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Five Years of Haider: In the Current Political Climate, Will Any Film Honestly Examine the Kashmir Situation?

Five years ago, when Haider released in theatres, the ruling government was still in its early days and the mood of the nation was nowhere close to what it is today. It is practically impossible to see the film make it past the censors in the current political climate.

Parth Pandya March 10, 2016

Sports

We Cheer for Iceland, But Why Are We Clueless About the Rise of Real Kashmir FC?

This year, the tiny country of Iceland is grabbing headlines for its World Cup debut. And while there’s nothing abhorrent in finding inspiration in Iceland’s rise, it undermines the heroism of teams like Real Kashmir FC, who, despite the modesty of the game in our country, not only dream, but also deliver.

Manik Sharma March 10, 2016

POV

Be Wary of the Legend of Burhan Wani

A Kashmiri in exile makes a plea to people back home: When you tell the story of these last few weeks, tell it as a cautionary tale and not a fable of martyrdom.

Karan Mujoo March 3, 2016

People

What We Learn About Kashmir From Agha Shahid Ali’s Haunting Poetry

Even as the landscapes of America and India, New Delhi and Brazil, Uruguay and Chechnya jostle for space in Agha Shahid Ali's poetry, his words have always been rooted in Kashmir. A deep sense of loss echoes through the litany of references about his homeland, ideas that are as relevant today as they were back then.

Pranay Dewani March 1, 2016