Is India the frontline in big tech’s assault on democracy?
Social media such as WhatsApp may enable voters, but encrypted messaging polarises them and blocks public scrutiny
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In India’s election race Narendra Modi isn’t the strongman the world assumes
The country’s massive diversity means the Hindu nationalist leader needs to do more than threaten war with Pakistan
Read moreLabour must prepare itself now for a second referendum
A people’s vote will be painful and dangerous. But Labour should be ready – and avoid the mistakes of the 2016 campaign
Read moreMyanmar’s jailing of journalists is a serious blow to press freedom
The media is under serious attack in many places, some close to home. We must be loud and persistent in our protests
Read moreSexy selfies may be lucrative – but they won’t overthrow the patriarchy
A study of #hot tags on Instagram says it’s about women maximising their lot, but nudity is about control by men
Read moreThe Guardian view on Pakistan’s elections: Imran Khan’s real test is coming
Opposition parties rejected the outcome even before official results were in. What will Mr Khan do – and be able to do – with the victory he has just claimed?
Read moreCashless future far from certain
Cash will continue to be a universal form of payment, says Tim Halford, and Hilary Chivall warns against society being totally dependent on electricity for online transactions
Read moreCliff Richard and freedom of the press
Readers respond after Cliff Richard wins £210,000 in damages over BBC privacy case
Read moreSophocles’ stories are ours as well
Ancient tales ‘go to the dark core of human experience’, writes Harry Eyres
Read moreThe Guardian view on England’s World Cup: savour the wins, learn from the defeat
Fans were giddy with hope for Gareth Southgate’s team. While losing hurts, it doesn’t have to be bitter
Read moreThe Guardian view on attitudes to immigration: focus on people, not numbers
Politicians who thrive on fear want us to forget that immigration is a story of humanity and hope. That story must be retold
Read moreSajid Javid’s counter-terrorism plans risk Britain’s freedom
The new home secretary is close to capitulating to terrorism’s prime goal – undermining the liberties and dignities of the state
Read moreThe Guardian view on the Nobel prize for literature: a discredited authority
The Swedish Academy, the self-perpetuating oligarchy that awards Nobel prizes in literature, has imploded. Should we care?
Read moreThe Guardian view on bombing Syria: a decision for parliament
Theresa May has decided to break with parliamentary convention and not seek approval from MPs for military action. This is a mistake
Read moreThe Guardian view on the BBC: we should cherish and defend it
The BBC has myriad faults, and frequently stumbles in its aim for impartiality. But it represents a valuable and increasingly fragile public space. And for that it must be treasured
Read moreWays to step up the fight against global antimicrobial resistance
Decision-makers must acknowledge the pivotal role that water, sanitation and hygiene play in preventing infection, writes WaterAid’s Margaret Batty. Meanwhile Matt Ball of the The Good Food Institute says moving to plant-based and clean meat is the best thing we can do to avoid pandemics of antibiotic-resistant superbugs
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