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Bangladesh: Why Indian Muslims’ voice against anti-Hindu violence matters
It is reassuring to see some noted Indian Muslim intellectuals and scholars including a few Ulema come out and call spade a spade.
Veteran Human rights lawyer IA Rehman passes away in Lahore
The 90 year old leaves behind a rich legacy for generating awareness about rights and freedoms
What is India’s stand on humanitarian aid to those fleeing Myanmar violence?
Facing criticism, Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order that told officials ‘not to provide food or shelter to Myanmar refugees
Activists in Bangladesh are opposing Indian PM Modi’s visit
PMO said PM Modi is visiting Bangladesh on invitation of PM Sheikh Hasina, to commemorate birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Hindu houses attacked in Bangladesh, two cases registered, hundreds sued
Attack in retaliation to a Facebook post by a Hindu man against Hefazat-e-Islam joint secretary general Mamunul Haque
20 years after they were destroyed, Bamiyan Buddha resurrected virtually
Taliban had destroyed the historical treasures in 2001, in Afghanistan's Bamiyan valley as the world watched in horror
Indian TV news communalises familicide by Pakistani Hindu man
Leading the pack was Times Now, which claimed, “Atrocities against Hindus continue in Pakistan…"
MHA denies permission to 600 Sikh pilgrims planning to visit Pakistan
Nankana Sahib jatha was all set to attend events to mark the centenary of Saka Nankana Sahib, visit other shrines in Pakistan
Nankana Sahib jatha allowed to visit other shrines in Pakistan
Pakistan government had granted visas to 505 Sikh pilgrims for attending events to mark the centenary of Saka Nankana Sahib
India shocked as Sri Lanka cancels international partnership for ECT project
Giving in to the mounting pressure of local workers Unions, the Sri Lankan government cancels the 2019 agreement including India and Japan in a major port project.
Baul Singers of Bangladesh Struggle to Survive Amid Onslaught By Muslim Hardliners
Singers of the Baul folk tradition in Bangladesh are struggling to survive after more than a decade of physical and legal attacks by Islamic hardliners who consider these artists apostates and heretics.
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