Maharashtra Drama
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Supreme Court refuses to stop Election Commission from deciding on real Shiv Sena
The decision is a setback for the Uddhav Thackeray camp as it came on a plea filed against the Eknath Shinde faction’s claim on the party’s symbol and name.
Scroll Staff
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Shiv Sena tussle: Supreme Court refers petitions to Constitution bench
The Election Commission has been asked to not recognise either of the Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray factions as the real Shiv Sena till the case is heard.
Scroll Staff
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What is the Anti-Defection Law and how will it shape the Maharashtra crisis?
The law was supposed to end corrupt defections. But it has clearly failed.
Shoaib Daniyal
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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Interview: How can Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena rebels escape punishment under the defection law?
PDT Acharya, the former Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, lays out some scenarios for the Maharashtra political crisis.
Smitha Nair
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As the losers of the Maharashtra election take power, is democracy really the winner?
Two so-called liberal or centrist parties have tied up with an outfit that viscerally hates religious, ethnic and regional minorities. Where does that leave us?
Mohan Guruswamy
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Maharashtra: BJP’s gambit failed – but how long will unwieldy Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance last?
BJP lost face in Bihar and Karnataka, yet in both states it clawed its way back to power.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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Maharashtra: SC decision to delay floor test goes against its own precedent in Goa and Karnataka
By postponing the decision by a day, the court has given the BJP extra time to cobble up together a majority.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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How did BJP come to rely on an allegedly corrupt dynast, Ajit Pawar, to snatch power in Maharashtra?
Ultimately, it comes down to uncle vs nephew (backed by the BJP). Who will win out?
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Maharashtra crisis: SC examines governor’s actions – but can it do more than order a floor test?
If a floor test is the only real option before the Supreme Court, why delay it?
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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Why 27,000 foot soldiers of the Digital India initiative caused a massive traffic jam in Mumbai
Data entry operators with the e-panchayat programme in Maharashtra are struggling with poor wages, irregular payments and job insecurity.
Aarefa Johari
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BJP supporters throw stones at Dalit protestors outside Fadnavis swearing-in ceremony
Activists wanted to raise awareness about recent Ahmednagar killings.
Mridula Chari
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Four reasons Nitin Gadkari thinks he should be Maharashtra's next CM
As head of his home state, he would wield greater power than he does in his current role as shipping minister.
Shibaji Roychoudhury
The Field
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title