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Jyoti Punwani
Jyoti Punwani is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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How three brave men put Mumbai ex-police commissioner in the dock on murder charges after ’93 riots
RD Tyagi, who died on October 15, was indicted by the official inquiry panel. But the government had to be pushed to prosecute him. He was later discharged.
Jyoti Punwani
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Stenography lessons: How Mumbai media covered arrest of 9 Muslim youth for alleged IS links
As always happens when terror-accused are arrested, national newspapers in Mumbai carried the police version in full, without any scepticism.
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Prakash Ambedkar-Asaduddin Owaisi tie-up in Maharashtra is likely to help the BJP
Some people wonder if the Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh leader is using the announcement to get more seats from the Congress.
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Trending
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Gandhi’s vision of a constitution was imperfect, but is India paying the price for neglecting it?
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Delhi Police raids journalists associated with ‘Newsclick’ in UAPA case
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Why do Donald Trump’s supporters believe he is telling the truth?
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Across the chasm: Children of the Bombay riots share stories of reconciliation – and anxiety
25 years ago, India’s commercial capital was gripped by two months of violence that left 900 people dead. Since then, has the city really managed to heal?
Jyoti Punwani
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25 years on, children of the Bombay Riots have forgiven the culprits – but they haven’t forgotten
900 Mumbaikars died in riots following the Babri Masjid demolition on December 6, 1992. But many young people scorched by the violence say they aren’t bitter.
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Anti-Muslim remarks by BJP MP spark debate in Jain community about minority status
The MP has said being a religious minority is an insult to Jains because it puts them on a par with the ‘very violent’ Muslim community.
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Video
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Watch: Baby crocodile spotted in swimming pool in Dadar, Mumbai
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Watch: Robot dogs replace human volunteers to carry discuses at Asian Games in Hangzhou
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Watch: Major traffic jam in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area as people rush to newly opened Lulu Mall
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Watch: Dutch musician Emma Heesters sings the hit Hindi song ‘Chaleya’
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Watch: Teenager modifies Maruti 800 into Rolls-Royce-inspired luxury car
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Supreme Court is wrong in ruling that Gujarat need not pay for shrines destroyed in 2002
It harms the principle of state accountability and may diminish the National Human Rights Commission.
Jyoti Punwani
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‘I’ve been laughing and crying,’ says woman who first challenged Muslim personal law in SC in 1983
When her husband divorced her after two years of marriage, Shehnaaz Sheikh realised she had to fight for her rights.
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By refusing to honour talaq verdict, India’s most influential Islamic body is harming Muslims
And is actually helping the BJP.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ravi Teja in action thriller ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’
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‘12th Fail’ trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a UPSC applicant
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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Hate speech: Adityanath isn’t the first powerful offender to be shielded from prosecution
And the BJP is not the only party to blame for this.
Jyoti Punwani
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Why blame judiciary for granting Pragya Thakur bail when investigative agencies show no spine?
India’s investigating agencies have often demonstrated that they follow the directives of the party in power in the Centre.
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Mumbai police station attack: How did anger over a Facebook post go out of control?
In the run up to February’s civic polls, Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leaders communalised the atmosphere, say residents of Cheetah Camp.
Jyoti Punwani
The Field
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Asian Games, Boxing: Preeti Pawar keeps up with reputation to cause upsets after memorable campaign
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Watch, Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary, Priti Lamba earn double podium for India in 3000m steeplechase
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Watch, Asian Games: Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes youngest Indian centurion in T20s as team beats Nepal
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ISL 2023-24: Carlos Martinez helps FC Goa sink Punjab FC
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: England, New Zealand register wins in rain-affected warm-up matches