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Neha Bhatt
Neha Bhatt is a Scroll.in staffer.
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Why babies did not sleep away from their mothers for most of human history
An excerpt from ‘Sleeping Like a Baby’, by Himani Dalmia and Neha Bhatt.
Himani Dalmia & Neha Bhatt
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More submissions, fewer readers? How India’s literary magazines are coping with the pandemic
First person accounts from the editors of lit mags in English, Hindi and Tamil.
Neha Bhatt
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Doctor-writers on the coronavirus frontline: Will their next books be about the pandemic?
Eight doctors from around the world talk about what they’re reading, what they plan to write, and what Covid-19 means to their lives.
Neha Bhatt
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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The pandemic has made concentrated reading difficult. How are book reviewers dealing with this?
Four literary critics and editors talk about their work strategies.
Neha Bhatt
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How can more women writers be published? The Women Writers’ Fest tries to provide some answers
Publishing professionals had a host of suggestions for women who want to write books.
Neha Bhatt
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‘I want to spread Mantoiyat, which is the will to be free-spirited’: Nandita Das on her book
An interview with the director of ‘Manto’ the film, who is also the author of ‘Manto & I’, the book.
Neha Bhatt
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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‘Like chasing a hologram’: How Namita Devidayal wrote an unconventional biography of Vilayat Khan
An interview with the author and journalist on how she put together the jigsaw puzzle of the Hindustani musician’s life.
Neha Bhatt
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‘Bridge of Clay’: Markus Zusak’s new novel is rewarding but not compelling like ‘The Book Thief’
A convoluted plot and many strands make for a laborious journey, but it is eventually worthwhile in some ways.
Neha Bhatt
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As Kolkata mall calls breastfeeding a ‘home chore’, group launches ‘freedom to nurse’ campaign
The campaign’s goal is to create an environment where nursing mothers do not feel anxious stepping out with their babies and do not fear any kind of harassment.
Neha Bhatt
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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JK Rowling aka Robert Galbraith’s latest Strike novel is her most relevant book for adults yet
While ‘Lethal White’, the latest in Rowling’s detective series, has distinctly Potteresque touches, it is the richest of the four Strike novels.
Neha Bhatt
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How a crime writer is reformatting the psychological thriller to reflect everyday concerns
An interview with Teresa Driscoll, the bestselling author of ‘I Am Watching You’ and ‘The Friend’.
Neha Bhatt
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With just two novels, Sally Rooney is fast becoming the definitive chronicler of millennial love
Both ‘Conversations With Friends’ and, now, ‘Normal People’ have established the growing reputation of the 27-year-old writer.
Neha Bhatt
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw