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Rayan Naqash
Rayan Naqash is a Scroll.in staffer.
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These young Kashmiris are spreading smiles in the Valley with their YouTube videos
Whether parodying the healthcare system or mocking the police, the videos on ‘Kashmiri Kalkharabs’ are racking up the views.
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‘Breaking people’s will’: In Kashmir, gunfights leave a trail of destroyed homes and rising anger
Kashmiris see the destruction of their property by government forces as a ‘form of punishment’.
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In Kashmir, a photo of a militant’s body being dragged by security forces sparks outrage
Retired generals insist that this is standard procedure since militant bodies are often booby trapped.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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In J&K, confusion about whether SC verdict decriminalising homosexuality actually applies to state
Some media reports say it doesn’t because the state has its own penal code. But experts point to a 1995 High Court ruling to insist that it does.
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‘Tit for tat’: A raft of abductions in Kashmir shows the Valley is caught in a cycle of retaliation
Militants kidnapped the relatives of policemen on August 30. They said this was in response to the continued harassment of their families by the police.
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‘Very scared’: Why Kashmir’s main political parties are not keen on contesting panchayat elections
Both the People’s Democratic Party and the National Conference say the situation is not conducive for the polls, scheduled to be held later this year.
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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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The political governor: Does Satya Pal Malik signal a change in Delhi’s approach to Kashmir?
The state has only had bureaucrats and army generals as governor since the 1960s.
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BJP leader who helped expand the party’s footprint in South Kashmir is shot dead
Police suspect Shabir Ahmad Bhat was killed by militants.
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In Kashmir, bravery award for controversial officer is met with outrage
In January, Major Aditya Kumar’s unit was involved in an operation that left three civilians dead.
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The Reel
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Pressure, intimidation, torture: Activists claim Kathua case is being systematically undermined
It goes beyond Talib Hussain, the activist who led protests demanding justice for the 8-year-old girl, allege activists. Other witnesses are being targeted too.
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In Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti’s ‘outreach programme’ has failed to impress party workers
The People’s Democratic Party has been riven by dissidence ever since the coalition government fell in the state.
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‘Militants have the pulse of the people’: In South Kashmir, killings of policemen generate no anger
Constable Saleem Shah’s funeral had a thinner attendance than those of three militants believed to have killed him.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler