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After mob attacks venue that hosted Kunal Kamra, social media pokes fun at thin-skinned politicians

Members of the Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde faction said they were enraged by a joke the comedian made about their leader.

Anant Gupta
· Mar 25, 2025 · 03:06 pm
Heartbreak, joy and true sportsmanship: How social media reacted as 2024 Olympics came to an end

It was a roller coaster ride – for Indian athletes and viewers.

Scroll Staff
· Aug 12, 2024 · 08:20 pm
‘Absolute cinema’: Images of protestors storming Bangladesh PM’s house flood social media

This came after the military announced that Sheikh Hasina had resigned as the prime minister and fled the country amid a widespread anti-government agitation.

Scroll Staff
· Aug 05, 2024 · 07:16 pm

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Nothing romantic about unending rainfall, say social media users amid downpour in Mumbai and Pune

Many posts warned others about flooded roads and bad weather as a warning for heavy rainfall until July 26 was issued.

Scroll Staff
· Jul 25, 2024 · 05:08 pm
‘I will find you and tax you’: How social media reacted to the Union Budget announcement

The allocation of crores of rupees to coalition partner-ruled states as well as lack of any tax relief for ordinary Indians drew mockery and criticism.

Scroll Staff
· Jul 24, 2024 · 06:27 pm
‘Who owns Delhi’s Khan Chacha kabab shop?’: How social media reacted to Kanwar Yatra order

The hypocrisy and sinister intent of enabling a religious boycott of Muslim food shops owners was evident.

Scroll Staff
· Jul 22, 2024 · 09:08 pm

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‘Holiday for ED, CBI’, ‘jobs?’: How social media reacted to ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ annoucement

The BJP-led coalition has announced that June 25, the day Emergency was declared, will be marked as the day the ‘Constitution was murdered’.

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· Jul 15, 2024 · 05:16 pm
Social media buzz: Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding sparks a fusillade of memes and cartoons

The celebrations that started in March come to an end on Sunday.

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· Jul 14, 2024 · 06:40 pm
Social media buzz: On a rainy Mumbai day, pictures of cloudy vistas – and complaints about flooding

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· Jul 12, 2024 · 03:05 pm

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How cartoonists and social media reacted to Modi in Moscow

Many referenced the geopolitical significance of the prime minister’s literal and symbolic embrace of Vladimir Putin amid criticism from Western countries.

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· Jul 11, 2024 · 06:12 pm
‘Pledging allegiance under protest’: In UK too, MPs break from script while taking oath

Unlike in India, there were no major reactions to the remarks made by some new members of the House of Commons during the swearing-in ceremony.

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· Jul 10, 2024 · 04:42 pm
‘Bonds that cannot be broken’: Data on electoral bonds scheme triggers flood of satire and cartoons

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· Mar 17, 2024 · 01:50 pm

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How India got entangled in the geopolitical games in 1950s Ceylon

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After mob attacks venue that hosted Kunal Kamra, social media pokes fun at thin-skinned politicians

Members of the Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde faction said they were enraged by a joke the comedian made about their leader.

Anant Gupta · Mar 25, 2025 · 03:06 pm

Heartbreak, joy and true sportsmanship: How social media reacted as 2024 Olympics came to an end

It was a roller coaster ride – for Indian athletes and viewers.

Scroll Staff · Aug 12, 2024 · 08:20 pm

‘Absolute cinema’: Images of protestors storming Bangladesh PM’s house flood social media

This came after the military announced that Sheikh Hasina had resigned as the prime minister and fled the country amid a widespread anti-government agitation.

Scroll Staff · Aug 05, 2024 · 07:16 pm

Trending

Rush Hour: Pakistan authorises military response to Indian strikes, 22 alleged Maoists killed & mo

An hour ago

The importance of secular optics during ‘Operation Sindoor’

An hour ago

Counterview: India’s past deserves more than apologia or amnesia

9 hours ago

From the travelogue: An Indian in South Korea recounts the ‘jobs’ she held without a work visa

12 hours ago

Pakistan authorises military to respond to India’s Operation Sindoor

6 hours ago

Nothing romantic about unending rainfall, say social media users amid downpour in Mumbai and Pune

Many posts warned others about flooded roads and bad weather as a warning for heavy rainfall until July 26 was issued.

