Political Protests
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‘Women, life, freedom.’: How Iranian students abroad are helping protestors at home
With the internet suspended in Iran, expatriates are spreading information, fighting propaganda – and organising demonstrations.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Chanakya had a vital recommendation for rulers on handling citizens’ unrest. Modi is ignoring it
The prime minister often proclaims that he reveres India’s history. But he’s ignoring key lessons from the past.
Prerna Dhoop & Vandana Dhoop
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In US protests, lessons for Indians who believe in the possibilities of collective resistance
What can Indians do to create the space for resistance against repressive majoritarian politics?
Ruchika Joshi
Trending
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Watch: Comedian imagines Karan Johar explaining ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ roles to cast
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Counterview: What Arundhati Roy and the secular intelligentsia get wrong about Modi’s India
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India and its intelligence services should change the way they operate, says Justin Trudeau
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A celebrity fitness instructor offers five rules of fitness for everyone
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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Pinarayi Vijayan, MPs protest in Delhi against decision to drop rail coach factory project in Kerala
The chief minister said the Centre was punishing the people of Kerala because the Left Democratic Front is in power.
Scroll Staff
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Cauvery protests have helped fringe Tamil nationalist groups gain visibility and support
Earlier this month, several Tamil groups were instrumental in having Indian Premier League matches shifted out of Chennai.
Vinita Govindarajan
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Karnataka: Bengaluru and Mysuru face the brunt of strike over Mahadayi river water dispute
Many commuters were stranded as buses stopped plying, and offices and educational institutions were shut.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Riders stranded upside down after amusement park ride malfunctions in Ontario, Canada
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Watch: A capella group sings mashup of a song from ‘Roja’ in three different languages
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Watch: Congress workers protest inside mosquito nets against rising dengue cases in Kolkata
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Watch: Many injured at roadside talent show ‘Happy Street’ in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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Watch: Comedian imagines Karan Johar explaining ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ roles to cast
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US: Woman says she was fired for raising her middle finger at President Donald Trump’s motorcade
Juli Briskman said she reacted spontaneously in protest against the president’s policies as his cars drove past her.
Scroll Staff
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‘This is a black law’: Two BJP legislators come out against Rajasthan Ordinance
Ghanshyam Tiwari and Narpat Singh Rajvi said they would build a consensus against the ‘unconstitutional’ move both inside and outside the Assembly.
Scroll Staff
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NBA instructs players to stand up for national anthem or face punishment: Report
A memo sent to all teams said the league has the discretion to discipline players who violate the rule.
AFP
The Reel
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When Dev Anand was mistaken for a taxi driver
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Start the week with a film: KG George’s ‘Irakal’ is a singular study of a psycho
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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On the boil: How the humble egg became a potent weapon against political rivals in Odisha
Pioneered as a form of protest by Congress workers, egg-pelting has left embarrassed the chief minister, state and central ministers, and MPs.
Priya Ranjan Sahu
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What does it take to trigger mass protest? Egypt’s revolution has some lessons for India
Photographer Laura El-Tantawy’s close documentation of Tahrir Square offers insight into social media, news coverage and an intensely personal journey.
Paroma Mukherjee
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In Assam, six communities demanding ST status accuse the BJP of betraying its promise to them
Analysts say if the communities demanding inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes list get what they want, the state’s political character will change.
Arunabh Saikia
The Field
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India at Asian Games, Sept 26: Neha Thakur wins silver in sailing; hockey team wins 16-1
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Watch, Asian Games: Men’s 10m air rifle team wins India’s first gold medal in Hangzhou
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India at Asian Games, Sept 26 schedule: Shooting, boxing, hockey continues
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Watch, Asian Games: Indian rowers add to tally with two bronze medals
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Watch, highlights: Indian women’s cricket team win the Asian Games gold after win over Sri Lanka