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Tarushi Aswani

Tarushi Aswani

Tarushi Aswani is an independent journalist based in New Delhi, India. She covers stories on human rights, governance, refugee rights, communalism, religion and politics in India.

Tarushi Aswani is an independent journalist based in New Delhi, India and has written for a range of publications both national and international. She covers stories on human rights, governance, refugee rights, communalism, religion and politics. Academically, she is trained in Journalism, Conflict Transformation and Peace-building, International Humanitarian Law and Global Studies. She writes for The Wire, The Hindu, Khaleej Times, Article-14.com, Daily Times, etc. Follow her on Twitter at @tarushi_aswani .

Posts by Tarushi Aswani
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January 06, 2022

Questions of Security, Religion and Laws Emerge in Poll-Bound Punjab

By Tarushi Aswani
Recent incidents of alleged ‘sacrilege’ in Sikh temples have stirred communal anger in the state.
December 28, 2021

India Proposes to Raise Legal Marriage Age for Women

By Tarushi Aswani
The communal motivation underlying the Narendra Modi government’s decision is hard to ignore.

December 14, 2021

Aam Aadmi Party’s Right-Turn

By Tarushi Aswani
Its "soft Hindutva" rhetoric is aimed at drawing Hindu votes.

November 22, 2021

India’s Farmers Signal Lack of Trust in Modi Government

By Tarushi Aswani
Having reaped success in getting the government to roll back the farm laws, the protesting farmers are pushing for more.

November 10, 2021

In India, Muslim Claims to Public Spaces Meet Protests and Disruption

By Tarushi Aswani
Hindu right-wing outfits have been disrupting the Friday prayers of Muslims at sites in Gurugram allotted to them by the local administration.
October 28, 2021

India May Say ‘No’ to 2050 Net Zero Goal

By Tarushi Aswani
Although India is already suffering the impact of climate change, it is doubtful whether its government is at all committed to reducing emissions.

October 07, 2021

After ‘Love Jihad,’ India’s Muslims are Now Being Accused of ‘Narcotics Jihad’

By Tarushi Aswani
Catholic Bishop Kallarangatt said that "hardcore jihadis" are using drugs to spoil the lives of non-Muslims.
September 21, 2021

The BJP is Playing the Communal Card Again

By Tarushi Aswani
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister alleged that Muslims are cornering most of the state-subsidized food-grain rations.

August 28, 2021

Modi Puts Kashmiri Demands on the Backburner

By Tarushi Aswani
While Kashmiri leaders want J&K’s statehood to be restored first, the BJP government is prioritizing the redrawing of electoral boundaries to facilitate its victory.

August 20, 2021

Delhi’s Anti-Muslim Riots Robbed Dozens of Children of Their Fathers

By Tarushi Aswani
For the families of the 53 people killed in the February 2020 riots, the violence has left a deep and permanent wound.

August 19, 2021

Modi Fails to Follow Up on His Outreach to Kashmiri Leaders

By Tarushi Aswani
Has New Delhi's bid to initiative talks with leaders from the erstwhile province already stalled?
July 22, 2021

“We Are Stronger than Their Injustice”: Indian Farmers Strengthen Protest Amid COVID-19 Surge

By Tarushi Aswani
Despite a severe COVID-19 outbreak and waning international attention, India's farmers are keeping up the fight.

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