The choice of an OBC face as Haryana’s new CM fits snugly into BJP’s strategic outreach to the backward classes, constituting 40% of the state’s population, ahead of elections.That he is someone with whom predecessor Manohar Lal Khattar goes back a long way spares the saffron party the risk of collateral damage due to the sudden change.

Smile Pinki, which depicted the story of Pinki and Ghutaru, who received corrective surgery for cleft lips, won in the best documentary category in Oscars 2009. Pinki, 21, feels her Cinderella story has ended with “false promises, poverty and short-lived fame”

Through insightful discussions, thought-provoking panels and visionary keynote address, Rising Bharat Summit 2024 aims to delve deeper into the multifaceted dimensions of India’s global influence and its role in shaping a more equitable and sustainable future for all