Power Play
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Defusing politics, decimating politicians: Why Naveen Patnaik towers over Odisha
The masterful ‘anti-politics’ of the Biju Janata Dal’s tallest leader has meant that a sixth continuous term as chief minister is all but likely.
Sampad Patnaik
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How the kidnapping of the world’s first solar entrepreneur benefited the fossil fuel industry
The 1909 incident may have cost the solar energy industry decades of progress – and the planet huge amounts of damaging carbon emissions.
Sugandha Srivastav, The Conversation
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14 Opposition parties go to Supreme Court accusing Centre of misusing CBI, ED
They have urged the court to frame pre-arrest guidelines to prevent misuse of investigative agencies.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Explainer: Why an Adani application for a licence set off a major electricity strike in Maharashtra
Adani Power is seeking to supply electricity to commercially important areas currently served by the state-owned company.
Arunabh Saikia
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Number crunch: Is India putting more money into renewables or fossil fuels?
Investment announcements do not always work out. A deep dive into the numbers reveals much about where India is putting its money.
M Rajshekhar
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‘Geopolitical games’: Nepal hands over hydropower projects from Chinese to Indian companies
India, as Nepal’s principal buyer of exported electricity, refuses to buy power produced by Chinese-built plants.
Ramesh Bhushal
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Why Indian states are opposed to the Electricity Amendment Bill
There is a view that the legislation could boost privatisation and create a threat to cooperative federalism.
Manish Kumar
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After Maharashtra, is Jharkhand next? ED action steps up pressure as ruling coalition shows cracks
With Chief Minister Hemant Soren under siege on several fronts, observers say a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-BJP alliance should not be ruled out.
Arunabh Saikia
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How the Modi government has weaponised the ED to go after India’s Opposition
The money laundering law was always stringent. Amendments in 2019 have made it even more draconian. Cases have risen astronomically.
Supriya Sharma & Arunabh Saikia
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Two solar panels on a tailor’s roof tell the story of how Jharkhand is adopting renewable energy
In the coal-dependent state, uptake of solar power has been slow and decentralised, driven by people like Reyajudin Ansari.
Karishma Mehrotra
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Why the Russian government resigned and what this means for the country’s political future
President Vladimir Putin is due to step down in 2024. Are the proposed constitutional changes aimed at securing his place in government?
Graeme Gill, The Conversation
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Is it okay for managers to have consensual sex with subordinates? Research says no
Bosses who engage in relationships with subordinates tend to be oblivious to the power dynamics at play.
Vanessa K Bohns, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final