Indian elections are usually fought on the ground through massive rallies, fiery speeches, banners, door-to-door canvassing and relentless media outreach. Digital campaigning does play a role, as is to be expected in the world’s second-largest smartphone market, but Vijay’s supporters were operating several notches ahead of rivals. Source link
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different. Source link
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world. Source link
Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her – and to her understated aesthetic. Source link
Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February. Source link
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they’re in danger. Source link
A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister. Source link
Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns. Source link
A military court on Thursday sentenced Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve. This means their death sentences will be commuted to life imprisonment after two years, without the possibility of sentence reduction or parole, Xinhua reports. Source link
The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer. Source link