History Lesson
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In its fight against Covid-19, the US is missing its oldest ally: the American people
What the United States can learn from its World War II and Cold War strategies.
Alex Bitterman, The Conversation
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Twitter gives Modi a history lesson after he claims that no Congress leader met Bhagat Singh in jail
Historians pointed out that Jawaharlal Nehru had in fact visited Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt and had also spoken about it.
Scroll Staff
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Who left these ancient sculptures of horsemen around the Pir Panjal range?
Largely unknown to the outside world, these sentinels have been around since ancient times.
Prashant Mathawan
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Muslim residents aghast as Hindu neighbours in Noida call the police to stop Ramzan prayers
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Pakistan’s military is no longer seen as a well-oiled machine, thanks in part to its former chief
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A strain of music that has flourished in India for centuries is being silenced by communalism
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A poem without verbs: The beauty of Dalit poet Omprakash Valmiki’s poem ‘Thakur Ka Kuan’
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Watch: Model Bella Hadid gets a dress spray-painted on her body on Paris Fashion Week runway
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When her aunt Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit took on Indira Gandhi for crushing democracy and dissent
The story is relevant for India today.
Manu Bhagavan
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Ramachandra Guha says ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri was a remarkable leader who did not get his due’
Guha explains how Shastri’s slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ is the crux of his contributions towards agriculture self sufficiency and defence modernization.
Astha Rawat & Anmol Kanojia
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Watch: How India helped Australia end up with the world’s largest population of Arabian camels
The feral camels were imported by the British in 1840s mostly from the subcontinent.
Ramakrishnan M & Joel George
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Watch: Akshay Kumar pranks businessman Manish Mandhana for April Fool’s Day (and social media)
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Eco India, Episode 218: Can sustainable food production improve our consumption habits?
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Watch: This 33-year-old temple elephant has amazing football and cricket skills
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Watch: Man pulled to safety from Kosi river in Uttarakhand after sudden rise in water level
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Watch: Baseball fan runs onto field to propose to girlfriend, pinned to the ground by guards
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As the government decides to issue Rs 100 coin, here’s a brief history of the modern Indian coin
The Modi government is issuing commemorative Rs 100 coins to mark the birth centenary of AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran.
Neelima & Sanjeev Nair
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Video: 16 years ago the al-Qaeda celebrated 9/11, but this is what they started
On September 12, former US President George Bush declared what he called the war on terror.
Neelima & Sujit Lad
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Video: A tribute to Elvis Presley, The King of rock and roll
Remembering the man who epitomises rock and roll.
Neelima and Sujit Lad
The Reel
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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ review: A blistering portrayal of power run amok
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‘Murder Mystery 2’ review: An enjoyably silly return to bumbling adventure
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‘Gaslight’ review: Exactly who is being gaslit here?
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‘Dead Ringers’ trailer: David Cronenberg’s acclaimed film is now a series
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‘Mrs Undercover’ trailer: Radhika Apte toggles between housework and espionage
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Watch: Saare Jahan Se Accha has held its own even after 100 years, without marketing or PR
A look at the journey of Saare Jahan Se Achha, India’s favourite patriotic song.
Scroll Staff
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Video: Will Nawaz Sharif live up to his reputation of being Pakistan’s comeback kid?
He has been prime minister of Pakistan three times but controversy interrupted every term.
Scroll Staff
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Video: What the 1890 treaty actually says about China’s authority at the border
China also says Nehru acknowledged and approved the 1890 treaty. Here’s what he wrote in his letter.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2023: Wood stars as Lucknow Super Giants outplay Delhi Capitals for huge win in first home game
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Watch: PV Sindhu defeats Yeo Jia Min in thrilling contest to reach Spain Masters final
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IPL 2023: Arshdeep, Rajapaksa star as Punjab Kings defeat KKR in rain-curtailed match
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Spain Masters Super 300 SF blog: PV Sindhu into first final of 2023, to face Gregoria Tunjung
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IPL 2023: MS Dhoni – ‘The way Ruturaj Gaikwad picks his options, it is pleasing to watch’