Murder Mystery
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Human sacrifice in Assam? A headless body found near Kamakhya temple raises questions
This has never been part of established ritual at the shrine, say historians and tantric practitioners.
Arunabh Saikia
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In Texas, prosecutors are racing to keep the ‘angel of death’ behind bars
Prosecutors dug up evidence in an old case to press fresh charges against Genene Jones, suspected for killing dozens of children, so that she can stay in jail.
Peter Elkind, ProPublica
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A rare murder in Iceland has chilled a nation
What an isolated case tells us about crime and community on this special island.
Helgi Gunnlaugsson, The Conversation & Francis Pakes, The Conversation
Trending
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Explainer: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years
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How Delhi ate up its village commons
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Satyajit Ray’s Professor Shonku stories remind us that he created a fictional scientist too
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Did Jason Bourne assassinate his own creator?
Officially, Robert Ludlum died of a heart attack. But there are many unanswered questions.
Anvar Alikhan
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How a young US diplomat solved the murder of four women during El Salvador's dirty war
A tale of an improbable bond between a Salvadoran soldier with a guilty conscience and a young American diplomat with a moral conscience.
Raymond Bonner, ProPublica
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CBI charges Peter Mukerjea with Sheena Bora's murder
In the supplementary chargesheet filed against the former media magnate, the Central Bureau of Investigation explained his role in the case.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Syria earthquake: Watch rescuers erupt in joy after family is pulled out alive from debris
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Watch: Drew Barrymore shaves off actor Tyler Posey's moustache during an on-camera interview
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‘Liar!’ Watch Republicans heckling US President Joe Biden during State of the Union address
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Watch: Bowhead whales rejuvenate themselves at a ‘health spa’ off the coast of Russia
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‘He makes it appear he’s the remote control behind the PM’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra on Adani in Lok Sabha
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Hema Upadhyay murder case: Husband Chintan Upadhyay arrested
According to reports, the artist was questioned for hours by the police on Monday.
Scroll Staff
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Hema Upadhyay murder case: Mumbai Police arrest suspect Shiv Kumar in Varanasi
Four people have already been detained, while the artist's estranged husband Chintan Upadhyay was also questioned by the police.
Scroll Staff
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Bodies of artist Hema Upadhyay, lawyer found in Mumbai drain
The police have registered a case of murder and destruction of evidence against unknown persons.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Sheena Bora murder case: CBI custody of Peter Mukerjea extended till November 30
The media tycoon pleaded that he was not aware of his stepdaughter’s murder and the details surrounding her going missing.
Scroll Staff
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Peter Mukherjea taken to Delhi, might face lie detector test
Conflicting statements made to his son Rahul about Sheena Bora's whereabouts after her death led the CBI to arrest him.
Scroll Staff
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Sheena Bora murder case: Court extends CBI custody of Peter Mukerjea
The investigative body said that the media tycoon was not fully cooperating with its inquiry.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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India vs Australia: Pat Cummins on prospect of turning pitches – ‘We just got to embrace it’
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India v Australia: Rohit Sharma & Co look to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with an eye on WTC final
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Sune Luus column: Hosts South Africa eager to keep ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home
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Reactions as LeBron James becomes the NBA’s leading scorer: ‘The All-Time Scoring King’
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Shuttle Zone: From Naraoka to Treesa-Gayatri, new kids on the block who could make their mark