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BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde stirs row after remarks on amending the Constitution
The party has distanced itself from Hegde’s statement, saying that it was the legislator’s ‘personal views’.
Scroll Staff
· Mar 11, 2024 · 08:52 am
SC criticises Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for ‘eradication’ of Sanatana Dharma remark
The Tamil Nadu minister had said that Sanatana Dharma was akin to dengue and malaria, and should hence be annihilated.
Scroll Staff
· Mar 04, 2024 · 03:05 pm
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury apologises to TMC MP Derek O'Brien for calling him a ‘foreigner’
The Congress’ leader in the Lok Sabha said he made the remark inadvertently.
Scroll Staff
· Jan 26, 2024 · 08:35 pm
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
13 hours ago
When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri calls BSP’s Danish Ali ‘terrorist’, uses communal slurs in Lok Sabha
Defence minister Rajnath Singh expressed regret and asked the Chair to expunge the remarks.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 22, 2023 · 12:06 pm
Will pull out tongue, gouge out eyes of those who speak against Sanatana Dharma, says Union minister
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat made the comments after Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said that Sanatana Dharma must be eradicated.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 13, 2023 · 02:08 pm
Modi using Sanatana Dharma controversy to divert attention from Manipur violence: Udhayanidhi Stalin
The Tamil Nadu minister had said last week that Sanatana Dharma – a term often associated with Hinduism – must be eradicated as it is against social justice.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 07, 2023 · 07:01 pm
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge booked in UP over remarks about sanatana dharma
Tamil Nadu minister Stalin had said last week that sanatana dharma – a term often associated with Hinduism – must be eradicated as it is against social justice.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 06, 2023 · 01:00 pm
MK Stalin’s son says Sanatana Dharma must be ‘eradicated’, stirs row
The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged that Udhayanidhi Stalin was calling for the ‘genocide’ of Hindus.
Scroll Staff
· Sep 03, 2023 · 02:50 pm
Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide now booked for ‘derogatory’ remarks about Gautam Buddha, others
Earlier this week, two separate cases were filed against Bhide for remarks about Mohandas Gandhi and Sai Baba.
Scroll Staff
· Aug 08, 2023 · 04:37 pm
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
8 hours ago
‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
10 hours ago
The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
Yesterday · 08:15 am
‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
Mar 26, 2024 · 12:55 pm
Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide booked for remarks about Mahatma Gandhi
He had claimed that Gandhi was brought up in a Muslim landlord’s home, and that the landlord was his real father.
Scroll Staff
· Jul 30, 2023 · 08:49 pm
ISKCON punishes monk Amogh Lila Das for ‘derogatory’ remarks on Vivekananda, Ramakrishna Paramhansa
He criticised Vivekananda for eating fish, stating that a virtuous person can never harm a living being.
Scroll Staff
· Jul 13, 2023 · 12:49 pm
Revoke Kolhapur professor’s forced leave who said rapists could be from any religion, say academics
Tejaswini Desai has claimed that the engineering college she teaches in took the action against her after students shared an edited video of her remarks.
Scroll Staff
· Jul 07, 2023 · 10:40 am
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
11 hours ago
IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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Controversial Comments
BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde stirs row after remarks on amending the Constitution
The party has distanced itself from Hegde’s statement, saying that it was the legislator’s ‘personal views’.
Scroll Staff
SC criticises Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for ‘eradication’ of Sanatana Dharma remark
The Tamil Nadu minister had said that Sanatana Dharma was akin to dengue and malaria, and should hence be annihilated.
Scroll Staff
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury apologises to TMC MP Derek O'Brien for calling him a ‘foreigner’
The Congress’ leader in the Lok Sabha said he made the remark inadvertently.
Scroll Staff
Trending
Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri calls BSP’s Danish Ali ‘terrorist’, uses communal slurs in Lok Sabha
Defence minister Rajnath Singh expressed regret and asked the Chair to expunge the remarks.
Scroll Staff
Will pull out tongue, gouge out eyes of those who speak against Sanatana Dharma, says Union minister
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat made the comments after Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said that Sanatana Dharma must be eradicated.
Scroll Staff
Modi using Sanatana Dharma controversy to divert attention from Manipur violence: Udhayanidhi Stalin
The Tamil Nadu minister had said last week that Sanatana Dharma – a term often associated with Hinduism – must be eradicated as it is against social justice.
Scroll Staff
Video
Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge booked in UP over remarks about sanatana dharma
Tamil Nadu minister Stalin had said last week that sanatana dharma – a term often associated with Hinduism – must be eradicated as it is against social justice.
Scroll Staff
MK Stalin’s son says Sanatana Dharma must be ‘eradicated’, stirs row
The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged that Udhayanidhi Stalin was calling for the ‘genocide’ of Hindus.
Scroll Staff
Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide now booked for ‘derogatory’ remarks about Gautam Buddha, others
Earlier this week, two separate cases were filed against Bhide for remarks about Mohandas Gandhi and Sai Baba.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide booked for remarks about Mahatma Gandhi
He had claimed that Gandhi was brought up in a Muslim landlord’s home, and that the landlord was his real father.
Scroll Staff
ISKCON punishes monk Amogh Lila Das for ‘derogatory’ remarks on Vivekananda, Ramakrishna Paramhansa
He criticised Vivekananda for eating fish, stating that a virtuous person can never harm a living being.
Scroll Staff
Revoke Kolhapur professor’s forced leave who said rapists could be from any religion, say academics
Tejaswini Desai has claimed that the engineering college she teaches in took the action against her after students shared an edited video of her remarks.
Scroll Staff
The Field
Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record