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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Kalakshetra abuse controversy should force a rethink of power hierarchies in ‘classical’ dance world
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The dark side of wind energy along Gujarat’s coast
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No way home for eight Indian Navy veterans jailed by Qatar?
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Why are Sikhs abroad more pro-Khalistan than community members living in India?
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Karnataka Elections: ‘Vokkaliga regions have been least accepting of the BJP and its ideology’
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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: Men on motorbike try to snatch mobile phone from woman filming video on Bengaluru street
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Watch: Cricketers Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal enact comedy scene from popular Malayalam movie
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Watch the first litter of cheetah cubs born in India in over 70 years
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Watch: Pal the German Shepherd takes charge as honorary mayor for Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada
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Watch: Journalist Nishant Shekhar hilariously mimics everyday conversations in Indian newsroom
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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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‘Mrs Undercover’ trailer: Radhika Apte toggles between housework and espionage
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‘Bholaa’ review: High on action and colour filters
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Watch: The trailer of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ part 2 is out
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‘Elemental’ trailer: Fire teams up with water in animated film about elements of nature
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Netflix India’s latest mantra: ‘You can’t be successful globally without being successful locally’
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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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