Explainer
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What legal consequences could BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri face for using communal slurs in Parliament?
He may be protected from penal action due to Parliamentary privilege, but the Lok Sabha could suspend or even expel him.
Vineet Bhalla
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Explained: What are Israel’s sweeping judicial reforms that have triggered widespread protests?
The country’s Parliament passed a bill on Monday cancelling Supreme Court’s power of judicial review, inviting criticism from the US – one of its key allies.
Scroll Staff
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Where do superstitions come from?
The root of magical thinking lies in the human tendency to find patterns.
Dimitris Xygalatas, The Conversation
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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Vinyl records, film cameras, synthesizers: What’s driving an analogue revival?
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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What is tomato flu, the ‘new virus’ found among children in India?
It seems that tomato flu is actually hand, foot and mouth disease.
Sarah Pitt, The Conversation
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Why was Mumbai adjudged a ‘Tree City of the World’ when it has been losing green cover for years?
The financial capital lost 2,028 hectares of urban tree cover between 2016 and 2021. As many as 2,141 trees were were felled in Aarey Colony in 2017 alone.
Abhivyakti Banerjee, Factchecker.in
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Explainer: Does Karnataka HC’s interim order restricting the hijab violate the right to religion?
The court’s order will be in force till it delivers its final judgment.
Umang Poddar
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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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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Can the police in India force someone to hand over their phone and check their messages?
A viral video of the Hyderabad Police stopping people in the street and looking through their devices has sparked concern about the legality of such methods.
Umang Poddar
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Pegasus case: What you need to know about the Supreme Court’s inquiry into the illegal spyware
The court’s interim order in the case is expected on October 27.
Umang Poddar
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Explainer: What happens when the Centre refuses to appoint judges despite a collegium recommendation
The government has been stalling on the appointments of two judges to the Karnataka HC, despite the collegium recommending the names on three occasions.
Umang Poddar
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Four reasons to be worried about India’s new IT rules that are supposed to regulate Big Tech
Though the rules are framed as a check on internet giants, they actually give the government much more power over expression online.
Scroll Staff
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Explainer: Why India’s new rules for social media, news sites are anti-democratic, unconstitutional
They have far-reaching consequences on online privacy, freedom of speech and expression, and access to information.
Internet Freedom Foundation
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Why India’s GDP contracting by 7.5% is earning some cheers – even as others ring alarm bells
The better-than-expected GDP figures may have been caused by companies cutting costs and firing employees – which would not be good news.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Field
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs