Power Play
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Defusing politics, decimating politicians: Why Naveen Patnaik towers over Odisha
The masterful ‘anti-politics’ of the Biju Janata Dal’s tallest leader has meant that a sixth continuous term as chief minister is all but likely.
Sampad Patnaik
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How the kidnapping of the world’s first solar entrepreneur benefited the fossil fuel industry
The 1909 incident may have cost the solar energy industry decades of progress – and the planet huge amounts of damaging carbon emissions.
Sugandha Srivastav, The Conversation
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14 Opposition parties go to Supreme Court accusing Centre of misusing CBI, ED
They have urged the court to frame pre-arrest guidelines to prevent misuse of investigative agencies.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are concerns being raised about the Election Commission’s voter turnout data?
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Explainer: Why an Adani application for a licence set off a major electricity strike in Maharashtra
Adani Power is seeking to supply electricity to commercially important areas currently served by the state-owned company.
Arunabh Saikia
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Number crunch: Is India putting more money into renewables or fossil fuels?
Investment announcements do not always work out. A deep dive into the numbers reveals much about where India is putting its money.
M Rajshekhar
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‘Geopolitical games’: Nepal hands over hydropower projects from Chinese to Indian companies
India, as Nepal’s principal buyer of exported electricity, refuses to buy power produced by Chinese-built plants.
Ramesh Bhushal
Video
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Why Indian states are opposed to the Electricity Amendment Bill
There is a view that the legislation could boost privatisation and create a threat to cooperative federalism.
Manish Kumar
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After Maharashtra, is Jharkhand next? ED action steps up pressure as ruling coalition shows cracks
With Chief Minister Hemant Soren under siege on several fronts, observers say a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-BJP alliance should not be ruled out.
Arunabh Saikia
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How the Modi government has weaponised the ED to go after India’s Opposition
The money laundering law was always stringent. Amendments in 2019 have made it even more draconian. Cases have risen astronomically.
Supriya Sharma & Arunabh Saikia
The Reel
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Two solar panels on a tailor’s roof tell the story of how Jharkhand is adopting renewable energy
In the coal-dependent state, uptake of solar power has been slow and decentralised, driven by people like Reyajudin Ansari.
Karishma Mehrotra
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Why the Russian government resigned and what this means for the country’s political future
President Vladimir Putin is due to step down in 2024. Are the proposed constitutional changes aimed at securing his place in government?
Graeme Gill, The Conversation
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Is it okay for managers to have consensual sex with subordinates? Research says no
Bosses who engage in relationships with subordinates tend to be oblivious to the power dynamics at play.
Vanessa K Bohns, The Conversation
The Field
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final