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Sridevi: An emotional bond

Sridevi: An emotional bond

Feb 27, 2018 , , , 1

In July 2017, Sridevi recorded an emotional and loving video message to the Pakistani actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali who debuted in her film ‘Mom’ but were unable to attend the...
Remembering the ultimate diva, Sridevi

Remembering the ultimate diva, Sridevi

Feb 27, 2018 , , , 0

There are stars and then there are superstars. At the very top of them all sat the First Female Superstar of Bollywood – Sridevi In 1990 when we were driving home from the movie theatre after...
Furthering the peace narrative: Find Raza

Furthering the peace narrative: Find Raza

Feb 26, 2018 , , , , 0

The tiny dents that young activists like Raza Mahmood Khan make on the narrative of violence and coercion are precious, and worth preserving. Hopefully Raza will be produced in the Lahore High Court...
Academics, writers remember Asma Jahangir in Chandigarh

Academics, writers remember Asma Jahangir in Chandigarh

Feb 24, 2018 , , , 0

The All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation organised a meeting in Chandigarh on Sunday, 18 Feb 2018 to pay tributes to noted Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir. Noted...
Asma: “A talisman to strip away fear”

Asma: “A talisman to strip away fear”

Feb 20, 2018 , , , , 0

Asma: An Icon of Rights and Resistance A Tribute to Asma Jahangir Published by: Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy February 2018 Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum of Peace and...
Memorial for Asma in Delhi: Pledge to carry forward the struggle

Memorial for Asma in Delhi: Pledge to carry forward the struggle

Feb 19, 2018 , , , 0

For umpteen Pakistanis who looked to Asma Jahangir to help them obtain justice, and for peacemongers and human rights activists around the world, Sunday 11 February 2018 was a sad day. Several events...
 In conversation with Lata Mangeshkar

 In conversation with Lata Mangeshkar

Feb 19, 2018 , , , 2

‘India’s Nightingale’, the legendary Lata jee talks about music through the decades, especially music which tied her to friends and fans in Pakistan. In conversation with Lata Mangeshkar She...
Peace activists in India honour Pakistani lawyer Asma Jahangir

Peace activists in India honour Pakistani lawyer Asma Jahangir

Feb 15, 2018 , , , , 0

Thousands attended the funeral of Pakistani lawyer, human rights, peace and democracy advocate Asma Jahangir in Lahore on Tuesday – women, men, rich, poor, workers, lawyers, journalists, farmers,...
Citizens of J&K jointly urge India, Pakistan to resume ceasefire and stop hostilities along the LoC

Citizens of J&K jointly urge India, Pakistan to resume ceasefire and stop hostilities along the LoC

Feb 15, 2018 , , , 0

In a joint petition from Jammu and Rawalakot, over 130 eminent citizens of the divided State of Jammu and Kashmir have urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid...
Asma Jahangir: Indomitable democrat, peace and human rights crusader

Asma Jahangir: Indomitable democrat, peace and human rights crusader

Feb 12, 2018 , , , 0

To receive news that Asma Jahangir was no more was to feel the ground beneath the feet shudder. In her untimely death, the international community has lost a fierce human rights champion. Pakistan...