Saffron Politics
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Modi as the karmayogi: How the prime minister has modelled himself as a new-age Hindu ascetic
The BJP leader presented himself as selfless and humble in his victory speech. This vision goes far to promote a Hindu nationalist ‘new’ India.
Chandrima Chakraborty, The Conversation
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Togadia is writing book about Ram temple drive – and he isn’t happy about Modi’s inaction, says aide
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader’s manuscript criticises the prime minister for failing to move a law to ensure the construction of a shrine in Ayodhya.
Dhirendra K Jha
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How the BJP built a global PR machine with a little help from overseas friends
The Overseas Friends of the BJP has transformed into a vocal advocate for the party’s interests across the globe.
Neha Thirani Bagri, qz.com
Trending
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Covid-19: Imagine the headlines if any other religion had been responsible for Kumbh-like gathering
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Kumbh Mela: As 102 test positive for Covid, top police official says it isn’t a super-spreader event
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Certainly got across how I felt: England spinner Bess spoke to Root about his treatment in India
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Egypt says it won’t release Ever Given with 25-member Indian crew until its owners pay compensation
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Interview: ‘Everyone expected once Omar Abdullah walks out, something will happen. But nothing did.’
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Never mind the Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed a crucial test
As long as Modi keeps silent over cases of incitement by his ministers and members of the Sangh Parivar, he fails to be the Prime Minister of all of India.
Anjali Mody
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Politicians who get too close to 'cursed' Pakistan go downhill, says Shiv Sena
In an editorial in its mouthpiece, the party criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Lahore last Friday.
Scroll Staff
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Fifty years after the Shiv Sena was born, can Aditya Thackeray make it roar again?
The chauvinistic Maharashtrian party is struggling with a midlife crisis.
Smruti Koppikar
Video
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No space in hospitals, crematoriums in Gujarat: Horrific scenes from Covid-19 crisis in state
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Watch: Madhya Pradesh shopkeepers protest against lockdown in parts of state
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Watch: Driver struggles to parallel park, Good Samaritan turns out to have been unhelpful
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Watch: Japan to dump 1 million tonnes of treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea
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Watch: Baby elephant rescued from 15-feet-deep well in Mayurbhanj, Odisha
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BJP MP's attack on Narendra Modi and Amit Shah indicates rising disquiet in ruling party
Bharat Singh's statement echoes Arun Shourie's recent criticism of the party's leadership.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Recent BJP poll defeats will top agenda at RSS meet next week
Parent organisation may suggest course correction for its political wing.
Dhirendra K Jha
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BJP chief Amit Shah likely to give Sangh men key roles in his new team
The RSS's Ram Madhav and Shiv Prakash are likely to become general secretaries, marking a generational shift in the party’s leadership.
Dhirendra K Jha
The Reel
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‘Star Vs Food’: Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Pratik Gandhi at the stove
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‘The Priest’ trailer: Mammooty and Manju Warrier in thriller revolving around mysterious suicides
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‘Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu’ trailer: Parth Samthaan plays a gangster in love
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‘Searching For Sheela’ trailer: Documentary follows former Rajneesh aide on her visit to India
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Why Netflix’s investment in global shows is a potential game-changer