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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‘Women are going to be more scared now’: Why activists say HD Revanna’s bail should have been denied
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Readers’ comments: As a queer Indian citizen, a third term for Narendra Modi will be dangerous
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View from the Margins: How the Modi government failed India’s transgender community
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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EC says it has no legal mandate to provide voter turnout data from each polling station
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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: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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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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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: Come for the back story and stay for the insane stunts
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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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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Tennis, French Open 2024: Dominic Thiem’s last appearance at Paris ends in second round qualifier
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Paris Olympics: Opening ceremony rehearsal delayed for second time as Seine water level rises
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Athletics: Tejas Shirse sets new men’s 110m National Record; Jyothi Yarraji equals her own best
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Unanswered question: Sunil Chhetri will leave a big void in the striker’s role for the national team
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IPL 2024: Rajasthan end losing streak to beat Bengaluru and win the Eliminator