Citizen Activism
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In Punjab, citizen protests have forced the government to scrap a river-polluting project
The land will instead be used to set up a biodiversity park.
Vivek Gupta
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Citizens should have a say in civic budgets for infrastructure to truly meet their needs
Mumbai’s cash-rich municipal corporation can draw from local and global examples to involve its residents in shaping the future of the city.
Rahul Kadri
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Would have been happier if demands were met, says Bilkis on being featured on Time magazine’s list
The Shaheen Bagh protestor also said that PM Modi was like his son and congratulated him for being included in the list.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Mumbai’s ‘Save Aarey’ protesters angry about being misrepresented – they oppose car shed, not metro
Some campaigners who have raised their voices against the cutting of 2,700 trees for a car shed allege a concerted effort to intimidate them.
Aarefa Johari
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Saving Aarey: Why a city with a weak protest culture is demonstrating to protect Mumbai’s green lung
State authorities want to cut 2,700 trees in Aarey forest to build a metro car shed but citizens are having none of it.
Aarefa Johari
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Activist whose home was raided in Goa urges judiciary to take note of ‘monumental harassment’
Senior professor Anand Teltumbde said his home was raided in his absence as though he was a ‘dreaded terrorist or a criminal’.
Scroll Staff
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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Video: How this Mumbai citizen tracks down and saves trees marked for axing
The notices issued by the municipal corporation in newspapers for the cutting of trees would escape the scrutiny of most readers.
Shone Satheesh
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Video: A group of brave acid attack survivors are rebuilding their lives by running a cafe in Agra
The cafe is run by survivors who do everything from cooking and cleaning to accounting and designing dresses.
Barcroft TV
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In Goa, 54 village councils vow to stop coal trucks passing through their streets
As the government presses ahead with projects to transport more coal from Marmugao port to factories in Karnataka, Goans fear the impact of pollution.
Pamela D’Mello
The Reel
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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‘Guerrilla archivists’ are rescuing data on climate change under the Trump administration
Throughout history, in hostile political climates, people smuggled, copied or collected materials that they fear could be lost.
Morgan Currie and Britt S. Paris, The Conversation
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Steel flyover protests: Is Bengaluru seeing the kind of citizens’ mobilisation Delhi saw in 2011?
A campaign led by citizens and citizens groups is helping build popular support against a project the Karnataka government seems determined to push through.
Shree DN
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Assaults, false cases: Mumbai RTI activist's murder highlights dangers faced by civic crusaders
Bhupendra Vira, who battled illegal constructions, was shot dead in his home last week.
Aarefa Johari
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