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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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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: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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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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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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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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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends