RecoveringNewsJunkie
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Does the average muslim ‘dislike hindus’?
RecoveringNewsJunkie rejects a commenter’s claim that the average Muslim dislikes Hindus. The post argues that treating hundreds of millions as one mindset ignores regional and class differences, that political and…
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“What did Op Sindoor actually accomplish”?
RecoveringNewsJunkie answers a commenter who asked what Op Sindoor accomplished. Citing SATP figures, the post argues that India’s retaliation since 2016 has deterred Pakistan-based terrorism, and that the four-day clash…
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The ‘Hindutva’ attack protocol
RecoveringNewsJunkie criticises a tweet reposted by Azad Essa that labelled Priyanka Chopra “Hindutva-fascist”, despite her public support for Palestine. He argues this reflects an agenda to demonise India and Hindus,…
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On “Press Freedom” and Prejudice.
The author objects to Norwegian newspaper coverage of the Indian Prime Minister’s visit, citing terms such as ‘snake charmer’ as bigotry, and argues that mainstream coverage rules permit far more…
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On Bigotry
RecoveringNewsJunkie quotes comments about Hindus and Indians and objects that BP platforms hatred and false-flag claims about the Pahalgam attack, calling it an abuse of free speech.
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Pakistan, India – culture, music, movies
RecoveringNewsJunkie offers a palate cleanser from comment-thread hostility, noting the shared culture of India and Pakistan. He points to cricketer Usman Tariq’s inspiration from an Indian film, and to Pakistanis’…
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On Censorship
RecoveringNewsJunkie complains that an author bans other authors from commenting on his threads, and asks whether the blog wants dueling threads or real discourse.
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Does India need more Radhakrishnans? Is it getting them?
RecoveringNewsJunkie links a Print opinion piece on shifting Indian academia toward Indic heritage and asks where today’s Radhakrishnans are.
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Archeological Society of India to work with Indonesia on Prambanan Temple Complex Restoration
RecoveringNewsJunkie notes the Archaeological Survey of India’s planned work with Indonesia on restoring the Prambanan temple complex. He reflects on Indic influence and syncretic Balinese Hinduism, and asks readers whether…
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Bollywood calling Pakistan. Again.
RecoveringNewsJunkie reacts to a Hindi film trailer set among Karachi’s Lyari gang wars, finding it unoriginal. He doubts the cultural appropriation charge but sees a missed chance for Pakistani actors…
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Sanjeev Sanyal on the generational shift in India
RecoveringNewsJunkie links a long interview with Sanjeev Sanyal covering citation laundering, the portrayal of Ashoka and the ranking of Indian democracy, and finds the press-freedom rankings laughable.
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The growing Pakistan-Afghan Conflict. What next?
The author asks where Pakistan goes next as the Durand Line dispute and the TTP insurgency escalate. He argues that Pakistani military superiority may not decide a mountain insurgency, and…
