Brexit Fallout
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Brexit: EU launches legal action against UK for failing to drop contentious legislation
The trading bloc had given UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson until the end of September to drop problematic clauses in the Internal Market Bill.
Scroll Staff
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The UK Supreme Court’s ruling on parliament suspension could work in favour of Boris Johnson
The ruling could add fuel to a populist fire that is already raging about the need for a strong leader.
Matthew Flinders, The Conversation
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Readers are avoiding news to escape the post-truth world of politics
As journalism gets more frenzied, Britons are feeling increasingly disconnected from what they see as the distant, unreal world of the Westminster Village.
Andrew Calcutt, The Conversation
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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In the Mother of Parliaments in the UK, a comedy of terrors
The country looks more like a basket case than a beacon.
Mark Hannant
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Why did the queen accept Boris Johnson’s request to suspend British Parliament? She had no choice
Had Queen Elizabeth refused the request, she would have effectively sparked a constitutional crisis.
Laura Beers, The Conversation
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Where Theresa May went wrong as British prime minister
The Conservative Party leader has made many mistakes along the way.
Nicholas Allen, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The myth of British humour and resilience, born in World War II, is about to die a Brexit death
Many positive qualities associated with the British character and institutions can be traced to wartime propaganda.
Guy Woodward, The Conversation
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Brexit: British PM says United Kingdom may never leave European Union if MPs don’t vote for deal
Theresa May said that a vote to reject the deal will ‘trigger a moment of crisis’.
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Brexit: UK Parliament rejects withdrawal deal, PM Theresa May to face no-confidence vote
However, the prime minister is likely to survive the vote, unless MPs from her own party vote her out of power.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Brexit: Sushma Swaraj says migrant Indians will not face problems till process is over
‘The whole process will take two years and till then there will not be any problem,’ the external affairs minister told Parliament.
Scroll Staff
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Would a second referendum on Brexit deliver a vote to remain? What opinion polling tells us
We can use data on public attitudes to help get a sense of whether the UK would vote differently if it got another chance.
Paul Whiteley, The Conversation
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Brexit: European Union leaders reject Theresa May’s bid to renegotiate deal
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said there could be clarifications but no changes to the agreement.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing