Festive Spirit
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This Diwali, know that prayer is a privilege in India
Over the past year, prayer – that universal act common to all religions – has been criminalised like never before.
Priya Ramani
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A new career option? Maharashtra will start Pro Govinda dahi handi league
A committee will be formed to brainstorm on formulating rules for events, finding sponsors and organising competitions through the year.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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In the songs of Assam’s Bihu festival, a celebration of the rebirth of nature
The melodies of the spring festival are filled with references to flowers, animals and fish.
Krishanu Kashyap
Trending
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Spain denies permission to Israel-bound ship carrying explosives from India to dock at its port
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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Festival of sights: More and more Indians are celebrating Diwali by making travel plans
A MakeMyTrip report has noted a significant increase in bookings to international and domestic destinations during the festival break.
Kamlika Ghosh, qz.com
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Christmas traditions: Carolling is not about religion – it’s about community
This Christmas, go ahead and feel that connection.
Fay Hield, The Conversation
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In these polarised times, Patua painters are the perfect reminder of the syncretism in Durga Puja
Religious boundaries are incredibly porous for the Muslim Patuas of West Bengal.
Priyadarshini Chatterjee
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Watch: How Holi could harm your pet – and how to avoid that
Toxic chemicals can give animals eczema, lung infections and a host of other conditions.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: This is what happens when parents tell their kids that Santa isn't real
'I already figured that one out.'
Scroll Staff
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How Mamata Banerjee stole the spirit of Christmas in Kolkata
The chief minister has turned an organic, community affair into a technicolor pre-packaged social do.
Chandrima Pal
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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Christmas Charades: This book gives you original rules (and word lists) of the game when it began
The game became popular in England in the second half of the 19th century.
Margaret Makepeace
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Watch how the police in Christchurch, New Zealand, celebrated Diwali
Fireworks of a different kind.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh's Pujo paradox: Joyous celebrations under the shadow of the gun
The festival draws enthusiastic participation from Muslims, even as Hindus are under siege from fundamentalists.
Garga Chatterjee
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag, Ashwini-Tanisha enter semi-finals; Meiraba exits
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth