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Chitralekha Zutshi
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From the biography: Sheikh Abdullah opposed the Dogra monarchy’s systems, till he grew autocratic
An excerpt from ‘Sheikh Abdullah: The Caged Lion of Kashmir,’ by Chitralekha Zutshi.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Kashmiriyat: The death of an idea
Both the insurgency in the Valley and the rise of Hindutva signalled the failure of the Indian state to live up to the secular ideals on which it was founded.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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This book claims to expose the myths behind Kashmir’s history. It exposes its own biases instead
On Kashmir, Khalid Bashir Ahmad’s book reveals the deep divisions that plague the public sphere.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The new wave of anger in Kashmir is not just about poor governance but about preserving an identity
The BJP’s threats to rescind Article 370 and moves to resettle Kashmiri Pandits in the state have led to fears of demographic change amongst Kashmiri Muslims.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Opinion: To solve Kashmir crisis, India first needs to treat Kashmiris as equal citizens
NIT and Handwara are the symptoms of a much deeper malaise that cannot be treated by the band-aid measures being proposed in the wake of these crises.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Srinagar's shrines and Kashmiri politics have been intertwined for centuries
Shrines in the Valley are much more than just spiritual retreats.
Chitralekha Zutshi
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes