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Faisal Fareed
Faisal Fareed is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Bouquets, billboards and slogans: How BSP and SP crafted the perfect chemistry
The optics on the day the alliance was announced point to a well thought through plan.
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Sharia courts divide opinion even among Muslims – but they are not a parallel justice system
Darul Qaza, which the All India Muslim Personal Law Board wants to have in every district, is essentially an arbitration council whose verdicts are not binding.
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Locals protest as non-Agra Muslims are barred from offering Friday prayers at Taj Mahal complex
Protestors say that no distinction should be made between Muslims from the city and those from other parts of the country.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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In Varanasi, a plan to build corridor from Kashi Vishwanath temple to river Ganga sparks anger
Residents claim that the Uttar Pradesh government wants to raze over 160 houses for the project.
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Shunned by his clan, deserted by loyalists, besieged by BJP: Can Akhilesh Yadav bounce back?
The Samajwadi Party chief has lost four senior MLCs to the BJP and more may jump ship soon.
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In Adityanath’s Uttar Pradesh, organisers of daily Ramleela in Ayodhya scramble for funds
The long-running performance stopped in 2015 after state funding dried up. Organisers revived it in May, hoping the new government would offer support.
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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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Report card: How has the Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh performed in the last 100 days?
A look at the announcements, achievements and controversies in India’s most populous state since the BJP took charge in March.
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Priests vs chief priest: Pandas oppose Adityanath’s proposal to constitute shrine board in Mathura
State government insiders say that the proposed board will be similar to those set up to manage the Vaishno Devi and Amarnath shrines.
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After expelling BSP’s Muslim face, does Mayawati now plan to woo UP’s Brahmins?
Naseemuddin Siddiqui got the boot on Wednesday for allegedly manipulating party membership funds.
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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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Puppy love at adoption camp for desi dogs in Lucknow
Local or mixed-breed dogs are hardier than expensive pedigree dogs.
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Lucknow holds its first Queer Pride Parade: They marched 1.5 km, but their message went a long way
Among the 300-odd participants, many had come from as far away as Mumbai, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Kolkata.
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Lucknow: Shia Muslim youths form 'Gau Raksha Dal', vow to end cow slaughter
President of the group Shamil Shamsi and his team were seen sporting saffron gamcha on Friday.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad