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Samar Halarnkar
Samar Halarnkar is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Chowkidar to divine messenger: The transformation of Modi and India
The Ram temple is an instrument for Modi’s divine anointment as well as a symbol of the remaking of Constitutional values and the launch of the Hindu rashtra.
Samar Halarnkar
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Ramesh Bidhuri and the descent of India
A BJP MP’s abuse of a Muslim colleague merely for being Muslim bares the inevitability of hatred, from WhatsApp to TV studio to Parliament.
Samar Halarnkar
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New India breaches new lows in race to the bottom, days after Modi’s proclamations on democracy
The prime minister said that without human values, rights there can be no democracy. Few of these are evident in India, either by design, incompetence, or both.
Samar Halarnkar
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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A jail sentence for Rahul Gandhi in India’s new vishwaguru democracy
The constitutional definition of democracy is irrelevant. It is now what the BJP says it is.
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How to turn a country over to the mob
Stop a marriage, demolish a bus stop, frighten minorities. As the rule of law collapses in India, the whims of Hindu extremists become de facto State policy.
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As the rule of law recedes in India, a new majoritarian consensus emerges
The views and actions of those who control power in Narendra Modi's time are replacing the commonly held beliefs of BR Ambedkar’s time and the Constitution.
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Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Why India’s silent Hindus must speak up before it is too late
The purposes of the State and Hindu vigilante have merged, shredding the rule of law, the Constitution and democracy. Salvation can only come from within.
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Akshay Yadav and the loud silence of India’s Hindus
Arresting the violence against India’s Muslims depends not on the judiciary, police or politicians but on a billion Hindus – or just one.
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The Siddique Kappan case and the assault on India’s Constitution
Police accusations against the journalist, if accepted by the courts, will push the boundaries of what is legally credible and rewrite free-speech guarantees.
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The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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The lights begin to wink out in India’s democracy
Too many Indians are happy to dismiss news of the gathering darkness, shrug at falsehood and bigotry, and be narcoticised into believing all is well.
Samar Halarnkar
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Suraj Pal Amu and the New Hindutva
Protected and emboldened, Hindus who support a more virulent Islamophobia keep Modi going but now find him too moderate.
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Turning India over to the mob, video by video
The latest recorded atrocities against India’s minorities are the natural consequences of ceding the state to the mob.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains