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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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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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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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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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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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants