Ideological Clash
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Madras HC refuses to allow conclave seeking to ‘eradicate Dravidian ideology’
The court questioned why the police did not act against those who allegedly made inflammatory remarks at a conference against Sanatana Dharma.
Scroll Staff
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Universities should not be a space for ideological conflict, says Amit Shah
The home minister said that students should give space to discussions instead of engaging in conflict about ideology.
Scroll Staff
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It’s possible to have a civil debate on politics and religion. Here’s how
Many people approach an ideological disagreement the same way they would a disagreement about facts. That’s the problem.
Larisa Heiphetz, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why Hannah Arendt argued that Henry David Thoreau misunderstood the idea of civil disobedience
Thoreau’s theory inspired the world’s greatest political thinkers, from Leo Tolstoy and Gandhi to Martin Luther King. But a New Yorker essay challenged that.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Aeon
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Bhima Koregaon arrests: Protesters demand release of poet Sudhir Dhawale and others held in Pune
At a rally in Mumbai, Dalit and socialist activists said that the alleged letter about a Maoist plot to assassinate the Prime Minister is a false controversy.
Aarefa Johari
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A poet, a lawyer, a professor: These are the five activists held for sparking Bhima Koregaon clashes
Five months after caste-based clashes in Maharashtra, the police has added a twist in the tale by arrested five alleged Naxalite sympathisers.
Aarefa Johari
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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BJP picks a fight with revolutionary icon Che Guevara in Kerala
This is in keeping with the party’s nationwide strategy to discredit cultural icons that do not fit in with its ideology while appropriating those that do.
Shawn Sebastian
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From social media to summits: How India's right wing is trying to create its own intellectual space
Three high-profile meetings in November itself are a testimony to the increasing buzz in Hindutva circles.
Shoaib Daniyal
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How the fear of death makes people lean towards the Right
As long as an existential threat looms, the world will grow ever more divided.
Bobby Azarian
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
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Do smart people tend to be more liberal? Yes, but are all conservatives stupid?
Several recent cross-cultural studies show the correlation between social conservatism and intelligence is lower than previously thought.
Sarah Kaine and Emmanuel Josserand, The Conversation
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Can poets and songwriters work 'professionally' for political parties and still remain neutral?
Bengali poet Srijato and songwriters Rupam Islam and Anupam Roy are being questioned over their decision to write and compose for the TMC.
Chandrima Pal
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RSS says protesting intellectuals using them as a ‘punching bag’
The Sangh claimed the writers, scientists and scholars who have raised their voices against the government were 'driven by their own political agenda'.
Scroll Staff
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