Stories written by
Sagar Godbole
Sagar Godbole is a regular Scroll.in contributor
-
Three times when favourable ICJ verdicts could not save the lives of people on death row
India still has some way to go before it saves Kulbhushan Jadhav.
Sagar Godbole
-
In 'Digital India', is it time to end Raj-era rules that allow governments to push ordinances?
Governments often misuse the power that enables them to push through legislation without Parliamentary debate.
Sagar Godbole
-
Demonetisation making you reach for an e-wallet? Here are five things you should keep in mind
The exciting discount and cashback offers on mobile wallets have plenty of strings attached.
Sagar Godbole
Trending
-
By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
-
‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
-
The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
-
The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
-
Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
-
Lost opportunity to go cashless: Why introduce new high denomination notes at all?
The Rs 2,000 currency note will make it possible for huge amounts to change hands in illegal dealings.
Sagar Godbole
-
Heating up Singaporean cyberspace: A debate about plan to block web access to bureaucrats
Citizens take to social media to criticise the move, prompting the government to use its own online channels to defend itself.
Sagar Godbole
-
Before ‘Udta Punjab’, five other movies that were rescued by the courts
Abhishek Chaubey’s controversial narcotics drama is not the first film to be saved by the gavel.
Sagar Godbole
Video
-
Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
-
Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
-
Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
-
Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
-
Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
-
Five court judgements from 2015 that left a lasting imprint on India
From safeguarding free speech on the Internet to hearing a case post midnight, the Supreme Court's decisions this year will have far-reaching consequences.
Sagar Godbole
-
How to stop criminals from becoming lawyers? A High Court order proposes the wrong solution
By abolishing the three-year law course, the Madras High Court has shut out students, not criminals.
Sagar Godbole
-
Not just '65: Why India also needs to remember the 1962 war against China
Marking defeat may not be as easy as celebrating a victory, but it is necessary to learn from the past. Singapore's Total Defence Day is a good example.
Sagar Godbole
The Reel
-
‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
-
‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
-
Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
-
‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
-
In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
-
Here's why you can teach 'Hot Yoga' but not 'Flying Bird Yoga' or 'Yogatree'
No one may own yoga, but there's no shortage of claimants. That is where copyrights and trademarks come in.
Sagar Godbole
-
Saurabh Kalia case: Five previous India-Pakistan disputes that have been taken to international forums
From the Rann of Kutch arbitration in 1968 to the Kishenganga wrangle of 2013, the neighbours have sought outside intervention on a variety of squabbles.
Sagar Godbole
-
Five court judgements from 2014 that left a lasting imprint on India
From recognising the 'third gender' to cancelling coal blocks, the judiciary delivered some far-reaching verdicts this year.
Sagar Godbole
The Field
-
Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
-
Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
-
IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
-
Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
-
Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa