Political Protests
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‘Women, life, freedom.’: How Iranian students abroad are helping protestors at home
With the internet suspended in Iran, expatriates are spreading information, fighting propaganda – and organising demonstrations.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Chanakya had a vital recommendation for rulers on handling citizens’ unrest. Modi is ignoring it
The prime minister often proclaims that he reveres India’s history. But he’s ignoring key lessons from the past.
Prerna Dhoop & Vandana Dhoop
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In US protests, lessons for Indians who believe in the possibilities of collective resistance
What can Indians do to create the space for resistance against repressive majoritarian politics?
Ruchika Joshi
Trending
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Pinarayi Vijayan, MPs protest in Delhi against decision to drop rail coach factory project in Kerala
The chief minister said the Centre was punishing the people of Kerala because the Left Democratic Front is in power.
Scroll Staff
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Cauvery protests have helped fringe Tamil nationalist groups gain visibility and support
Earlier this month, several Tamil groups were instrumental in having Indian Premier League matches shifted out of Chennai.
Vinita Govindarajan
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Karnataka: Bengaluru and Mysuru face the brunt of strike over Mahadayi river water dispute
Many commuters were stranded as buses stopped plying, and offices and educational institutions were shut.
Scroll Staff
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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US: Woman says she was fired for raising her middle finger at President Donald Trump’s motorcade
Juli Briskman said she reacted spontaneously in protest against the president’s policies as his cars drove past her.
Scroll Staff
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‘This is a black law’: Two BJP legislators come out against Rajasthan Ordinance
Ghanshyam Tiwari and Narpat Singh Rajvi said they would build a consensus against the ‘unconstitutional’ move both inside and outside the Assembly.
Scroll Staff
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NBA instructs players to stand up for national anthem or face punishment: Report
A memo sent to all teams said the league has the discretion to discipline players who violate the rule.
AFP
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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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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On the boil: How the humble egg became a potent weapon against political rivals in Odisha
Pioneered as a form of protest by Congress workers, egg-pelting has left embarrassed the chief minister, state and central ministers, and MPs.
Priya Ranjan Sahu
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What does it take to trigger mass protest? Egypt’s revolution has some lessons for India
Photographer Laura El-Tantawy’s close documentation of Tahrir Square offers insight into social media, news coverage and an intensely personal journey.
Paroma Mukherjee
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In Assam, six communities demanding ST status accuse the BJP of betraying its promise to them
Analysts say if the communities demanding inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes list get what they want, the state’s political character will change.
Arunabh Saikia
The Field
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Athletics: India's 4x400 mixed relay team set national record, clinch gold in Asian Relay C’ships
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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