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Beena Sarwar
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How a German photojournalist exemplified the courage and heart of reporting from the frontline
Anja Niedringhaus, shot dead in Afghanistan 10 years ago, put the soul of Afghans in focus. Her powerful images have now been compiled in a book.
Beena Sarwar
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How an abandoned Bengal tiger cub in Pakistan found a new home in South Africa
With no connections in India and Bangladesh, Pakistani and South African non-profits nursed four-month-old ‘Baboo’ back to health and rehabilitated him.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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Caught for crossing invisible ocean borders, Indian and Pakistani fishermen are languishing in jail
Both sides must view this as a humanitarian issue, not legal or political. A no-arrest policy and instant communication must also be instituted.
Jatin Desai & Beena Sarwar
Trending
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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‘Why repeat Manipur violence here?’: In Pakistan, protests over attack on Christians in Jaranwala
‘Blasphemy’ laws have resulted in violence against Pakistan’s minorities and are a reminder of how religion is weaponised in the country.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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In a neighbourhood in crisis, voices from India to Afghanistan converge on struggle for democracy
Journalists and activists at the Fourth Asma Jahangir Conference touched upon religious bigotry in India, Sri Lanka’s crisis, the Taliban and more.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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Let’s teach our children about peace before someone else teaches them about hate
Can South Asia use October’s ICC T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup to rally for peace?
Rahul Mukherji & Beena Sarwar
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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In Pakistan, a youth-led, social media-powered movement is gaining ground – despite a media blackout
The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement was born out of protests in support of Naqeebullah Mehsud – who was labelled a terrorist and killed by the police.
Beena Sarwar
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The return of Salmaan Taseer's abducted son gives Pakistan another ray of hope
The young businessman is recovered after five years in captivity, the week after his father's assassin was executed.
Beena Sarwar
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JNU crisis: But what about Pakistan?
A Pakistani explains why she cares about what’s happening in India – and what she has to deal with.
Beena Sarwar
The Reel
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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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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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In wake of Pakistan university attack, the voices grow louder – stop glorifying the dead
As Pakistanis look for solutions, a consensus is emerging that people killed in such attacks should not be called 'martyrs' or 'heroes'.
Beena Sarwar
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Indo-Pak ties: The dream of compassionate, affordable cross-border medical care becomes a reality
Away from the diplomatic tussle, the generosity of the people of the two countries has put a 15-year-old Pakistani girl with a rare genetic disorder on the road to recovery.
Beena Sarwar
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#NeverForget: A year after Peshawar school attack, voices rise in solidarity around the world
While bigotry against Muslims has visibly increased, slogans like 'Humanity Trumps All' are beginning to make the rounds.
Beena Sarwar
The Field
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates