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The Rajbanshis are the largest Scheduled Caste (SC) group in West Bengal, with a population of around 50,00,000. Since Independence they have been demanding a separate state for themselves which they believe existed long before the contours of India came into existence. Given their large population, the Rajbanshi vote will have significant impact in the upcoming general elections.
This is the front page of The Indian Express published on April 3, 1984.
This is the front page of The Indian Express published on April 1, 1984.
Amitava Kumar's "The Yellow Book" is a poignant reflection on life during the pandemic. It blends travelogue, memoir, and literary criticism, offering lessons on living fully through observation, reading, and cherishing memories.
The general strike in Delhi to protest against the killings in Punjab and Haryana and the inability of the government to deal with extremist violence was a success as most markets, business establishments and industrial units remained closed for the entire day.