Manasi Phadke

Nemom, one of Thiruvananthapuram’s 7 constituencies, is a litmus test for Kerala BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrashekhar. @aneesa_pa reports from the ground on how he is preparing for it, and how Congress may have a role to play in this BJP-CPI(M) fight. theprint.in/politics/keral…

‘People will laugh at Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for calling Rahul Gandhi B-team of BJP,’ says Congress’ Kerala unit chief Sunny Joseph @SunnyJosephINC in an interview with ThePrint's Aneesa PA @aneesa_pa youtu.be/JcAXH6OM2yU

‘CPI(M) didn’t sideline me, we’re Pinarayi Vijayan’s team,’ says former Kerala health minister KK Shailaja in an interview with @Aneesa_pa youtu.be/s1FtyyY387s

MMRDA gets more “family silver.” A fresh land bank across Thane, Raigad and Palghar to monetise, develop and fund its multi-crore infrastructure projects pipeline.

VCK goes solo in Puducherry, blames Congress for delaying seat-sharing formula Shweta Tripathi @Shweta_journo reports #ThePrintPolitics theprint.in/politics/vck-g…

Parsi woman married to Hindu couldn’t hold grandma’s last rites in fire temple, challenges ‘archaic’ rule Ruchi Bhattar @ruchichic reports #ThePrintLaw theprint.in/judiciary/pars…

In 2020, a father-son duo was arrested for keeping their mobile shop open beyond permissible hours during Covid. It ended up being one of TN’s most chilling custodial death cases. With the courts giving closure, here’s a piece by Shweta_journo and Subatra on the Sathakulam case

AIADMK’s 297 poll promises: Free fridge, Rs 2,000/month for women & more in Tamil Nadu manifesto Shweta Tripathi @Shweta_journo reports #ThePrintPolitics theprint.in/politics/aiadm…

The ‘godman’ shocker: No one will be spared, Fadnavis says; details Ashok Kharat’s ‘rape spree’, wealth Purva Chitnis @ChitnisPurva reports for ThePrint theprint.in/india/the-godm…

'What happens when ‘women’s work’ becomes a profession? It’s still men who rise' Nijara Deka, fellow, and Sameeha Jameel, research analyst, National Council of Applied Economic Research, write #ThePrintOpinion theprint.in/opinion/what-h…

‘Complete Man’, complete chaos: Long before Maldives, Raymond MD Singhania’s feuds kept him in spotlight Mayank Kumar @mayankreports reports for ThePrint theprint.in/india/complete…

The tug of war within the Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti continues. This time, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP have united to question the home dept, held by CM Fadnavis, of allegedly misusing its power for the BJP to win a local election.

45,000 mangroves at stake: Actors, activists rally as courts clear decks for Mumbai coastal road project Purva Chitnis @ChitnisPurva reports for ThePrint theprint.in/environment/45…

DMK’s reel politik: Tamil Nadu CM’s ‘Vibe with MKS’ is reaching out to young voters, with a selfie and strategy Shweta Tripathi @Shweta_journo reports #ThePrintPolitics theprint.in/politics/dmks-…

This election, CPI(M) in Kerala is battling a charge that’s usually linked to several regional parties, and parties like the Congress, and of late even the BJP - that of dynasty politics. @aneesa_pa writes about how even the Left isn’t immune to political nepotism.

Those of us who have grown up in Mumbai have fond memories of the toy train at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Now with this charming little feature back, @kasturi_walimbe brings the story of how it was restored and how it is drawing huge crowds, fanning nostalgia.

Modi-Netanyahu rapport, Hindu-Jew ties, food & culture—former BJP MP brings back ‘Namaste Shalom’ Manasi Phadke @manasi87 reports Feature image: Shruti Naithani @Shrru_art #ThePrintForeignAffairs theprint.in/diplomacy/modi…

Fora few years now, Pune’s streets have seen a steady growth of coaching centres, and a related ecosystem with hostels, rentals and PGs. @kasturi_walimbe and Chetana Borate bring the story of this bustling industry, a mini ‘Kota’ of the west. theprint.in/india/educatio…

TVK women’s wing leader Ranjana Natchiyaar quits to join DMK; says Vijay ‘did not keep his word’ Shweta Tripathi @Shweta_journo reports #ThePrintPolitics theprint.in/politics/tvk-w…

What’s at stake for Pinarayi's LDF and his rivals in Kerala Assembly Elections—Watch Aneesa PA @aneesa_pa explain youtu.be/GkjmrepX-A8