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Author’s lament: Why Amazon closing down Westland feels like we’re living in a Mohsin Hamid novel
‘What, really, is a book worth in the world? This overnight shutdown feels more personal still.’
Durba Chattaraj
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Satire shot: My friend from the 21st floor prepares to screen Deepika Padukone’s ‘Chhapaak’
‘There has been some glitch in the computers, because thousands of people seem to have bought the same ticket, for the 6.50 pm show on Friday in Vadodara.’
Salil Tripathi
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The secret journal of Manmohan Singh: ‘I’m livid about the film, but flattered Anupam Kher plays me’
The former prime minister is here to dunk Marie biscuits in a hot cup of tea and talk some trash. But he’s all out of biscuits.
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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From a writer’s journals: How the legendary writer Vladimir Nabokov inspired Amitava Kumar’s fiction
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Three poems (and three translations) by Amit Chaudhuri from his newly published collection of poetry
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Satire: For too long, India has been prejudiced against criminals, says minister who feted lynchers
Whenever we publicise a convicted murderer, we are showing the people that the legal system works. It should give them more confidence.
Shovon Chowdhury
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Revealed: A country-by-country action plan to realise the dream of Akhand Bharat
Let’s face it, it’s the only feasible way to avoid the agony of a potential loss at the hands of the Bangladeshi cricket team.
Yogesh Dilhor
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Here’s what happened when Vedic scientists tested Darwin’s theory of evolution on apes
It’s sad Charles Darwin didn’t know Sanskrit or he would not have made his laughable proposition.
S Ramanan
Video
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Watch: Scenes of waterlogging in different parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rains continue
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Watch: This low-budget version of Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ music video recreated by Thai fans is a hit
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Watch: Man gets married in hospital after falling sick with dengue just before wedding
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Watch: Stray dog gets stuck in drain below road, firefighters drill through the surface to rescue it
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan fans from India and abroad participate in the ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ dance challenge
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Nobody is on the rampage in India and it’s high time he is brought to justice
When children die without oxygen in hospitals, or learn nothing in school, Nobody is responsible.
Shovon Chowdhury
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Eight new logos (including an Arnab version) for Doordarshan
Since the last logo was so iconic, the best way forward would be to rearrange its components.
Krish Ashok
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‘Is this a big joke, is this just fantasy?’: A parody video roasts Nagaland’s squabbling leaders
The state is preparing for its fourth chief minister in three years as dissension spreads in the ruling Naga People’s Front.
Moa Jamir
The Reel
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Watch: Trailer of ‘Mad Max’ spinoff ‘Furiosa’ is out
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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‘Eye to Eye’ to ‘Jab Sey Hoi Mohabbat’: The six most memorable Pakistani pop songs of all time
What led to their fame?
Nadeem F Paracha
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Watch: How to defend yourself against attempts to drag you out of a plane
You do not want to try this at home. Or against an official.
Scroll Staff
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An Indic dilemma: Should you be drinking cow urine?
Do you have a choice? The proposition leads to a series of valid questions.
Shovon Chowdhury
The Field
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England tour of India: Issy Wong shines with the bat to help visitors level series 1-1
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Boxing, Junior World Championships: Six boxers reach semi-finals to assure India of more medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Rajawat, Crasto/Ponnappa cruise into semi-finals
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal, Sagar reach finals after dominating wins
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Watch, Cricket: Uganda men’s team celebrates after qualifying for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup