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Sruthisagar Yamunan
Sruthisagar Yamunan is a Scroll.in staffer.
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Camera in the courtroom: How live-streaming alters the way we look at the court
With the perception of being watched, will judges play to the gallery rather than play by the book?
Rohit Sarma & Sruthisagar Yamunan
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In Supreme Court hijab judgement, an inversion of Indian secularism
There is discordance in Justice Hemant Gupta’s analysis of the nature of Indian secularism and his decision to uphold the exclusionary rules against the veil.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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‘Women, life, freedom.’: How Iranian students abroad are helping protestors at home
With the internet suspended in Iran, expatriates are spreading information, fighting propaganda – and organising demonstrations.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
Trending
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Ground report: Why this Muslim nomadic tribe in Uttarakhand has little to gain from elections
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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If Lakshadweep wants to move to jurisdiction of Karnataka High Court, Parliament has to pass a law
The Centre cannot change this by executive order.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Why Supreme Court order in Delhi riots cases undermines Delhi High Court
Should the apex court have put a High Court order in suspended animation after having decided not to stay it?
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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UP Police FIR for tweets on Ghaziabad assault shows it is selectively targeting individuals, Wire
The police claims the existence of a conspiracy to promote communal unrest.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Granting bail to activists, Delhi HC exposes abuse of UAPA – but flaws inherent in the law remain
Despite the principles set by the Delhi High Court, bail under UAPA will remain discretionary.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Union vs Centre: Why DMK wants to use the ‘correct’ term for the government of India
While ‘Union government’ is the modern term, the colonial phrase ‘Central government’ is still widely used by Indians.
Sruthisagar Yamunan & Shoaib Daniyal
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Delhi Police plea to handcuff Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi shows how SC advice is frequently ignored
The Supreme Court has made it clear that prisoners should be handcuffed only as the last resort, when every other measure has failed.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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Has Jagan Reddy government crossed a new line by charging TV news channels with sedition?
The bitter relationship between the media and political parties in Andhra Pradesh has a long history.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Stan Swamy case shows why bail on medical grounds remains highly discretionary
The 84-year-old social activist, arrested in the Bhima Koregaon case, is currently in hospital with a Covid-19 infection.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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The Tejpal rape case verdict and the Goa court quest for the ‘ideal’ sexual assault victim
Even minor discrepancies in the complainant’s statements have been portrayed as crucial ones.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Field
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata