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Shahnawaz Akhtar

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Kolkata, WB, India

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  • Al Jazeera English

Past articles by Shahnawaz:

Analysis: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren hopes a new 1932 cut-off for domicile will boost his popularity

If the BJP opposes the Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill, it runs the risk of being perceived as undermining the interests of the state’s indigenous people. → Read More

Marriage an alien notion for Indian tribe

Live-in relationships are the norm in Garasia community where women retain a high status in western state of Rajasthan. → Read More

Revisiting India’s forgotten gang-rape victim

Eleven-year-old, attacked four months before 2012 New Delhi rape case, is evicted from haven in capital as trial begins. → Read More

‘Eco-feminism’ helps save girl child in India

Efforts to combat the practice of aborting female foetuses yields positive results in Rajasthan. → Read More

Kejriwal: Modi threat to India's secularism

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal tells Al Jazeera that BJP leader Narendra Modi will hurt country's international image. → Read More

Election tourism thrives as India votes

Braving the scorching heat, foreign tourists are visiting the world’s largest democracy to get a taste of its election. → Read More

Bizarre temples feed Indian faith

Odd shrines abound where motorcycles and "English Language" are worshipped and toy aeroplanes are given as offerings. → Read More