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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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Very low voter turnout in six districts of eastern Nagaland amid shutdown over statehood demand
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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: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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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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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game