The Kashmir Question
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Supreme Court to pronounce verdict in Article 370 abrogation case on December 11
The top court had reserved the verdict on September 5 after hearing over 20 petitions challenging the Centre’s decision.
Scroll Staff
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Permanent provision vs Centre’s authority: What transpired in the SC’s Article 370 case hearings
The Supreme Court heard the challenges to the change in constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019 by the Modi government over 16 hearings.
Vineet Bhalla
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Can Parliament extinguish a state? What’s at stake as the Supreme Court hears Article 370 petitions
How the court rules on the stripping of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood will have fundamental implications for the fragile bargain of Indian federalism.
Dhruva Gandhi
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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Article 370 challenge on J&K status returns to Supreme Court: What to expect
In a highly controversial move, the Modi government had abolished the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.
Vineet Bhalla
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Interview: ‘Pressure on Pakistan to respond,’ says Ajai Sahni after J&K’s special status scrapped
What are the security implications of the Centre’s move to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate it into two Union Territories?
Vijayta Lalwani
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View from Ladakh: How do residents of Leh, Kargil feel about decision to scrap J&K special status?
Ladakhi Buddhists have for long demanded the formation of a Union Territory. But Kargili residents feel otherwise.
Vijayta Lalwani
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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The Kashmir mystery: Five questions that the Centre should answer after a week of panic
The suspension of mobile internet services and reports of political leaders being placed under house arrest have added to the anxiety in the Valley.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Trump claims Modi asked him to mediate in the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan
He met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Oval House in Washington.
Scroll Staff
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Jammu and Kashmir: Former CM Farooq Abdullah says Hurriyat must be included in peace talks
He suggested that negotiations be resumed after the Lok Sabha polls.
Scroll Staff
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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Revisiting Article 35A, key to Kashmir’s special status and the subject of a raging debate
The constitutional validity of Article 35A, which empowers Kashmir to give special rights to ‘permanent residents’, has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
Arvind Kurian Abraham
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Track II in Dubai: India-Pakistan meet discusses ending hostilities, but Valley is not convinced
Former military officials, politicians, journalists and activists participated in the deliberations this month.
Rayan Naqash
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Too much blood for good literature: A journalist reads Arundhati Roy’s Kashmir fiction
How do you tell a real story about the Valley, as ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’ tries to do?
Ipsita Chakravarty
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