Democracy
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The glaring oversight in the US Congressional report on Bhutan’s long struggle for democracy
Crediting the monarchy with the kingdom’s transition to democracy sidesteps the sustained political movements and endeavours of the Bhutanese people.
Suraj Budathoki
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Chandigarh mayor resigns ahead of SC hearing on alleged poll rigging, three AAP councillors join BJP
The BJP’s seats in the 35-member civic body have risen to 17, bringing its tally close to a majority.
Scroll Staff
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‘Murder of democracy, prosecute presiding officer’, says Supreme Court on Chandigarh mayoral polls
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud verbally remarked that it was obvious that the election official had defaced the ballot papers.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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As Indian democracy comes under siege, what can Indian-Americans do?
January 26 commemorates India’s secular Constitution. But the values enshrined in it will quickly end should the BJP-led Narendra Modi win a third term in May.
Raju Rajagopal
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Indian democracy was always fragile – but decades of effort to nourish it are being undermined
When essential democratic principles and norms are being dismantled, a regime cannot be called democratic – even if a majority of the electorate votes for it.
Pranab Bardhan
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How the ancient Greeks practised ‘direct democracy’ – and kept ruthless narcissists out of power
Modern democracy is representative, which allows for power-hungry people to put themselves up as candidates. Ancient Athenians were aware of such dangers.
Steve Taylor, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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What happens to democracy when AI aimed at helping a candidate win elections is deployed?
Tailored, evolving messages with machine learning that gives feedback on patterns, preferences could lead to voters being manipulated into electing a candidate.
Archon Fung, The Conversation & Lawrence Lessig, The Conversation
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How ‘Mother of democracy’, ‘Vishwaguru’ rhetoric is a buffer against Western criticism of India
Western liberal democracies may be in a bind where criticism or praise of India only serves to further bolster the image of Narendra Modi.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Kavita Krishnan: The Left must change course – it is speaking the same language that tyrants do
The idea of multipolarity championed by the Left has become a rallying cry for despots, disguising their war on democracy as a war on imperialism.
Kavita Krishnan
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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How to turn a country over to the mob
Stop a marriage, demolish a bus stop, frighten minorities. As the rule of law collapses in India, the whims of Hindu extremists become de facto State policy.
Samar Halarnkar
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The global erosion of democracy has opened up space for China’s authoritarianism to spread
An authoritarian tilt is now starting to epitomise politics in democratic countries, such as the US, India and UK.
Chris Ogden, The Conversation
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Tale of two Constitutions: As Chile drafts a pluralistic future, some Indians aim for Hindu rashtra
In India, are moving backward from a secular, socialist and democratic republic to one that is majoritarian, unitary and grotesquely unequal.
Anirban Bhattacharya
The Field
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata