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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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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: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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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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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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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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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May