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Neerja Chowdhury
Neerja Chowdhury is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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A new book reveals why Sonia Gandhi gave up her claim on Prime Ministership after the UPA’s victory
An excerpt from ‘How Prime Ministers Decide’, by Neerja Chowdhury.
Neerja Chowdhury
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Elections 2019: Neither BJP nor Congress – not even jobs. It’s all about Narendra Modi in Rajasthan
Many voters see the prime minister as being distinct from the BJP.
Neerja Chowdhury
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Maharashtra: Will Sharad Pawar’s decision not to contest polls weaken NCP-Congress alliance?
The Maratha strongman is said to have stepped back to keep the Pawar clan together. But it seems his authority has taken a hit.
Neerja Chowdhury
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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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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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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By today’s standards, George Fernandes was the ultimate ‘anti national’
He was a hero to many and it is heroes, however flawed, who keep the spirit of a nation alive.
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Narendra Modi has his task cut out for 2019 – and he is pulling out all stops. Will it work?
The otherwise seemingly invincible BJP is suddenly having to stoop to conquer.
Neerja Chowdhury
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Ashok Gehlot or Sachin Pilot? As election looms, Rajasthan discusses who will be next chief minister
BJP’s Vasundhara Raje doesn’t seem to be in the running.
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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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Sushma Swaraj may have quit electoral politics – but don’t write her off just yet
She could even be in the running to replace Narendra Modi as prime minister if the BJP slumps to under 180 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 election.
Neerja Chowdhury
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Vasundhara Raje has fought many battles alone, but will need Modi magic (and more) in coming polls
BJP’s strategy in the poll-bound state seems to be to deflect the discourse away from local grievances and turn people’s attention towards the prime minister.
Neerja Chowdhury
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KCR’s decision to call early elections in Telangana shows Lok Sabha 2019 is wide open
Such a step allows the chief minister to stop the Congress from regrouping, keep his options open on a national ally.
Neerja Chowdhury
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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Somnath Chatterjee (1929-2018): The communist who exemplified the marvel of India’s democracy
The veteran leader will always be remembered as the Speaker who put Constitutional principles above party loyalty.
Neerja Chowdhury
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Analysis: Citizen Pranab Mukherjee has shown he still wants to be India’s prime minister
By accepting an invitation to address an RSS meet, the ex-president has served a reminder that he intends to play an important part in national life.
Neerja Chowdhury
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Karnataka has shown the way for Lok Sabha 2019. But it is a bumpy road ahead for Congress-JD(S)
There are internal contradictions in this alliance. And the BJP will be breathing down the new government's neck at every turn.
Neerja Chowdhury
The Field
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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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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