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Aarefa Johari

Aarefa Johari is a Scroll.in staffer.

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  1. The dance that wasn’t: Watch Asaduddin Owaisi’s ‘kite flying’ skills after a rally in Maharashtra

    The dance that wasn’t: Watch Asaduddin Owaisi’s ‘kite flying’ skills after a rally in Maharashtra
  2. Watch: A woman footballer’s hijab came off during a match. This is how opponents helped her

    Watch: A woman footballer’s hijab came off during a match. This is how opponents helped her
  3. What if there’s an ancient temple under your office? Twitter parody of Ayodhya case sparks confusion

    What if there’s an ancient temple under your office? Twitter parody of Ayodhya case sparks confusion
  4. Attempts to control judiciary have always been made in democracies, says former SC judge Chelameswar

    Attempts to control judiciary have always been made in democracies, says former SC judge Chelameswar
  5. As PMC crisis erodes trust in system, clients of other banks wonder if they should withdraw deposits

    As PMC crisis erodes trust in system, clients of other banks wonder if they should withdraw deposits

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  1. Watch this Chandigarh policeman singing in the streets, inspired by Daler Mehndi and traffic rules

    Watch this Chandigarh policeman singing in the streets, inspired by Daler Mehndi and traffic rules

  2. Watch: The charming beagle Oliver wakes up from a nap

    Watch: The charming beagle Oliver wakes up from a nap
  3. Watch: A woman footballer’s hijab came off during a match. This is how opponents helped her

    Watch: A woman footballer’s hijab came off during a match. This is how opponents helped her
  4. Eco India: Treating sewage water to make it drinkable could hold the answer to Delhi’s water woes

    Eco India: Treating sewage water to make it drinkable could hold the answer to Delhi’s water woes
  5. Eco India, Episode 45: The tireless fight to ensure equitable access to safe water around the world

    Eco India, Episode 45: The tireless fight to ensure equitable access to safe water around the world

The Reel

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  1. Sound stories: How the Western Outdoor recording studio influenced the Indian music scene

    Sound stories: How the Western Outdoor recording studio influenced the Indian music scene
  2. From ‘Bhavesh Joshi’ to ‘Upstarts’, Priyanshu Painyuli has played a ‘high risk, high gain game’

    From ‘Bhavesh Joshi’ to ‘Upstarts’, Priyanshu Painyuli has played a ‘high risk, high gain game’
  3. ‘Laal Kaptaan’ movie review: Saif Ali Khan-starrer is nasty, brutish and too long

    ‘Laal Kaptaan’ movie review: Saif Ali Khan-starrer is nasty, brutish and too long
  4. ‘P Se Pyaar F Se Farraar’ movie review: The adults in the room eclipse the lovers on the run

    ‘P Se Pyaar F Se Farraar’ movie review: The adults in the room eclipse the lovers on the run
  5. ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ movie review: Lots of dazzle with a drizzle of tears

    ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ movie review: Lots of dazzle with a drizzle of tears

The Field

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  1. IND v SA, Ranchi Test: Ajinkya Rahane slams ton, Rohit Sharma gets to 199 as hosts dominate on day 2

    IND v SA, Ranchi Test: Ajinkya Rahane slams ton, Rohit Sharma gets to 199 as hosts dominate on day 2
  2. Preview: Bengaluru FC and FC Goa start favourites as ISL ushers in new era as India’s top league

    Preview: Bengaluru FC and FC Goa start favourites as ISL ushers in new era as India’s top league
  3. Solskjaer aims dig at Liverpool, says ‘Manchester United won’t take 30 years to win Premier League’

    Solskjaer aims dig at Liverpool, says ‘Manchester United won’t take 30 years to win Premier League’
  4. Football: FA Cup match abandoned after players ‘racially abused and spat at’

    Football: FA Cup match abandoned after players ‘racially abused and spat at’
  5. T20 World Cup qualifiers: UAE beat Ireland by five wickets, Scotland bounce back with win over Kenya

    T20 World Cup qualifiers: UAE beat Ireland by five wickets, Scotland bounce back with win over Kenya