Election 2014
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Here are the sounds that accompanied the biggest election in the world's biggest democracy
Today, you will find out how well these campaign songs worked.
Scroll Staff
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'The Gandhi family needs to democratise the Congress to retain their own legitimacy'
In the age of television, the Congress demonstrated a surprising communication deficit, says French political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot in the second part of his interview with Scroll.in.
Shivam Vij
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'Modi's Plan A will be economy. If that does not work, Hindutva'
The BJP has been more democratic than the Congress. But with Modi, a parallel power structure may come up, says French political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot.
Shivam Vij
Trending
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Watch: Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy dances with contagious energy
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Watch: Akash Banerjee’s new satirical video on why Arnab Goswami’s leaked chats are ‘fake’
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Coronavirus: Norway raises concern over Pfizer vaccine as 29 elderly people die after receiving shot
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Three days before Balakot strike, Arnab Goswami said ‘something big will happen’ on WhatsApp chat
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Steel running through their veins: Reactions to India’s Gabba fightback led by Washington, Thakur
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Here’s how India’s record-setting voter turnout compares to the rest of the world
In contrast, voter participation in developed nation elections is declining.
Heather Timmons, qz.com
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No country for women: no matter who wins the election, India will still be ruled by wealthy men
On the eve of the results of the latest national election, the story of a poor woman in Punjab and what it reveals about power in the country.
Supriya Sharma
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Exit polls show that Modi wave failed to reach South India
BJP may lose out to Congress even in its stronghold of Karnataka.
TM Veeraraghav
Video
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On camera: Adorable American Girl Scout selling cookies makes the ‘best sales pitch’ at front door
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Watch: Akash Banerjee’s new satirical video on why Arnab Goswami’s leaked chats are ‘fake’
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Video: Here’s Alex, the first Antarctic penguin born in Mexico
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Watch: Impersonating Navika Kumar, comic Saloni Gaur pokes fun at Arnab Goswami, Nidhi Razdan
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Watch: Weather reporter continues his forecast while sliding downhill on snow
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Why exit polls always leave us uncertain
Opinion and exit polls have been wrong in two of the last four elections.
Heather Timmons, qz.com
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If Arvind Kejriwal loses, will the Aam Aadmi Party abandon Varanasi?
Varanasi is that rare thing: two heads of political parties taking each other on directly. The cruelest fate for its citizens would be if it turns into a BJP version of Amethi and Rae Bareli.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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India will be ruled by a Third Front government, Akhilesh Yadav predicts
Modi is a divisive figure, says Uttar Pradesh chief minister.
Betwa Sharma, qz.com
The Reel
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Last chance to watch: Documentaries and animated films about women and nature
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British TV series ‘The Serpent’ revisits Charles Sobhraj’s deadly crime spree in Thailand
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‘I Care A Lot’ trailer: Rosamund Pike plays a con artist in black comedy
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‘Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai’ trailer: Horror comedy stars Swara Bhaskar, Sumeet Vyas
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‘Cherry’ trailer: Tom Holland plays a troubled soldier in coming-of-age movie by the Russo brothers
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BJP makes last-minute effort to woo Brahmins in Varanasi
Sulking leaders, including Murali Manohar Joshi, are persuaded to join the campaign, and a defunct organisation is prevailed upon to organise a motorcycle rally.
Dhirendra K Jha
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How Young India votes: on caste lines, just like their elders
In the Hindi heartland, lower-caste voters are casting their ballots on traditional lines – even first-time voters.
Dhirendra K Jha
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During India's election, Lankan media thinks Tamil Nadu could secede, Bhutan worries about its cement exports
How the press in India's smaller neighbours is reporting on the polling.
Mridula Chari
The Field
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ISL: Ishan Pandita scores a late equalier as FC Goa hold ATK Mohun Bagan
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Watch: Two dream debuts, a comeback - Ashwin interviews Washington, Natarajan and Thakur
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Australian Open: More problems for organisers as additional 25 players are forced to quarantine
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ISL: NorthEast United revive semi-final hopes as Khalid Jamil makes winning start as interim boss
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Badminton: Viktor Axelsen, Carolina Marin win singles titles at Thailand Open