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
Trending
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Opinion: What Nidhi Razdan phishing case and Arnab Goswami chats tell us about Indian media today
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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Mamata Banerjee refuses to speak at Modi event for Netaji after ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants
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When did Bhishma die? A reading of the Mahabharata reveals a startling possibility
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Saba Naqvi: Does ‘Mirzapur’ defame UP? If you’d met the dons I have, you’d know how bad it really is
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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
Video
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Watch: Protesters calling for Alexei Navalny’s release fill up Moscow’s Pushkin Square
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‘Check out my official regal merch’: Watch this amusing parody of The Queen from ‘Death to 2020’
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Eco India, Episode 96: Is environmentally-friendly food-for-all still a distant dream?
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Watch: The arduous journey of a lorry driver struggling with endless delays due to Brexit
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Watch: Hilarious video of Soviet soldiers supposedly dancing to Nirvana's ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
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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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‘Metro Park 2’ trailer: The NRI Patels from New Jersey is back
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‘Madam Chief Minister’ review: A woman rises to power and falls while trying to hold on to it
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‘The White Tiger’ review: A driver murders his way up the food chain
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‘Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai’ review: A ghost teaches a bunch of bachelors a lesson
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‘Jeet Ki Zid’ review: A tribute to a soldier’s bravery and persistence
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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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All I had in mind was to add runs for India: Ravindra Jadeja on batting with broken thumb in Sydney
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ISL: Ten-man FC Goa hold Kerala Blasters to strengthen place in the top four
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FA Cup: Gabriel scores own goal as Southampton knock out holders Arsenal in fourth round
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Thailand Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa go down fighting in mixed doubles semis
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Second Test: James Anderson’s six-for keeps England in the hunt against Sri Lanka on day two