Quick Take
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A British vegetarian’s advice on debate about separate plates for meat eaters: Get over it
Tomorrow, I may touch the hand of a butcher on a bus or I may hold a handrail touched by somebody who has been eating meat with their hands.
Mick Orton
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The big news: Pakistan denies reports that its soldiers died in LoC firing, and 9 other top stories
The NGT temporarily stayed construction of Bengaluru’s steel flyover, and Tata Steel shares were up after its Canada deal was announced.
Scroll Staff
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Champion! What India can learn about nationhood from the West Indies cricket anthem
It's an inclusive song that lists foreign heroes from as far away as South Africa.
Garga Chatterjee
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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National Anthem debate: Was the crowd throwing a family out of the theatre really being patriotic?
Your patriotism should not be measured by empty allegiance to a mere symbol.
Amit Varma
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Open letter to Aditya Thackeray: Why don't you defend state's pride by helping Marathwada farm widows?
Rajdeep Sardesai explains why he is angry with the Shiv Sena.
Rajdeep Sardesai
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What choice? Kerala hostel protest shows that even educated women face curbs on freedom
College-aged women in India can vote to change a government, but cannot change the rules that restrict their liberties in educational institutions.
Anjali Mody
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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Obama reminds India that it is secular, even as government's Republic Day ad omits the word
'Your Article 25 says that all people are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion,' says US president.
Anjali Mody
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In election season, media is helping BJP make the most of Obama visit
Private news channel goes out of its way to draw attention to the party's chief ministerial candidate, Kiran Bedi.
Supriya Sharma
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Uber rape survivor hires US lawyer, underscoring class divide in Indian justice system
But her move serves as a reminder that urban Indian women have the potential to wrest change for everyone.
Scroll Staff
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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Pakistan’s immature players hand Hockey India officials a glorious reprieve
Sports bureaucrats are appealing to 'Indian culture' to deflect attention from their own bunglings.
Naresh Fernandes
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At Madison Square Garden, the victory of wire-transfer nationalism
The paradoxes of NRI patriotism.
Naresh Fernandes
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Why Netaji's 60 relatives should have no say in whether he receives the Bharat Ratna
Several great-nephews of Subhash Chandra Bose have said that they would not attend the award ceremony. So what?
Mridula Chari
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa