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Vijayta Lalwani
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Pollution: Has North India had any success in controlling stubble burning?
Though the Centre and state governments have taken several steps, not much seems to have changed.
Vijayta Lalwani
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‘A way to connect to your roots’: What J&K domicile certificates mean to migrant Kashmiri Pandits
Few say they will return to Kashmir.
Vijayta Lalwani
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No committee report, no talks with Centre, no court hearings: Where is the farmers’ protest headed?
Two members of a Supreme Court-appointed panel have spoken up asking why their report on the farm laws has not been made public.
Vijayta Lalwani
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Standard of investigation poor’: 20 orders on Delhi violence show police claims are falling apart
Farcical FIRs, dubious witness statements, lack of evidence – the court blows holes in the Delhi Police’s investigations.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Price rise is driving Delhi’s food vendors to financial collapse – and their customers to hunger
Shooting oil prices have made food more expensive. And daily wagers who struggle to find work have less money to spare.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Viral terror: Why the perpetrators of anti-Muslim assaults are broadcasting their own crimes
Recording and disseminating videos of hate crimes against Muslims is now a career advancement tool for many Hindutva activists.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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What will it take for Modi’s monetisation plan to work – plus four more Sunday reads
Five must-read pieces for the weekend.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Does this Hindu extremist priest in UP have the support of the rank and file of BJP?
Scroll.in travelled to two districts of western Uttar Pradesh to gain more insight into how BJP workers perceive Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati.
Vijayta Lalwani
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In Kabul, two men clinging to an airplane fell on this man’s roof
‘When I saw them [on the roof], I first thought they were Taliban men who were thrown off the plane but we checked the bodies.’
Vijayta Lalwani
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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‘Access denied’: How the Delhi government has stonewalled reporters in the capital
Far from offering the accountability that was promised, AAP appears to have plucked its media policy from the BJP playbook.
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A 13-year-old was locked out of online classes because his parents refused to pay annual school fees
Parents argue private schools should waive off non-tuition fees since children are no longer accessing campus facilities.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Why is the Delhi government spending Rs 84 crore to install 500 giant flags?
The budget for the tricolour project is larger than the amount AAP plans to spend on a number of key welfare schemes.
Vijayta Lalwani
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing