French Politics
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France riots: Why Hindu nationalists in India are backing the French far right
With many of the protestors in France being Muslims, Hindutva supporters in India are supporting the French far right.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Behind the riots in France, decades of police brutality and hypermarginalisation of the suburbs
Racism, poor-quality housing and schooling make it difficult to young people to improve their lot.
Joseph Downing, The Conversation
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What does Emmanuel Macron’s reelection mean for France and Europe?
The centrist leader might have won the election, but the French are longing for radical change.
Romain Fathi, The Conversation
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In charts: France’s robust economy may win Emmanuel Macron another term
The president’s business reforms are not to everyone’s liking, but they seem to be producing results.
Niccolò Pisani, This Conversation
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France’s increasingly Eurosceptic electorate is an existential threat to the European Union
Macron, and more generally pro-European integration forces, are likely to face a difficult challenge in the country’s 2022 presidential elections.
Giovanni Capoccia, The Loop
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Macron’s mercenaries: The French president is pushing neoliberal ‘reform’ through police force
French police have a longstanding reputation for using excessive force, especially against citizens from ethnic minority backgrounds, migrants and protesters.
Oliver Davis, The Conversation
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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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Macron’s woes pile as French unions gear up for major strikes
The French president’s popularity has been sliding.
Ruth Reaney, The Conversation
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How French President Macron broke the Left-Right divide – and what he needs to do now
Macron’s new party, with solid legislative win in France, could help re-integrate Europe.
Jolyon Howorth
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France: Emmanuel Macron’s En Marche wins majority in parliamentary elections
The centrist party and its ally, Democratic Movement, are set to win 361 seats in the 577-seat Assembly.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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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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French President Emmanuel Macron picks centre-right Édouard Philippe to be prime minister
This implies Macron’s party is reaching out to the conservatives to help form the government.
Scroll Staff
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Emmanuel Macron sworn in as youngest French president at 39
He faces several challenges including tackling religious violence and uniting a very divided country.
Scroll Staff
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It’s a victory for Macron and for the European Union – but now it's time to unite a divided France
Macron's win showed France is internationalist, outward looking, pro-EU and free market-oriented; Le Pen's rise revealed it's also nationalist, protectionist.
Richard Maher, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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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