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Broken Threads by Mishal Husain review – a spectacular family chronicle of partition

The BBC journalist weaves a tender tapestry with the stories of her four grandparents in the new state of Pakistan

The Guardian - UK

Rising Intolerance In Pakistan And Misuse Of Blasphemy Laws

Muslims attacked Christians and destroyed eight churches in the city of Faisalabad in the eastern Punjab province.

Zenger

Uddhav downplays ally Prakash Ambedkar’s tributes at Aurangzeb’s tomb

The Sena (UBT) chief said that some parties wanted people to be stuck in history and foment riots in the name of Aurangzeb or something else, as it suited them ahead of elections.

The Hindu

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India would not have been partitioned if Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was there: NSA Doval

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said on Saturday that India would not have partitioned if Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was there at the time.

The Hindu

Perception about Nitish Kumar has spoiled: Union minister Giriraj Singh

In a remarkable feat, the BJP defeated the ruling Grand Alliance in Kurhani assembly by-election in Bihar earlier this month. BJP leader and Union rural development and panchayati raj minister Giriraj Singh attributed the victory of his party to the changing perception of the people about chief minister Nitish Kumar…

The Times of India

Mahatma Gandhi’s mistake led to partition, says RSS leader Indresh Kumar

Congress seeks response from RSS for the senior Pracharak’s remarks

The Hindu

South Asian diaspora brings 1947 partition to Western pop culture

Ms Marvel is one example of how South Asian creatives are bringing Indian partition to popular culture. Here are others.

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India 1947: Partition in Colour review – a heartbreaking, rage-inspiring history of Britain’s colonial legacy

Lord Mountbatten’s division of India into two countries was a disaster in which a million died. Using newly colourised archive footage, this documentary explores those brutal events

The Guardian - UK

Dear friend. Come visit Jamia

On May 8, a Facebook post urged the Hindu students of Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia university to assemble at a sweet shop near the campus. Contrary to what one would expect, the meet was less about mithai and more about pitai.

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