Community Stories
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175 years after Parsis flocked to Karachi, glimpses of the community’s fading history
On April 22, 1847, Parsis from across India assembled in Karachi as the foundation for the city’s first Tower of Silence was laid.
Ammad Ali
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In images: Why did the Armenians leave Calcutta? A new book explores silences and departures
A decade-long project shows how the community’s history is intrinsically entwined with that of the city.
Alakananda Nag
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In photos: A fishing community in Bangladesh lives and dies on boats
The Sardar community in Bhola has only a tenuous relationship with people from the mainland.
Md Abdus Salam
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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Why even those who don’t believe in deities love bhakti poetry
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Suspended Congress leader from Surat resurfaces after 20 days, alleges party betrayed him
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In Kolkata, dragon dances and plates of biriyani on a quiet, Covid-struck Chinese New Year’s day
A portrait of a community in transition.
Sowmiya Ashok
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‘Sindhi Tapestry’: How an anthology of works by 60 Sindhi writers from around the world came to life
Editor Saaz Aggarwal explains how the collection went from impulse to fruition.
Saaz Aggarwal
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Cultural differences: Within Singapore’s Indian community, a clash between the old and the new
The expatriate Indian is often perceived as pushy and aggressive and coming in with a strong sense of entitlement.
Radhika Dhawan Puri
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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The Bishnois of Rajasthan are now using education in their fight to protect the environment
Youngsters are pursuing higher studies to understand environment protection laws.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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Muslim Law Board says women are free to pray in mosques – but most women have been told the opposite
The Law Board has admitted in the Supreme Court that Islam permits women to enter mosques. But the reality on the ground is starkly different.
Aarefa Johari
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Tracing their roots: How Singapore became home to an influential Pakistani community
They came as traders or soldiers of the British Empire or just ordinary people in search of employment, and many settled down on the island.
Abbas Khan, Dawn.com
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Community radio stations in Odisha are making women’s issues heard – and people are listening
Programmes on gender inequality and against stigmas suffered by women has effected a positive change in rural communities.
Basudev Mahapatra
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Paper trail: How the world’s first Armenian journal emerged in Madras in 1794
On Madras Day, retracing the origins of ‘Azdarar’ and the merchant community that supported it.
Vinita Govindarajan
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Photos: India’s incredible shrinking Bene Israel community, through an outsider’s lens
Photographing festivals, weddings and feasts, Bindi Sheth spent three years with the Jewish community of Ahmedabad.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies