Verdict 2014
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Ten lessons the Aam Aadmi Party must study to stay relevant for Election 2019
It's too early to write an obt for the party. It has a good shot at growing if it builds a party structure, clings to its idealism and picks resonant issues in state assembly elections.
Ajaz Ashraf
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BJP state units start to grumble about being denied Cabinet berths
Party units in states in which the BJP performed well are hoping they will be rewarded with berths when Modi expands his council of ministers.
Dhirendra K Jha
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BJP's panna pramukh strategy in UP yields the ultimate dividend
The RSS' panna pramukh strategy allowed for deep and direct engagement with voters, and was among the crucial elements of the BJP's remarkable electoral performance.
Dhirendra K Jha
Trending
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‘No educated person will vote for the BJP. What is the point of studying if we do not get jobs?’
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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Readers’ comments: Article on South Asia’s view of India is ‘horribly biased’
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Everything you need to know about Lok Sabha Verdict 2014 explained in 40 charts
In terms of vote share in seats won, the Bharatiya Janata Party comes way ahead of its competitors, particularly in the Hindi Belt.
Gilles Verniers and the YIF Electoral Data Unit*
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Will the review of saffron terror cases be Modi’s return gift to RSS?
The National Investigation Agency is studying seven bombings allegedly executed by Hindutva groups.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Congress has more seats than BJP in Rajya Sabha but only limited room to maneouvre
Despite holding more seats in the Upper House than the BJP, the Congress has only limited room to stall legislations it doesn't like.
Thane Richard, Qz.com
Video
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Some demands made on Modi so far: build Ram mandir, have deputy PM for South
The advice that has emerged in newspapers and on television over the last two weeks has ranged from specific policy decisions, such as cutting subsidies, to demands as basic as "appoint the right people".
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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NOTA may have affected outcome in 19 constituencies
Slicing the data, NOTA was used most in rural areas, and in reserved constituencies.
Santosh Sunderesan and Nikita Saxena
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From Mossad to Team Rahul: here's what the Congress is blaming for its rout
The scapegoats include everyone from Manmohan Singh to Japanese communications agency Dentsu.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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US 'Daily Show' reporter discovers paid news, buys his way into Indian newspaper
Plus an interview with Rajdeep Sardesai and the standard joke about TV graphics.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh press concerned about water-sharing deal, Pakistanis wonder about pluralism
As Narendra Modi wins the Indian election, the press in neighbouring countries is cautious.
Mridula Chari
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Should the winner really take it all?
If India had a German-style system of Proportional Representation in place, only the BJP and Congress would have found place in the new Lok Sabha.
Santosh Sundaresan
The Field
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh Tamta, Aryan Hooda shine as India bag five gold medals
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024