Community Stories
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175 years after Parsis flocked to Karachi, glimpses of the community’s fading history
On April 22, 1847, Parsis from across India assembled in Karachi as the foundation for the city’s first Tower of Silence was laid.
Ammad Ali
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In images: Why did the Armenians leave Calcutta? A new book explores silences and departures
A decade-long project shows how the community’s history is intrinsically entwined with that of the city.
Alakananda Nag
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In photos: A fishing community in Bangladesh lives and dies on boats
The Sardar community in Bhola has only a tenuous relationship with people from the mainland.
Md Abdus Salam
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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In Kolkata, dragon dances and plates of biriyani on a quiet, Covid-struck Chinese New Year’s day
A portrait of a community in transition.
Sowmiya Ashok
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‘Sindhi Tapestry’: How an anthology of works by 60 Sindhi writers from around the world came to life
Editor Saaz Aggarwal explains how the collection went from impulse to fruition.
Saaz Aggarwal
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Cultural differences: Within Singapore’s Indian community, a clash between the old and the new
The expatriate Indian is often perceived as pushy and aggressive and coming in with a strong sense of entitlement.
Radhika Dhawan Puri
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The Bishnois of Rajasthan are now using education in their fight to protect the environment
Youngsters are pursuing higher studies to understand environment protection laws.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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Muslim Law Board says women are free to pray in mosques – but most women have been told the opposite
The Law Board has admitted in the Supreme Court that Islam permits women to enter mosques. But the reality on the ground is starkly different.
Aarefa Johari
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Tracing their roots: How Singapore became home to an influential Pakistani community
They came as traders or soldiers of the British Empire or just ordinary people in search of employment, and many settled down on the island.
Abbas Khan, Dawn.com
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Community radio stations in Odisha are making women’s issues heard – and people are listening
Programmes on gender inequality and against stigmas suffered by women has effected a positive change in rural communities.
Basudev Mahapatra
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Paper trail: How the world’s first Armenian journal emerged in Madras in 1794
On Madras Day, retracing the origins of ‘Azdarar’ and the merchant community that supported it.
Vinita Govindarajan
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Photos: India’s incredible shrinking Bene Israel community, through an outsider’s lens
Photographing festivals, weddings and feasts, Bindi Sheth spent three years with the Jewish community of Ahmedabad.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller