In Pictures
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In pictures: How Kolkata’s vibrant Durga Puja pandals blend art and faith
From traditional to minimal and modern idols, it is as much a celebration of art as it is of the Hindu goddess’ triumph over evil.
Sayari Debnath
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In pictures: Rain lashes Mumbai, waterlogging and traffic disruption in many areas
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray appealed to citizens to stay home and venture out only if essential as heavy rain is expected on Thursday.
Scroll Staff
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These prisoners show how to turn pain and monotony of lockdown into art
The inmates have dabbled in all techniques – from water colours and graphite to origamis using cardboard and plastic.
Janie Paul, The Conversation
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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In pictures: Deserted streets as millions of Indians stay home to contain COVID-19 spread
People clapped and rang bells to appreciate those out in the field amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Scroll Staff
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Seven weeks in Bollywood: Narendra Modi meets Karan (without koffee) and hangs with the stars
After meeting a 14-member delegation of Bollywood celebrities in Delhi on January 10, the prime minister got photographed with a host of others on Saturday.
Scroll Staff
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In photos: A riot of colours as people celebrate Holi across the country
The festival is celebrated for two days – Holika Dahan on the first day signifies the victory of good over evil and the second day welcomes spring.
Scroll Staff
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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Who were the Mughals' ancestors?
An illustrated genealogy of the Timurids.
Muhammad Isa Waley
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India's Rural Olympics: Participants pull cars with the ears, lift bicycles with their teeth
Photos from Punjab's annual four-day display of strength, stamina and weirdness.
Ahmer Khan
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Stunning Instagram portraits capture dreams and struggles of ordinary Indians
For a whole year starting on January 1, Pune-based Siddhartha Joshi is uploading one image a day.
Mayank Jain
The Reel
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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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‘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