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Arunabh Saikia
Arunabh Saikia is a Scroll.in staffer.
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A decade under Modi: Violence dips in Kashmir, turf lost to China and a civil war in Manipur
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on dealing with external threats and internal conflicts, and reforming the defence forces.
Arunabh Saikia & Safwat Zargar
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A decade under Modi: Farmers’ income yet to double, MSP growth slows down
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on improving the agriculture sector in India.
Arunabh Saikia
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A decade under Modi: Faster highways, struggling railways, building more airports
A quick look at how the Modi government fared on improving infrastructure in India.
Arunabh Saikia
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Inside Manipur’s new battleground: The border outpost of Moreh
On January 17, a frenzied gunfight between Kuki fighters and the Manipur commandos went on for nearly 20 hours.
Arunabh Saikia
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In Imphal, the state’s surrender to an armed Meitei militia with ‘Taliban-like’ grip
Three MLAs were assaulted by the cadres of Arambai Tenggol at the meeting held on January 24. One had to be briefly hospitalised.
Arunabh Saikia
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Why Congress lost Chhattisgarh
During its tenure, the party employed a cynical brand of politics that undermined the very reasons voters had backed it five years ago.
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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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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
The ban stands on weak legal ground, say experts.
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Why Congress is losing votes over anti-Christian violence in Chhattisgarh
The party has treaded cautiously on an issue that has divided the state’s Adivasi society.
Arunabh Saikia & Supriya Sharma
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In Chhattisgarh’s mining belt, Congress’s ‘doublespeak’ leaves Adivasi voters disgruntled
The election season in Sarguja region is marked by a sense of resigned hopelessness.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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‘Liquor in every village’: Chhattisgarh voters blame government corruption for their drinking woes
Congress promised prohibition, but flooded rural areas with alcohol, voters allege, even though data suggests a decline in consumption in the state.
Arunabh Saikia
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In Chhattisgarh, paddy price war between Congress and BJP leaves farmers pleased
The Congress is additionally promising a farm loan waiver.
Arunabh Saikia
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What a BJP convention on Valmiki Jayanti says about the fight for Dalit votes in Uttar Pradesh
Most people from the community who attended the event said they had not come there of their own accord.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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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