World Politics
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Popularity of South Africa’s ruling ANC plunges – but that may not help the opposition win the polls
Few voters believe that the opposition is competent or hold a favourable view of its leaders.
Collette Schulz-Herzenberg, The Conversation & Robert Mattes, The Conversation
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Politicians around the world are getting older – in contrast to their young voters
In the legislative term 2020-2022, for instnace, the average member of the US House of Representatives was about 20 years older than the average citizen.
Aksel Sundström, The Conversation & Daniel Stockemer, The Conversation
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Under 20 years of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, Turkey has transformed into a near-autocracy
A new history examines Turkey’s slide into illiberalism.
Burcu Cevik-Compiegne, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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No plan to introduce inheritance tax, clarifies Congress after Sam Pitroda’s remarks trigger row
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Explained: How relations between India and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation improved
Pakistan’s objections to India’s inclusion have increasingly, of late, been overruled by the Arab nations.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Israel elections: Narendra Modi congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu on returning as PM
Thursday’s election results showed that Netanyahu and his allies won 64 seats in the 120-seat parliament.
Scroll Staff
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Could Russia collapse if it loses the war in Ukraine?
Three good reasons why we should not discount the possibility.
Matthew Sussex, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Brazil’s new president Lula faces an array of challenges, from Bolsonarism to damaged economy
The Leftist leader has to navigate some tricky waters.
Anthony Pereira, The Conversation
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Narendra Modi was right when he told Putin it is not time for war, says French president
Emmanuel Macron made the statement while addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
Scroll Staff
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Putin’s aggression is driving Russia’s neighbours into the arms of EU and China
Russia’s neighbours are worried about the threat of invasion.
Christoph Bluth, The Conversation
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Protests break out in Paris and Lyon over Emmanuel Macron’s re-election as French president
The riot police sprayed teargas on demonstrators in Paris.
Scroll Staff
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Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has become Xi Jinping’s most challenging moment on the world stage
Has Beijing made a miscalculation by aligning itself with Moscow?
Tony Walker, The Conversation
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Sanctions on India for defence deal with Russia would be ‘extraordinarily foolhardy’: US senator
Ted Cruz made the comment on prospects of Washington’s sanctions over India’s purchase of S-400 missile defence system from Russia.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century