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Kajri: When the Village Sang Together in “Sawan”
Harē Rāma rim-jhim barsē pāniyā, Jhūlē Rādhā rāniyā hē Hari. Hari kī saṅgē jhūlē vṝndāvana mēṁ, Śyām saṅgē jhūlē vṝndāvana mēṁ, Chāī ghāṭā ghanaghōrā hē Hari… Harē Rāma rim-jhim barsē pāniyā, Jhūlē Rādhā rāniyā hē...
Turmoil in the North East: A Bru Story
Part-2 of a series that explores the diverse and complex socio-political dynamics in the Northeast.
Oppn ruled states object to question of ‘date and birthplace of parents’ in NPR
MHA officials say respondents can refuse to share information pertaining to the same
Modi must withdraw CAA: Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan CM said that the law was BJP’s plot to polarise the country
International educational institutions condemn police brutalities in JNU, Jamia, AMU
Education International, CSA and NTEU called upon the GoI to ensure that universities uphold democratic values and human rights for all
Performer stopped midway for dancing to “Qawwali”
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After Kerala, Punjab Assembly passes resolution against CAA
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Christian hymn dropped from Republic Day celebrations
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Students of UBKV and Trinamool Chhatra Parishad accuse BJP of violence
The students allege that the attack on them was similar to the one at JNU
Global funds staying away from India, Modi magic failing?
Cite concerns over political instability and economic downturn
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