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Wasi Manazir
Wasi Manazir is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Meet Imran Pratapgarhi, the rockstar poet who draws tens of thousands of fans at Urdu mushairas
The old guard is disapproving of his unrestrained manner but Imran Pratapgarhi uses his poetry to talk about social and political realities.
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Is this the end of Barcelona’s domination in Spanish football?
The biggest strengths that propelled Barcelona to their most successful era in football have become Real Madrid’s weapons.
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The good, the bad and the ugly about Luis Enrique’s complicated legacy at Barcelona
The 46-year-old provided stability but has dramatically altered Barcelona’s playing style.
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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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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Being coerced into joining BJP’, alleges former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
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The success of the women's team is helping rugby find its feet in India
The team won silver at the Asia Rugby Seven’s Trophy in Laos in February.
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At long last, Neymar has stepped out of Lionel Messi’s giant shadow at Barcelona
It was Neymar’s stupefying performance that gave Barcelona their miraculous win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday
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In trolling Gurmehar Kaur, Sehwag is merely following the establishment line. And he is not alone
Indian sportspersons have a lot to learn from their American counterparts.
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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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Gabriel Jesus has saved Manchester City’s season – and all but pushed Sergio Aguero out
The Argentine is the third highest scorer in City’s history but all that may count for little with Pep Guardiola.
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India and rugby’s Six Nations Championship share a historic connection: The Calcutta Cup
Instituted in 1879, the Calcutta Cup is an annual trophy contested between England and Scotland which has its origins in colonial India.
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Zinedine Zidane’s luck at Real Madrid has run out. Now he needs to prove his managerial worth
The former French great may have guided the Galacticos to three trophies and a 40-match unbeaten streak but his real test starts now.
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The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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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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Worried about Ronaldo and Messi growing old? You shouldn't. They are evolving brilliantly
While the former has transformed from a winger to a centre-forward, the latter is now a striker more than a playmaker.
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Forget the MSN trio, Barcelona need to shore up their struggling midfield to keep title hopes alive
The hallmark of the Catalan giants was their sparkling midfield control. But it hasn’t been on show this season.
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A scattergun transfer approach explains Pep Guardiola’s struggles at Manchester City
How can you justify the riches doled out for the likes of Claudio Bravo and John Stones?
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The Field
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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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