Kashmir Report
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‘A message for mainland’: In Kashmir, few expectations ahead of Modi’s first visit after August 2019
Observers say though the trip is aimed at BJP’s Lok Sabha election campaign, the party may not gain significantly in the Valley.
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Explained: Why Ladakh is up in arms again
The Union territory’s residents are demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status, as they fear loss of control over land and resources after August, 2019.
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Will granting tribal status to Jammu and Kashmir’s Paharis help the BJP?
Observers say the move boosts the party’s electoral ambitions in the Muslim-majority Rajouri and Poonch districts of Pir Panjal.
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Trending
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Supreme Court questions ED on timing of Arvind Kejriwal arrest, says life and liberty important
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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‘How is this Naya Kashmir?’ Why end of term of panchayats worsens anxieties about Delhi rule
The BJP-led Centre had pushed for grassroots governance in Jammu and Kashmir. The silence about fresh polls has left panchayat leaders dismayed.
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Why nomination to Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has left many Kashmiri Pandits unimpressed
The cause of reconciliation in Jammu and Kashmir would have been better served by reserving seats for the community, say its leaders.
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After Article 370 verdict, Kashmir’s mainstream parties stare at an identity crisis
With the space for advocating ideas of autonomy gone, the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party now have to rethink their pitch to Kashmiris.
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Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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‘Another betrayal’: In Kashmir, dismay, disappointment over Article 370 judgement
The verdict, many said, will have ramifications for federalism and deepen the ‘alienation’ of Jammu and Kashmir from India.
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Why relief to Army captain casts shadow on role of senior officers in Amshipora fake encounter
The armed forces tribunal expressed scepticism that Singh carried out the killings of three young men on his own, and without the knowledge of his superiors.
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Why Kargil election result is a clear vote against August 5, 2019
A National Conference-Congress victory was expected, though not on this scale. The alliance won 22 of the 26 hill council seats that went to polls.
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The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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In counting tourists, is Jammu and Kashmir taking a leap of faith?
Before 2019, pilgrims and tourists were categorised separately. That has changed.
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Funerals in handcuffs, families torn apart: The cost of the long detention of Rohingyas in Jammu
Over 270 Rohingya Muslims held in Jammu for over two years have held numerous protests, demanding to know when they are likely to be set free.
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Unchecked mining is ruining Kashmir’s rivers. The government is doing little about it
In three districts, Scroll found miners breaking several rules. Worse, the mechanism put in place to check such violations was completely completely absent.
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The Field
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals