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Tag: India

‘Mulk’ and ‘Rang De Basanti’: Two Films, One Nation. And What We Need Today
In this frustrating political climate, 'Mulk' is a reminder of the power and subversive potential of cinema.

India and Pakistan Need to Move Beyond Symbolism When it Comes to Trans Rights
The countries may have taken giant leaps in granting electoral rights to the trans community, but visibility and just representation are a long way ahead.

How Do We Counter The Rise of Toxic Nationalism?
It's not enough to just be against nationalism. The new political movement needs to offer people a vision of harmony and true democracy.

Hindutva’s Founder Didn’t Understand India, Nor Do His Followers
V.D. Savarkar, an atheist, was not interested in Hinduism. His only aim was to consolidate political power under the veil of religion.

Nepalis are Sick of Living Under India’s Shadow
Being anti-Indian has become one of the ways to exude national pride in Nepal. Both countries need to fix that.

Everyday Pakistan: Breaking Barriers, Building Harmony One Instagram Post at a Time
What started off as a project to counter stereotypes of life in Pakistan is now expanding into a cross-border community.

Death by Saffron Ink
Our pens, our truths, our voices are all being stifled under saffron rule.

Listen: A Song that Sums Up Our National Chaos
Hyper-nationalism, cow vigilantism, anti-Romeo squads, communalism, rising fuel prices – there's an increasingly hostile chaos brewing in our country (and in our heads).

Why Are There No OBC Professors in Central Universities?
Representation of OBCs in central universities is lagging even ten years after reservations were implemented.