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Shovon Chowdhury
Shovon Chowdhury is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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‘Whatever else you do, be kinder to your pancreas’: Writer Shovon Chowdhury on his final illness
An excerpt from ‘Truth Digger’, published on March 25 to mark Chowdhury’s birth anniversary.
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Remembering writer Shovon Chowdhury with his savage 2013 satire ‘The Competent Authority’
Chowdhury died on Friday, February 26, in New Delhi.
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Satire: For too long, India has been prejudiced against criminals, says minister who feted lynchers
Whenever we publicise a convicted murderer, we are showing the people that the legal system works. It should give them more confidence.
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Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Nobody is on the rampage in India and it’s high time he is brought to justice
When children die without oxygen in hospitals, or learn nothing in school, Nobody is responsible.
Shovon Chowdhury
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An Indic dilemma: Should you be drinking cow urine?
Do you have a choice? The proposition leads to a series of valid questions.
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The Patriot's guide: When is it OK to be mean about the army?
Due to my expertise, a lot of people have been asking me questions on this subject. A compilation.
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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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Scoop: Bob Dylan's acceptance song for the Nobel Prize for Literature (not really)
'I’m not a man who's won today, I’m a spirit that’s come to you.'
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Obituary for Indian National Congress (1885-2016): 'Death was slow in coming'
After an extended period of illness, injuries inflicted by Rahul Gandhi, son of the current owner, proved to be fatal.
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Revealed: The truth about the women of Jadavpur University
As a former student of JU, I am very upset. No one told me about any of this kissing. Where was this going on? Did they have a schedule?
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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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There’s finally some good news from the war on sex
Despite the patriotic efforts, sexiness plagues the nation. Luckily, the battle against sex and racy condom packaging is being fought at the highest levels.
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FAQ: A ready reckoner on how to take care of India's traitors
Only because the police and the courts are busy does not mean that traitors should be allowed to go scot-free.
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Everything you need to know about Pahlaj Nihalani, the man who turned balls into cats
The new censor board chief is a cut above the rest.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final