History Lesson
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In its fight against Covid-19, the US is missing its oldest ally: the American people
What the United States can learn from its World War II and Cold War strategies.
Alex Bitterman, The Conversation
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Twitter gives Modi a history lesson after he claims that no Congress leader met Bhagat Singh in jail
Historians pointed out that Jawaharlal Nehru had in fact visited Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt and had also spoken about it.
Scroll Staff
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Who left these ancient sculptures of horsemen around the Pir Panjal range?
Largely unknown to the outside world, these sentinels have been around since ancient times.
Prashant Mathawan
Trending
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Ordinary voters flagged Modi speech to Election Commission – and came up against a broken system
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Harsh Mander: Past, present and future – what Narendra Modi’s campaign of hate signifies
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Mid-life running works wonders for the knees, hips and spine
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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‘What does it take / to let go?’: There’s a new anthology of English haikus written by Indian poets
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When her aunt Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit took on Indira Gandhi for crushing democracy and dissent
The story is relevant for India today.
Manu Bhagavan
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Ramachandra Guha says ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri was a remarkable leader who did not get his due’
Guha explains how Shastri’s slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ is the crux of his contributions towards agriculture self sufficiency and defence modernization.
Astha Rawat & Anmol Kanojia
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Watch: How India helped Australia end up with the world’s largest population of Arabian camels
The feral camels were imported by the British in 1840s mostly from the subcontinent.
Ramakrishnan M & Joel George
Video
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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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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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As the government decides to issue Rs 100 coin, here’s a brief history of the modern Indian coin
The Modi government is issuing commemorative Rs 100 coins to mark the birth centenary of AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran.
Neelima & Sanjeev Nair
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Video: 16 years ago the al-Qaeda celebrated 9/11, but this is what they started
On September 12, former US President George Bush declared what he called the war on terror.
Neelima & Sujit Lad
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Video: A tribute to Elvis Presley, The King of rock and roll
Remembering the man who epitomises rock and roll.
Neelima and Sujit Lad
The Reel
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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Watch: Saare Jahan Se Accha has held its own even after 100 years, without marketing or PR
A look at the journey of Saare Jahan Se Achha, India’s favourite patriotic song.
Scroll Staff
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Video: Will Nawaz Sharif live up to his reputation of being Pakistan’s comeback kid?
He has been prime minister of Pakistan three times but controversy interrupted every term.
Scroll Staff
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Video: What the 1890 treaty actually says about China’s authority at the border
China also says Nehru acknowledged and approved the 1890 treaty. Here’s what he wrote in his letter.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Raheel, Dhami named in India’s 24-member men’s squad for Europe leg
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra beats world No 14 Nina Mittelham to enter quarter-finals
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All-round development: The Impact player rule is holding back several multifaceted players in IPL
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IPL 2024: Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma lead Hyderabad to crushing 10-wicket win over Lucknow
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Badminton: India to host World Junior Badminton Championships 2025 in Guwahati