Political Strategy
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Rahul Gandhi must step aside if Congress doesn’t perform well in LS polls, says Prashant Kishor
The political strategist said the Wayanad MP has been running the Congress for all practical purposes despite quitting as the party chief in 2019.
Scroll Staff
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‘Good start towards fight against injustice,’ says KCR after meet with Uddhav Thackeray
The meeting took place in the context of recent efforts by regional parties to form a federal front against the BJP.
Scroll Staff
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Why Prashant Kishor’s brand of depoliticised politics stands small chance against BJP-RSS juggernaut
The Opposition needs a clear vision and ideology if it intends to challenge the aggressive, undiluted Hindutva agenda.
Kieran Correia
Trending
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Trump’s eagerness to exit Afghanistan has again given Pakistan leverage over the US
In return for bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table, Islamabad will demand the restoration of US aid.
Scott Lucas and Umer Karim, The Conversation
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The cacophony of Indian elections and politics has inspired another board game
In Shasn, players contest polls, form alliances, plot against rivals, and use money and social media to influence voters.
Sangeeta Tanwar, qz.com
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Decoding Nitin Gadkari’s gameplan: Jockeying for Prime Minister’s post or simply playing his part?
The BJP leader has made a series of remarks over the past few weeks that seem to criticise Narendra Modi.
Vijayta Lalwani
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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BJP’s plan for Vajpayee memorials, kalash yatra has Congress worried about impact on key elections
The Opposition party has come up with a strategy to counter any BJP plans to use Vajpayee’s memory for electoral gain.
Anita Katyal
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To beat BJP in three poll-bound states, Congress is working on an alliance with civil society groups
This follows the party’s successful strategy in Gujarat to partner mass leaders Jignesh Mevani, Hardik Patel and Alpesh Thakor.
Anita Katyal
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In outreach to Shiv Sena, Maharashtra CM pitches for an alliance of ‘secular but Hindutva’ parties
Devendra Fadnavis said in an interview that the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance ruptured in 2014 because the parties could not agree on seat-sharing.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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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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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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On the back of weak growth numbers, Opposition revives demonetisation to attack government with
Opposition parties feel it would be more effective to pin down the Modi regime on economic matters such as price rise, lack of jobs.
Anita Katyal
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By making Alphons Kannanthanam a minister, Amit Shah kickstarts plan to woo Kerala’s Christians
BJP leaders say the party chief selected the Christian leader without consulting the state unit.
TA Ameerudheen
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A common presidential candidate may be the first step by the opposition in forming an anti-BJP front
They may not have the numbers, but the opposition wants to put up a symbolic fight.
Anita Katyal
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller