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In the latest episode of Tell Me All with The Quint, #vishaljethwa opened up about the challenging yet rewarding journey from his humble beginnings to #Homebound, the insults he bore as an aspiring actor, the challenges he faced being an outsider in the industry, losing his father at a young age, why he wouldn't cast himself in roles if he was a casting director, his fear of doing interviews in English and much more.

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UP Caste Rally Ban: Political rallies in Uttar Pradesh based on caste identity have now been banned. Acting on the directions of the Allahabad High Court, the UP government has taken this decision. The rationale given is that caste-based rallies organized for political purposes fuel caste conflicts in society, which are against public order and national unity.

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Days after violence in Ladakh left four civilians dead and over 80 injured, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been reportedly detained by Ladakh Police. The following interview with Wangchuk was conducted in September 2024 during his march from Leh to Delhi, along with scores of his supporters, to press for Ladakh's longstanding demands. It has been republished from The Quint's archives in light of the recent development.

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Nafisa Ali Sodhi has fought and defeated cancer in the past. Now, it has resurfaced with a vengeance. But she is not one to give in. In a candid interview with Harinder Baweja for The Quint, Ali speaks intimately about her fight with cancer, the relapse, the pain of chemotherapy and the perils of misdiagnosis and medical negligence when it comes to women's health. She also speaks about how she maintains her zest for life, which in turn fuels her spirit of activism. "I believe in karma. And in doing good, and not turning my back on situations where I can help," the actor said.

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Homebound, written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring #ishaankhatter, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, is India's official entry for the 2026 #Oscars. The film is produced by #KaranJohar's Dharma Productions with legendary filmmaker #martinscorsese as an executive producer. The cast and director of the film spoke about Jethwa’s insecurity about not speaking English in an industry where the language is considered 'classy', Khatter’s versatility as an actor, how Scorsese’s advice led to “the biggest hurt” of Ghaywan’s career, and the silences the director faced growing up as a Dalit that shaped the film.

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On 29 August, Pravin Jha, a resident of Gora village in Gujarat's Narmada district, met with an accident on NH-56. He alleges that the poor condition of the road—and the massive potholes on its 30 km stretch—resulted in the fall, and the subsequent injury to his elbow. "Just the other day, I came across a video of our Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, proudly speaking about the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. He said he drove his car at 180 kmph and didn’t spill a drop of tea. I want to challenge him: forget 160 or 180, try driving here at 60 kmph, and we will concede that whatever you are saying about the national highways is correct," he says in his My Report. Watch to find out more.

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GST 2.0 is here and many things that the middle class consume are now going to be taxless. There are only two key rates left now: 5% and 18%. The 12% and 28% are gone. While an array of items of everyday use have become cheaper, there is a new 40% rate which will be levied on things that the government considers to be "bad" for you and me. These include sugary drinks, big motorbikes and big cars, or even home delivery of food and groceries. The government thinks that if one can afford it, they better pay the tax.

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One of the most anticipated series of the year, #aryankhan directorial debut, #TheBadsOfBollywood, is set to release on September 18. The cast of the upcoming Netflix series, #bobbydeol , Lakshya Lalwani, Anya Singh, Raghav Juyal and Sahher Bambba, sat down with The Quint in a new interview, sharing their favourite on-set moments with #shahrukh_khan , working with first-time director Aryan Khan, their views on stardom in this generation, and more.

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On the next episode of Tell Me All, #sohaalikhan opens up about growing up with privilege, her relationships with Kunal Khemu, #saifalikhan, and #kareenakapoorkhan, and the challenges of fame, long-term monogamy, motherhood, and carving her own identity.

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India's former ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, explains the deeper frustrations that led to Nepal's crisis, such as rising aspirations, limited opportunities, and an unresponsive political system dominated by a few leaders.

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