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South Korea’s democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Korea’s democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — In an era of rising authoritarianism, at the heels of a six-hour martial law decree that unfolded while many South Koreans slept, something noteworthy happened: Democracy held. “President Yoon’s attempt to declare martial law reveals the fragility of the rule of law in divided societies, especially those with governments in which the chief executive cannot be …

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Smog, Sweet Smog | Power Play by Anand Mishra
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Smog, Sweet Smog | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 06, 2024 18:12 IST - 4 MINS READ Dear readers, So here we are again—Parliament’s winter session unfolds like a well-rehearsed drama, complete with its predictable plot twists and familiar cast of characters. My relatives and friends, many with children or relatives working in the capital, keep asking the same question: “How do people live there?” It’s …

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Power play and ‘home’ truths
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Power play and ‘home’ truths

Hindustan Times  

It comes as no surprise that caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde is insisting on the home department as he is bargaining for a better deal with the BJP in lieu of giving up chief ministership. In fact, in 2019 when it became clear that Uddhav Thackeray would be the chief minister of the MVA government, Shinde was keen on becoming …

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Women power: The decisive factor in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Women power: The decisive factor in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand

New Indian Express  

The results project one embedded truth from both the states. BJP's tally in Maharashtra has a clear lesson for political parties run as elite family fiefdoms; bungling dynasts may not emerge as seasoned performers at the hustings. Like Lakshmir Bhandar in West Bengal where the Trinamool Congress has swept all the six assembly bypolls, the BJP's Ladki Bahin Yojana boosted …

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Angela Merkel sounds alarm over Elon Musk’s potential power play in Trump’s second term: ‘A huge concern for us’
1 month ago

Angela Merkel sounds alarm over Elon Musk’s potential power play in Trump’s second term: ‘A huge concern for us’

Live Mint  

Angela Merkel, former German Chancellor, in her newly released memoir, expresses "huge concern" about the rising influence of Elon Musk in former President and President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Trump’s alliance with big tech Angela Merkel reveals her growing alarm over the visible alliance between Donald Trump and major tech giants. Elon Musk’s role and influence in Trump’s administration A central …

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Samosa Squad Alert! | Power Play by Anand Mishra
1 month, 1 week ago

Samosa Squad Alert! | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 15, 2024 15:51 IST - 6 MINS READ Dear reader, The privileges of power know no bounds. In 2015, Delhi police had an even more bizarre challenge: locating Delhi Minister Somnath Bharti’s Labrador, “Don”. In March 2019, then BJP MLA Rajesh Mishra’s complaint about two stolen cows prompted the detention of 14 people within 24 hours, with …

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Census and Sensibility | Power Play by Anand Mishra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Census and Sensibility | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 08, 2024 18:03 IST - 7 MINS READ Dear readers, India’s demographic dividend is a much-talked-about subject. In August, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is the BJP’s co-incharge for the Jharkhand election, accused the JMM government of engaging in “Muslim appeasement”, and claimed that the number of Bangladeshi infiltrators had risen “from 20 per cent …

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‘As long as possible’: Inside Republicans’ power play to keep Texas red amid wave of blue
1 year, 6 months ago

‘As long as possible’: Inside Republicans’ power play to keep Texas red amid wave of blue

Raw Story  

Republicans in the Texas legislature recently passed two bills that will affect how elections will be run in the state’s largest county, Harris County — a Houston-centered Democratic stronghold. “They’re targeting Harris County in an attempt to suppress the vote, put their elections under the control of the Republican statewide leadership and potentially risk future elections being overturned or results …

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What’s every NHL playoff team’s biggest worry ahead of the playoffs?
1 year, 8 months ago

What’s every NHL playoff team’s biggest worry ahead of the playoffs?

New York Times  

The NHL’s grueling 82-game regular season is a marathon that players and teams pace themselves for. They flipped the switch last year from middling defensive results in the regular season to lockdown in the playoffs, so we’ve seen proof of concept. Each team’s strengths and weaknesses ⤵️https://t.co/N6Ekto3sgn — The Athletic NHL April 14, 2023 New Jersey Devils: Lack of size …

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NFL Power Rankings: Bills, Chiefs remain on top; Dolphins, Eagles make a move
2 years, 3 months ago

NFL Power Rankings: Bills, Chiefs remain on top; Dolphins, Eagles make a move

New York Times  

Welcome back to another week of power rankings. “And I felt like early in the game what you want to do is be able to take the crowd out of the football game, and I think early on that was the thought process.” We have come a long way in a short time from Staley being the league’s analytics darling …

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Bryan Cranston says he has confronted his ‘white blindness’
2 years, 10 months ago

Bryan Cranston says he has confronted his ‘white blindness’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bryan Cranston has said recognising his white privilege led to his …

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Geoff Molson’s desired fresh start for the Canadiens must come within a minefield of complications
3 years ago

Geoff Molson’s desired fresh start for the Canadiens must come within a minefield of complications

New York Times  

Geoff Molson spoke for roughly an hour Monday morning, a day after the most tumultuous day in his 12 years as majority owner and president of the Canadiens. “I know this is a unique structure,” Molson said, “but this is a unique market.” Yes, it’s a market where Molson couldn’t simply find the best available candidate, which Gorton unquestionably was …

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Champions League: Fan groups accuse clubs of 'power grab' over tournament reform plans
3 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Fan groups accuse clubs of 'power grab' over tournament reform plans

Firstpost  

The proposals on the table would lead to a complete overhaul of how the group stage of Europe’s premier club competition works from 2024. London: Manchester United and Bayern Munich fans are among supporters from across Europe who have accused their clubs of a “blatant power grab” over plans to radically reform the Champions League. The ECA’s chairman, Andrea Agnelli, …

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Weichai Power aims high in fuel cell compressor business
3 years, 8 months ago

Weichai Power aims high in fuel cell compressor business

China Daily  

Weichai Power, a leading Chinese powertrain manufacturer based in Weifang, Shandong province, recently announced that it would cooperate with FISCHER Spindle Group, a company based in Switzerland. According to the cooperation agreement, Weichai Power will invest in the company's fuel cell compressor business and the two sides will open a joint venture in China in an effort to cultivate the …

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