that the aam aadmi uses in kitchens to aspirational gear and gadgets, they’re all in the fray. And while they were first introduced to reach out to the people at a time when the literacy rate stood at a mere 16%, they’re still as relevant, with party factions even going to court to claim them after a split.

The Times of India Watch: Shashank does the iconic SRK pose after win against KKR

Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh's explosive 68 runs off 28 balls led to a historic T20 victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. The match witnessed the highest successful chase globally, with notable performances from Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh. The match also saw the most number of sixes hit in the format.