political history
Bihar's Record Voter Turnout: Historical Patterns Suggest Potential Political Shift Despite NDA's Projected Victory
Nov 13, 2025 02:13 am CST
Bihar has witnessed an unprecedented 66.91% voter turnout in recent elections, marking a 9.62 percentage point increase from 2020. While exit polls predict an NDA victory, historical data reveals that Bihar has experienced government changes three times when voter turnout increased by more than five percentage points. This pattern, coupled with higher female voter participation at 71.6% compared to men's 62.8%, introduces an intriguing dynamic that could challenge predicted outcomes despite favorable forecasts for the ruling alliance.
From Cannes to City Hall: How Mira Nair's Son Zohran Mamdani Made History as New York's First Muslim Mayor
Nov 05, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Filmmaker Mira Nair proudly references a touching 1988 Cannes Film Festival moment as her son Zohran Mamdani makes history by becoming New York's first Muslim mayor. At 68, Nair celebrates her transition from "producer of the director" to "producer of the candidate" as Mamdani prepares to become the youngest, first South Asian-descended, and first African-born mayor of New York City.
Zohran Mamdani Makes History: New York City Elects First Muslim Mayor with Progressive Agenda
Nov 05, 2025 12:10 pm CST
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old son of Ugandan scholar and Indian filmmaker, has made history as New York City's first Muslim mayor and youngest in a century. His grassroots campaign focused on affordable housing, universal childcare, and raising minimum wage to $30/hour by 2030 resonated with voters, generating the highest mayoral election turnout in 50 years. Mamdani's victory marks a significant shift toward progressive leadership in America's largest city.
