Festive Spirit
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This Diwali, know that prayer is a privilege in India
Over the past year, prayer – that universal act common to all religions – has been criminalised like never before.
Priya Ramani
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A new career option? Maharashtra will start Pro Govinda dahi handi league
A committee will be formed to brainstorm on formulating rules for events, finding sponsors and organising competitions through the year.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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In the songs of Assam’s Bihu festival, a celebration of the rebirth of nature
The melodies of the spring festival are filled with references to flowers, animals and fish.
Krishanu Kashyap
Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Supreme Court says it may consider granting Arvind Kejriwal interim bail because of Lok Sabha polls
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Why is Modi firefighting allegations that he will end reservations?
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Festival of sights: More and more Indians are celebrating Diwali by making travel plans
A MakeMyTrip report has noted a significant increase in bookings to international and domestic destinations during the festival break.
Kamlika Ghosh, qz.com
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Christmas traditions: Carolling is not about religion – it’s about community
This Christmas, go ahead and feel that connection.
Fay Hield, The Conversation
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In these polarised times, Patua painters are the perfect reminder of the syncretism in Durga Puja
Religious boundaries are incredibly porous for the Muslim Patuas of West Bengal.
Priyadarshini Chatterjee
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: How Holi could harm your pet – and how to avoid that
Toxic chemicals can give animals eczema, lung infections and a host of other conditions.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: This is what happens when parents tell their kids that Santa isn't real
'I already figured that one out.'
Scroll Staff
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How Mamata Banerjee stole the spirit of Christmas in Kolkata
The chief minister has turned an organic, community affair into a technicolor pre-packaged social do.
Chandrima Pal
The Reel
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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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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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Christmas Charades: This book gives you original rules (and word lists) of the game when it began
The game became popular in England in the second half of the 19th century.
Margaret Makepeace
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Watch how the police in Christchurch, New Zealand, celebrated Diwali
Fireworks of a different kind.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh's Pujo paradox: Joyous celebrations under the shadow of the gun
The festival draws enthusiastic participation from Muslims, even as Hindus are under siege from fundamentalists.
Garga Chatterjee
The Field
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller