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Fahad Shah
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Scenes from Anantnag: Broken glass, broken bodies, broken mothers
The South Kashmir district braved shortages of hospital supplies and even baby food.
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Prayers, fasting and feasting in the Valley: How Kashmir celebrates Ramzan
From human alarm clocks to food festivals and night-long prayers, the holy month is an eventful time for Kashmiris.
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'Kashmir has become a metaphor for Animal Farm': How Kashmiris reacted to Mufti's cat-pigeon remark
Humour, sarcasm and witty commentary ensued on social media platforms after the J&K chief minister's comment about rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits.
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Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why Mehbooba Mufti will have to rely on more than just optics to regain the trust of Kashmiris
Mufti’s focus for now seems to be on manufacturing a perception of growth and peace, and crushing dissent by force.
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Should Kashmiri Pandits be resettled in special townships in the Valley?
News that J&K has identified land to construct secure colonies for returning Pandits has elicited widely divergent reactions.
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Handwara’s other victims: A cricketer, a salesman, a digger of sand, a housewife and a student
Five people were killed in firing by the police and Army following protests over the alleged molestation of schoolgirl in Handwara. Here are their stories.
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Video
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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
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Justice over development: What Kashmir’s women want from Mehbooba Mufti, their first woman CM
Mehbooba, a single mother of two daughters, is no stranger to the people of the state, and has come a long way from being seen as a 'soft separatist'.
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Anti-nationals and terrorists: This is how the rest of India views Kashmiri students
Kashmiri youth say they have been facing increasingly more distrust and violence for the last two years.
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Meanwhile, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, books on ‘Azadi’ continue to be banned
Sixteen books were banned last month by the government of PoK. The situation is the same in Gilgit-Baltistan, where any talk of azadi means charges of sedition.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Why 'azadi' is more than just a slogan for Kashmiris
The word that has been echoing in Kashmir Valley for decades is today ringing in JNU, albeit in a different context.
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Student politics: Kashmiri parties want free speech in Delhi, but curbs back home
Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti condemned the JNU arrests even as student unions remain muzzled in the Valley.
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To be or not be (in power): The Hamlet moment for Mehbooba Mufti in Jammu and Kashmir
There's many a slip between the cup and lip for the PDP chief as she tries to position herself as a pro-public rather than pro-power politician.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa