Power Play
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Defusing politics, decimating politicians: Why Naveen Patnaik towers over Odisha
The masterful ‘anti-politics’ of the Biju Janata Dal’s tallest leader has meant that a sixth continuous term as chief minister is all but likely.
Sampad Patnaik
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How the kidnapping of the world’s first solar entrepreneur benefited the fossil fuel industry
The 1909 incident may have cost the solar energy industry decades of progress – and the planet huge amounts of damaging carbon emissions.
Sugandha Srivastav, The Conversation
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14 Opposition parties go to Supreme Court accusing Centre of misusing CBI, ED
They have urged the court to frame pre-arrest guidelines to prevent misuse of investigative agencies.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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Explainer: Why an Adani application for a licence set off a major electricity strike in Maharashtra
Adani Power is seeking to supply electricity to commercially important areas currently served by the state-owned company.
Arunabh Saikia
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Number crunch: Is India putting more money into renewables or fossil fuels?
Investment announcements do not always work out. A deep dive into the numbers reveals much about where India is putting its money.
M Rajshekhar
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‘Geopolitical games’: Nepal hands over hydropower projects from Chinese to Indian companies
India, as Nepal’s principal buyer of exported electricity, refuses to buy power produced by Chinese-built plants.
Ramesh Bhushal
Video
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Watch: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Why Indian states are opposed to the Electricity Amendment Bill
There is a view that the legislation could boost privatisation and create a threat to cooperative federalism.
Manish Kumar
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After Maharashtra, is Jharkhand next? ED action steps up pressure as ruling coalition shows cracks
With Chief Minister Hemant Soren under siege on several fronts, observers say a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-BJP alliance should not be ruled out.
Arunabh Saikia
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How the Modi government has weaponised the ED to go after India’s Opposition
The money laundering law was always stringent. Amendments in 2019 have made it even more draconian. Cases have risen astronomically.
Supriya Sharma & Arunabh Saikia
The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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Two solar panels on a tailor’s roof tell the story of how Jharkhand is adopting renewable energy
In the coal-dependent state, uptake of solar power has been slow and decentralised, driven by people like Reyajudin Ansari.
Karishma Mehrotra
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Why the Russian government resigned and what this means for the country’s political future
President Vladimir Putin is due to step down in 2024. Are the proposed constitutional changes aimed at securing his place in government?
Graeme Gill, The Conversation
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Is it okay for managers to have consensual sex with subordinates? Research says no
Bosses who engage in relationships with subordinates tend to be oblivious to the power dynamics at play.
Vanessa K Bohns, The Conversation
The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour