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Revisiting the partition of Punjab

Revisiting the partition of Punjab

Oct 26, 2017 0

A seminar at Harvard University recently focused on the partition of Punjab, part of a series marking India and Pakistan’s 70 years of independence from British rule Behind Ishtiaq Ahmed’s...
#HelpJitendra, a fresh campaign to rescue runaway lad in Pakistan prison

#HelpJitendra, a fresh campaign to rescue runaway lad in Pakistan prison

Oct 24, 2017 0

Encouraged by the success of two other initiatives earlier this year, a 33-year-old social worker in Bhopal, India, has started a fresh campaign on social networking sites to free Jitendra Arjunwar...
Before and Alter

Before and Alter

Oct 05, 2017 2

It was all set. Tom and I were meeting up in Dubai before his play Lal Qile ka Aakhri Mushaira on August 17, 2017. We were going to offer fateha together for the soul of his mother Barbara Alter, who...
India, Pakistan and the ongoing fight for peace

India, Pakistan and the ongoing fight for peace

Oct 02, 2017 0

International Peace Day saw students, activists, and others come together at events in both countries Observed annually the world over on September 21 the International Day of Peace holds special...