Conflict may divide land, but it cannot always divide people. The Partition of 1947 saw communities torn apart—but also brought to light stories of unity, where individuals crossed lines of faith and fear to protect each other. These moments show that peace begins with people.
A neighbour who risked his life to rescue six members of a family. A senior citizen who saved 80 lives. And so many more in a city torn apart by gut-wrenching violence.
“He transformed the religious tradition of Raksha Bandhan to a secular motif of unity among diversity and resisted Banga Bhanga (Partition of Bengal)." #History #IndependenceDay #RakshaBandhan #Rakhi
Some of the bride’s families that Kausar met had a problem with the fact that Rakesh was adopted and stayed with a Muslim family. Some of them voiced their apprehension while others just said no to the match.
Baby Fathima Laiba was admitted to Kannur Pariyaram Medical College with a critical heart condition and with her health deteriorating, it was decided to shift her to Sri Chitra Institute in Thiruvananthapuram.
Exploring religion can be a deeply moving experience, especially when one decides to overcome his/her own prejudices and explore other religions with an open mind. Jagrik (Jagruk+Nagrik) Priyanshu from Ahmedabad, Gujarat narrates his experience exploring different religions as part of a task for Samvidhan LIVE: The Jagrik Project.
When 23-year-old Devina Singh found out about Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru, she stood on the road with a placard to ask him a crucial question. This is what it was.