Democracy Protests
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Ladakh protest: A tale of two mountain springs and what it says about the demand for autonomy
The protests in the territory are rooted in the right to make policies, norms and laws locally.
Padma Rigzin
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As Israelis protest plan to change judicial selection panel, is there a lesson for India?
Orthodox and ultra-religious groups, with a majority in parliament, aim to shackle the supreme court, Israel’s only check on the government.
Khinvraj Jangid
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Why occupying rulers’ places has been an important symbol for protestors through history
Sri Lanka’s palace joins a long list of royal and presidential residences occupied by protesters during political revolts.
Kristie Patricia Flannery, The Conversation
Trending
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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As a new wave of protests roils France, Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is in peril
If the country’s history is any guide, there will no simple solutions to the raging tensions.
Peter McPhee, The Conversation
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Thailand protests: Police fire water cannon on thousands of demonstrators in Bangkok
The Bangkok authority’s emergency unit said one police officer and four protestors were hurt during a brief confrontation outside the Grand Palace.
Scroll Staff
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Thailand issues emergency decree banning gatherings, arrests pro-democracy protestors
The demonstrators have called for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha’s resignation and the reform of the monarchical system.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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‘The people have woken up’: Film people and writers on expressing dissent – and the price to be paid
Why have some spoken but others been silent?
Devarsi Ghosh
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Is South America heading towards its own Arab Spring? Understanding recent protests in the continent
A wave of protests over public policy and economic discomfort has rocked South American countries such as Venezuela, Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile.
Lenin Cavalcanti Guerra, The Conversation
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Hong Kong: Tens of thousands defy police ban and brave the rain to march in a show of strength
A spokesperson for China’s legislature condemned statements from US senators and Congress members supporting the pro-democracy protestors.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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Hong Kong protests reflect alarm over China’s growing attempts to extend control over governance
Chief Executive Carrie Lam is in a difficult position: if she yields to the protestors, she will anger her bosses in Beijing.
Tony Walker, The Conversation
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Hong Kong’s top court grants bail to two pro-democracy activists
The two student leaders had been imprisoned for storming government headquarters during a protest in 2014.
Scroll Staff
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Dilma Rousseff, two views of democracy, and the battle for Brazil’s future
The senate has outmaneuvered a national leader, leaving many wondering which is fighting on the right side of democracy.
Marieke Riethof, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Gill and Sudharsan’s tons help Gujarat beat Chennai and stay in playoff hunt
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League as it happened: Neeraj Chopra finishes second; Kishore Jena ninth
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Delhi court frames sexual harassment charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know