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

· Feb 03, 2022 · 08:30 am

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

· Jan 09, 2020 · 06:30 pm

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.

Overrated Outcast

· Jan 12, 2019 · 07:30 pm

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

· Jul 09, 2018 · 07:30 pm

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

· Feb 13, 2018 · 08:00 am

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

· Feb 07, 2018 · 12:30 pm

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

· Oct 23, 2017 · 08:00 am

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

· Aug 03, 2017 · 11:30 am

‘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

· Jul 12, 2017 · 05:30 pm

‘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

· Jul 11, 2017 · 08:30 pm

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

· Apr 14, 2017 · 05:00 pm

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

· Apr 03, 2017 · 12:30 pm