Voting for the Indian election starts on 19 April. Follow our coverage on the BBC news website and on BBC News India's social platforms for a deeper look into this massive democratic exercise.

Congrats to Northwestern Medill #documentary alum Nikita Mandhani!
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NEW: an ideological divide is emerging between young men and women in many countries around the world.

I think this one of the most important social trends unfolding today, and provides the answer to several puzzles.

A bebinca is a multi-layered dessert and one of the culinary stars of Goan cuisine during Christmas, Easter, and family weddings. The BBC's Nikita Mandhani explores the story behind this sweet treat.
#bebinca #christmas #goa #goa nfood

‘I fought the Portuguese by starting a radio station.’
Goa, one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, got its freedom from the Portuguese on 19 December 1961 - more than four centuries after it was colonised. Watch our full film here: youtube.com/watch?v=VLo-x9…

Help! Looking for 14-18 year-olds in Delhi NCR who enjoy watching cricket. This is for a fun BBC video and is urgent. Please DM or reply to this tweet. #journalismhelp #cricket #WorldCup2023

Ketaki Jani was diagnosed with Alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss, when she was 40. Watch how Ketaki went from being scared to look at herself in the mirror to walking the ramp for international beauty pageants: youtube.com/watch?v=nEiFnq…
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I’ve never used this platform for sharing grievances against companies but Niyo Support and SBM Bank India Ltd have tested my patience. Do not use their services if you want peace of mind and efficient customer support. They’re running a scam!

G20 India summit highlights in less than two minutes #G20Summit2023 #g20indiapresidency #G20SummitDelhi

A family that lived through the Bhopal Gas tragedy share their story. #shorts #bhopal #bbcnewsindia
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Made a thing with prem boominathan exploring the definition of beauty. I’ve completely forgotten how to tweet but please watch :) m.youtube.com/watch?v=JgAJeT…

👏Congratulations BBC Indian Languages for silver in Best use of short form video & bronze for BBC Young Reporter India in Best Trust Initiative category WAN-IFRA WAN-IFRA South Asia🏆 Nikita Mandhani Vikas Trivedi Sarvapriya Sangwan marie helly Shruti Menon Rupa Jha

A bronze and a silver for the BBC at the WAN-IFRA WAN-IFRA South Asia awards. Nikita Mandhani Vikas Trivedi
Well done to the top team 🥳

Here's a quick explainer on India's #Lithium discovery. Why it's a big deal, and what it means for you. With Bimal Thankachan for BBC News India BBC News (World)

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🟡Semafor's head of video joe posner sat down with BBC News (World)'s Nikita Mandhani to discuss founding video units at news startups, the use of AI in filmmaking and the importance of embracing our curiosity.

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thank you so much Nikita Mandhani for wanting to have this conversation :D

link below if yr interested in my work over the years!

'I was told I looked like a Dalmatian dog.'

What happens when society’s idea of beauty excludes some people? We spoke to three Indians with vitiligo to find out what beauty means to them. Watch the full video by Nikita Mandhani & prem boominathan here: bit.ly/40o8i8m

BBC News India is starting a new journey on YouTube. This is your place to watch documentaries, short news films and engage in conversations on issues that matter to you. Watch the trailer to find out more! Click here to subscribe to our channel: bbc.in/3whmDp3