American Politics
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Why do Donald Trump’s supporters believe he is telling the truth?
It seems incredible that a serial liar is still considered honest by so many people.
Stephan Lewandowsky, The Conversation & Jana Lasser, The Conversation
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What Donald Trump told us about the good, bad and ugly aspects of the USA
Joe Biden comes to power with a message of reconciliation – and a gigantic political challenge on numerous fronts.
Mauktik Kulkarni
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Ex-Trump advisor Steve Bannon charged with fraud in campaign to build wall at Mexico border
American prosecutors alleged that Bannon and three others orchestrated a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands of donors in the ‘We Build the Wall’ campaign.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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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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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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Donald Trump’s bad imitation of Richard Nixon may cost him the presidency
Trump solicited foreign help for his presidential campaign. So did presidential candidate Richard Nixon. The difference is that Nixon was more skilled at it.
Ken Hughes, The Conversation
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Removing a president isn’t the only purpose of impeachment, wrote America’s founding fathers
According to them, impeachment served three purposes, including as a reminder to both the country and the president that he is not above the law.
Clark D Cunningham, The Conversation
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is shaking up old politics with her new style
AOC has become a powerhouse leader who is making an imprint on a generation of Americans, especially young women.
Peggy Nash, The Conversation
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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How Russian media saw Mueller report: Kremlin exonerated, US is a ‘pain in the ass’
Russian media outlets are holding up the Mueller report as another example of American dysfunction, with President Trump a symptom of larger problems.
Cynthia Hooper, The Conversation
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Travel ban to border detention: Trump has been waging war against international law – and losing
The pushback against the US President’s contentious policies show that democratic institutions can endure and heal.
Harold Hongju Koh
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Hollow men: In the US, the disdain for intellect has increased during Trump years
The United States’ long history of distrust for intellect and science conveniently set the stage for such debilitating and portentous national leadership.
Louis René Beres
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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Disgraceful, treasonous: US media, politicians pull no punches to slam Trump-Putin meet
There was a barrage of criticism for the American president for clearing Russia of involvement in the 2016 elections.
Scroll Staff
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US decided to declare Russia a state sponsor of terror after Salisbury attack, then changed its mind
After an attack on a former spy, the State Department pondered placing that label on Putin’s government.
Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica
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Red states and blue states: How colours took sides in American politics
The answer lies in the media coverage of the 2000 presidential elections.
David Scott Kastan, The Conversation
The Field
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title