Political Play
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Why did BJP suddenly change its chief minister in Haryana just before elections?
With the move, the BJP hopes to ward of anti-incumbency, attract OBC votes and undercut the Congress’ Jat vote.
Vineet Bhalla
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Is the Modi government using G20 for domestic political gain?
The BJP government deliberately aligned India’s presidency with elections, critics claim.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Why a Bengali play about Nazi Germany is back: ‘If we don’t speak up, the times will get much worse’
Suman Mukhopadhay’s stage production ‘Mephisto’ examines the knotty relationship between art and power.
Devarsi Ghosh
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Opinion: CPI(M) has proved to be a ‘useful idiot’ for BJP by rejecting alliance with Congress
By foreclosing any possibility of a united electoral challenge to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the communist party only strengthens Hindutva communalism.
Aniket Alam
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Congress questions Modi’s use of chartered flights as Gujarat CM after BJP targets Robert Vadra
Abhishek Manu Singhvi said the trips had cost Rs 16.56 crore, according to an RTI query in 2007, and questioned who funded them.
Scroll Staff
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With Bihar in their pocket, Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have conquered the Hindi heartland
Up next: The south and east.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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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On first official visit to coastal state, Portugal’s Goa-origin PM is sucked into a poll eve row
Hindutva party leader asks Antonio Costa to apologise for Portuguese atrocities in its former colony.
Pamela D’Mello
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Punjab polls: Assume Arvind Kejriwal will be your chief minister, says Manish Sisodia
The BJP and Congress have attacked the Aam Aadmi Party chief for the move.
Scroll Staff
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Is Amit Shah losing his grip on the BJP in Uttar Pradesh?
The BJP president wanted to launch a personal attack on the Congress vice-president, claimed party insiders, but Rajnath Singh and others turned this down.
Dhirendra K Jha
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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A tug-of-war between the BJP and Yogi Adityanath has delayed the Cabinet reshuffle
The Gorakhpur MP fancies himself as Uttar Pradesh’s future chief minister, but his party has other plans for him.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Andhra’s bid to take control of the Sakshi media group is aimed at crippling Naidu’s rival Jagan
The state hopes to do this by using a new law framed to recover the ill-gotten assets of public servants.
TS Sudhir
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The defeat of its Rajya Sabha candidate in Haryana is a direct blow to the Congress high command
All the votes declared invalid were cast by MLAs loyal to former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, considered a close aide of the Congress president.
Vipin Pubby
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