Scroll Staff · Jul 25, 2024 · 05:08 pm

‘I will find you and tax you’: How social media reacted to the Union Budget announcement

The allocation of crores of rupees to coalition partner-ruled states as well as lack of any tax relief for ordinary Indians drew mockery and criticism.

Scroll Staff · Jul 24, 2024 · 06:27 pm

‘Who owns Delhi’s Khan Chacha kabab shop?’: How social media reacted to Kanwar Yatra order

The hypocrisy and sinister intent of enabling a religious boycott of Muslim food shops owners was evident.

Scroll Staff · Jul 22, 2024 · 09:08 pm

Video

Video: Why activists unable to blink an eye went to court against E-KYC

May 04, 2025 · 10:30 am

Video: How will the amended Waqf Act impact India’s constitutional values?

Apr 28, 2025 · 03:30 pm

Want more video stories from Scroll? Help us build a studio

Apr 24, 2025 · 05:15 pm

Eco India: Are Water ATMs a solution to Delhi's water problems?

Apr 20, 2025 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 288: How can our cities navigate water scarcity and rising demands better?

Apr 19, 2025 · 03:53 pm

‘Holiday for ED, CBI’, ‘jobs?’: How social media reacted to ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ annoucement

The BJP-led coalition has announced that June 25, the day Emergency was declared, will be marked as the day the ‘Constitution was murdered’.

Scroll Staff · Jul 15, 2024 · 05:16 pm

Social media buzz: Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding sparks a fusillade of memes and cartoons

The celebrations that started in March come to an end on Sunday.

Scroll Staff · Jul 14, 2024 · 06:40 pm

Social media buzz: On a rainy Mumbai day, pictures of cloudy vistas – and complaints about flooding

The Indian Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the city.

Scroll Staff · Jul 12, 2024 · 03:05 pm

The Reel

‘Black White & Gray’ director Pushkar Mahabal on upending true crime: ‘We have no time for nuance’

9 hours ago

WAVES 2025 highlights: An institute for animation, film hubs in Navi Mumbai and Andhra Pradesh

May 05, 2025 · 08:15 am

Start the week with a film: ‘Groundhog Day’ is about a time loop we don’t want to escape

May 05, 2025 · 08:00 am

‘Kull’ review: A soggy soap opera about rowdy royals

May 02, 2025 · 09:15 am

‘Black White & Gray’ review: A gripping dissection of the true crime genre

May 02, 2025 · 09:05 am

How cartoonists and social media reacted to Modi in Moscow

Many referenced the geopolitical significance of the prime minister’s literal and symbolic embrace of Vladimir Putin amid criticism from Western countries.

Scroll Staff · Jul 11, 2024 · 06:12 pm

‘Pledging allegiance under protest’: In UK too, MPs break from script while taking oath

Unlike in India, there were no major reactions to the remarks made by some new members of the House of Commons during the swearing-in ceremony.

Scroll Staff · Jul 10, 2024 · 04:42 pm

‘Bonds that cannot be broken’: Data on electoral bonds scheme triggers flood of satire and cartoons

Details about bonds were made public by the Election Commission after the Supreme Court ruled that the scheme was unconstitutional.

Scroll Staff · Mar 17, 2024 · 01:50 pm

Magazine

What Donald Trump could learn from Jawaharlal Nehru about architecture

Yesterday · 11:30 am

My endless quest to understand Bhagwan Singh and Bhogwan Singh

May 03, 2025 · 11:30 am

Precious histories of South Asian dance have remained hidden and ignored – until now

Apr 30, 2025 · 11:30 am

How India got entangled in the geopolitical games in 1950s Ceylon

Apr 26, 2025 · 11:30 am

‘A graceful, magnetic speaker’: How Susie Sorabji captivated US audiences in early 20th century

Anant Gupta
· Mar 25, 2025 · 03:06 pm

Scroll Staff
· Aug 12, 2024 · 08:20 pm

Scroll Staff
· Aug 05, 2024 · 07:16 pm

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· Jul 25, 2024 · 05:08 pm

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· Jul 24, 2024 · 06:27 pm

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· Jul 22, 2024 · 09:08 pm

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· Jul 15, 2024 · 05:16 pm

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· Jul 10, 2024 · 04:42 pm

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· Mar 17, 2024 · 01:50 pm