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ALL SET TO RETURN • The exclusive biannual survey predicts a third consecutive term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. But economic issues such as prices and unemployment remain a concern
PROJECTED RESULTS IF THE LOK SABHA ELECTION WERE TO BE HELD TODAY
HOW THE PUBLIC MOOD HAS CHANGED • Seat and vote share projections in the past MOTN polls
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STRIKING A SOUR NOTE • The MOTN survey highlights two clear obstacles that the Modi government will have to negotiate going into the 2024 general election—high inflation and the lack of jobs
CHARGE OF THE ‘INDIA’ BRIGADE • The MOTN poll suggests that the formation of INDIA has enhanced the Opposition’s chances and that Rahul Gandhi has regained his position as the principal adversary of the BJP
PREMIER LEAGUE • Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath continues to catch the fancy of the people across India; Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik remains the most popular in home state
WOWING THE WORLD • Most respondents approve of the Centre’s overall foreign policy, the handling of the stand-off with China and India’s position on Pakistan. On closer ties with the US, opinion is divided
WHEN THE WORRY LINES APPEAR • From religious polarisation and caste divide to data privacy and climate, India stands at a critical juncture as it tries to meet challenges, old and new. A look into how Indians perceive key issues the country faces today
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NO SURPRISES HERE • In cricket, IPL hero M.S. Dhoni regains top spot, Smriti Mandhana leads among women. Neeraj Chopra and P.V. Sindhu head lists in other sports
THE A-LISTERS • While Shah Rukh Khan rides high after Pathaan’s success, Amitabh Bachchan remains matchless, retaining his position as India’s most loved actor. Meanwhile, the OTT world also throws up some well-known names
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NOTHING SERIOUS ABOUT IT • Stand-up comic Vir Das is about to embark on his biggest world tour to date
Just the Ticket! • The music festival season is shaping up to be busier than ever before—but you may need to book now
MUSIC FESTIVAL CALENDAR
THE BETTER HALF • An Indian adaptation of The Good Wife, The Trial marks Kajol’s streaming debut
Small-Town Shenanigans • Netflix’s Guns & Gulaabs is a dark comedy steeped in the pop culture of the 1990s
TURNING IT AROUND • Abhishek Bachchan’s latest outing, Ghoomer, is more than just a film about cricket
LOOKING AHEAD • Decor and design ideas that are taking the world by storm
iSpy • Your guide to the hottest new stores and products
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