World Politics
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Popularity of South Africa’s ruling ANC plunges – but that may not help the opposition win the polls
Few voters believe that the opposition is competent or hold a favourable view of its leaders.
Collette Schulz-Herzenberg, The Conversation & Robert Mattes, The Conversation
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Politicians around the world are getting older – in contrast to their young voters
In the legislative term 2020-2022, for instnace, the average member of the US House of Representatives was about 20 years older than the average citizen.
Aksel Sundström, The Conversation & Daniel Stockemer, The Conversation
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Under 20 years of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, Turkey has transformed into a near-autocracy
A new history examines Turkey’s slide into illiberalism.
Burcu Cevik-Compiegne, The Conversation
Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Memoir: A journalist remembers the 1960s and how the Naxal movement was portrayed in books and films
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Explained: How relations between India and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation improved
Pakistan’s objections to India’s inclusion have increasingly, of late, been overruled by the Arab nations.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Israel elections: Narendra Modi congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu on returning as PM
Thursday’s election results showed that Netanyahu and his allies won 64 seats in the 120-seat parliament.
Scroll Staff
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Could Russia collapse if it loses the war in Ukraine?
Three good reasons why we should not discount the possibility.
Matthew Sussex, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Brazil’s new president Lula faces an array of challenges, from Bolsonarism to damaged economy
The Leftist leader has to navigate some tricky waters.
Anthony Pereira, The Conversation
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Narendra Modi was right when he told Putin it is not time for war, says French president
Emmanuel Macron made the statement while addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
Scroll Staff
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Putin’s aggression is driving Russia’s neighbours into the arms of EU and China
Russia’s neighbours are worried about the threat of invasion.
Christoph Bluth, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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Protests break out in Paris and Lyon over Emmanuel Macron’s re-election as French president
The riot police sprayed teargas on demonstrators in Paris.
Scroll Staff
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Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has become Xi Jinping’s most challenging moment on the world stage
Has Beijing made a miscalculation by aligning itself with Moscow?
Tony Walker, The Conversation
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Sanctions on India for defence deal with Russia would be ‘extraordinarily foolhardy’: US senator
Ted Cruz made the comment on prospects of Washington’s sanctions over India’s purchase of S-400 missile defence system from Russia.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Nisha Dahiya wins Paris quota in women’s 68kg
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra shows a spark in season opener