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‘Nice joke, game on’: Actor Prakash Raj says fought polls, but name deleted from voter list amid SIR

Raj contested 2019 polls as Independent from Bengaluru Central. Officials say that during SIR verification, they found Raj had "permanently shifted" from registered address.

From Bollywood to Jantar Mantar with ‘cockroaches’—what makes actor Prakash Raj happier as an activist

Once much sought-after in Hindi films, the actor says politics, protests and citizen activism have given his life ‘meaning’ despite the professional costs.

‘Poking fun at ISRO’ — BJP worker files complaint against Prakash Raj over Chandrayaan joke

BJP office bearer from Karnataka's Bagalkote district submitted his complaint Monday night. Actor says his tweet was reference to old joke about 'Malayali chaiwala on moon'.

Prakash Raj is the powerhouse performer of Vamsi’s ‘Ranga Marthanda’

It is heartening to see a performer of Raj’s stature exercise his acting muscle and a film that celebrates his versatility.

What’s cooking between Prakash Raj & KCR? Actor to play ‘important role in national party plans’

While BRS leaders say actor could play key role, others feel his presence would be of little political significance in states like Karnataka but popularity may give KCR mileage.

Swara Bhaskar, Mehbooba Mufti, Prakash Raj protest Umar Khalid arrest, Patra, Bagga rejoice

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Swara Bhasker to Prakash Raj, Modi wave sweeps away ‘Left liberals’

All six candidates for whom actor Swara Bhasker campaigned have lost in the Lok Sabha election, as have many 'Left-liberal' icons.

After six months, PM Narendra Modi will be just another MP: Prakash Raj

Actor Prakash Raj, set for a political debut, says farmer loan waivers are a sham. He has allied with AAP and picked a BJP bastion for his poll fight.  

Modi-critic Prakash Raj is the latest actor who wants to try his hand at politics

Prakash Raj tweeted late Monday that he will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as an independent. 

From fear of homosexuality in Army to lateral entry into IAS: ThePrint’s 20 best of 2018

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint in 2018.

On Camera

Trump threatened to redraw the map. Greenland deal shows the limits of his disruption

The bargain was never sovereignty in exchange for security. It was extensive American military freedom inside continuing Danish sovereignty.

Tiruppur’s success runs on cheap cotton. India needs to ask who pays for it

Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.

At Tejas trainer handover, Rajnath warns delays can lead to ‘technology obsoletion’

HAL finally closes 2010 Tejas order but work remains on Mk1A and the first delivery is unlikely before IAF chief retires end of October.

Bangladesh isn’t a mirror image of Pakistan. Hyphenating them undermines India’s strategic interests

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh leverage.