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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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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BJP worker’s son claims in video he cast eight votes in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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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: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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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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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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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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Football, Premier League: Manchester City win fourth straight title
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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IPL 2024: Rajasthan pipped to second spot by Hyderabad after match against Kolkata gets washed out
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IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings to cap off league stage
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Badminton, Thailand Open, as it happened: Satwik-Chirag win second men’s doubles title of the season