Mita’s story became more than just a story. It became a voice for all those girls who have been forced to remain silent in this…
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Category: Culture
The Class Politics of Paanta Bhat
Calcutta Diary: The poor have it with salt, chillies, and, perhaps, onions. The better off, ifthey eat it at all, can add anything. From fried…
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The Wounded Heart of a Second Mother
Each chapter delves into the phases of Gaza’s history, marked by foreign rule and indigenous resilience: the Pharaohs, Persians, Alexander the Great, Romans, and, later,…
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Soma, my sister. No more messages from her…
‘I am exhausted,’ she kept telling me. ‘All I want from life is for this war to end, for new cozy pajamas, my favorite book,…
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Listen to the Birds, they are telling a Beautiful story…
Celebrating the ‘National Wildlife Week’, avid bird-watchers and nature-lovers organized fascinating ‘bird walks’ in Gobuk, Arunachal, Shirgao, Goa, Mysuru, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi. As a…
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Dangers of emotional responses: Reflections on a slogan against blasphemy
It’s true that staying calm and positive during emotional outbursts is not easy for everyone. In such situations, we need the guidance of scholars, jurists…
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Sufi Shah’s Dargah: A Symbol of Hindu-Muslim Unity, Where Every Prayer is Fulfilled
Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, the Sufi Shah Dargah is renowned not only in India but also internationally…
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Mufti Khalil Khan Barkati: A Life of Knowledge, Spirituality, and Service
Mufti Khalil Khan Barkati (1920-1985) was a revered Sunni Islamic scholar known for his extensive contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and literature. Founder of Darul Uloom…
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Navratri: A Celebration of Women’s Strength and Empowerment
Whether or not one believes in the divine, the message of Navratri is universal. It is a call to acknowledge and celebrate the feminine power…
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The girls tell their names. The name of flowers?
Theatre as cinema. A celebration of visual aesthetics. Music, folk, modern, classical — in synthesis with the brilliant performances of the artists. All young. Gifted.…
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