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Uma Asher
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Iran's loss is the world's gain: The tale of my persecuted Bahà’i roommate
Prevented from going to college in Iran, she fled to the US to study, later helping discover a drug that fights cancer. Her country's policies could come under UN scrutiny on March 19.
Uma Asher
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From Razia Sultan to Begum Samru: some of the women who shaped Delhi’s landscape
Two of the capital's most famous landmarks – Humayun’s Tomb and Chandni Chowk – were built by women.
Uma Asher
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With queer pride events in Gujarat and Delhi this week, it's time for straight allies to speak up
Straight but not narrow: Why I support LGBT rights.
Uma Asher
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Very low voter turnout in six districts of eastern Nagaland amid shutdown over statehood demand
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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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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem