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Kishalay Bhattacharjee
Kishalay Bhattacharjee is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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‘Life here flows on like the Tungabhadra’: The multi-faith and multi-ethnic identity of Hampi
An excerpt from ‘Where the Madness Lies: Citizen Accounts of Identity and Nationalism’, by Kishalay Bhattacharjee.
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Face to face with the Maoists who abducted two Italians in Odisha (and played chess with them)
Kishalay Bhattacharjee’s new book, ‘An Unfinished Revolution’, examines the 2012 abduction of Italians Paulo Bosusco and Claudio Colangelo in Kandhamal.
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SS Khaplang: Once seen as an Indian ally, this Myanmar Naga wanted no part of the 2015 peace accord
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khalpang) chief, who died on June 9, was the primary weapon supplier to armed groups in the North East.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Kill people. Add up points. Move up the ranks: Disturbing truth in CRPF inspector general’s report
Inspector general of police Rajnish Rai filed a report saying the army and police conducted a fake encounter in Assam on March 30.
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The battle of the generals has revealed a deeper rot in the Indian army
In counter-insurgency areas, lines get blurred and even good operation men are sometimes found transgressing.
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The recent killing of 14 people is yet another marker in Kokrajhar’s long and bloody history
The insidious network of corruption and violence runs too deep along the tortured plains of Bodoland.
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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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Scenes from Kaziranga: Rhino steers her calf to forest guards for safekeeping, a tiger on a tree
The national park in Assam has been hit by the worst flooding in recent memory but guards, locals and volunteers are working to protect its wildlife.
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Isak Chisi Swu (1929-2016): The Bible scholar who backed a violent struggle for a Naga homeland
In the confusing debate about which Naga tribes are authentic, Swu brought legitimacy to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah).
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The life and times of Machli, Ranthambore’s most famous tigress
Machli – who once killed a 14-foot crocodile – turned 20 this year.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Imphal Encounter: 'I have no idea why the CM protected these fellows'
What an army officer's confession as recorded in the recently released book, 'Blood on My Hands: Confessions of Staged Encounters' said about the shooting of Chongkham Sanjit.
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Border lands: Exploring the world’s biggest illegal cattle trade route
More than 20,000 cattle are made to cross over into Bangladesh, where they sell for Rs 30,000 each.
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After signing the peace accord, will Naga groups abandon their warlord lifestyle?
The agreement is, no doubt, a new beginning. In the path to sustained peace lie many roadblocks, not least the large illegal taxation empire run by the NSCN(IM).
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller