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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
‘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
‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
As wetlands of Assam’s Majuli island go dry, ecology thrown out of balance
Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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Controversial Comments
We need two-thirds majority to amend or rewrite Constitution, says BJP MP Lallu Singh
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Opposition INDIA bloc was spreading lies that the Constitution would be changed if his party retained power.
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· Apr 15, 2024 · 01:11 pm
BJP needs overwhelming majority in Parliament to change Constitution, says party’s poll candidate
The Congress said that Jyoti Mirdha’s comments make it clear that the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hate the Constitution and democracy.
Scroll Staff
· Apr 03, 2024 · 09:23 am
BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde stirs row after remarks on amending the Constitution
The party has distanced itself from Hegde’s statement, saying that it was the legislator’s ‘personal views’.
Scroll Staff
· Mar 11, 2024 · 08:52 am
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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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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
2 hours ago
Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
11 hours ago
‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
8 hours ago
SC criticises Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for ‘eradication’ of Sanatana Dharma remark
The Tamil Nadu minister had said that Sanatana Dharma was akin to dengue and malaria, and should hence be annihilated.
Scroll Staff
· Mar 04, 2024 · 03:05 pm
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury apologises to TMC MP Derek O'Brien for calling him a ‘foreigner’
The Congress’ leader in the Lok Sabha said he made the remark inadvertently.
Scroll Staff
· Jan 26, 2024 · 08:35 pm
BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri calls BSP’s Danish Ali ‘terrorist’, uses communal slurs in Lok Sabha
Defence minister Rajnath Singh expressed regret and asked the Chair to expunge the remarks.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 22, 2023 · 12:06 pm
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
Apr 24, 2024 · 01:35 pm
Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
Apr 23, 2024 · 02:25 pm
Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
Apr 23, 2024 · 10:25 am
Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
Apr 22, 2024 · 12:00 pm
Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
Apr 21, 2024 · 01:34 pm
Will pull out tongue, gouge out eyes of those who speak against Sanatana Dharma, says Union minister
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat made the comments after Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said that Sanatana Dharma must be eradicated.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 13, 2023 · 02:08 pm
Modi using Sanatana Dharma controversy to divert attention from Manipur violence: Udhayanidhi Stalin
The Tamil Nadu minister had said last week that Sanatana Dharma – a term often associated with Hinduism – must be eradicated as it is against social justice.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 07, 2023 · 07:01 pm
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge booked in UP over remarks about sanatana dharma
Tamil Nadu minister Stalin had said last week that sanatana dharma – a term often associated with Hinduism – must be eradicated as it is against social justice.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 06, 2023 · 01:00 pm
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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
8 hours ago
‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
10 hours ago
Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
Yesterday · 11:56 am
‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
Yesterday · 09:10 am
MK Stalin’s son says Sanatana Dharma must be ‘eradicated’, stirs row
The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged that Udhayanidhi Stalin was calling for the ‘genocide’ of Hindus.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 03, 2023 · 02:50 pm
Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide now booked for ‘derogatory’ remarks about Gautam Buddha, others
Earlier this week, two separate cases were filed against Bhide for remarks about Mohandas Gandhi and Sai Baba.
Scroll Staff
· Aug 08, 2023 · 04:37 pm
Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide booked for remarks about Mahatma Gandhi
He had claimed that Gandhi was brought up in a Muslim landlord’s home, and that the landlord was his real father.
Scroll Staff
· Jul 30, 2023 · 08:49 pm
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
2 hours ago
Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
4 hours ago
Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
8 hours ago
Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
9 hours ago
IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Controversial Comments
We need two-thirds majority to amend or rewrite Constitution, says BJP MP Lallu Singh
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Opposition INDIA bloc was spreading lies that the Constitution would be changed if his party retained power.
Scroll Staff
BJP needs overwhelming majority in Parliament to change Constitution, says party’s poll candidate
The Congress said that Jyoti Mirdha’s comments make it clear that the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hate the Constitution and democracy.
Scroll Staff
BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde stirs row after remarks on amending the Constitution
The party has distanced itself from Hegde’s statement, saying that it was the legislator’s ‘personal views’.
Scroll Staff
Trending
By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
SC criticises Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for ‘eradication’ of Sanatana Dharma remark
The Tamil Nadu minister had said that Sanatana Dharma was akin to dengue and malaria, and should hence be annihilated.
Scroll Staff
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury apologises to TMC MP Derek O'Brien for calling him a ‘foreigner’
The Congress’ leader in the Lok Sabha said he made the remark inadvertently.
Scroll Staff
BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri calls BSP’s Danish Ali ‘terrorist’, uses communal slurs in Lok Sabha
Defence minister Rajnath Singh expressed regret and asked the Chair to expunge the remarks.
Scroll Staff
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
Will pull out tongue, gouge out eyes of those who speak against Sanatana Dharma, says Union minister
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat made the comments after Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said that Sanatana Dharma must be eradicated.
Scroll Staff
Modi using Sanatana Dharma controversy to divert attention from Manipur violence: Udhayanidhi Stalin
The Tamil Nadu minister had said last week that Sanatana Dharma – a term often associated with Hinduism – must be eradicated as it is against social justice.
Scroll Staff
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge booked in UP over remarks about sanatana dharma
Tamil Nadu minister Stalin had said last week that sanatana dharma – a term often associated with Hinduism – must be eradicated as it is against social justice.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
‘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
MK Stalin’s son says Sanatana Dharma must be ‘eradicated’, stirs row
The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged that Udhayanidhi Stalin was calling for the ‘genocide’ of Hindus.
Scroll Staff
Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide now booked for ‘derogatory’ remarks about Gautam Buddha, others
Earlier this week, two separate cases were filed against Bhide for remarks about Mohandas Gandhi and Sai Baba.
Scroll Staff
Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide booked for remarks about Mahatma Gandhi
He had claimed that Gandhi was brought up in a Muslim landlord’s home, and that the landlord was his real father.
Scroll Staff
The Field
Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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