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Kushal Phatarpekar

kushal Phatarpekar is a Scroll.in staffer.

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  1. Noida: Five men allegedly gang-rape woman after stopping another from sexually assaulting her

    Noida: Five men allegedly gang-rape woman after stopping another from sexually assaulting her
  2. $60 billion has been stolen. So why you haven’t heard about the robbery of the century?

    $60 billion has been stolen. So why you haven’t heard about the robbery of the century?
  3. Watch: This video of a seeming act of cruelty has gone viral. Wait for the twist in the tale

    Watch: This video of a seeming act of cruelty has gone viral. Wait for the twist in the tale
  4. A teenager traces her Indian great-great grandmother’s life as an indentured labourer in Fiji

    A teenager traces her Indian great-great grandmother’s life as an indentured labourer in Fiji
  5. In Netflix film ‘House Arrest’, a man refuses to leave his apartment – and it’s hard to care

    In Netflix film ‘House Arrest’, a man refuses to leave his apartment – and it’s hard to care

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  1. Eco India, Episode 49: How plants are used to offset adverse affects of chemicals on the environment

    Eco India, Episode 49: How plants are used to offset adverse affects of chemicals on the environment
  2. Listen to the story ‘Jamun Ka Ped’, which was dropped abruptly from the ICSE syllabus

    Listen to the story ‘Jamun Ka Ped’, which was dropped abruptly from the ICSE syllabus
  3. Watch UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggle to explain why he is relatable

    Watch UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggle to explain why he is relatable
  4. Watch: How to fish using mints, cola and an egg in a hole in the ground with a puddle of water

    Watch: How to fish using mints, cola and an egg in a hole in the ground with a puddle of water
  5. Watch BJP leader and KBC Malayalam host Suresh Gopi’s response to a mention of ‘porotta, beef’

    Watch BJP leader and KBC Malayalam host Suresh Gopi’s response to a mention of ‘porotta, beef’

The Reel

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  1. In Netflix film ‘House Arrest’, a man refuses to leave his apartment – and it’s hard to care

    In Netflix film ‘House Arrest’, a man refuses to leave his apartment – and it’s hard to care
  2. ‘Marjaavaan’ movie review: A 1980s Bollywood flashback with characters who are cardboard cutouts

    ‘Marjaavaan’ movie review: A 1980s Bollywood flashback with characters who are cardboard cutouts
  3. ‘Ford v Ferrari’ movie review: An engaging if overheated race to the finish

    ‘Ford v Ferrari’ movie review: An engaging if overheated race to the finish
  4. Ken Loach tribute: British cinema’s angry old man is still raging about the issues that matter

    Ken Loach tribute: British cinema’s angry old man is still raging about the issues that matter
  5. ‘If there’s one successful sci-fi movie, there will be 20 more’: ‘House Arrest’ director Samit Basu

    ‘If there’s one successful sci-fi movie, there will be 20 more’: ‘House Arrest’ director Samit Basu

The Field

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  1. Boxing: L Sarita Devi elected unopposed to AIBA’s first-ever athletes commission

    Boxing: L Sarita Devi elected unopposed to AIBA’s first-ever athletes commission
  2. After Dravid, BCCI ethics officer now dismisses conflict of interest charges against Ganguly

    After Dravid, BCCI ethics officer now dismisses conflict of interest charges against Ganguly
  3. India end campaign at World Para Athletics Championships with best-ever medal haul

    India end campaign at World Para Athletics Championships with best-ever medal haul

  4. ATP Finals: Stefanos Tsitsipas stuns Roger Federer to register straight-sets win in semi-finals

    ATP Finals: Stefanos Tsitsipas stuns Roger Federer to register straight-sets win in semi-finals
  5. Boxing: Five women among seven Indians reach Asian Youth Championship final

    Boxing: Five women among seven Indians reach Asian Youth Championship final