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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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Joya Chatterji’s ‘Shadows at Noon’ wins best history book at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Awards
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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: 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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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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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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: 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
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final