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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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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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How a mysterious diamond trader inspired the first American novel on India
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Men’s squash team win gold; badminton team face Korea
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Why a Bangalore court order suspending ‘Liver Doc’ X account is legally unprecedented
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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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Eco India, Episode 240: In an era of global heating, equitable access to renewable energy is crucial
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Watch: New York streets, homes and metro stations heavily flooded after rain
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Watch: Skydiver makes cereal and eats it too while parachuting to the ground
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Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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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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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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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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WPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore appoint Luke Williams as head coach
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand outclass Pakistan, Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in warm-up
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ISL 2023-24: NorthEast United end losing streak with comprehensive win over Chennayin FC
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Men’s squash team win gold; badminton team face Korea
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30 schedule: Mirabai in action; gold medals available in tennis, squash