Stories written by
Supriya Sharma
Supriya Sharma is a Scroll.in staffer.
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
It has crafted an appeal among the dominant castes. But among the young and disenchanted, a Tamil nationalist party may be quietly stealing its thunder.
Supriya Sharma
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Cloud of mistrust hangs over elections in western UP
Muslim voters are convinced their votes are being suppressed. A lawyer is contesting elections to strengthen the legal challenge to voting machines.
Supriya Sharma
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‘Modi wants to be king forever’: Why ordinary voters flocked to the Save Democracy rally in Delhi
A growing disquiet over the state of Indian democracy now spills over beyond India’s elite circles.
Supriya Sharma
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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Not just electoral bonds, the BJP is biggest beneficiary of all forms of political finance
The Hindutva party accounts for nearly 60% of contributions received by all political parties since 2018.
Dhanya Rajendran, Supriya Sharma & Project Electoral Bond
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
A crucial gap will remain in the data even after the unique codes of the bonds are released.
Supriya Sharma & Project Electoral Bond
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Did Christians in Kerala first coin the term ‘love jihad’? This book debunks Hindutva fictions
An excerpt from ‘Love Jihad and Other Fictions: Simple Facts to Counter Viral Falsehoods,’ by Sreenivasan Jain, Mariyam Alavi, and Supriya Sharma.
Sreenivasan Jain, Mariyam Alavi & Supriya Sharma
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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Why the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh is far worse than the loss in Rajasthan
The Baghel government neither governed well, nor held the ideological line. The Congress lost a state which does not easily vote out incumbents.
Supriya Sharma
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Why Congress is losing votes over anti-Christian violence in Chhattisgarh
The party has treaded cautiously on an issue that has divided the state’s Adivasi society.
Arunabh Saikia & Supriya Sharma
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Bastar votes today. There is change in the air
A new wave of Adivasi assertion might not significantly impact outcomes in this election. But it could change Chhattisgarh’s politics in the years to come.
Supriya Sharma
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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Can Ashok Gehlot lead the Congress to a historic comeback in Rajasthan?
His cleverly packaged social welfare push is making the party hopeful. But there is a catch.
Supriya Sharma
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Are elections in India really free and fair?
It is time to seriously grapple with this question.
Supriya Sharma
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Why Prime Minister Modi’s speech on Manipur is worse than his silence
Outrage over a viral video prompted him to speak.
Supriya Sharma
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