Migration Policies
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UK approves visa scheme to allow entry for 3,000 young Indian professionals each year
The announcement came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali.
Scroll Staff
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Towards hope and inclusion: Why the world must change the narrative on migrants post-Covid
Closed borders harsh and curbs have caused suffering. Nations must now welcome the vulnerable who built their economies and societies.
Pia Oberoi
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Britain’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has troubling echoes of its imperial past
In a repeat of colonial politics, the UK is tasking Africa with working in its interests for only short-term financial benefits.
Parvati Nair, The Conversation
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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A year after Covid-19 lockdown, India still doesn’t have reliable data or policy on migrant workers
The consensus among experts is that India needs new labour regulations to address systemic problems.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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Kerala is far ahead of Delhi and Maharashtra when it comes to integrating migrant workers
The state’s success can be attributed to targeted schemes for migrant workers and its recognition of them as a considerable force guiding demographics.
Chitra Rawat, IndiaSpend.com, Rohini Mitra, IndiaSpend.com & Priyansha Singh, IndiaSpend.com
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US: Donald Trump’s administration rolls out restrictions on asylum for migrants on Mexican border
The new rule is subject to a presidential proclamation, which is expected to be signed soon.
Scroll Staff
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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How Donald Trump’s immigration policy is linked to his battle against Russia collusion investigation
A Republican victory in elections later this year is critical for the US president to avoid impeachment and he is using the nativist agenda to rally supporters.
Susan Froetschel
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Paris ‘Spiderman’ shows the superhuman demands placed on migrants to earn citizenship
Mamoudou Gassama deserved recognition, citizenship and more for his bravery. But the idea that citizenship must be 'earned' undermines basic rights.
Katherine Tonkiss, The Conversation
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Kerala faces polls with declining Gulf remittances
The state receives 40% of India's remittances, which dropped to a four-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore in the third quarter of 2015-16.
Abhishek Waghmare, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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’