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The secret journal of Manmohan Singh: ‘I’m livid about the film, but flattered Anupam Kher plays me’
The former prime minister is here to dunk Marie biscuits in a hot cup of tea and talk some trash. But he’s all out of biscuits.
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India has approved phone calls on planes. Welcome to your worst nightmare
You thought crying babies were bad? Say hello to crying babies over Skype.
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‘We want to know everything about you’: The government handout that you won’t read on Aadhaar
A satirical take on how the government can clear the air on the unique identity project.
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Yamini Aiyer interview: With jobless growth, welfare has become a ‘compensation’, not a public right
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Republic Now: The ultimate guide to spinning and winning the news cycle
‘The purpose of your existence is not to speak the truth, but to present as many competing arguments as you can against it.’
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Revealed: Full text of letter from Nostradamus to his children (PS: Not about Narendrus Modum)
Here's possibly the last thing the great seer ever wrote.
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‘Oh, now you miss me? Now that Modi’s taken all your money:’ The secret journal of Manmohan Singh
The demonetisation fiasco has made people nostalgic for me.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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A saffron-letter day: The first-ever Republic of Scroll Newspalooza Awards
No corrupt juries. No Public Relations lobbying. Just some cave-dwelling recluse deciding the winners based on his personal whims and fancies.
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What do Larry Summers, Amartya Sen and Paul Krugman know about Modiji's genius demonetisation plan?
They’re all theory. You know who knows better? A leading industrialist explains what is wrong with the economists and their criticism.
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Arnab Goswami may be out of sight for now, but he won't be out of our minds (and eardrums)
Our bruised ears will still ring from years of being yelled at.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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How Indian television’s scariest people celebrate Halloween
Vampires and zombies are passé. There are scarier beings among us.
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Apple responds: Oh, so you have a view on the missing jack in the new iPhone?
We’ve heard your concerns, and here’s what we’re going to do about them: nothing. Nada. Zilch.
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'My dear countrymen, what is wrong with you people?': The speech you won't hear on Independence Day
As we celebrate our independence on Monday, most of the people who fought for it will no longer be there. But if they were, here's what they'd have to say.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final