Danish Raza is a special correspondent with the Hindustan Times. He covers gender, identity politics, human rights, conflicts and online speech.
Articles by Danish Raza
Book on Delhi’s journey from single screen cinema to multiplex
A book that captures Delhi’s journey from the single screen cinema to the contemporary multiplex
Updated on Sep 26, 2015 02:08 PM IST
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What makes Jharkhand the hunting ground of human traffickers
Khunti is one of five districts that form the Jharkhand belt — the others are Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga and Latehar. The Jharkhand belt supplies domestic help to thousands of homes in Delhi and satellite towns such as Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad.
Updated on Oct 15, 2015 05:05 PM IST
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What makes Jharkhand the hunting ground of human traffickers
About 4,000 children have gone missing in Jharkhand over the past 10 years. Of these, 1,000 are yet to be traced, according to the CID. Approximately 42,000 girls have been trafficked from Jharkhand to metropolitan cities, as per an NGO.
Updated on Sep 20, 2015 03:38 PM IST
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Protection homes in Punjab, Haryana saving runaway couples
In some parts of the country, falling in love could be a terminal condition. Protection homes in Punjab and Haryana provide refuge to runaway couples, who face family opposition and fear for their lives.
Updated on Aug 10, 2015 02:52 PM IST
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Tragedy at Turkman Gate: Witnesses recount horror of Emergency
Forty years after the massive demolition drive at Delhi's Turkman Gate and forced sterilizations that were a part of the Emergency nightmare, witnesses recount their horrifying memories of the time.
Updated on Jun 29, 2015 08:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, New Delhi
On the iftar trail: The hidden gems of Delhi, Mumbai
There's a lot to iftar, especially if you want to combine it with gourmanding. In the holy month of Ramzan, follow our guide to quirky, offbeat treats in hidden pockets across the city. The foodwalk is especially recommended if you want to combine gourmandising with an exploration of the winding lanes of the walled city in Delhi and hidden spots in Mumbai.
Updated on Jun 27, 2015 04:07 PM IST
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Kids accused of heinous crimes to be tried as adults: Will the law be misued?
The government's proposal to change the law to allow 16-18 year-olds accused of heinous crimes to be tried as adults has come in for some criticism. A look at both sides.
Updated on May 31, 2015 11:36 AM IST
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The love and passion of pigeon keeping in Old Delhi
Pigeon keeping, which became popular in the Mughal era, still flourishes in Old Delhi, where a large community of enthusiasts follows the sport.
Updated on May 25, 2015 11:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, New Delhi
The curse of Bastar: Tribals caught in the war against Red terror
Violence in the red corridor between security forces and rebels has ensured that adivasis branded as Maoists languish in prison for years
Updated on Nov 03, 2015 07:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, New Delhi
Breaking Bread: The sumptuous world of breads in Old Delhi
Old Delhi's rotiwallahs offer a range of delicious breads of Mughal provenance. We tell you what goes into them and with what to pair them.
Updated on Mar 28, 2015 10:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, New Delhi
3 days with CRPF female squad in Chhattisgarh's Red corridor
Three days with a female platoon of the CRPF in Chhattisgarh reveals that their presence could be better utilised.
Updated on Feb 22, 2015 02:45 PM IST
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Nepal: Battles of the new republic
As Nepal witnesses a political deadlock over the formation of a new constitution, the Jaipur Literature Festival 2015 session ‘Nepal: In Search of a Constitution’ discussed the significance of the constitution for India’s neighbour and the hurdles it faces.
Updated on Jan 31, 2015 01:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, Jaipur
APJ Abdul Kalam's four steps towards achieving anything
Kalam ignited minds of younger students through his inspiration speech at JLF. His message was: To become 'unique' the challenge is to fight the hardest battle which anyone can imagine, until you reach your destination.
Updated on Jan 24, 2015 09:59 PM IST
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Can change in social media have a negative impact on journalists?
Can medium be the message? The house was divided as speakers at during the session 'The Medium is the Message' presented by Hindustan Times discussed Marshall McLuhan's prophetic phrase.
Updated on Jan 24, 2015 09:16 PM IST
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Modi used English media journalist to project him as a hero: Rajdeep Sardesai
Contrary to popular belief that the BJP won the latest general election with a thumping majority riding on Narendra Modi's popularity wave, senior TV journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has said that the UPA would have lost the election even if the BJP had not declared Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate.
Updated on Jan 24, 2015 07:41 PM IST
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Sonia had the chance to read the book, but she did not: Javier Moro
Sonia Gandhi had the chance to read and offer inputs for her 'dramatised biography', The Red Sari, but chose not to do so, said the author of the controversial book that was kept off shop shelves for five years because of Congress opposition.
Updated on Jan 23, 2015 09:46 PM IST
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JLF 2015: It's time India too discussed curbs on freedom of expression
Panelists on the session 'Against the Grain' at JLF 2015 said that while journalists and authors in India have sternly condemned the killings of Charlie Hebdo cartoonists in France, it is high time that they discussed curbs on freedom of expression here in India too.
Updated on Jan 23, 2015 01:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, Jaipur
A writer should be shameless in marketing his book: Ashwin Sanghi
Marketing a book is as important as writing it and a critic is as important for a writer as a lamppost for a dog, author Ashwin Sanghi told aspiring writers at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Thursday.
Updated on Jan 25, 2015 06:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, Jaipur
Will the Parsi community survive, asks Farrukh Dhondy at JLF
Farrukh Dhondy, speaks about his film 'The Faith of Zarathustra' that grapples with the issues facing the dwindling Parsi community.
Updated on Jan 21, 2015 11:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, New Delhi
Homes of horror: When juvenile shelters become exploitation centres
Child care institutes meant to serve as shelter homes for juveniles in distress have become synonymous with child sexual abuse. A lack of regulation and accountability have deepened the crisis.
Updated on Jan 11, 2015 01:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, New Delhi
The marriage bazaar: How female foeticide has made bride trade a roaring business
Female foeticide and the resulting gender imbalance has made trade in brides a flourishing business in northwest India. HT travels to Haryana to find out that for the locals involved, it’s a money spinner.
Updated on Dec 28, 2014 02:18 PM IST
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Saffronising textbooks: Where myth and dogma replace history
The RSS and its affiliates are keen to promote an 'Indianised' version of the country's history. Will their radical reinterpretation change how key events and characters are viewed? HT tries to find out.
Updated on Dec 08, 2014 07:17 AM IST
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Kailash Satyarthi's nobel endeavour for the kids
In a freewheeling chat with HT, Kailash Satyarthi, co- winer of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 about his early struggles, the traditional mindset about child labour and criticism of his work.
Updated on Nov 02, 2014 12:29 PM IST
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Rise of women MLAs: Is Haryana's glass ceiling cracking?
With 13 women MLAs in the Haryana assembly, have political parties really become inclusive or is it just a one-time affair? HT talks to five of them -- Seema Trikha, Prem Lata, Shakuntala Khatak, Kavita Jain and Naina Singh Chautala -- to take stock.
Updated on Oct 26, 2014 02:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, Sat Singh and Sukhdeep Kaur, New Delhi
Jail is no bar: How Jayalalithaa, Lalu, Chautala hold on to power
Jail durbars, loyalists and an enduring aura help political leaders like J Jayalalithaa, OP Chautala, Lalu Prasad Yadav and M Karunanidhi ensure the smooth running of their parties while they are in prison.
Updated on Oct 13, 2014 12:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Danish Raza, KV Lakshmana, Rajesh Moudgil, Ashok Kumar Mishra, New Delhi
Dead beat: journalists struggle to get scoops from PM's office
The PMO's communication strategy of opting for social media over conventional works well when the times are good, but it may not be the best mechanism in times of crisis.
Updated on Aug 18, 2014 10:27 AM IST
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In politics, youth goes for content, not age or lineage
The general elections earlier this year marked another moment in India's history: a rare awakening among the young to stop despairing at the way their country is being run, and lead the change.
Updated on Sep 03, 2015 07:46 PM IST
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BJP on a high, pulls in support from the young brigade
The Bharatiya Janta Party's march to power at the Centre was aided, in large measure, by the fact that it managed to strike a chord with India's young electorate. Sixty-six percent of the sample size voted for the party and its allies, while only 16% opted for the Congress.
Updated on Aug 15, 2014 04:02 AM IST
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Narendra Modi a vote puller, Congress bigger draw than Rahul
Despite all the flak he has drawn over his image of a reluctant politician and having failed to turn around the fortune of the Congress, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi remains a favourite among India's young women voters.
Updated on Aug 15, 2014 04:03 AM IST
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Disinterested, ignorant no more
India is one of the youngest nations on the planet with almost 50% of its population below 30 years of age. Every passing year, youngsters appear to be voicing their opinions on varied crucial issues.
Updated on Sep 03, 2015 06:46 PM IST
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