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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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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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: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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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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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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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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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement