Gujarat Diaries
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Dalit survivors of 2016 Una assault have converted to Buddhism, but continue to live in fear
Attacked on at least four occasions since the 2016 incident, the seven Dalits gave up Hinduism at a mass conversion event on Sunday.
Aarefa Johari
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Gujarat’s Hardik Patel dilemma: ‘Right now we are discussing voting against the BJP, but who knows?’
The Patidar leader's supporters aren’t bothered by defections but say they might still vote for the BJP, even as they want Congress to be a stronger Opposition.
Aarefa Johari
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With Shankersinh Vaghela’s exit, Congress in Gujarat is left with only one hope – anti-incumbency
The veteran leader announced his resignation from the Congress on Friday, severely damaging the party’s prospects for the next state poll in November.
Aarefa Johari
Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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As Myanmar resistance gains ground, what will the implications be for India?
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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As rail station in Modi’s hometown gets a makeover, a resident asks: ‘How many jobs will it create?’
The station, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to sell chai as a child, is in the midst of a Rs 8-crore development upgrade.
M Rajshekhar
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In Gujarat, Patidar leaders are inching closer to openly declaring support for the Congress
However, with five months to go before the polls, Hardik Patel’s organisation has not yet made an official announcement about its political leanings
Aarefa Johari
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Gujarat’s new rule for village panchayats could undermine electoral democracy
Sarpanches are protesting a government circular that makes it mandatory for them to get the village accountant’s approval for local expenses.
Aarefa Johari
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Metal cows and attacks: Ten months since the Una assault, cow politics still stalks Gujarat’s Dalits
The victims of the July assault have faced three more attacks while some Dalit activists are rallying against ‘fake’ cow vigilantism.
Aarefa Johari
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Disillusioned Patels in Gujarat are waiting for a third front. But is it likely to emerge?
While several Patidars are hoping for a potential coalition between Patels, Dalits and OBCs, their leader Hardik Patel is not open to the alternative.
Aarefa Johari
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In Gujarat, a strong anti-Modi sentiment brews among disgruntled farmers
So strong is Modi’s personality cult here that drought-hit, indebted farmers hold him responsible for the omissions of the BJP government in the state.
Aarefa Johari
The Reel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Ageing villages: How distress migration in drought-hit Gujarat is leaving the old behind
With no jobs and deep in debt, those who haven’t migrated are selling their land, gold to repay loans and buy seeds and fertilisers for the new sowing season.
Aarefa Johari
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In drought-hit Saurashtra, poor internet network can often mean no food rations
In this parched region of Gujarat, cattle are either starving to death or have been abandoned.
Aarefa Johari
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The drought you didn't hear about: Villagers in Gujarat know a good monsoon won’t bail them out
The government is calling it 'semi-scarcity'. In barren Saurashtra, farmers say that water promised to them from the Narmada project has not been reliable.
Aarefa Johari
The Field
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg