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The War, the Victims and Us

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An India-Pakistan cricket match — a cherished event in countless households across both countries. But a full-scale war between the two - not exactly a fan of that. While the conflict has deep roots, the current escalation, though unsurprising given our neighbor’s provocations and our evolving approach to counter-terrorism, is something we had hoped would never come to pass. India's response to the brutal, cowardice and horrifying Pahalgam terror attack through Operation Sindoor marked a decisive shift. Yet Pakistan’s reaction, which seems like open aggression, dangerously flirts with what could be termed an act of war. For decades, India has borne the brunt of terror attacks — our soldiers, civilians, women, and children have all paid the price. Pakistan’s long-standing role as a haven for terror groups is no secret, and its use of terrorism as a strategic weapon is alarming. Despite this, global condemnation remains subdued. Economic interests and geopolitical diplomacy often ou...
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The War, the Victims and Us

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An India-Pakistan cricket match — a cherished event in countless households across both countries. But a full-scale war between the two - not exactly a fan of that. While the conflict has deep roots, the current escalation, though unsurprising given our neighbor’s provocations and our evolving approach to counter-terrorism, is something we had hoped would never come to pass. India's response to the brutal, cowardice and horrifying Pahalgam terror attack through Operation Sindoor marked a decisive shift. Yet Pakistan’s reaction, which seems like open aggression, dangerously flirts with what could be termed an act of war. For decades, India has borne the brunt of terror attacks — our soldiers, civilians, women, and children have all paid the price. Pakistan’s long-standing role as a haven for terror groups is no secret, and its use of terrorism as a strategic weapon is alarming. Despite this, global condemnation remains subdued. Economic interests and geopolitical diplomacy often ou...
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Gajraj and the Hidden Art Dynasty

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I often ponder whether it has always been in human nature to collect a souvenir from all the places they visit in their lifetime. Like a memory to treasure, like a story to narrate, like a tradition to uphold, like a culture to reminisce. I too was wandering the narrow lanes around the Western Temples in Khajuraho searching for one such keepsake. In this little town, I found small shops with postcards carrying elaborate pictures showcasing the grandeur of the temple architecture - the millenia old stones carved with perfection into deities, apsaras, animals and ornate designs with hand made finesse. Among other things were brass figurines, windchimes adorned with little bells and tribal art & craft pieces glorifying their ancestry. Though I did buy a couple of these souvenirs, it was another storefront across the street that caught my eye, and a few moments later captured my soul. This was a small shop hosting more than a couple thousand pieces of intricate handmade art - "Kri...
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