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Shovon Chowdhury
Shovon Chowdhury is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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‘Whatever else you do, be kinder to your pancreas’: Writer Shovon Chowdhury on his final illness
An excerpt from ‘Truth Digger’, published on March 25 to mark Chowdhury’s birth anniversary.
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Remembering writer Shovon Chowdhury with his savage 2013 satire ‘The Competent Authority’
Chowdhury died on Friday, February 26, in New Delhi.
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Satire: For too long, India has been prejudiced against criminals, says minister who feted lynchers
Whenever we publicise a convicted murderer, we are showing the people that the legal system works. It should give them more confidence.
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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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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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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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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Nobody is on the rampage in India and it’s high time he is brought to justice
When children die without oxygen in hospitals, or learn nothing in school, Nobody is responsible.
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An Indic dilemma: Should you be drinking cow urine?
Do you have a choice? The proposition leads to a series of valid questions.
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The Patriot's guide: When is it OK to be mean about the army?
Due to my expertise, a lot of people have been asking me questions on this subject. A compilation.
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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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Scoop: Bob Dylan's acceptance song for the Nobel Prize for Literature (not really)
'I’m not a man who's won today, I’m a spirit that’s come to you.'
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Obituary for Indian National Congress (1885-2016): 'Death was slow in coming'
After an extended period of illness, injuries inflicted by Rahul Gandhi, son of the current owner, proved to be fatal.
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Revealed: The truth about the women of Jadavpur University
As a former student of JU, I am very upset. No one told me about any of this kissing. Where was this going on? Did they have a schedule?
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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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There’s finally some good news from the war on sex
Despite the patriotic efforts, sexiness plagues the nation. Luckily, the battle against sex and racy condom packaging is being fought at the highest levels.
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FAQ: A ready reckoner on how to take care of India's traitors
Only because the police and the courts are busy does not mean that traitors should be allowed to go scot-free.
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Everything you need to know about Pahlaj Nihalani, the man who turned balls into cats
The new censor board chief is a cut above the rest.
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The Field
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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
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship