World Politics
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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
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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
Trending
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but did not include ‘missionaries’
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Wrestlers protest shows how Indian law is a tool of oppression rather than an instrument of justice
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‘Who will stage the inaugural walkout?’: Cartoonists chuckle over India’s new Parliament building
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New Parliament building seeks to legitimise Hindutva victory over India’s multicultural past
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Malaysia Masters: HS Prannoy and the sweet satisfaction of long-awaited success
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Director forgets scroll after winning Palme d’Or at Cannes, Jane Fonda throws it at her
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Watch: Climate activists storm rugby field, scatter orange powder, disrupt match
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Watch: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar plays volleyball with police personnel in Dehradun
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Watch: Excavator falls into sea with operator inside during embankment construction in Kerala
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Eco India: How can the practice of agroforestry boost food security in Meghalaya?
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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
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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
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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‘2018’ review: A heart-tugging Kerala story
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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
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Interview: ‘How Fascism Works’ author Jason Stanley dissects the fascist politics in democracies
Around the world, right-wing leaders are using constant culture wars to get away with not delivering on any material things, says the writer.
Attila Piroth
The Field
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Malaysia Masters: HS Prannoy and the sweet satisfaction of long-awaited success
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Watch highlights: HS Prannoy clinches Malaysia Masters with superb win over Weng Hong Yang
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IPL 2023, Final, CSK vs GT as it happened: Match postponed due to rain, to be played on Monday
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In visuals: Protesting wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat detained by Delhi Police
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Malaysia Masters Super 500 final as it happened: HS Prannoy clinches his first BWF World Tour title