Israel And Palestine
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How colonial ideas of ‘barbarism’ help justify the dispossession of ‘uncivilised’ Palestinians
Zionists who initiated the nationalist project for Israel were scornful of the Palestinian society, much like the British administrators for the region.
Elizabeth Vibert, The Conversation
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Criticising Iran is not Islamophobic. So why should criticising Israel be anti-Semitic?
To label all criticism of Zionist Israel anti-Semitic dishonors innocent Jews and others murdered in the past.
Tabish Khair
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Stand by my remarks, says scholar after row over his Israel-Palestine lecture at Jindal university
Achin Vanaik had drawn parallels between Zionism and Hindutva nationalism and questioned why one act of violence is labelled terrorism and others are not.
Scroll Staff
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Why Congress lost Chhattisgarh
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Stolen fingerprints, empty bank accounts: How customers are paying for gaps in Aadhaar
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Why KCR lost Telangana – and what it means for state parties
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Election results: What does BJP’s hegemony in the Hindi belt mean for Indian politics?
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Jindal university asks scholar to express regret for Israel-Palestine lecture, warns faculty member
Hindutva supporters had launched a campaign accusing political scientist Achin Vaniak and professor Sameena Dalwai of spreading hatred against Hindus.
Scroll Staff
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Palestine is an open-war museum – and there is little doubt who the aggressor is
It is easy to use ‘never forget’ hashtags on social media but quite something else to stand still and witness the impact of war.
Muna Khan, Dawn.com
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From IIT Bombay to Jindal university, student videos used to target faculty on Israel-Palestine war
The weaponisation of classroom disagreements has dire implications for critical thinking in higher education, say professors.
Zafar Aafaq
Video
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‘Wasn’t it obvious?’: Billie Eilish confirms her coming out at Variety’s Hitmakers red carpet event
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Watch: Schoolboy struggles to leave house as pet cat keeps climbing on his back
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Caught on camera: Actor Mumtaz dances to a classic Asha Bhosle song with the singer by her side
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‘My body is in Paris, but my heart is in Gaza’: Arab rapper dedicates award to Palestinian children
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Watch: Reluctant pet dogs refuse to go past the cat settled on the stairs
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Red, black, white and green: How the watermelon became a symbol of Palestinian resistance and hope
With social media platforms censoring posts, users have begun using the watermelon emoji to show solidarity.
Dawn.com
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Ceasefire vs humanitarian pause: What the difference is and why it matters
A ceasefire is a political process rather than simply a humanitarian one and it urges parties to come together to find a political solution to the conflict.
Malak Benslama-Dabdoub, The Conversation
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Muslims are duty-bound to condemn Islamist terror but the West cannot even recognise genocide
Hamas’s brutal terror attack was ill-thought. But it raises questions of Israel and its Western allies as well as what it means for the future of Palestine.
Tabish Khair
The Reel
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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Watch: ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 teaser trailer is out
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‘The Boys’ season 4 trailer: Homelander grows in influence as Butcher tries to rally his team
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For Arab nations, Gaza catastrophe a mere blip in normalising relations with Israel
What has provided Israel complete impunity is the increasing indifference of Arab countries towards the Palestinian right to a state.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
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View from Dawn: Why have Islamic nations not been more vocal in urging an end to the Gaza slaughter?
There appears to be no one on the global stage with the moral courage to take Tel Aviv to task for targeting Palestinian civilians.
Dawn.com
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War on Gaza: Why does the West tolerate Israel’s violence?
For liberals in the West, Israel is one of their own.
Raghu Kesavan
The Field
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India tour of South Africa: Markram to lead hosts in white-ball; Temba Bavuma to captain in Tests
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Commonwealth Games: After Victoria, Gold Coast scraps bid to host 2026 edition
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Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas thump Dabang Delhi KC; Gujarat Giants edge past Bengaluru Bulls
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Borges on target as FC Goa pip Kerala Blasters to top league table
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Australia tour of India: Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer shine as hosts wrap up T20I series with win