The restrictions imposed in the Kashmir valley after the abrogation of Article 370 forced people to stay indoors, read conflict and resistance literature and watch famous television series. Photo for representational purpose only: iStock
Since the eruption of an armed struggle in Kashmir in 1989, ordinary Kashmiris have been following a different routine. The prolonged shutdowns, curfews and uninterrupted internet clampdowns (called e-curfews) force people to stay indoors, read conflict and resistance literature, watch famous television series and critically-acclaimed Pakistani drama serials, play indoor sports, and paint, draw cartoons and graffiti.
New Delhi: Heavy rains continued to lash parts of Karnataka taking the toll to four on Thursday. Of all the districts, Bengaluru is the worst affected with heavy rainfall throwing life out of gear.
The Jirapur Municipal Corporation demolished houses of at least 18 people who allegedly threw stones at the marriage procession of a Dalit man in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.
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