Sunday, September 20, 2020

Dance On The Graves: A gripping tale of Kashmiri unrest

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 This sordid tale also has some romantic overtones. Surely love can blossom even under the most trying times.The story is all too familiar. Unrest, uprising, protests and violence. That’s what comes to mind when one thinks of Kashmir, the theatre of unresolved conflict. But these uneasy and...

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Hyderabad's Salar Jung Museum expected to open in October

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 It is under shutdown for the last six months and yet it sports a spick-and-span look. Step inside and you find everything in order - sporting a neat and clean appearance. That's the Salar Jung Museum for you. Though it still remains out of bounds for visitors, but for the 100-odd staff members...

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