Myanmar Politics
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Over 150 Myanmar Army soldiers flee to Mizoram after attacks by pro-democracy militia
The fighting between the Myanmar Army and the Arakan Army fighters has been intense for the past few days in areas close to the Indian border.
Scroll Staff
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Myanmar’s junta appears to be in a death spiral as resistance fighters gain ground
Nearly three years after seizing power, the military has lost control of most of the country.
Ronan Lee, The Conversation
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World powers share the blame for Myanmar junta’s increasingly repressive rule
At least 22 oil and gas companies have continued to provide revenue to Myanmar’s generals.
Tharaphi Than, The Conversation
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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View from Pakistan: Islamabad must be proactive and normalise trade relations with New Delhi
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Myanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi to three years in prison for corruption
With the latest conviction, the Nobel laureate now faces 26 years in prison.
Scroll Staff
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Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to three years in prison by Myanmar court for election fraud
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was ousted from power following a military takeover in February 2021 and put under house arrest.
Scroll Staff
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As Myanmar executes four pro-democracy activists, four key points about the complicated conflict
The killings are likely to escalate nationwide resistance to the military.
Tharaphi Than, 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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Myanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in prison for corruption
The ousted leader was found guilty of accepting a bribe of gold bars and cash from the former head of Yangon city.
Scroll Staff
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A year after the military coup, Myanmar is sliding into an intractable civil war
With an ailing economy, a public health care system in disarray and a shattered international reputation, the country faces a hard path back from the crisis.
Nicholas Farrelly, The Conversation & Adam Simpson, The Conversation
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Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for four more years for possessing walkie-talkie
Suu Kyi has been charged in dozens of criminal cases after the country’s Army took over the government following a coup in 2020.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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India may be walking a diplomatic tightrope but is dangerously close to recognising the Myanmar coup
New Delhi has prioritised border stability amid the threat of China even as the junta violently persecuted civilians days before and after Shringla’s visit.
Angshuman Choudhury
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India says it is disturbed about Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentencing
She will serve a four-year jail term for provoking dissent against the military and breaching Covid rules.
Scroll Staff
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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to jail for four years for provoking dissent against military
Suu Kyi is among the 10,600 people who have been arrested by the Army since February.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel