Conspiracy Theories
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Why conspiracy theories work for Donald Trump and could power his return as US president
He understands well that his base knows they are being exploited, but can only conceptualise that in terms of conspiring individuals or groups.
Tabish Khair
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QAnon: The conspiracy theory movement has spread beyond US to Europe and Russia
The mysterious QAnon network is becoming an international movement, and an estimated 22% of Americans back one of its core beliefs.
Robert M Dover, The Conversation
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How do conspiracy theories spread? I watched hundreds of flat-Earth videos to find out
Even far-fetched misinformation and conspiracies can seem rational if they fit into existing grievances.
Carlos Diaz Ruiz, The Conversation
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Trial court judge apologises before Allahabad High Court for discriminating against Muslim lawyer
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Incel extremism: Inside the warped online subculture of involuntary celibates
Incels believe their inability to attract women makes them victims of oppression.
Charlie Tye, The Conversation
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Why white supremacists and QAnon enthusiasts in the US are obsessed with the Byzantine Empire
Far-right groups are inspired by a false premise that when Rome fell, the eastern empire went on to preserve a white-European civilization.
Roland Betancourt, The Conversation
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The storming of US Capitol shows the real-life harms of online conspiracy theories like QAnon
The misinformation campaign evolved into an extremist religio-political ideology over the past three years.
Marc-Antoine Fardin, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Mystery monoliths: Similar phenomena from the past explain why they are not a big deal
No credible source has suggested the structures are a product of alien technology or supernatural influence.
Peter Ellerton, The Conversation
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Stranger than fiction: Did the CIA conduct secret mosquito experiments in India in the 1970s?
In Indira Gandhi’s India, conspiracies planted by the KGB were common. Some were outlandish, others terrifying – and true.
Nandita Haksar
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Why so many people believe fake news – and how to get them to see through conspiracy theories
Rational arguments and myth busting often won't help you change the mind of a conspiracy theorist. But there are other ways.
Mark Lorch, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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In a post-truth and alternative-fact world, how should we understand conspiracy theories?
In an environment of scepticism, it's difficult to draw the line between rational thinking and conspiracy thoerising.
University of Cambridge
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Shivraj Patil rejects allegations that Home Ministry delayed help for Maharashtra on 26/11
The former Home Minister says he, along with NSG commandos, flew to Mumbai within three hours of the terror strike.
Scroll Staff
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The secretive Bilderberg meeting of global elites has begun – and it should worry you
They may not be the Illuminati but there is a different kind of conspiracy at play at the secretive annual Bilderberg meeting.
Martin Parker, The Conversation
The Field
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage