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Jyoti Punwani
Jyoti Punwani is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Communal slurs, retaliation: BJP has perfected tactics Shiv Sena’s Manohar Joshi was criticised for
In a strange twist, the Shiv Sena today has distanced itself from the hardcore Hindutva politics its sainiks, including its first chief minister, proudly owned.
Jyoti Punwani
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How three brave men put Mumbai ex-police commissioner in the dock on murder charges after ’93 riots
RD Tyagi, who died on October 15, was indicted by the official inquiry panel. But the government had to be pushed to prosecute him. He was later discharged.
Jyoti Punwani
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Stenography lessons: How Mumbai media covered arrest of 9 Muslim youth for alleged IS links
As always happens when terror-accused are arrested, national newspapers in Mumbai carried the police version in full, without any scepticism.
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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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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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‘Being coerced into joining BJP’, alleges former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
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Prakash Ambedkar-Asaduddin Owaisi tie-up in Maharashtra is likely to help the BJP
Some people wonder if the Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh leader is using the announcement to get more seats from the Congress.
Jyoti Punwani
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Across the chasm: Children of the Bombay riots share stories of reconciliation – and anxiety
25 years ago, India’s commercial capital was gripped by two months of violence that left 900 people dead. Since then, has the city really managed to heal?
Jyoti Punwani
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25 years on, children of the Bombay Riots have forgiven the culprits – but they haven’t forgotten
900 Mumbaikars died in riots following the Babri Masjid demolition on December 6, 1992. But many young people scorched by the violence say they aren’t bitter.
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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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Anti-Muslim remarks by BJP MP spark debate in Jain community about minority status
The MP has said being a religious minority is an insult to Jains because it puts them on a par with the ‘very violent’ Muslim community.
Jyoti Punwani
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Supreme Court is wrong in ruling that Gujarat need not pay for shrines destroyed in 2002
It harms the principle of state accountability and may diminish the National Human Rights Commission.
Jyoti Punwani
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‘I’ve been laughing and crying,’ says woman who first challenged Muslim personal law in SC in 1983
When her husband divorced her after two years of marriage, Shehnaaz Sheikh realised she had to fight for her rights.
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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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By refusing to honour talaq verdict, India’s most influential Islamic body is harming Muslims
And is actually helping the BJP.
Jyoti Punwani
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Hate speech: Adityanath isn’t the first powerful offender to be shielded from prosecution
And the BJP is not the only party to blame for this.
Jyoti Punwani
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Why blame judiciary for granting Pragya Thakur bail when investigative agencies show no spine?
India’s investigating agencies have often demonstrated that they follow the directives of the party in power in the Centre.
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The Field
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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
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw