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Girish Shahane
Girish Shahane is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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How environmental activism played a part in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Germany’s dependence on Russian gas induced it to overlook Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical belligerence and nudge the EU to do the same until Ukraine’s invasion.
Girish Shahane
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After a postponed opening, Kochi Muziris Biennale must think hard about its way forward
It faces several challenges but has become too important a fulcrum of the Indian art world simply to discard.
Girish Shahane
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MMA, UFC 278: How Leon Edwards joined a company of fighters who beat seemingly impossible odds
Leon Edwards’ victory is yet another example of the tales of trial, tribulation and triumph that enliven the world of mixed martial arts.
Girish Shahane
Trending
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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Sriram Raghavan: Remembering the dark side to Dev Anand
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India at Asian Games, September 24 schedule: Shooters and rowers in contention for medals on Sunday
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Asian Games 2022: With its largest contingent, India aim for biggest medal tally in Hangzhou
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Ahead of Modi’s birthday, Gujarat dam delayed water release – despite heavy rain and official alerts
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Why I revised my scepticism about crypto
News advances in blockchain technology are opening up alternatives to surveillance capitalism and techno-authoritarianism
Girish Shahane
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Why I revised my scepticism about Dubai
For 120 years, the tiny region has flourished by exploiting chinks in the armour of the world, especially the giant civilisations in its neighbourhood.
Girish Shahane
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How the Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp trial divided creator platforms and the mainstream media
The responses to an already tangled legal battle are symptomatic of the capture of the Left and Right by extreme ideas over the past decade.
Girish Shahane
Video
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‘It was my wife until Rafael Nadal showed up’: Roger Federer on his favourite doubles partner
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Eco India, Episode 239: Ecosystems are under threat from growing human activity. Can we fix this?
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MotoGP Bharat 2023: Rider has narrow escape as bike skids, catches fire during race in Greater Noida
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Watch: Several areas in Nagpur, Maharashtra flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway
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Watch: Singer Justin Timberlake and his NSYNC bandmates get together to recreate old photograph
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‘The Beatles: Get Back’ review: A fascinating inside look at the process of song creation
Even as Peter Jackson’s documentary underlines divisions between the Fab Four, it shows us how brilliant they were. Out on Disney+Hotstar.
Girish Shahane
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Knowledge is power: The unintended outcomes of Orientalist William Jones’ study of Sanskrit texts
Looking back on Jones’s legacy on his 275th birth anniversary, which falls on September 28.
Girish Shahane
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‘Game of Thrones’ at 10: Its popularity is rooted in a mix of qualities rarely seen in conjunction
Few series or films are as spectacular as GoT while also being as concerned about dozens of individual narrative arcs.
Girish Shahane
The Reel
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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The despicable visionary who built one of the world’s great museums
Henry Clay Frick was an entrepreneur, philanthropist and connoisseur with a dark side.
Girish Shahane
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Why Mike Tyson is the most over-rated boxer alive
On Saturday night, the legend returns to the ring to fight an exhibition match.
Girish Shahane
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Why Mike Tyson is the most over-rated boxer alive
On Saturday night, the legend returns to the ring to fight an exhibition match.
Girish Shahane
The Field
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India at Asian Games, September 24 schedule: Shooters and rowers in contention for medals on Sunday
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India MotoGP: Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin wins first-ever sprint race in Noida
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In pictures: Asian Games declared open after colourful ceremony at Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain lead Indian contingent in opening ceremony
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ICC Men’s Rankings: India achieve No 1 spot across all three formats