Why national anthem is rarely played in Tamil Nadu and the pick of Scroll.in stories from last week

Let’s rewind the past week.

Southern secret: Why the national anthem is rarely played at public functions in Tamil Nadu

‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’, an invocation song, often takes precedence over ‘Jana Gana Mana’. Read more here.

What is Islamic Banking and why does the RBI want it in India?

The Islamic financial system works on the principle of not charging interest. Read more here.

It’s clear that the administration was unprepared to handle the crisis that it has unleashed. Read more here.

Their love for cash and the BJP explains why banias are furious but won’t show it

Demonetisation has come as a shock for the group that has traditionally formed the party’s support base – and funded it. Read more here.

‘It’s like taking 85% of the blood out of someone’s body’: Economist Arun Kumar on demonetisation

This hasty move will hurt the unorganised sector the most, says the black money expert. Read more here.

There’s a new French-restaurant boom in Bengaluru

India’s Silicon Valley is incubating a nascent French food industry. Read more here.