Topic: Kashmiri Pandit
Madhav Khosla on Constitution’s caste ‘conundrum’, Raghuram Rajan’s tug of war in trade
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For Kashmiri Pandits, Azadi slogans are bringing back a three-decade old nightmare
In 1990, thousands were shouting Azadi slogans on the streets of Kashmir, from its mosques all over, while baying for the blood of the minority Hindus.
Why Kashmiri Pandits can’t return to the Valley, even if they want to
When there exists no practical policy or intent to rebuild Kashmiri Pandit homes, how can anyone expect us to give a sure-shot answer on whether we want to return or not?
Why Kashmiri Pandits may never return to the Valley
The only meaningful ‘return’ can be had through truth and reconciliation.
Against odds: The Muslim & Kashmiri Pandit caretakers of Hindu temples in Srinagar’s old city
A temple with one visitor and a temple locked for security -- Srinagar residents are making sure their rich heritage is not destroyed.
Tears, tea & a gift of almonds: How a Kashmiri Pandit was welcomed back in the Valley
The reopening of Roshan Lal Mawa's shop in Srinagar was a big affair, with neighbours, acquaintances and old friends turning up in hordes for a hug.
Govt removes Kashmiri from language portal after Kashmiri Pandits object
Kashmiri Pandits claim the version of language put out is based on the script widely used by Muslims in the Valley.
Sarina Kamini’s book Spirits in a Spice Jar is contrary to Kashmir’s finger-licking food
The Kashmiri Pandit author's account turns out to be nothing more than a glorified cookbook.
Priyanka Chopra meets Rohingya refugees, Hindu trolls start ‘but what about’ campaign
If Priyanka Chopra had met with Congolese refugees or Ukrainian refugees, the trolls would have cheered her. But Muslim refugees are another matter.
In Kathua, a Kashmiri Pandit lawyer courts threats from own to get justice for 8-yr-old
Deepika’s stand has made her a traitor to the local lawyer fraternity, which has gained international notoriety for agitating in support of the suspects.
Chewing gum ban good but Haryana’s hookah culture can be real Covid-19 culprit
Hookah is popular in the state of Haryana and people, especially the elderly are defying Covid-19 lockdown and coming together to smoke hookah.
Modi’s 9-min candle plan Sunday: Needless spectacle or much-needed motivation for Indians?
PM Modi requested Indians to light candles, lamps or mobile torches at 9 pm Sunday for nine minutes in a show of solidarity in the fight against Covid-19.
Defence
In a first, Army deploys medical team at civil coronavirus quarantine camp in Delhi
The Indian Army has so far only been operating out of quarantine camps set up by the armed service for coronavirus patients.
Modi’s India isn’t Mao’s China. Silly forecasts assume we’ll let corona kill millions of us
There are many scary scenarios about how badly we Indians may be affected or how many killed by Covid-19. But they presume we will do nothing to influence our fates.