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Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar

Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar is a regular Scroll.in contributor

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  1. Gujarat man arrested for threatening to rape stand-up comedian for her remarks about Shivaji statue

    Gujarat man arrested for threatening to rape stand-up comedian for her remarks about Shivaji statue
  2. ‘Indira Gandhi to be PM’: French glacier melts to reveal Indian newspapers from 1966

    ‘Indira Gandhi to be PM’: French glacier melts to reveal Indian newspapers from 1966
  3. Not just H-1B: Trump’s order also splits families by suspending dependent and other visas until 2021

    Not just H-1B: Trump’s order also splits families by suspending dependent and other visas until 2021
  4. Caught on camera: A woman, a man, two cars and high drama on a south Mumbai street

    Caught on camera: A woman, a man, two cars and high drama on a south Mumbai street
  5. Coronavirus: Why are so many places in India locking down again?

    Coronavirus: Why are so many places in India locking down again?

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  1. Caught on camera: A woman, a man, two cars and high drama on a south Mumbai street

    Caught on camera: A woman, a man, two cars and high drama on a south Mumbai street
  2. Watch: This Kuwaiti hip-hop duo is bridging the musical worlds of the East and the West

    Watch: This Kuwaiti hip-hop duo is bridging the musical worlds of the East and the West

  3. Watch: Rapper Badshah releases a ‘Pahari’ version of his popular song Genda Phool ‘on public demand’

    Watch: Rapper Badshah releases a ‘Pahari’ version of his popular song Genda Phool ‘on public demand’
  4. ‘This is America, not a communist nation’: Watch anti-mask activists’ campaign in Florida

    ‘This is America, not a communist nation’: Watch anti-mask activists’ campaign in Florida
  5. Harassment of women in comedy: Abish Mathew joins chorus of comedians standing up against it

    Harassment of women in comedy: Abish Mathew joins chorus of comedians standing up against it

The Reel

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  1. ‘Yaara’ trailer: Vidyut Jammwal leads gang of friends in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s crime drama

    ‘Yaara’ trailer: Vidyut Jammwal leads gang of friends in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s crime drama
  2. Playlist picks: Sneha Khanwalkar shares three go-to albums (and what else she’s into these days)

    Playlist picks: Sneha Khanwalkar shares three go-to albums (and what else she’s into these days)
  3. ‘Undekhi’ actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya: ‘You need heart to understand the pulse of a character’

    ‘Undekhi’ actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya: ‘You need heart to understand the pulse of a character’
  4. ‘A Suitable Boy’ trailer: Mira Nair’s BBC One adaptation of Vikram Seth’s novel out on July 26

    ‘A Suitable Boy’ trailer: Mira Nair’s BBC One adaptation of Vikram Seth’s novel out on July 26
  5. Review: ‘Breathe: Into the Shadows’ is a bloated and middling sequel

    Review: ‘Breathe: Into the Shadows’ is a bloated and middling sequel

The Field

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  1. ‘Be safe, mask up’: Rockets’ star Westbrook tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of NBA restart

    ‘Be safe, mask up’: Rockets’ star Westbrook tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of NBA restart
  2. Coronavirus: Doctor with the Indian boxing team tests positive ahead of training camp

    Coronavirus: Doctor with the Indian boxing team tests positive ahead of training camp
  3. Pause, rewind, play: Kambli’s blazing start as a Test cricketer – fastest Indian to reach 1,000 runs

    Pause, rewind, play: Kambli’s blazing start as a Test cricketer – fastest Indian to reach 1,000 runs
  4. Let’s not get lost with the Broad issue or toss: Nasser Hussain on why England lost first Test

    Let’s not get lost with the Broad issue or toss: Nasser Hussain on why England lost first Test
  5. Coronavirus: I-league without foreigners, ISL in Goa are likely options, says AIFF general secretary

    Coronavirus: I-league without foreigners, ISL in Goa are likely options, says AIFF general secretary