Us Politics
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Donald Trump briefly arrested in Georgia election subversion case, released on bond
He has been accused of trying to subvert the will of the voters of Georgia in an attempt to prevent his rival Joe Biden from becoming the president in 2020.
Scroll Staff
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Donald Trump charged with attempting to overturn 2020 presidential elections
The former US president is accused of inciting violence at the US Capitol in 2021 in a ‘desperate attempt’ to undermine American democracy and cling to power.
Scroll Staff
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Indian-origin engineer Hirsh Vardhan Singh announces US presidential bid
He is the third Republican politician of Indian origin after Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy to enter the race for the top post.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Listen: The taals used by tabla players to accompany thumri
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Tamil Nadu anti-corruption police raid ED office after arresting agency’s officer in bribery case
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Pithora is for the gods, not for products, say Adivasis
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In Assam, railway line expansion and electrification threaten the hoolock gibbon, India’s only ape
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Why white conservatives in the US have launched a war on ‘wokeness’
There is a battle to erase any form of American history that considers the racism and inequity of the country’s past and present.
Emma Shortis, The Conversation & Liam Byrne, The Conversation
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Why are right-wing US voters so loyal to Donald Trump?
As soon as the former president is in trouble, a vast majority of Republican sympathisers rally behind him.
Jérôme Viala-Gaudefroy, The Conversation
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With Trump’s indictment, Joe Biden faces a significant risk
The US president must prosecute a message of political integrity and the importance of the rule of law, while resisting continued assaults against them.
Emma Shortis, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: New York gets a new attraction where visitors can recreate iconic steel beam photograph
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‘This guy really wants some attention’: Actor Chris Evan’s pet dog interrupts his video call
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Watch: Gazan child turns to stone in shock and fear as air strikes are resumed after ceasefire
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‘Thanks for the sandwich’: Artist roasts Spotify for low earnings in their year-end videos
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Watch: Scenes of waterlogging in different parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rains continue
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Why Joe Biden is confident he’ll win his re-election bid despite low approval ratings
His team is hoping his relative stability arising from half a century of experience will remain a welcome relief for Americans exhausted by choppy politics.
Jared Mondschein, The Conversation
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Trump indictment: American democracy is facing a test that it cannot afford to fail
The outcome of this test will affect all Americans.
Emma Shortis, The Conversation
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Trump’s popularity with Republicans won’t be damaged by an indictment in the Stormy Daniels case
Most Republicans believe the investigation is politically motivated.
Dafydd Townley, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Watch: Trailer of ‘Mad Max’ spinoff ‘Furiosa’ is out
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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How will Donald Trump’s indictment shape his campaign and a possible second presidency?
The US Constitution does not require that the president be free from indictment, conviction or even prison.
Stefanie Lindquist, The Conversation
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States, cities and the wealthy are already withdrawing from America
According to some Republicans, another Civil War is inevitable unless red and blue states form separate countries.
Michael J Lee, The Conversation
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Republican Party is becoming more multiracial despite the racism in its ranks
Will the GOP continue to stoke white grievance, or pursue a multiracial strategy that can expand its reach? Recent trends suggest that it can do both at once.
Joseph Lowndes, The Conversation & Daniel Martinez HoSang, The Conversation
The Field
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Fitness watch: Why women athletes are more prone to ACL injuries than men
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Australia tour of India: Rinku Singh, Axar Patel help hosts clinch T20I series in Raipur
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Cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India in home series against England and Australia
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Roy Krishna scores to help Odisha FC pip Jamshedpur FC
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Badminton: Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly talk through the steps on the long road ahead