Political Churn
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A new alliance signals Ladakh is split down the middle, with Kargil drawing closer to Kashmir
The alliance in Kargil wants the restoration of special status under Article 370. Leh wants special protections under the Sixth Schedule.
Safwat Zargar
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What the Black Lives Matter protests have in common with England’s Peasant Revolt of 1381
Wealth inequality, class tensions and a health crisis.
Susan Wade, The Conversation
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The events that led to the ouster of Bolivian President Evo Morales
Demonstrations that led to Morales’ resignation cannot be defined as black or white. They are both a military coup d’état and a moment of mass protest.
Angus McNelly, The Conversation
Trending
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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DU professor gets bail after being held for post on shivling claimed to be found in Gyanvapi mosque
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Assam NRC coordinator files FIR against predecessor for ‘anti-national activities’
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Owaisi’s AIMIM now has its first MLA in the Hindi belt. Why is that so significant?
Can the AIMIM become a pan-India ethnic party centered around Muslims?
Shoaib Daniyal
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After decades of animosity, why are Arab nations warming up to Israel now?
The threat of Iran and the prevalence of anti-democratic politics is solidifying an alliance between Israel, Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia’s Arab partners.
David Mednicoff, The Conversation
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Karnataka crisis: Supreme Court to pass order on rebel MLAs’ resignations on Wednesday
Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar told the court that he would decided on the disqualification and resignations of disgruntled legislators by Wednesday.
Scroll Staff
Video
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‘A topic that should be discussed freely’: Singer Selena Gomez advocates for mental health support
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Eco India Episode 183: How young eco warriors are saying yes to a sustainable, plastic-free world
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‘William Bowery’: Actor Joe Alwyn reveals why he used a pseudonym to write songs with Taylor Swift
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Watch: Dog cannot contain her excitement on meeting her favourite character at Disneyland
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‘How may I help you?’: This robot is assisting commuters at Bengaluru airport
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From Netaji Bose to Sitaram Kesri, a short history of tussles around Congress president’s post
The 134-year-old Congress has seen several crises related to its president in the past.
Akash Bisht
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Forty years after the Iranian Revolution, is the country at risk of another one?
Reformers have tried to modernise Iran for decades but have failed mainly due to the country's powerful theocracy.
Naser Ghobadzadeh, The Conversation
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Mamata vs Modi: Why CPI(M) is the only Opposition party to support CBI raid in Kolkata
There is tension between the Left party’s national ideology and the compulsions of ground politics in West Bengal.
Shoaib Daniyal
The Reel
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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‘12th Man’ review: Oversharing between friends is overrated (it can lead to murder)
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In poll-bound Arunachal Pradesh, several Congress defectors are returning to the party
Could this reverse the trend of the last few years, when Congress legislators defected in large numbers to the BJP?
Arunabh Saikia
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As ruling on Tamil Nadu MLAs’ disqualification looms, Dinakaran is working to bring down Palaniswami
The expelled AIADMK leader has whisked away 21 ruling party legislators to the resort town of Courtallam, apparently in preparation for a confidence vote.
S Senthalir
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Has Mayawati already put paid to all Congress hopes in Madhya Pradesh – and 2019?
On Wednesday, the BSP chief ruled out the possibility of allying with the Congress for the upcoming elections in three states.
Akash Bisht
The Field
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Hockey: Rajani Etimarpu to lead Indian women’s team in inaugural edition of FIH Hockey 5s
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Savita Punia to lead India, Rani Rampal set for a comeback in Europe leg
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: PV Sindhu loses to Chen Yufei in semis, India’s campaign ends
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Chess: India’s Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time in 2022
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Badminton, Thailand Open, SF as it happened: PV Sindhu loses against Olympic champ Chen Yufei