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Ipsita Chakravarty
Ipsita Chakravarty is a Scroll.in staffer.
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Cat calling: What should the lions and lionesses of a secular state be named?
A lion called Akbar and a lioness called Sita suddenly find themselves in the thick of a political battle.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Images of Manipur: Why the viral video needs more than a humanitarian response
The assault on the women in the video was a failure of humanity. But there are several other failures, not immediately visible.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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On Rohingya refugees, AAP competes with the BJP in communal rhetoric
An opposition that offers a genuine alternative politics needs to stand up for refugee rights.
Ipsita Chakravarty
Trending
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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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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Why are the lions of the national emblem in the new Parliament building so angry?
The bared fangs have caused a minor political storm.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Jignesh Mevani arrest shows Modi’s critics don’t have the same freedom of speech as his supporters
Once again, criticism of the prime minister has been framed as criminal conspiracy and a threat to peace.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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How bulldozers tore down the Supreme Court’s orders in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri
Muslim residents were incensed at the way they had been targeted. Their Hindu neighbours were largely supportive of the action.
Arunabh Saikia, Ipsita Chakravarty & Supriya Sharma
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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Here are five things ‘The Kashmir Files’ gets wrong about Kashmir
A film that claims to be authentic history should be held accountable for the picture it presents.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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‘It’s like taking off clothes in public’: What Indian women say about Karnataka's hijab ban
In a conservative country where women are forced to cover up, the scenes out of Karnataka are drawing sharp reactions – but not always of solidarity.
Ipsita Chakravarty, Johanna Deeksha, Tabassum Barnagarwala & Aishwarya Iyer
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How the Budget fails to tackle pandemic distress and three other weekend reads
Also introducing the new great combat sport: pillow fighting.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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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Pegasus scandal: Three questions the Modi government must answer about the New York Times article
An investigation by the newspaper links the sale of the powerful spyware directly to the Central government.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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How the ‘angry Hindu’ became the new normal and three other weekend reads
Four must-read pieces for the weekend.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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Comfort zone: Murder and mayhem, mon ami
In these unsettling times, Scroll.in staffers reveal the activities in which they find calm – and even joy.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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