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Daily Takes: The Valley Simmers & Britain finds its May
National Yet again Kashmir continues to simmer following the killing of a militant, Burhnan Wani & the emotionally charged up funeral procession where tens of thousands assembled. In the wake of protests; 34 die. — read more
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Announcing A New Column: Daily Takes
I’d be starting a new column under the rubric ‘Daily Takes’ which is to deal with everyday issues. Every alternate day, one national & an equally significant international issue would appear. The column would be crisp & concise; sticking to a word limit of 500. Keep a watch on this space. Hoping everyone enjoys it! — read more
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The Black Diamond
A small village in the hinterlands of Jharkhand “It’s simple child. You go there, pick up some coal, return & we pay you five rupees every day” said the stout middle-man, Vishnu beamingly. “So, children pick up your shovels & get to business we’ve enough work at hand” added Vishnu as he looked towards the… — read more
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Muslims & The Dangerous Game Of Ideological Warfare
As the ‘Ram Janambhoomi Movement’ began gathering steam in 80’s propelling BJP led coalition government to power after a series of communal riots across the nation. Muslims of India would develop a sort of paranoia towards Right wing political entities. In the 90’s as the communal cauldron simmered Muslims would tread on the devious path… — read more