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I am a multimedia journalist based out of New Delhi, India. Currently covering politics, education, and heritage for Hindustan Times.

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Uncertainty clouds the Afghan School

Uncertainty clouds the Afghan School

Nestled amid a row of houses and commercial buildings in southeast Delhi's Bhogal stands the only Afghan scho…

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Rohingya refugees find solace in football, dream of contributing to India

Rohingya refugees find solace in football, dream of contributing to India

Mohammad Kabir's eyes light up with excitement as he waits on the periphery of the football field and cheers …

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They fled violence in Myanmar but Rohingya refugees living in pathetic conditions in Mewat refuge...

They fled violence in Myanmar but Rohingya refugees living in pathetic conditions in Mewat refuge...

Dressed in a pale yellow salwar kameez, Rehana Biwi aimlessly sits at the entrance of her hutment in Jogipur …

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Trauma and Testimony in Digital Times

Trauma and Testimony in Digital Times

New Delhi: Fourteen-year-old Manpreet Kaur, now aged 45, was returning home after a medical check-up when she…

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In Pics: Of Melancholy Notes & the Lives of Wedding Band Wallahs

In Pics: Of Melancholy Notes & the Lives of Wedding Band Wallahs

Marriages in India are considered to be a sacrosanct social institution. Amid the glitz and the glitter of th…

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National Commission for Women Questions Centre's Silence on Criminalising Marital Rape

National Commission for Women Questions Centre's Silence on Criminalising Marital Rape

Questioning the silence of the women and child development ministry (WCD) on the issue of marital rape in its…

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International Umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari Dies at 41

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By Sadia Akhtar The cricket world is mourning the sudden passing of international umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari. He died on Monday following an illness. He was 41 years old. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the news on Tuesday, calling it a huge loss to Afghan cricket. Shinwari was one of the country's most respected officials and had represented Afghanistan on the global stage for nearly a decade.
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England Recall Key Players for Crucial ODI Clash with India Original

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By Sadia Akhtar England has named a strong 15 member squad for the 3 match ODI series against India. The series begins on 16 July. It marks the return of captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and star spinner Sophie Ecclestone. Both missed recent matches due to injuries. Their inclusion is a major boost for the hosts. Sciver-Brunt is back after a brief spell on the sidelines. She suffered a groin injury in the 2nd T20I against India. As a result, she missed the 3rd game and the rest of the T20I series.
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International Umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari Dies at 41

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By Sadia Akhtar The cricket world is mourning the sudden passing of international umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari. He died on Monday following an illness. He was 41 years old. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the news on Tuesday, calling it a huge loss to Afghan cricket. Shinwari was one of the country's most respected officials and had represented Afghanistan on the global stage for nearly a decade.
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