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Pervez Hoodbhoy
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How does India’s New Education Policy compare with Pakistan’s recent single national curriculum?
In both places, majoritarian consensus against their respective religious minorities will be hugely strengthened.
Pervez Hoodbhoy
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In Pakistan, women are upending centuries of patriarchy – and men must catch up
Pakistan’s Aurat March from earlier this month is a sign of the times.
Pervez Hoodbhoy
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Why have Saudi Arabia and the UAE failed to express support for Pakistan’s position on Kashmir?
Both places are autocracies, where the people cannot be allowed to express their will and advocating democracy is a punishable crime.
Pervez Hoodbhoy
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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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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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Opinion: Pakistan could never reach the Moon because it didn’t have its own Nehru
If Narendra Modi were the prime minister of India 70-80 years ago, the country today would be pursuing astrology instead of astronomy.
Pervez Hoodbhoy
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Pervez Hoodbhoy: What is it that Pakistan wants anyway?
India could have dealt with Kashmir differently. But Imran Khan must realise that Jaish-e-Mohammed and others of its ilk are not the answer.
Pervez Hoodbhoy
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Why Bangladesh’s economy is growing much faster than Pakistan’s – and what India has to do with that
Eschewing militarism in favour of human development, Bangladesh set its initial priorities correctly.
Pervez Hoodbhoy
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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In Imran Khan’s Naya Pakistan, the removal of an Ahmadi economist shows power of religious bias
The backlash to Atif Mian’s appointment came not just from rival parties but from within the new prime minister’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf too.
Pervez Hoodbhoy
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As Modi undermines Nehru, India is becoming Pakistan’s mirror image
But it is still not that easy to banish the legacy of the first prime minister, writes the prominent Pakistani scientist.
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In Pakistan, Punjab has set an example by removing hate from its school textbooks
The new material is printed on decent paper and includes subjects that were earlier blacked out.
Pervez Hoodbhoy
The Reel
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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‘Holy men’, theirs and ours: If India has Ram Rahim, Pakistan has its pirs and mullahs
The self-styled messenger of god was recently convicted of rape by an Indian court.
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From Pakistan’s Mashal Khan to India’s Pehlu Khan, what is the psychology behind lynching?
Much of the Pakistani public, tacitly or openly, endorses violent punishment of suspected blasphemers.
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Who is Pakistan's enemy number one?
Could there be something more dangerous than corruption, bad governance and religious terrorism? Indian and American conspiracies?
Pervez Hoodbhoy
The Field
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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
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler