(The Wire) Although survivor Ashwani Sharma has filed an FIR against his father and paternal aunt for the attempts on his life, his lawyer believes the police are deliberately delaying the investigation.
Read More »Feature: Wounded, paralysed, but still jailed: Delhi Riots victim recounts 17-month-long ordeal
(The Wire) Mohd. Shahid had been healing from a gunshot received in the communal conflagration in North East Delhi last February when he was arrested. Now he has an undiagnosable medical condition and the bullet is still in his shoulder.
Read More »Article: Assam’s Jorhat-Majuli Bridge accident lays bare a failed promise made twice by Modi
(The Wire) PM Modi had given his word to the voters to lay the bridge if Sonowal could form a government of his party in the state. Now, the government should move beyond laying foundation stones.
Read More »Feature: India’s schoolchildren paid a heavy price for COVID lockdowns
(Quartz India) There’s growing evidence that Covid-19 has left India’s schoolchildren significantly worse off academically.
Read More »Article: Farmers cultivating saffron in south Kashmir.
(Greater Kashmir) We need to employ optimal levels of family labour in saffron cultivation
Read More »Article: Not just a farmers’ stir but a democratic pushback against uncaring rule
(The Wire) That the historic Muzaffarnagar mahapanchayat was not just a farmer-related one anymore was apparent from the diversity of attendance it drew and from the content of the speeches made at the happening.
Read More »Feature: Ridiculous fake news by Indian media might be created under govt support: experts
Global Times Several Indian media outlets have become a global joke for publishing fake news claiming “Pakistan is invading Afghanistan this week,” while experts from American think tanks said that what these media have done sounds pretty ridiculous but it is not the first time this happens. Actually, Indian media …
Read More »Article: Mathura Meat Ban: What are the real motives and possible ramifications?
(The Wire) While the legality of such ban orders was upheld by the Supreme Court, the motive warrants a serious debate because the sale is intimately linked to the rights and livelihoods of a large number of people.
Read More »Feature: Handmade Carpets — Intrinsic part of Kashmiri culture
Rising Kashmir Basit Parray Due to its exquisite design, quality and credibility; handicrafts of Kashmir especially carpets are renowned world-over. The skill of handmade carpet weaving is an intrinsic part of Kashmiri culture. The carpet industry provides employment to a large number of people and substantially contributes to the exports …
Read More »Article: ‘Resurrection Ertuğrul’: Muse for diverse ventures in Kashmir
Ambreen Yousuf One cannot ignore the fact that “Diriliş: Ertuğrul” (“Resurrection Ertuğrul”), which is popularly known as “Turkish Game of Thrones,” has been a massive hit globally and has been watched by billions of people worldwide, Kashmir being no exception. The series is based on the life of Ertuğrul Ghazi, …
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