When communities abandon traditional religious beliefs, primarily under the influence of Christian Pentecostal churches, some pastors light bonfires to burn the artefacts, which they say contradict the faith’s monotheistic beliefs, and which represent “evil spirits that bring bad luck”.
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Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide
Tue Jun 22 , 2021
The pandemic has interrupted access to education for young people all over the world. But in the disputed Indian-administered region of Kashmir, students have faced school closures, not just once, but twice. In 2019, as India revoked the region’s special status and tens of thousands of troops were sent in, […]
