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Bhavya Dore
Bhavya Dore is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Photographers and tourists are disrupting bird behaviour in India by overusing recorded calls
While imitations of predator birds puts smaller birds on constant alert, mating calls in non-mating season disturb birds’ hormone levels.
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Young Indians are earning thousands by turning PUBG and other video games into a spectator sport
Every night, a few resourceful streamers play games online, as a live audience watches, comments and gives them money.
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An entrepreneur, a basketball player, an actor: The many hats of Arvind Krishna
Despite running a business, Arvind Krishna makes time in his schedule for basketball and movies.
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Trending
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Why a Japanese spy suddenly embraced Islam in Bombay in the early 20th century
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Not paid news: New York Times refutes BJP claim on article about AAP schools
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What accounts of growing Indian illiberalism miss: The grounds for bigotry were laid before 2014
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Subhas Chandra Bose and Emilie Schenkl: A marriage that defied the Third Reich
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World Photography Day: How photography helped shape India’s freedom struggle
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Meet India’s dental detectives, who are helping solve crimes – one set of teeth at a time
Though still a nascent field in India, forensic odontology is proving to be extremely valuable in criminal and civil cases.
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Reviving the past: A literary collective is translating 100 classic novels across Indian languages
The first set of books is expected to be out within a year.
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How a former officer of the Mumbai police became its most prolific historian
Rohidas Dusar’s body of work serves as an archive not just of the police force’s history but also the achievements of its members.
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Video
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Watch: MP policeman turns to religious leader to identify murderer, he claims to know who did it
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Watch: Manipur CM N Biren Singh shows off football skills for Durand Cup inauguration
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‘Smile Please’: Delhi Police warns against traffic violations with a ‘World Photography Day’ post
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Watch: The horrifying moment when a four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai, no casualties reported
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‘When you want to have chapati and biryani’: Video of biryani burrito confuses food lovers
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Private detectives walk a thin legal line in India, even when not stealing phone records
After the arrests of private investigators in Mumbai, the industry has come under scrutiny for its practices.
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Some Indian states are considering the death penalty for child rapists. But will it be effective?
Activists fear such a move will worsen the problem of under-reporting.
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Video loves the radio star: What makes Malishka one of Mumbai’s favourite people
With a role in a successful movie and a viral video, 2017 was Malishka’s year. What can we expect from her now?
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The Reel
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’ season 2 is here
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‘Duranga’ review: Suspend disbelief if you want to enjoy the twists
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‘Tamilrockerz’ review: In show about piracy, some insights about the price of cinemania
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‘Dobaara’ review: An engaging thriller about time travel and alternate reality
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‘Nope’ review: Jordan Peele’s sci-fi horror is mostly a yup
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A group of women fought for the right to play football. Will Delhi finally let them have some fun?
After being shunted from one official to another, the women finally approached the BJP’s Meenakshi Lekhi for assistance.
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How Faye D’Souza became the rising star of Indian TV news, without yelling or finger-wagging
She has won over fans and panellists in just six months.
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A pregnant hippo, a constipated rhino and a team in blue: The medical wing of Mumbai’s Byculla zoo
Veterinarians at the city zoo must be on call at all times and develop a rapport with the animals.
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The Field
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Wrestling: Antim Panghal creates history, first Indian woman to win gold at U20 World C’ships
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Lord’s Test: Nortje & Co breathe fire as South Africa defeat England by an innings and 12 runs
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ICC World Test Championship standings: South Africa on top spot after big win at Lord’s vs England
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India tour of England: Jhulan Goswami returns to ODI squad, Kiran Navgire earns T20I call-up
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Premier League: Liverpool boss Klopp on United’s form – ‘Just helps them to be even more motivated’