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Sruthisagar Yamunan
Sruthisagar Yamunan is a Scroll.in staffer.
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Camera in the courtroom: How live-streaming alters the way we look at the court
With the perception of being watched, will judges play to the gallery rather than play by the book?
Rohit Sarma & Sruthisagar Yamunan
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In Supreme Court hijab judgement, an inversion of Indian secularism
There is discordance in Justice Hemant Gupta’s analysis of the nature of Indian secularism and his decision to uphold the exclusionary rules against the veil.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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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
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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If Lakshadweep wants to move to jurisdiction of Karnataka High Court, Parliament has to pass a law
The Centre cannot change this by executive order.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Why Supreme Court order in Delhi riots cases undermines Delhi High Court
Should the apex court have put a High Court order in suspended animation after having decided not to stay it?
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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UP Police FIR for tweets on Ghaziabad assault shows it is selectively targeting individuals, Wire
The police claims the existence of a conspiracy to promote communal unrest.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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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Granting bail to activists, Delhi HC exposes abuse of UAPA – but flaws inherent in the law remain
Despite the principles set by the Delhi High Court, bail under UAPA will remain discretionary.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Union vs Centre: Why DMK wants to use the ‘correct’ term for the government of India
While ‘Union government’ is the modern term, the colonial phrase ‘Central government’ is still widely used by Indians.
Sruthisagar Yamunan & Shoaib Daniyal
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Delhi Police plea to handcuff Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi shows how SC advice is frequently ignored
The Supreme Court has made it clear that prisoners should be handcuffed only as the last resort, when every other measure has failed.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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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Has Jagan Reddy government crossed a new line by charging TV news channels with sedition?
The bitter relationship between the media and political parties in Andhra Pradesh has a long history.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Stan Swamy case shows why bail on medical grounds remains highly discretionary
The 84-year-old social activist, arrested in the Bhima Koregaon case, is currently in hospital with a Covid-19 infection.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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The Tejpal rape case verdict and the Goa court quest for the ‘ideal’ sexual assault victim
Even minor discrepancies in the complainant’s statements have been portrayed as crucial ones.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final