The Quint Daily | India's biggest election loser

Meet Dr Padmarajan, a candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections who is born to lose.

Tamil Nadu's Dr K Padmarajan holds a fascinating record: 238 elections contested, zero wins! But what keeps 'The Election King' going? The Quint chats with him.

Meanwhile, a slew of films with a pro-Hindutva hook are slated to hit theatres in the run-up to the polls. Who is really backing such films? We take a closer look. Also, here's how AI has become the new get-out-of-jail-free card.

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Poll-Bound

'I Hope I Never Win': Why India's Biggest Election Loser Loves to Lose

Elections 2024: In the Battle Against Modi, Mahua is Mamata's Strongest Warrior

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Deep Dive

2024 Pro-Hindutva Films Were Funded By BJP-Linked People, Promoted by BJP Netas

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Editors' Picks ✒️

'Blame it on AI': How 'Deepfakes' Become an Easy Excuse to Dismiss Reality

Taiwan Earthquake: 'The Buildings Trembled but People Remained Calm'

Candidates Tournament: New Era Awaits Indian Chess as Young Stars Take the Lead

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Chew on this

The Obesity Paradox: Malnutrition Has Many Forms But Needs A Unified Response

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