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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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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Readers’ comments: ‘Most Kerala Hindus are already lost’
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For young readers: A new collection of 25 timeless tales about nature by Ruskin Bond
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Odisha train collision toll rises to 261, around 900 injured
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Arrested, acquitted: Jigna Vora recounts her trauma after being accused in journalist J Dey’s murder
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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: Ukrainian soldiers send a message to Russia with a parody of Oscar-winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’
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Eco India, Episode 226: We are producing much more than we can recycle. How can we change this?
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Watch: Devastating sandstorm sweeps across the Suez Canal in Egypt, causing death and closing ports
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Watch: Comedian mimics Bollywood celebrities explaining their absence from Cannes Film Festival
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Watch: Animal activist sit in cage to highlight the plight of confined birds
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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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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ review: Duck-and-dive comedy is a hit-and-miss affair
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‘School of Lies’ review: An overloaded saga of secrets and trauma
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‘Mumbaikar’ review: A dated, draining exercise
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Review: In ‘Fire in the Mountains’, the enormous burden of womanhood
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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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Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs Great Britain Live: Harmanpreet Singh and Co face table-toppers
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Thailand Open Super 500, semifinals live: Lakshya Sen takes the lead against Kunlavut Vitidsarn
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WTC Final: Australia and India brace for The Oval Test after closely fought Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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French Open 2023: Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni lose in second round to end Indian challenge
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Manchester City’s dominance: How Pep Guardiola has created a powerful identity for English champions