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Scott Lucas, The Conversation

Professor of International Politics, University of Birmingham

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  1. Watch: The charming beagle Oliver wakes up from a nap

    Watch: The charming beagle Oliver wakes up from a nap
  2. 400 years ago, England’s first ambassador to India returned home with ‘eye-opening experiences’

    400 years ago, England’s first ambassador to India returned home with ‘eye-opening experiences’
  3. Readers’ comments: Indian air travellers are a unique species

    Readers’ comments: Indian air travellers are a unique species
  4. What if there’s an ancient temple under your office? Twitter parody of Ayodhya case sparks confusion

    What if there’s an ancient temple under your office? Twitter parody of Ayodhya case sparks confusion
  5. BJP-Shiv Sena will win over 200 seats, say most exit polls; big saffron surge predicted in Haryana

    BJP-Shiv Sena will win over 200 seats, say most exit polls; big saffron surge predicted in Haryana

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  1. Watch: US television host Trevor Noah comments on nepotism ‘in and around the White House’

    Watch: US television host Trevor Noah comments on nepotism ‘in and around the White House’
  2. Watch: This high school coach gave a tight hug to a gun-wielding student after disarming him

    Watch: This high school coach gave a tight hug to a gun-wielding student after disarming him
  3. Watch: Scenes after an explosion at Hubli railway station in Karnataka

    Watch: Scenes after an explosion at Hubli railway station in Karnataka
  4. Watch: Why another Brexit referendum? A 40-second answer at London’s People’s Vote rally

    Watch: Why another Brexit referendum? A 40-second answer at London’s People’s Vote rally

  5. Watch: This dance class for adults is being taught by a toddler (and it’s the best ever)

    Watch: This dance class for adults is being taught by a toddler (and it’s the best ever)

The Reel

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  1. Audio master: In AR Rahman’s soaring songs for ‘Delhi-6’, sustained melody and no Punjabi pop

    Audio master: In AR Rahman’s soaring songs for ‘Delhi-6’, sustained melody and no Punjabi pop
  2. Sound stories: How the Western Outdoor recording studio influenced the Indian music scene

    Sound stories: How the Western Outdoor recording studio influenced the Indian music scene
  3. From ‘Bhavesh Joshi’ to ‘Upstarts’, Priyanshu Painyuli has played a ‘high risk, high gain game’

    From ‘Bhavesh Joshi’ to ‘Upstarts’, Priyanshu Painyuli has played a ‘high risk, high gain game’
  4. ‘Laal Kaptaan’ movie review: Saif Ali Khan-starrer is nasty, brutish and too long

    ‘Laal Kaptaan’ movie review: Saif Ali Khan-starrer is nasty, brutish and too long
  5. ‘P Se Pyaar F Se Farraar’ movie review: The adults in the room eclipse the lovers on the run

    ‘P Se Pyaar F Se Farraar’ movie review: The adults in the room eclipse the lovers on the run

The Field

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  1. Boxing: Amit Panghal, Deepak, Chirag enter quarter-finals of World Military Games

    Boxing: Amit Panghal, Deepak, Chirag enter quarter-finals of World Military Games
  2. ISL: Bengaluru FC begin title defence with a draw as NorthEast United frustrate hosts at Kanteerava

    ISL: Bengaluru FC begin title defence with a draw as NorthEast United frustrate hosts at Kanteerava

  3. Haven’t grown any grey hair: Tottenham boss Pochettino unfazed by team’s recent slump

    Haven’t grown any grey hair: Tottenham boss Pochettino unfazed by team’s recent slump
  4. Cricket: Mumbai wants MCA to hold talks with BCCI after ‘unfair’ exit from Vijay Hazare Trophy

    Cricket: Mumbai wants MCA to hold talks with BCCI after ‘unfair’ exit from Vijay Hazare Trophy
  5. Ranchi Test: Pretty poor we almost got bowled out twice in a day, says South Africa’s Zubayr Hamza

    Ranchi Test: Pretty poor we almost got bowled out twice in a day, says South Africa’s Zubayr Hamza