Agrarian Crisis
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By treating protesting farmers as if they’re ignorant, government is repeating an old colonial idea
The old rural-urban binary continues to dog a large section of India’s urban elite and hinders their capacity to make sense of the farmers’ assertions.
Surinder S Jodhka
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India hopes digital tech will save its floundering farm sector – but it’s working without evidence
Policies are being framed largely based on anecdotal instances and empirical evidence collected in the context of developed economies.
Nikhit Kumar Agrawal
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In Marathwada, drought has gone on for so long that farmers have ‘stopped expecting a decent life’
No one in the region remembers the last time they received good rains.
Joydeep Gupta
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Despite more rain over the last decade, Rajasthan’s lakes are running dry. Here’s why
Erratic rainfall patterns, a consequence of climate change, has hurt the state’s agrarian economy.
Disha Shetty, IndiaSpend.com
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Why farmers across India are complaining of being cheated by prime minister’s crop insurance scheme
A ‘Factchecker’ investigation highlights the gaps in implementation in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
Poorvi Kulkarni, Factchecker.in
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Farmers’ long march to Mumbai called off after successful talks with state Cabinet ministers
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is soon expected to make a formal announcement regarding his government’s promises to the farmers.
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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Kisan long march: Thousands of farmers begin protest march from Nashik to Mumbai
The farmers are expected to arrive in Mumbai on February 27 when the state Assembly’s Budget session will be in progress.
Scroll Staff
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UP: Sugarcane farmers in Bijnor threaten to immolate themselves after dues remain unpaid
Police reportedly resorted to baton charging the farmers and used water cannons to disperse them.
Scroll Staff
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Farmers’ march: BJP government didn’t keep its promises, say Opposition leaders at Parliament Street
Farmers from at least 10 states attempted to march towards Parliament in New Delhi on Friday afternoon.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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‘I finally found courage to speak’: Widowed women farmers come to Mumbai to demand their rights
Maharashtra gives widows a pension of Rs 600. But only 34% of women farmers surveyed receive this.
Mridula Chari
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Maharashtra: Over 20,000 farmers begin march from Thane to Mumbai demanding drought compensation
Their other demands include an unconditional farm loan waiver and transfer of forest rights to Adivasis.
Scroll Staff
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Farmers’ march: Seven demands were accepted, four are pending
The government had not made its position clear on loan waivers and implementing the Swaminathan Commission report.
Vijayta Lalwani
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa