Michael, the century-old doll. Image Credit: Heurich House Museum/Axios DC A Victorian doll named Michael occupies a unique place in Washington, DC’s history, not simply as an antique kept in a museum but as part of a family tradition shaped by superstition, grief and spiritualism. Displayed at the Heurich House Museum, Michael was reportedly seated…

A Karnataka high court order and a police licensing regime have made Freedom Park Bengaluru’s default protest venue. But the governing police order also gives the police commissioner discretion to designate another suitable venue, meaning the legal position is more nuanced than an absolute ban on demonstrations elsewhere. Here’s everything you need to know about…

Ashok Lavasa speaks online at the event NEW DELHI: Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India (ECI) was facing an unprecedented level of controversy and urged the poll body to regain public trust amid protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Drawing a parallel…