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In Contested Hotspot, Detainees Languish in Prison Without Trial
Families of people detained under the Public Safety Act in Indian-administered Kashmir have to face many hardships, say lawyers.
Rohingya Brides Thought They Were Fleeing Violence. Then They Met Their Grooms.
In a VICE World News investigation, Rohingya women share their harrowing stories of being sold to men in Kashmir.
How the Indian Ban on PUBG Brought Gamers From India and Pakistan Together
Pakistani gamers helped save India's slot at a PUBG tournament after India banned the game.
We Asked This Indian Man Who Wants to Sell His Kidney: Why
Sabzar Ahmad Khan from Kashmir caught national attention for his desperate search for a buyer who could help him cover a debt of over $120,000.
This Man Started the Beatboxing Culture in Conflict-Ridden Kashmir
“He is brave enough to pursue something that is not accepted as much as other genres in Kashmir.”
China and Pakistan Are Ganging Up on India in a Border Dispute
A mother of five is among the civilian casualties from cross-border shelling, as ceasefire violations hit record levels.
Chalo: The Compilation Tape Celebrating South Asian Music
It's a playlist where Qawwali music can be heard next to a meditative string quartet; where rap is followed by ambient and lo-fi electronica.
India’s Muslims Fear Rise in Intolerance and Hate Crimes as Court Acquits All Accused in a Mosque Demolition
After a 28-year long legal battle over the role of senior leaders from India’s ruling party in razing a historic mosque, the court ruled that there was no concrete evidence of the demolition being pre-planned.
India's Unique Brand of Right-Wing Nationalism Comes to New York
Hindu nationalists paid for billboard space over Times Square last week celebrating the removal of Kashmir's autonomy. Simultaneously, another group ran ads flashing "Kashmiri Lives Matter".
Why Modi Inaugurated a Temple Being Built Over a Razed Mosque on the Kashmir Crackdown Anniversary
The construction of the Ram Mandir over the Babri Masjid is a major milestone for the prime minister's Hindu nationalist agenda.
Here’s Why Kashmiris Fear That a Demographic Change Is Imminent in the Region
Changes made by the Indian government to Jammu and Kashmir’s domicile and land laws could end up changing the region’s identity.
How a Year Under Lockdown Has Left Kashmiris Vulnerable to Land Grabbing
The Indian Government placed the country's northernmost state under curfew in August 2019. Unable to work, locals have been unable to pay rent—leading many to sell their land.