Modi Watch
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As India slides into chaos, Modi’s image is being distanced from an earthly realm – and blame
These days, the images that the prime minister chooses to present the world touch subliminal buttons – saffron, sage, penance, service and so on.
Saba Naqvi
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Writer Aatish Taseer’s Wikipedia page vandalised after his ‘Time’ cover story criticising Modi
The article in the US weekly described the prime minister as ‘India’s divider-in-chief’.
Arjun Sidharth, AltNews.in
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Analysing Modi’s Twitter feed: One tweet every two hours, Republic TV only media house retweeted
The prime minister’s 2,143 tweets between October 2018 and March 2019 had around 7.7 million retweets and 32.4 million likes.
Kashyap Raibagi, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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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Narendra Modi is usually quick to condemn terror attacks on Twitter. So why not for New Zealand?
Though Modi has written to New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern expressing his sadness at the attacks, he has not said anything from his personal Twitter handle.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Why it feels like the ground is shifting: Modi’s grip on the narrative has slipped
Narendra Modi was able to adapt after the Land Acquisition amendment failure. Will this time be different?
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Watch: Narendra Modi beams himself into Coldplay concert (and jokes about demonetisation)
The Prime Minister addressed the gathering at the rock concert via video-conferencing.
Scroll Staff
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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After CNN and Arnab, Narendra Modi gave an interview to someone completely different
Talk show host David Letterman spoke to the Indian prime minister for an episode of a documentary series on climate change.
Scroll Staff
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Narendra Modi says he was tempted to put out a White Paper in 2014 revealing extent of UPA rot
BJP government has not taken any shortcuts, prime minister says in interview to Network18.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Why Modi’s razzmatazz diplomacy isn’t serving African interests
Narendra Modi's first trip to Africa has left the most pressing issues for the continent unaddressed.
Vineet Thakur and Alexander E. Davis, The Conversation
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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In his own words: Narendra Modi's biggest regret after two years as prime minister
Naturally, it involves the media.
Scroll Staff
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The 10 interesting bits from Arnab Goswami's tame interview of Narendra Modi
The prime minister thinks his Pakistan policy has been successful, and tells Arnab what he is truly scared of.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Don't use tradition as an excuse: Modi lectures the Kumbh about India's branding failures
'We need to present ourselves to the world in the language that it understands.'
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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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