South Asia Citizens Web

Can the lines that divide two countries create a break between the people and their shared past? A look at the lives of those living along India’s borders.

In this season of hurt sentiments, it is my turn-and with emphasis. It has been declaimed lately from a broad-chested but small minded podium that Kashmir, pointedly meaning the valley, has been turned into a "communal" place by the Abdullahs; the barely concealed sub-text being that it always has been so-a communal place. I am deeply offended at not just the ignorance, but the dangerous ignorance, that seems to have propelled that irresponsible comment about kashmiri secularism.

It is apparent from the questions asked from the floor, and also from the opinions expressed in the media that there are some real concerns regarding the RNPP, particularly regarding the shortage of trained manpower, safety, the environmental impact of the plant, the management of the project, and its total cost. These issues need to be discussed openly and thoroughly before we proceed with the construction of Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant.

What is happening in Assam should shame humanity and Indian democracy. Official figures of dead in Kokrajhar and Baksa Dist. (Assam) is 32. Citizens were fired upon and killed on 1st May and 2nd May for their voting choice. Unofficial sources say number of dead toll may be even higher as 31 persons are still missing and not accounted for.

interview with Asha ( name changed) who was abducted and raped in September 2012 in Hisar. Asha has truly become hope for many like her. She has fought her battle despite all odds and also helping others. She lost her father immediately after the incident as he committed suicide. This is a story how vulnerable Dalit girls are in Haryana.