Nepal Crisis
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Nepal bans transmission of private Indian news channels for allegedly ‘hurting national sentiments’
Only state-owned broadcaster Doordarshan will be allowed to continue beaming into Nepal.
Scroll Staff
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The blockade is over but Nepal's young Madhesis are determined to keep their agitation alive
An old demand that their Terai region should secede from the country is gaining new currency.
Anumeha Yadav
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Madhesis officially call off five-month long blockade on India-Nepal border
The protesters, however, said they will continue their agitation till the Nepal government addresses their demands.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Nepal's poorest people are risking their livelihoods by blockading the border
The Madhesi community believes they have to force their rulers in Kathmandu to stop discriminating against them.
Anumeha Yadav
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Is India really behind Nepal's economic blockade?
What has sustained the four-month occupation of the Maitreyi bridge on the India-Nepal border? On a recent January day, people on either side of the line shared their answers.
Anumeha Yadav
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Interview: 'For Madhesis, the first amendments to Nepal's new Constitution are a disappointment'
Dipendra Jha, a constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate from Nepal, explains why the agitation on the India-Nepal border remains ongoing.
Anumeha Yadav
Video
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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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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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A bridge between India and Nepal has been occupied by protesters for four months
Protestors, with women and youth, say they will not relent
Anumeha Yadav
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‘India should not interfere in the Madhesi problem’: Nepal politician Hisila Yami on the blockade
Baburao Bhattarai’s wife speaks about the causes of the Madhesi discontent and its repercussions.
Mridula Chari
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As blockade stretches on, Nepalese diaspora in India is torn in two directions
Nepalese living in India are anxious about families back home as essentials become even more scarce.
Mridula Chari
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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On new year's eve, no signs of hope for Nepal beleaguered by earthquake and blockade
The $4 billion pledged by donors for earthquake relief lies unspent, and while the Nepalese and Indian governments trade allegations, the plight of the poor keeps getting worse.
Gyanu Adhikari
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Blockade is causing food insecurity in Nepal, say Indian activists
Network appeals to Indian government to ensure that Nepalese people get adequate supplies as political unrest enters third month.
Scroll Staff
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Nepal police shoots dead two Madhesi protesters in fresh violence
As many as 17 protesters and 25 police officers were injured in the clashes.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing