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Dhirendra K Jha

Dhirendra K Jha is a Scroll.in staffer.

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  1. As Erdogan converts Byzantine churches into mosques, there is more at stake than just the monuments

    As Erdogan converts Byzantine churches into mosques, there is more at stake than just the monuments
  2. Watch: Comedian Saloni Gaur’s desi mother persona ‘talks’ to Arnab Goswami about actor Salman Khan

    Watch: Comedian Saloni Gaur’s desi mother persona ‘talks’ to Arnab Goswami about actor Salman Khan
  3. How to spot a lesbian in sacred Indian art

    How to spot a lesbian in sacred Indian art
  4. How and when can Mumbai’s local trains be safely opened up to the public?

    How and when can Mumbai’s local trains be safely opened up to the public?
  5. ‘This will permit the government to retrospectively validate its failure’: MP Mahua Moitra

    ‘This will permit the government to retrospectively validate its failure’: MP Mahua Moitra

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  1. ‘This will permit the government to retrospectively validate its failure’: MP Mahua Moitra

    ‘This will permit the government to retrospectively validate its failure’: MP Mahua Moitra

  2. Watch: Parrot dances flawlessly with various iPhone ringtones (with a little help from a human)

    Watch: Parrot dances flawlessly with various iPhone ringtones (with a little help from a human)

  3. Watch: Lady Gaga’s surreal music video for her new song ‘911’

    Watch: Lady Gaga’s surreal music video for her new song ‘911’
  4. Eco India: An initiative is reminding Mumbaikars to slow down, pay attention to the city’s stories

    Eco India: An initiative is reminding Mumbaikars to slow down, pay attention to the city’s stories
  5. ‘Cowardly, insolent people do it’: Watch cricketer Wasim Akram’s message to social media trolls

    ‘Cowardly, insolent people do it’: Watch cricketer Wasim Akram’s message to social media trolls

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  1. On a different wavelength: Why Vanraj Bhatia is the foremost composer of Hindi New Wave cinema

    On a different wavelength: Why Vanraj Bhatia is the foremost composer of Hindi New Wave cinema
  2. What it takes for Gajraj Rao to play a screen dad: ‘The universe needs to be different each time’

    What it takes for Gajraj Rao to play a screen dad: ‘The universe needs to be different each time’
  3. ‘London Confidential’ review: China is the big bad enemy in this Zee5 espionage thriller

    ‘London Confidential’ review: China is the big bad enemy in this Zee5 espionage thriller
  4. ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare’ review: Cousins on a path to empowerment

    ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare’ review: Cousins on a path to empowerment
  5. ‘Time Enna Boss’ review: Misplaced characters, canned laughter and strained humour

    ‘Time Enna Boss’ review: Misplaced characters, canned laughter and strained humour

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  1. Premier League: Liverpool’s title defence faces a stern early test from big-spending Chelsea

    Premier League: Liverpool’s title defence faces a stern early test from big-spending Chelsea
  2. IPL 2020: Dwayne Bravo to remain sidelined for another two matches, says CSK coach Stephen Fleming

    IPL 2020: Dwayne Bravo to remain sidelined for another two matches, says CSK coach Stephen Fleming
  3. NBA: Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat to reduce deficit in Eastern Conference finals

    NBA: Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat to reduce deficit in Eastern Conference finals
  4. IPL 2020: MS Dhoni says experience of 300 ODIs pays off as Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians

    IPL 2020: MS Dhoni says experience of 300 ODIs pays off as Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians
  5. Manchester United’s struggles are ‘crystal’ clear: Twitter reacts to Palace’s win at Old Trafford

    Manchester United’s struggles are ‘crystal’ clear: Twitter reacts to Palace’s win at Old Trafford