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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
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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
Trending
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Seven firms that failed drug quality test gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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India’s latest GDP growth numbers are ‘mystifying’, says former chief economic advisor
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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
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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
Video
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Caught on camera: Container ship hits and knocks down gantry cranes while docking at a Turkey port
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Watch: Temple in Kochi gets a mechanical elephant to perform prayer rituals
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Watch: Srinagar hosts Formula 4 car show on the roads around Dal Lake
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Watch: Scenes of damage after four coaches of a Sabarmati-Agra train were derailed in Ajmer
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Adorable animals: Playful elephant calf keeps stopping cleaner from raking leaves
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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
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Should Pakistanis apologise to Bangladeshis? An online appeal reopens old wounds
A Rwanda-based Pakistani is pushing his compatriots to admit that their country committed war crimes on Bangladesh, something Pakistan's rulers have never conceded.
Beena Sarwar
The Field
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour
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IWL 2023-24: Odisha FC inch closer to title with win over East Bengal