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The secret journal of Manmohan Singh: ‘I’m livid about the film, but flattered Anupam Kher plays me’
The former prime minister is here to dunk Marie biscuits in a hot cup of tea and talk some trash. But he’s all out of biscuits.
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India has approved phone calls on planes. Welcome to your worst nightmare
You thought crying babies were bad? Say hello to crying babies over Skype.
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‘We want to know everything about you’: The government handout that you won’t read on Aadhaar
A satirical take on how the government can clear the air on the unique identity project.
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Mid-life running works wonders for the knees, hips and spine
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‘No educated person will vote for the BJP. What is the point of studying if we do not get jobs?’
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Translated short fiction: A 73-year-old Indian man goes to Bangladesh, his ‘land of birth’, to die
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Republic Now: The ultimate guide to spinning and winning the news cycle
‘The purpose of your existence is not to speak the truth, but to present as many competing arguments as you can against it.’
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Revealed: Full text of letter from Nostradamus to his children (PS: Not about Narendrus Modum)
Here's possibly the last thing the great seer ever wrote.
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‘Oh, now you miss me? Now that Modi’s taken all your money:’ The secret journal of Manmohan Singh
The demonetisation fiasco has made people nostalgic for me.
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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A saffron-letter day: The first-ever Republic of Scroll Newspalooza Awards
No corrupt juries. No Public Relations lobbying. Just some cave-dwelling recluse deciding the winners based on his personal whims and fancies.
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What do Larry Summers, Amartya Sen and Paul Krugman know about Modiji's genius demonetisation plan?
They’re all theory. You know who knows better? A leading industrialist explains what is wrong with the economists and their criticism.
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Arnab Goswami may be out of sight for now, but he won't be out of our minds (and eardrums)
Our bruised ears will still ring from years of being yelled at.
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The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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How Indian television’s scariest people celebrate Halloween
Vampires and zombies are passé. There are scarier beings among us.
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Apple responds: Oh, so you have a view on the missing jack in the new iPhone?
We’ve heard your concerns, and here’s what we’re going to do about them: nothing. Nada. Zilch.
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'My dear countrymen, what is wrong with you people?': The speech you won't hear on Independence Day
As we celebrate our independence on Monday, most of the people who fought for it will no longer be there. But if they were, here's what they'd have to say.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals stay in playoff hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring clash
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I