Verdict 2014
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Ten lessons the Aam Aadmi Party must study to stay relevant for Election 2019
It's too early to write an obt for the party. It has a good shot at growing if it builds a party structure, clings to its idealism and picks resonant issues in state assembly elections.
Ajaz Ashraf
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BJP state units start to grumble about being denied Cabinet berths
Party units in states in which the BJP performed well are hoping they will be rewarded with berths when Modi expands his council of ministers.
Dhirendra K Jha
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BJP's panna pramukh strategy in UP yields the ultimate dividend
The RSS' panna pramukh strategy allowed for deep and direct engagement with voters, and was among the crucial elements of the BJP's remarkable electoral performance.
Dhirendra K Jha
Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Everything you need to know about Lok Sabha Verdict 2014 explained in 40 charts
In terms of vote share in seats won, the Bharatiya Janata Party comes way ahead of its competitors, particularly in the Hindi Belt.
Gilles Verniers and the YIF Electoral Data Unit*
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Will the review of saffron terror cases be Modi’s return gift to RSS?
The National Investigation Agency is studying seven bombings allegedly executed by Hindutva groups.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Congress has more seats than BJP in Rajya Sabha but only limited room to maneouvre
Despite holding more seats in the Upper House than the BJP, the Congress has only limited room to stall legislations it doesn't like.
Thane Richard, Qz.com
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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Some demands made on Modi so far: build Ram mandir, have deputy PM for South
The advice that has emerged in newspapers and on television over the last two weeks has ranged from specific policy decisions, such as cutting subsidies, to demands as basic as "appoint the right people".
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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NOTA may have affected outcome in 19 constituencies
Slicing the data, NOTA was used most in rural areas, and in reserved constituencies.
Santosh Sunderesan and Nikita Saxena
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From Mossad to Team Rahul: here's what the Congress is blaming for its rout
The scapegoats include everyone from Manmohan Singh to Japanese communications agency Dentsu.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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US 'Daily Show' reporter discovers paid news, buys his way into Indian newspaper
Plus an interview with Rajdeep Sardesai and the standard joke about TV graphics.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh press concerned about water-sharing deal, Pakistanis wonder about pluralism
As Narendra Modi wins the Indian election, the press in neighbouring countries is cautious.
Mridula Chari
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Should the winner really take it all?
If India had a German-style system of Proportional Representation in place, only the BJP and Congress would have found place in the new Lok Sabha.
Santosh Sundaresan
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification