Internet Generation
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Curbing fake news: Here’s why visuals are the most potent form of misinformation
Psychological research has shown that images change the way people consume and remember information.
Lisa Fazio, The Conversation
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Google at 20: How a search engine became an extension of our minds – and why we should worry
We're now so reliant on Google's services they are now a part of us, raising some deeply troubling questions.
Benjamin Curtis, The Conversation
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Meet Dhruv Rathee, the 23-year-old YouTuber whose videos are infuriating Modi’s admirers
In a short while, Rathee has become a part of a group of solo operators dedicated to fact-checking and sparring with the ruling government.
Devarsi Ghosh
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Video: Can you imagine the amount of activity on the internet in one minute?
You don’t have to imagine if you watch this video.
Scroll Staff
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Raising children in a screen-free home is tough – but recently, I discovered the perfect compromise
The podcast is the ideal way to keep your child away from screens and yet engaged.
Sandhya Menon
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In our anxiety about the Blue Whale Challenge, are we missing the elephant in the room?
While discussing the dangers of an unregulated cyberspace, shouldn’t we also be speaking about depression and mental health?
Karishma Attari
Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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Video: Here's how you conduct a spelling bee with emojis
The best part is there's no such thing as a right answer
Scroll Staff
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Social media addiction has its perils, but Instagram is where young Indians come to bare their soul
When strangers online become your community, where else do you go to discuss sexuality, art and politics?
Avantika Mehta
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Watch: In the midst of armed robbery, thief wants crime live-streamed on Facebook
The perils of being an internet celebrity.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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Anonymous urban Indians are getting their sex questions answered by doctors online
The largest number of queries on physician databases like Lybrate are about erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, menopause and low libido.
Devjyot Ghoshal
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Even if we can't take Tanmay Bhat seriously, we need to talk about fat jokes
The All India Bakchod comedian has turned up in an Amazon ad asking people to stop making fun about his weight.
Scroll Staff
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What does it really mean to have 500-plus Facebook friends?
Is it a sign that man is becoming more of a social animal, or is it distressing evidence of our increasing distance from each other?
Yamini Lohia
The Field
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals