Act Of Protest
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Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests show how creative art can be an act of therapy
Performance art provided the demonstrators ways of seeing, thinking, expressing and mindfulness.
Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, The Conversation
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How the southern African toyi-toyi protest dance travelled across the continent
The dance form’s incredible journey shows the interconnected nature of Africa's liberation struggles.
Jocelyn Alexander, The Conversation & JoAnn McGregor, The Conversation
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With Shaheen Bagh ruling, Supreme Court gifts state more powers to control democratic dissent
It is not the job of the judiciary to prescribe restrictions on rights.
Rangin Pallav Tripathy
Trending
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Watch: How a San Francisco traffic barricade became a place of worship for Hindus in the 1990s
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Photos of Taj Mahal underground cells released by Archaeological Survey amid row about ‘Hindu idols’
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Four strange symptoms of Covid-19 you might not have heard about
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Kannada actor dies after undergoing fat removal surgery in Bengaluru
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Process all green card applications within six months, US presidential advisory panel recommends
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Harsh Mander: Shaheen Bagh and the politics of love
The Delhi protest site became a model for democratic struggle, developing a vocabulary of love as resistance, and confident, equal citizenship.
Harsh Mander
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Delhi: Clashes break out near anti-CAA protest site in Jaffrabad
The Delhi Metro authorities closed the entry and exit gates of two stations.
Scroll Staff
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For France’s ‘gilets jaunes’ one year on, the yellow vest has become a symbol of civic engagement
The political practices developed through the year of activism remain infused in their daily lives, even for those who are no longer active.
Elise Lobbedez, The Conversation
Video
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‘If you don’t want to follow rules, get out’: Actor Patti LuPone calls out maskless audience members
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Watch: Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as the first Black, openly gay, White House press secretary
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Watch: How the music video of Ukraine’s Eurovision winning entry ‘Stefania’ was filmed
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Watch: Children come together to teach friend how to ride a bicycle
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Caught on camera: People flee for cover during landslide near Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
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Activist Medha Patkar’s health worsens as indefinite hunger strike enters second week
She went on strike in Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani district on August 25, demanding the rehabilitation of people displaced by floods around Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Scroll Staff
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Tamil Nadu’s farmers threaten legal action against GAIL for laying gas pipeline through their fields
Nearly 50 farmers have sent legal notices to the public sector company since the police cracked down on their protests against the project last week.
S Senthalir
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‘We want employment’: Farmers, labourers, activists spell out demands ahead of Elections 2019
Jan Sarokar protest in Delhi releases a ‘people’s chargesheet’ against the BJP government and seeks commitment to fulfil their demands from the Opposition.
Vijayta Lalwani
The Reel
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‘Spiderhead’ trailer: Chris Hemsworth watches over prisoners controlled by mind-altering drugs
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Watch: ‘Nikamma’ stars Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia and Shilpa Shetty
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How Ashok Kumar learned to ‘open his heart through his eyes’
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Watch: In ‘777 Charlie’, meet Rakshit Shetty’s Dharma and his four-legged saviour
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Why Geetanjali Kulkarni’s no-fuss approach is proving to be a winner
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Why have BJP-led state governments developed a phobia about black flags?
In Assam, 13 protestors were detained and nine were arrested as Modi visited the state.
Ipsita Chakravarty
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After France, ‘yellow vest’ protests rage in Iraq, Bulgaria and beyond – but similarities end here
Protests seem contagious when they erupt in several countries at the same time. But new research shows that unrest rarely spreads.
Adrian Lucardi, The Conversation & Dawn Brancati, The Conversation
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As Puducherry hotels drop music shows to protest taxes, a subdued New Year’s Eve looms
Most of the Union Territory’s hotels are protesting against the ‘strict imposition’ of 25% entertainment tax and 28% GST.
S Senthalir
The Field
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IPL 2022: Tripathi’s 76, Umran’s three-for ensure SRH stay alive in playoff race with win against MI
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Wrestling: Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia qualify for Birmingham Commonwealth Games
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Watch: Andrew Symonds, 1975-2002 – Cricket Australia's tribute to all-rounder’s life and career
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, Rhythm Sangwan help India win 25m Pistol Team gold
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Asian Para Games in Hangzhou postponed due to Covid-19 concerns in China