News Analysis
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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
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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
Trending
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Not paid news: New York Times refutes BJP claim on article about AAP schools
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Why a Japanese spy suddenly embraced Islam in Bombay in the early 20th century
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What accounts of growing Indian illiberalism miss: The grounds for bigotry were laid before 2014
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Subhas Chandra Bose and Emilie Schenkl: A marriage that defied the Third Reich
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World Photography Day: How photography helped shape India’s freedom struggle
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: MP policeman turns to religious leader to identify murderer, he claims to know who did it
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Watch: Manipur CM N Biren Singh shows off football skills for Durand Cup inauguration
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‘Smile Please’: Delhi Police warns against traffic violations with a ‘World Photography Day’ post
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Watch: The horrifying moment when a four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai, no casualties reported
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‘When you want to have chapati and biryani’: Video of biryani burrito confuses food lovers
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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
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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
The Reel
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’ season 2 is here
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‘Duranga’ review: Suspend disbelief if you want to enjoy the twists
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‘Tamilrockerz’ review: In show about piracy, some insights about the price of cinemania
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‘Dobaara’ review: An engaging thriller about time travel and alternate reality
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‘Nope’ review: Jordan Peele’s sci-fi horror is mostly a yup
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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
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The plot thickens: Indian government’s data bank suggests demonetisation had no effect on GDP
Data presents a rosy picture but fails to convince.
Udit Misra
The Field
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Wrestling: Antim Panghal creates history, first Indian woman to win gold at U20 World C’ships
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Lord’s Test: Nortje & Co breathe fire as South Africa defeat England by an innings and 12 runs
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ICC World Test Championship standings: South Africa on top spot after big win at Lord’s vs England
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India tour of England: Jhulan Goswami returns to ODI squad, Kiran Navgire earns T20I call-up
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Premier League: Liverpool boss Klopp on United’s form – ‘Just helps them to be even more motivated’