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Beena Sarwar
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How a German photojournalist exemplified the courage and heart of reporting from the frontline
Anja Niedringhaus, shot dead in Afghanistan 10 years ago, put the soul of Afghans in focus. Her powerful images have now been compiled in a book.
Beena Sarwar
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How an abandoned Bengal tiger cub in Pakistan found a new home in South Africa
With no connections in India and Bangladesh, Pakistani and South African non-profits nursed four-month-old ‘Baboo’ back to health and rehabilitated him.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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Caught for crossing invisible ocean borders, Indian and Pakistani fishermen are languishing in jail
Both sides must view this as a humanitarian issue, not legal or political. A no-arrest policy and instant communication must also be instituted.
Jatin Desai & Beena Sarwar
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘They built the Ram temple. That is bigger than providing jobs.’
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Naga group lifts shutdown in 6 districts after responding to Election Commission notice
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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How Karnataka’s once-powerful Janata Dal Secular was reduced to a Hindutva offshoot
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‘Why repeat Manipur violence here?’: In Pakistan, protests over attack on Christians in Jaranwala
‘Blasphemy’ laws have resulted in violence against Pakistan’s minorities and are a reminder of how religion is weaponised in the country.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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In a neighbourhood in crisis, voices from India to Afghanistan converge on struggle for democracy
Journalists and activists at the Fourth Asma Jahangir Conference touched upon religious bigotry in India, Sri Lanka’s crisis, the Taliban and more.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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Let’s teach our children about peace before someone else teaches them about hate
Can South Asia use October’s ICC T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup to rally for peace?
Rahul Mukherji & Beena Sarwar
Video
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Eco India, Episode 258: Is repurposing waste saving the environment from further degradation?
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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In Pakistan, a youth-led, social media-powered movement is gaining ground – despite a media blackout
The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement was born out of protests in support of Naqeebullah Mehsud – who was labelled a terrorist and killed by the police.
Beena Sarwar
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The return of Salmaan Taseer's abducted son gives Pakistan another ray of hope
The young businessman is recovered after five years in captivity, the week after his father's assassin was executed.
Beena Sarwar
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JNU crisis: But what about Pakistan?
A Pakistani explains why she cares about what’s happening in India – and what she has to deal with.
Beena Sarwar
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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In wake of Pakistan university attack, the voices grow louder – stop glorifying the dead
As Pakistanis look for solutions, a consensus is emerging that people killed in such attacks should not be called 'martyrs' or 'heroes'.
Beena Sarwar
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Indo-Pak ties: The dream of compassionate, affordable cross-border medical care becomes a reality
Away from the diplomatic tussle, the generosity of the people of the two countries has put a 15-year-old Pakistani girl with a rare genetic disorder on the road to recovery.
Beena Sarwar
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#NeverForget: A year after Peshawar school attack, voices rise in solidarity around the world
While bigotry against Muslims has visibly increased, slogans like 'Humanity Trumps All' are beginning to make the rounds.
Beena Sarwar
The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Vinesh, Anshu, Reetika secure Paris 2024 quotas for India
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Watch, highlights ISL 2024: Odisha FC through to semi-final after beating Kerala Blasters in playoff
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IPL 2024: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock power Lucknow to comfortable win over Chennai
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events