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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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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Readers’ comments: Article on South Asia’s view of India is ‘horribly biased’
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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: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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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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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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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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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh Tamta, Aryan Hooda shine as India bag five gold medals
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024