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Aarefa Johari

Aarefa Johari is a Scroll.in staffer.

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  1. Romantic or grotesque? ‘Game of Thrones’ offers both views of the Middle Ages

    Romantic or grotesque? ‘Game of Thrones’ offers both views of the Middle Ages
  2. ‘Sabarimala protestors are using my Muslim name to fan communal fires,’ says activist Rahana Fathima

    ‘Sabarimala protestors are using my Muslim name to fan communal fires,’ says activist Rahana Fathima
  3. Himachal Pradesh: Health minister says government may consider renaming Shimla to Shyamala

    Himachal Pradesh: Health minister says government may consider renaming Shimla to Shyamala
  4. ‘Happily unmarried’: An online project reminds Indian women to celebrate singlehood

    ‘Happily unmarried’: An online project reminds Indian women to celebrate singlehood
  5. India is home to the world’s largest slave population (Yes, slavery still exists)

    India is home to the world’s largest slave population (Yes, slavery still exists)

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  1. Watch: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ wife Amruta ignores safety warning to take a selfie

    Watch: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ wife Amruta ignores safety warning to take a selfie
  2. Your Morning Fix: 61 killed as train runs over Dussehra revelers in Amritsar. Who is to blame?

    Your Morning Fix: 61 killed as train runs over Dussehra revelers in Amritsar. Who is to blame?
  3. Watch: A shopping center employee narrowly escaped after falling into a shark tank in China

    Watch: A shopping center employee narrowly escaped after falling into a shark tank in China
  4. These videos tell stories about each of the five novels shortlisted for the JCB Prize

    These videos tell stories about each of the five novels shortlisted for the JCB Prize
  5. Watch: A suspension bridge in the USA sags under the weight of a huge bus crossing it

    Watch: A suspension bridge in the USA sags under the weight of a huge bus crossing it

The Reel

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  1. Dreams of escape and belonging in Old Delhi in ‘Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Jaa Riya Hoon’

    Dreams of escape and belonging in Old Delhi in ‘Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Jaa Riya Hoon’
  2. ‘I am not all my music’: Prateek Kuhad on his latest tunes and handling criticism

    ‘I am not all my music’: Prateek Kuhad on his latest tunes and handling criticism
  3. Nepotism, Deepika-Ranveer wedding and more in ‘Koffee With Karan’ season premiere

    Nepotism, Deepika-Ranveer wedding and more in ‘Koffee With Karan’ season premiere
  4. ‘Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle’ director Danny Leiner dies aged 57

    ‘Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle’ director Danny Leiner dies aged 57
  5. Romantic or grotesque? ‘Game of Thrones’ offers both views of the Middle Ages

    Romantic or grotesque? ‘Game of Thrones’ offers both views of the Middle Ages

The Field

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  1. ISL matchweek 2: Ogbeche arrives with hat-trick, ATK off the mark, goalkeeping howlers continue

    ISL matchweek 2: Ogbeche arrives with hat-trick, ATK off the mark, goalkeeping howlers continue
  2. Sporting events of national importance could soon be viewed on Doordarshan on all DTH networks

    Sporting events of national importance could soon be viewed on Doordarshan on all DTH networks
  3. Usain Bolt offered contract by Australian football club Central Coast Mariners, claims agent

    Usain Bolt offered contract by Australian football club Central Coast Mariners, claims agent
  4. Lack of clarity and corroboration: Australia, England reject Al Jazeera’s latest spot-fixing claims

    Lack of clarity and corroboration: Australia, England reject Al Jazeera’s latest spot-fixing claims
  5. US Grand Prix: Angry after forced retirement, Ricciardo punches hole in a wall

    US Grand Prix: Angry after forced retirement, Ricciardo punches hole in a wall