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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How BJP leaders responded to the Arnab Goswami WhatsApp leaks plus nine more weekend reads
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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The Political Fix: What BJP’s rejected offer to suspend farm laws tells us about Modi’s tactics
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There is not a Virender Sehwag in that current team; India are very, very patient: Graeme Swann
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The mass radicalisation that India does not acknowledge
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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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‘This Land’s Not Your Land’: Indigenous artiste responds to classic American song with own rendition
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Watch: Angry haircut boy Anushrut is back throwing another adorable tantrum during a new haircut
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Watch: Mountaineers sing the national anthem of Nepal as they reach the summit of K2
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Watch: Cat, (fearing an accident?), stops child from grabbing balcony railing
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‘Daddy, tie my shoelace’: Former South African cricketer Graeme Smith’s son crashes live interview
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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: ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ set for March 26 release
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Book excerpt: When NT Rama Rao became the first Indian chief minister to act in a movie
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Zeb Bangash on the Bollywood cover of ‘Bibi Sanam’: ‘A disservice to the song’s meaning’
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Why Malayalam breakout film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is ‘the story of most Indian women’
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‘Metro Park 2’ trailer: The NRI Patels from New Jersey is back
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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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Premier League: Chelsea sack head coach Frank Lampard after recent slump in form
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Hockey: Indian women’s team go down to Argentina B in second straight loss on tour
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Cricket: Bouncers against players under 18 years of age should be banned, says concussion specialist
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NBA wrap: Leonard scores 34 as Clippers stretch win streak to seven games
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England in India: Root and Co will get three days to train before first Test in Chennai