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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
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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
Trending
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A hospitality professional recounts her encounters with film stars and directors
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The India Fix: What does Pathaan’s massive success mean for the BJP?
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Fiction: A courtesan renounces pleasure and embraces Buddhism after she is betrayed by the world
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Explained: How LIC’s exposure to the embattled Adani Group has implications for middle class savings
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Ten students suspended in Ajmer university for watching BBC documentary on Gujarat riots
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Comedian imagines finance minister’s budget speech with ‘Pathaan’ collection, BBC documentary
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Watch: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi have snowball fight on final day of Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir
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Watch: Snow avalanche caught on camera in Chamoli, Uttarakhand
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Aaj Tak says its anchors will report on Budget 2023 suspended from a tower at a height of 160 feet
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan makes an appearance for fans outside his home to celebrate ‘Pathaan’
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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
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Should Pakistanis apologise to Bangladeshis? An online appeal reopens old wounds
A Rwanda-based Pakistani is pushing his compatriots to admit that their country committed war crimes on Bangladesh, something Pakistan's rulers have never conceded.
Beena Sarwar
The Reel
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Why you can’t keep Anurag Kashyap down
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Start the week with a film: ‘Force Majeure’ is a chilly satire about modern marriage
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A hospitality professional recounts her encounters with film stars and directors
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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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‘Pathaan’ review: Shah Rukh Khan lights up an entertaining spy thriller
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Haider Rizvi (1963-2015): Journalist, optimistic rebel who stood up to General Zia's excesses
Life’s ironies toyed with the Pakistani journalist, who passed away in late October. He laughed right back at them.
Beena Sarwar
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Partition retold: A Pakistani theatre group dramatises survivor stories to shatter myths
A collaborative interview-based project introduces audiences to a part of history that is often misrepresented.
Beena Sarwar
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Meanwhile in Pakistan, 190 hangings and counting since December
After the massacre at Army Public School, Peshawar, Pakistan lifted a six-year moratorium on executions and is all set to hang convict #191 at 4.30-am on August 4, 2015.
Beena Sarwar
The Field
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Tri-series: Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues star as India defeat West Indies to stay unbeaten
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U19 Women’s T20 World Cup: Shweta Sehrawat among three Indians in Team of the Tournament
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Premier League: Everton appoint Sean Dyche as new manager after Frank Lampard sacking
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Tennis: Novak Djokovic returns to world No 1, Aryna Sabalenka back at No 2 after Aus Open titles
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ICC Women's T20 World Cup: 2023 edition in South Africa set to mark another paradigm shift