New Delhi: In a media landscape increasingly driven by algorithms, profit margins, and elite narratives, voices from the margins are often drowned out. Neha Dixit’s new book, the Many Lives of Syeda X brings one such voice — that of Syeda, a Muslim migrant woman from Banaras who moved to Delhi after the 1992 Babri Masjid riots — into sharp focus. For over three decades, Syeda has toiled invisibly, crafting the very objects that populate our homes and lives — from tea strainers and Diwali décor to bulbs and stationery…
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Jaishankar Reaffirms India’s Zero Tolerance Policy on Terrorism
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reiterated India’s strong stance against terrorism, asserting that the country will always support a “zero tolerance” approach. Speaking virtually at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Jaishankar emphasized India’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and resisting any attempts to normalize it. Addressing global geopolitical challenges, Jaishankar pointed out the increasing instability and fragmentation in world affairs. He stressed the urgent need for a multilateral system that aligns with contemporary global realities, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in…
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