Political Jams
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In Bengal, catchy election slogans reflect changing political culture
The CPI(M) has released a parody of the popular Bengal song ‘Tumpa Sona’ while the BJP deployed a version of the Italian protest song ‘Bella Ciao’.
Sambit Pal
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Congress-NCP alliance has a problem in Maharashtra as smaller allies want bigger share of seats
Prakash Ambedkar and Raju Shetti’s parties are demanding more seats than both larger parties are willing to concede.
Akash Bisht
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From Myanmar's Rohingyas to Pakistan's Ahmadis, how nations change names to oppress minority groups
The political connotations of certain titles and names are something that is exploited by nation-states all across the world for their advantage.
Haroon Khalid
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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How political considerations in UP may have finally ended the saga in Uttarakhand
Mayawati decided at the last minute to let her two BSP legislators support the Harish Rawat government in Tuesday's floor test.
Anita Katyal
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Problems galore for Punjab Congress with assembly elections less than a year away
The Badal government is facing anti-incumbency, but its main challenger appears to be on a mission to self-destruct.
Vipin Pubby
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No one knows when the Jammu and Kashmir government will be formed – but citizens no longer care
Kashmiri voters are disillusioned with the PDP for its decision last year to forge a coalition with the BJP.
Zahid Rafiq
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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SC declines plea demanding probe into Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship
The petition sought the court’s direction to the CBI to file a case against the Congress vice-president for allegedly declaring himself a British citizen.
Scroll Staff
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Palestine Shakti: John McLaughlin opens up on politics, music and life
The great improvisational guitarist, who has worked with a number of prominent Indian musicians, believes music is the sum of our life story.
Naresh Fernandes