Explainer
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What legal consequences could BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri face for using communal slurs in Parliament?
He may be protected from penal action due to Parliamentary privilege, but the Lok Sabha could suspend or even expel him.
Vineet Bhalla
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Explained: What are Israel’s sweeping judicial reforms that have triggered widespread protests?
The country’s Parliament passed a bill on Monday cancelling Supreme Court’s power of judicial review, inviting criticism from the US – one of its key allies.
Scroll Staff
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Where do superstitions come from?
The root of magical thinking lies in the human tendency to find patterns.
Dimitris Xygalatas, The Conversation
Trending
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Rajasthan verdict in 30 charts: Poll was closer than results showed, Congress held on to vote share
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‘Did Ram say kick out the poor?’ The discontent of the displaced in new Ayodhya
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Why the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh is far worse than the loss in Rajasthan
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Two Jammu and Kashmir bills on reservations in Assembly, education and jobs passed in Lok Sabha
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Centre orders probe into cash-for-kidney allegations against Apollo Hospitals
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What is tomato flu, the ‘new virus’ found among children in India?
It seems that tomato flu is actually hand, foot and mouth disease.
Sarah Pitt, The Conversation
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Why was Mumbai adjudged a ‘Tree City of the World’ when it has been losing green cover for years?
The financial capital lost 2,028 hectares of urban tree cover between 2016 and 2021. As many as 2,141 trees were were felled in Aarey Colony in 2017 alone.
Abhivyakti Banerjee, Factchecker.in
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Explainer: Does Karnataka HC’s interim order restricting the hijab violate the right to religion?
The court’s order will be in force till it delivers its final judgment.
Umang Poddar
Video
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‘Ikigai finally finding purpose’: Comedian Gaurav Kapoor on how books have become home decor
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Watch: Chennai residents rescued in boats, choppers distribute food supplies, city remains flooded
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Watch: Robot dog dances to the beats of African drums and marimbas at AI Expo event in South Africa
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‘I’m jealous’: Actor Salman Khan on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s house being smaller than his
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Watch: Kathak dancers give unique spin to viral dance challenges, flaunting their intricate footwork
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Can the police in India force someone to hand over their phone and check their messages?
A viral video of the Hyderabad Police stopping people in the street and looking through their devices has sparked concern about the legality of such methods.
Umang Poddar
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Pegasus case: What you need to know about the Supreme Court’s inquiry into the illegal spyware
The court’s interim order in the case is expected on October 27.
Umang Poddar
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Explainer: What happens when the Centre refuses to appoint judges despite a collegium recommendation
The government has been stalling on the appointments of two judges to the Karnataka HC, despite the collegium recommending the names on three occasions.
Umang Poddar
The Reel
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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Four reasons to be worried about India’s new IT rules that are supposed to regulate Big Tech
Though the rules are framed as a check on internet giants, they actually give the government much more power over expression online.
Scroll Staff
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Explainer: Why India’s new rules for social media, news sites are anti-democratic, unconstitutional
They have far-reaching consequences on online privacy, freedom of speech and expression, and access to information.
Internet Freedom Foundation
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Why India’s GDP contracting by 7.5% is earning some cheers – even as others ring alarm bells
The better-than-expected GDP figures may have been caused by companies cutting costs and firing employees – which would not be good news.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Field
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ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings: Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi becomes No 1 bowler
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Pro Kabaddi League: Sonu Jaglan leads Gujarat Giants to victory over U Mumba
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand via penalty shoot-out
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England tour of India: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to start long home season on winning note
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Hundal hat-trick spurs India to win over South Korea