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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Author Arundhati Roy discusses her new memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'

Ever since Arundhati Roy's writing made her famous after her first novel won her the Booker Prize nearly 30 years ago, she's used her words and her celebrity to write on injustice, minority rights and the human condition. And that's been met with wrath and attempted censorship from the Hindu nationalist government in her native India. She's been found guilty of contempt by the country's Supreme Court and is currently facing prosecution for something she said over a decade ago under the country's anti-terrorism law.
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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

A new Indian bill punishes jailed politicians: Why has it sparked outrage?

Elected officials can be automatically removed if detained 30 consecutive days on charges punishable by at least five years, with reappointment after bail or acquittal.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why is India's opposition claiming massive 'vote theft?' DW 08/14/2025

Rahul Gandhi claims vote manipulation in India’s electoral rolls to benefit BJP, alleging significant discrepancies in data and risking the integrity of democracy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Attack on people's memory': Kashmir's book ban sparks new censorship fears

The banned books offer a detailed overview of the events surrounding the Partition of India and why Kashmir became an intransigent territorial dispute.
US politics
NYC politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Mamdani draws attention in India for harsh criticism of Modi

Zohran Mamdani labels Indian PM Narendra Modi a 'war criminal,' sparking significant discussion given his potential candidacy for New York City mayor.
Scala
fromMedium
4 months ago

What are they talking in Sansad using Jansansad? Tech Blog

Jansansad analyzes parliamentary debates in India using Scala, offering insights into national priorities and democratic discourse.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
UK news

A Perfect Day in a Gentle Meadow Is Shattered by Bloody Carnage

A tragic militant attack in Kashmir resulted in the death of 26 people, including newlyweds, showcasing ongoing violence in the region.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
UK news

Gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

Attack in Kashmir targets tourists amid military crackdown; death toll uncertain.
Political leaders condemn attack and vow to bring perpetrators to justice.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Perfect Day in a Gentle Meadow Is Shattered by Bloody Carnage

A tragic militant attack in Kashmir resulted in the death of 26 people, including newlyweds, showcasing ongoing violence in the region.
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