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Shreya Ila Anasuya
Shreya Ila Anasuya is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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‘Piranesi’: Susanna Clarke’s long-awaited second novel is worth the long wait. And it includes magic
On the surface, Clarke's second novel has nothing to do with ‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’, but the novels share a secret heart.
Shreya Ila Anasuya
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Fiction does justice to the remarkable life of the singer Janki Bai in a way that history has not
In ‘Requiem in Raga Janki’, Neelum Saran Gour pays careful attention to the richness and texture of an extraordinary yet forgotten life.
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In Ahmedabad, two women are giving the queer community a safe space where they can ask questions
QueerAbad, founded by Anahita Sarabhai and Shamini Kothari, aims to create an empathetic, engaged queer space in a conservative city.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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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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‘Get over the idea that women must be protected from sex’: Richa Kaul Padte rethinks pornography
An interview with the author of ‘Cyber Sexy’, a book whose ideas collide sharply with orthodox positions on pornography and its consumption.
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Writer Junot Diaz is accused of harassment. It isn’t his art that matters – the women he hurt do
In the wake of allegations of abuse against the author, the point is not his writing or his own experiences.
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‘No matter how serious your theme, the work should be entertaining.’
Described as Indonesia’s most unexpected meteorite, writer Eki Kurniawan talks about his art and craft.
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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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‘The role of the poet today is to be a shape-shifter’: Anne Waldman
Politics, spirituality, gender, publishing. Writer, performer, editor, activist. And above all, poet.
Shreya Ila Anasuya
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‘The tiger, the leopard, the elephant are all sacred. What’s happening to them?’: Poet Ruth Padel
It isn’t every day you find a writer of poetry who can explain Charles Darwin.
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Merely celebrating the exceptional achievements of trans-people conceals their struggle
In 2016, trans-visibility was high, but so were trans-deaths and police brutality.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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The power of words: Why Trump’s ‘locker room banter’ sounds familiar to Indian women
From speeches in Parliament to comedy nights on television, misogynist banter is everywhere.
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The importance of paying attention – listening – is in my books: Alberto Ruy-Sánchez
One of today’s leading Mexican writers and editors speaks on his obsessions and inspirations.
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‘Not even one mainstream newspaper touched it’: Susan Abulhawa on writing Palestine
A writer from Palestine talks about the politics of writing about her homeland.
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The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis