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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
The India Fix: A newsletter on Indian politics from Scroll.in.
Shoaib Daniyal
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The real issues that have been lost in the debate on who should inaugurate new Parliament building
The structure is being opened at a time when the institution is seriously imperiled.
Ronojoy Sen
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‘Who will stage the inaugural walkout?’: Cartoonists chuckle over India’s new Parliament building
Narendra Modi inaugurates the new building on Sunday.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
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A frozen moment of resilience shows how India’s women have been betrayed in their hope for justice
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Watch: Water in Venice’s Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green, authorities launch probe
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New Parliament building seeks to legitimise Hindutva victory over India’s multicultural past
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Manipur clashes: Why bodies are lying unclaimed in the state’s morgues
With Kuki-majority hill areas turning into no-go zones for Meiteis – and vice versa – families have not been able to collect the remains of their kin.
Arunabh Saikia
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10 chief ministers skip NITI Aayog meeting headed by PM Modi
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal said that there is no reason for him to attend the meeting when the Centre is openly mocking federalism.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi University academic council passes motion to remove chapter on Urdu poet Iqbal
He had written some notable patriotic songs dedicated to India during the British rule, including ‘Sare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara’.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Salman Khan dances with Norwegian dance group Quick Style at an award show in Abu Dhabi
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Watch: Water in Venice’s Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green, authorities launch probe
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Watch: Mobile tower knocked down by powerful winds during thunderstorm in Nagaur, Rajasthan
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Watch: Dog learns to play peek-a-boo with human
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Watch: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala on his first death anniversary
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Karnataka: 24 ministers take oath, Cabinet now at full strength
Among those who were sworn in on Saturday were HK Patil, Krishna Byre Gowda, N Cheluvarayaswamy and K Venkatesh.
Scroll Staff
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Modi’s new parliament could see Hindi belt gain, South lose power at the Centre
The BJP may benefit from an expanded Lok Sabha as it is the dominant party in the Hindi belt where seats are likely to increase substantially.
Scroll Staff
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‘Everyone is feeling unsafe’: In Manipur, a surge in applications for gun licences
However, officials said new licences have not been issued since the outbreak of the violence.
Arunabh Saikia
The Reel
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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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Why India’s privileged citizens are cheerleaders for surveillance tech
A study found the support for policing techniques that rely on security cameras and drones goes up with income levels.
Zafar Aafaq
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US revises visa rules to restrict Bangladeshis who undermine democratic election
Ahead of elections in Bangladesh in January 2024, there are fears that the ruling Awami League might indulge in undemocratic practices to retain power.
Scroll Staff
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How ‘Mother of democracy’, ‘Vishwaguru’ rhetoric is a buffer against Western criticism of India
Western liberal democracies may be in a bind where criticism or praise of India only serves to further bolster the image of Narendra Modi.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Field
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Watch: Brazilian club Flamengo pay tribute to Vinicius Jr after racism attacks
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IPL 2023: Reactions as Ambati Rayudu announces retirement – ‘Honour to share the field with you’
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Hockey, Men’s Junior Asia Cup: India progress to semi-finals after comprehensive win over Thailand
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A frozen moment of resilience shows how India’s women have been betrayed in their hope for justice
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Wrestlers’ protest: Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri among those speaking up – ‘Has to be a better way’