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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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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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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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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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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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing