Neighbourhood Unrest
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Why Sri Lankan protesters are chanting an anthem about crows
The chant mocks the Rajapaksas who have driven the country into an economic morass.
Raknish Wiljewardene, Qz.com & Yolani Fernando, Qz.com
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Sri Lanka imposes 36-hour nationwide curfew amid protests over economic crisis
During the lockdown, Sri Lankans are not allowed to step out of their homes, except for essential services.
Scroll Staff
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Sri Lankan president declares emergency amid protests over economic crisis
The president can detain citizens, take possession of any property and search any premises under the emergency rules.
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Trending
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‘Media, politicians totally clueless’: Sudhir Chaudhary on Zee News before leaving the channel
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Who were the two men behind the murder of a tailor in Udaipur?
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Ravi Shastri reacts to Bumrah’s world record against Broad – ‘What I saw today was bizarre’
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Watch: Jasprit Bumrah creates world record as Stuart Broad's over goes for 35 runs
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Podcast: Ramachandra Guha on why Indians are so good at writing uncritical hagiographies
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Bangladesh violence: Police arrest man who placed Quran at Durga Puja pandal
Iqbal Hossain, who had been absconding, was found near Sugandha beach area of Cox’s Bazar.
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Bangladesh violence: Police identify man who placed Quran at Durga Puja pandal
Mob violence started after rumours spread through social media that the Quran had been desecrated.
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Bangladesh violence: Vishva Hindu Parishad calls for nationwide protest against attack on Hindus
In a statement, they urged the United Nations to send peacekeeping forces to Bangladesh.
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Video
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‘Essential healthcare’: ‘Stranger Things’ actor Maya Hawke talks about mother Uma Thurman’s abortion
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Watch: Devotees from around the world start arriving for haj in Mecca after two pandemic years
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Eco India, Episode 189: More than 85% plastic waste that ends up in oceans comes from just 10 rivers
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Caught on camera: Man calmly continues to play golf as alligator walks up behind him
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Watch: Zee News wrongly claims Rahul Gandhi defended Udaipur assailants, apologises later
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Bangladesh PM directs home minister to take action against those who incited communal violence
Sheikh Hasina also urged people not to trust social media posts without verifying them.
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Bangladesh violence: Hindutva organisations protest in Assam, say will boycott country’s products
Similar demonstrations were also held in Kolkata and Bangladesh capital Dhaka.
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Bangladesh communal violence pre-planned, attempt to destroy harmony, claims country’s home minister
The unrest began on Wednesday following social media posts about the alleged desecration of the Quran in a Durga Puja pandal in Comilla district.
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The Reel
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‘Meme Boys’ trailer: Students take on their college management
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‘Rocketry – The Nambi Effect’ review: An important story of persecution that’s badly told
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‘Rashtra Kavach Om’ review: Low on action and even lower in brains
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‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ review: A superfun animated comedy
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‘Ek Villain Returns’ trailer: Arjun Kapoor and John Abraham in twisted love story
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Bangladesh: 40 injured in clashes in Feni city during protest against vandalism of temples
The country has witnessed a spell of violence amid Durga Puja celebrations over the last few days.
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Bangladesh: One Iskcon devotee allegedly killed as mob vandalises temple amidst continuing protests
The violence erupted on Wednesday following allegations that a copy of the Quran had been desecrated in a Puja pandal in Comilla district.
Scroll Staff
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Violence in Bangladesh during Durga Puja festivities is disturbing, says India
Clashes had broken out in Chattogram, Kurigram and Moulvibazar districts as mobs allegedly vandalised temples and idols of Hindu deities.
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The Field
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Watch: Alize Cornet ends Iga Swiatek’s 37-match win streak – ‘In France, good wine ages well’
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Watch, Wimbledon 2022: World No 37 Alize Cornet ends Iga Swiatek’s win streak at 37
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Watch: Venus Williams with an epic response to question about her Wimbledon mixed doubles ambitions
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Ravi Shastri reacts to Bumrah’s world record against Broad – ‘What I saw today was bizarre’
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Watch: Jasprit Bumrah creates world record as Stuart Broad's over goes for 35 runs