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Rohini Kejriwal
Rohini Kejriwal is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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An artist looks at Grimms’ fairy tales and finds sexist stereotypes that are common in India
Akshita Chandra’s project ‘Grimm Reality’ uses illustrations and paper craft to draw parallels across centuries and societies.
Rohini Kejriwal
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Ten Indian designers who are reimagining the English alphabet for an Instagram challenge
#36daysoftype calls the global design community to create a letter or number a day for 36 days by interpreting letterforms in interesting styles.
Rohini Kejriwal
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#NaPoWriMo: 10 poets from India who are embracing (and excelling at) National Poetry Writing Month
This April, like every year since 2003, is bringing us some fantastic daily poetry. Here are 10 poets worth following.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘It’s how they roll on your tongue that matters, not how they sit on the page’: Poet Mani Rao
An interview with the Bengaluru-based poet and translator who has one of the most distinctive writing styles in India.
Rohini Kejriwal
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Pride month: Seven poems to remind us of desire in all its forms
Section 377 is still in place. The poets are still writing poetry.
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Halfway through National Poetry Month, here are some #NaPoWriMo poets from India worth following
The only firm rule of #NaPoWriMo is to complete 30 poems in 30 days.
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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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Freezing the moment: A celebration of Haiku by poets from India
To cut through the frenzied chatter of these disturbing times, a selection of works from India in the Japanese poetic form.
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‘Only political stupidities or atrocities excite me to write verse now’: Keki N Daruwalla
An interview with the poet and novelist, now in his 80s, who refuses to slow down.
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‘At 64 I’m beginning to wonder whether I have any more poems left in me’: Manohar Shetty
An interview with the poet on the occasion of the publication of his Collected Works.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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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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Five poems to celebrate December with dance and music
The final instalment in a monthly series of selected poetry on different themes.
Rohini Kejriwal
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Comic Con India founder explains why Bengaluru loves Star Wars while Delhi prefers Marvel heroes
Jatin Varma on zines, cosplaying and the grim world of comic book publishing.
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‘Poetry has always been a compulsion through my life’: Bina Sarkar Ellias
An interview with the poet and cultural diversity champion.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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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