Communal Politics
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Supreme Court extends stay on survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid in Mathura
The Allahabad High Court had in December allowed for an inspection of the mosque, which is claimed by Hindus who believe that the deity Krishna was born there.
Scroll Staff
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How ‘clerical error’ in form led to suspension of three Muslim teachers over ‘religious conversion’
When a former student eloped with a Muslim man, a Hindutva organisation accused teachers of instigating her. The Rajasthan education department suspended them.
Zafar Aafaq
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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
Trending
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Why Assam’s Muslims see discrimination in state’s flagship scheme for the rural landless
The Assam chief minister recently declared that neither Bengali-origin nor ethnic Assamese Muslims qualify for the scheme. Legislators and experts contest this.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Uttar Pradesh: Tension grips Bareilly as cleric detained for ‘jail bharo’ protest call
Two persons were injured as incidents of stone-throwing were reported in the district.
Scroll Staff
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‘They want to erase our history’: A Delhi neighbourhood mourns the death of a mosque
On January 30, the Delhi Development Authority ran its bulldozers on the Akhondji mosque, which finds mention in historical records from a century ago.
Zafar Aafaq
Video
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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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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Pune: Six arrested for staging student play with ‘objectionable’ depictions of Hindu deities
A professor of performing arts at Savitribai Phule Pune University and five of his students have been charged with rioting and insulting religious beliefs.
Scroll Staff
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Behind Allahabad High Court denying protection to inter-faith couples – UP’s anti-conversion law
The law’s demand for a ‘conversion certificate’ puts couples at risk, precisely when they are seeking protection from threats of violence from family members.
Ayush Tiwari
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Allahabad HC consolidates 15 suits related to Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute in Mathura
The petitioners have demanded the removal of the mosque from a 13.37-acre complex that it shares with the Katra Keshav Dev temple.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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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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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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The BJP and the Muslim voter: Why does a party hostile to the community find support from it?
Political compulsions drive the Hindutva party’s outreach to the minority group. Some Muslims publicly support it even if they do not vote for it.
Raheel Dhattiwala
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Uttar Pradesh: Muslim school teacher dismissed for allegedly ignoring student’s ‘Ram Ram’ greeting
This came after Hindutva protestors gathered outside the insitution and recited the Hanuman Chalisa.
Scroll Staff
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BJP expels party leader in Rajasthan who called for uprooting gurdwaras, mosques
The party said that the leader, Sandeep Dayma, was removed as he made statements ‘contrary to the party’s ideology’.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement