Going Viral
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In India, viral videos of violence are sometimes the only thing that force the police to act
Many crimes see no official action till a viral video puts pressure on the government.
Vineet Bhalla
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Watch: Shiv Sena rebels in Goa break into dance as Eknath Shinde is announced as chief minister
Their leader was sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister later in the evening.
Scroll Staff
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Why a 19th-century sea song from New Zealand was number one on UK music charts
There are few more uplifting ways to stay connected than singing together, which goes to explain the success of the Wellerman sea shanty on TikTok.
Thomas A McKean, The Conversation
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Bernie Sanders mitten memes have something in common with the way viruses spread
Our social connections and interactions form networks. Studying these networks reveal the ways in which both memes and viruses travel through populations.
Anthony Bonato, The Conversation
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The Angolan dancers who helped South African song ‘Jerusalema’ go viral around the world
Phenomenos do Semba’s routine is just repetitive enough to be picked up and just varied enough to tease.
Ananya Jahanara Kabir, The Conversation
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Viral politics: From Madhya Pradesh to Modi’s Delhi, politicians use Covid-19 to push their agendas
The disease has been deployed as the excuse to postpone a trust vote and local body elections.
Shoaib Daniyal
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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Watch: This ‘back to school’ video is a chilling reminder of shootings in America’s schools
A reminder of a grim reality from advocacy group Sandy Hook Promise.
Scroll Staff
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Fake rain and eight-hour shoots: Wedding photography in Kerala is all about going viral
‘Couples these days want pratyekatha or something that stands out.’
Anubha George
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Why are so many women (and some men) making ‘Cat Person’ the first viral short story of the net?
The discomfort while reading the story is justified (spoiler alert).
Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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Explained: How rising temperatures might be helping dengue to spread through India
New research explains how higher temperatures help the dengue virus develop faster in its vector, the mosquito.
Priyanka Vora
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This Indian startup knows how to make its online content go viral – with or without Facebook
WittyFeed curates shareable web content along the lines of BuzzFeed, but has more readers.
Sushma UN, qz.com
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Changing patterns of this year’s swine flu outbreak has Indian health authorities flummoxed
This year pregnant women and children continue to be H1N1 victims, but even healthy people are suddenly dying.
Priyanka Vora
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final