India and Pakistan have disputed ownership of the Kashmir Valley region for many years, resulting in high levels of exposure to violence among the civilian population of Kashmir (India). A survey was done as part of routine programme evaluation to assess confrontation with violence and its consequences on mental health, health service usage, and socio-economic functioning.
South Asia Citizens Web
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Conflict in the Indian Kashmir Valley II: psychosocial impact
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Beyond Religious Boundaries
by , 19 November 2008Herald, 17 Nov 2008
The Sangh Parivar’s perverse notions of patriotism are exposed by its stance on terrorism by saffron forces
The arrests of Lt Col Srikant Purohit, a serving army officer, and the self-styled godman Sudhakar Dwivedi alias Dayanand Pandey alias Swami Amritanand Dev Teerth Maharaj, for their alleged involvement in the Malegaon blasts have added to the increasingly frightening picture that is emerging regarding the involvement of various Hindutvavadi outfits in terrorism. (…) -
Pakistan: Citizens petition against shocking appointments of Zehri and Bajarani as ministers
by , 19 November 2008Please sign this petition against the appointments of Bijarani (the man who ordered that 5 minor girls be given as compensation for a murder) and senator Zehri (who openly defended the practise of honour killings) as ministers. It should take less than a minute of your time.
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Hindu Terrorism: The Shock of Recognition
by , 19 November 2008ZNet, November 17, 2008
Epigraph:
"underlying these religions were a common set of beliefs about how you treat other people and how you aspire to act, not just for yourself but also for the greater good"
(Obama in his interview about Religion given to Cathleen Falsani, March,27,2004; cf. to his mother’s teaching about the validity of diverse faiths and the value of tolerance.)
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So, now, India is home to "Hindu" terrorism.
Departing from the more usual banner-appelation, "Saffron (…) -
The President-Elect and India
by , 18 November 20083 Quarks Daily, 18 November 2008
President-elect Barack Obama will face many challenges in foreign policy, but forging a productive relationship with India will be high on that list. President Clinton took a keen interest in India, and, especially, in issues of rural development. He visited rural development projects with his usual zest and curiosity, taking a particularly keen interest in the situation of women. After his Presidency, Clinton has continued his work on issues of poverty and (…)
