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Arunabh Saikia
Arunabh Saikia is a Scroll.in staffer.
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A decade under Modi: Violence dips in Kashmir, turf lost to China and a civil war in Manipur
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on dealing with external threats and internal conflicts, and reforming the defence forces.
Arunabh Saikia & Safwat Zargar
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A decade under Modi: Farmers’ income yet to double, MSP growth slows down
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on improving the agriculture sector in India.
Arunabh Saikia
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A decade under Modi: Faster highways, struggling railways, building more airports
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on improving infrastructure in India.
Arunabh Saikia
Trending
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Check claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP during mock polls in Kerala, Supreme Court tells EC
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Inside Manipur’s new battleground: The border outpost of Moreh
On January 17, a frenzied gunfight between Kuki fighters and the Manipur commandos went on for nearly 20 hours.
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In Imphal, the state’s surrender to an armed Meitei militia with ‘Taliban-like’ grip
Three MLAs were assaulted by the cadres of Arambai Tenggol at the meeting held on January 24. One had to be briefly hospitalised.
Arunabh Saikia
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Why Congress lost Chhattisgarh
During its tenure, the party employed a cynical brand of politics that undermined the very reasons voters had backed it five years ago.
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
The ban stands on weak legal ground, say experts.
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Why Congress is losing votes over anti-Christian violence in Chhattisgarh
The party has treaded cautiously on an issue that has divided the state’s Adivasi society.
Arunabh Saikia & Supriya Sharma
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In Chhattisgarh’s mining belt, Congress’s ‘doublespeak’ leaves Adivasi voters disgruntled
The election season in Sarguja region is marked by a sense of resigned hopelessness.
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The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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‘Liquor in every village’: Chhattisgarh voters blame government corruption for their drinking woes
Congress promised prohibition, but flooded rural areas with alcohol, voters allege, even though data suggests a decline in consumption in the state.
Arunabh Saikia
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In Chhattisgarh, paddy price war between Congress and BJP leaves farmers pleased
The Congress is additionally promising a farm loan waiver.
Arunabh Saikia
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What a BJP convention on Valmiki Jayanti says about the fight for Dalit votes in Uttar Pradesh
Most people from the community who attended the event said they had not come there of their own accord.
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The Field
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer