Challenging essentialist histories: Ayesha Jalal’s nuanced portrait of South Asian Muslims
Ayesha Jalal’s Self and Sovereignty: Individual and Community in South Asian Islam Since 1850 stands as a monumental and intellectually profound work, meticulously exploring the complex evolution of Muslim identity and political consciousness within South Asia. This dense, scholarly tome, spanning over six centuries of tumultuous history from the mid-19th century CE through colonialism, nationalism, […]
J & K: Protest Erupts Succeeding Two Shot Dead near Army Camp
A protest erupts in Rajouri , Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after two men shot dead near an army camp, reported PTI. According to the local residents, the firing incident took place around 6:15 am outside of alpha gate of Army camp. The murdered civilians were identified as Kamal Kumar and Surindar Kumar from the […]
Kashmir Files ‘propaganda and vulgar movie’: IFFI Jury Head Nadav Lapid
“We were, all of us, disturbed and shocked by the 15th film: The Kashmir Files. That felt to us like propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival. I feel totally comfortable to share openly these feelings here with you on stage. Since the spirit of having a festival is to accept also a critical discussion which is essential for art and for life.”
