News Analysis
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Nepal is sacrificing its ecology to build economic ties with India
Both countries are overlooking environmental issues while signing hydropower deals.
Ramesh Bhushal
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First, Brexit. Now, coronavirus: Why Britons are actively avoiding the news
Majority of respondents said the news had a negative impact on their mood.
Antonis Kalogeropoulos, The Conversation
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More than Facebook or WhatsApp, fake news on traditional media can sway Indians, finds study
Just 2.7% of Indians believe the information they receive on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, according to the survey
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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CBI infighting diminishes Narendra Modi’s image as a tough, efficient administrator
The prime minister was supposed to shake up India’s moribund bureaucracy and deliver on his promise of ‘good governance’. He has faltered badly.
Anita Katyal
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Supreme Court verdict is a check on Delhi lieutenant-governor, but decisions could still be stalled
The court made it clear that the lieutenant governor cannot exercise the power to refer the state government’s decisions to the President in a mechanical way.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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National Human Rights Commission member returns to work two months after quitting, raising questions
In her resignation letter, Jyotika Kalra accused the autonomous body of discriminating against her, limiting its members’ powers and closing cases too quickly.
Abhishek Dey
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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Yes, BJP won big in Tripura, but tales of a saffron wave in the North East need to be questioned
The party now controls six of the seven Northeastern states but in four of these its presence is patchy, though pivotal.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Fighting fire with fire: How state parties are using regional identity to counter BJP’s Hindutva
As the Congress fades away as a national force, regional parties are using cultural rhetoric to fight off the ruling party.
Shoaib Daniyal
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With Islamic State attacks in Iran adding to Gulf crisis, India must tread warily
New Delhi (and Beijing) have limited leverage over regional matters in West Asia.
Harsh V Pant
The Reel
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Why the BJP is rattled and blaming the Congress for the farmer agitation in Madhya Pradesh
The agitation is led by the Patidar community, which bankrolls the ruling party.
Rakesh Dixit
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Uttar Pradesh elections proved ‘big narrative’ wins over ‘big data’, says Harvard research paper
Voters were swayed by the message that ‘the government was acting on behalf of ordinary people to fight corruption’, economist Bhaskar Chakravorti wrote.
Scroll Staff
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In Kerala, RSS leader's call for chief minister's head leaves a dent in saffron outfit's credibility
Two statements have eroded the saffron outfit's claim that the CPI(M) is responsible for fomenting trouble across the southern state.
TA Ameerudheen
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller