Democracy Protests
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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
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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
Trending
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Has Modi’s Vande Bharat push come at the cost of train safety?
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Sexual harassment allegations by wrestlers are horrific – so why is Modi still backing Singh?
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Even a train tragedy in India is being blamed on Muslims online
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Is it better to lose weight slowly or quickly? Here’s what researchers say
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Elephant charges at safari jeep in Karnataka forest, driver reverses vehicle in time
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Watch: Stunning videos of the strawberry full moon from different parts of the world
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Odisha train crash: From residents to NCC cadets, blood donors line up to help victims
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‘This is a safe, celebratory space for you’: Taylor Swift’s Pride month message during US concert
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Watch: Aerial view of restoration work underway at site of Odisha train accident
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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
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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
The Reel
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ review: Duck-and-dive comedy is a hit-and-miss affair
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‘School of Lies’ review: An overloaded saga of secrets and trauma
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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
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In the Maldives, the Opposition has launched a bid to oust a ‘dictatorial’ President
Accusing Abdulla Yameen of muzzling the press and using the police and judiciary to neutralise his political opponents, alliance vows to restore democracy.
Omkar Khandekar
The Field
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Football: Striker Karim Benzema set to depart Real Madrid after 14 years - 'End of an era’
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Abhinav Shaw, Gautami Bhanot win gold in 10m air rifle mixed team in Suhl
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WTC Final: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Oval Test; Michael Neser brought in as replacement
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Wrestling: Ravi Kumar Dahiya pulls out of Bishkek Ranking series with knee injury
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Sainyam wins gold in women’s 10m air pistol event in Suhl