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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Why the Opposition is alleging that a WhatsApp forward from Modi is a poll code violation
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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: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour