Dr. Huma Dar, lecturer at UC Berkeley, discusses major protests in Kashmir in response to civilian killings that took place in April. Indian administered Kashmir is the most militarized land on earth. Photos by Zulkarnain Banday @Zulkarnain_kash
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Salman Rushdie–Joseph Anton
Salman Rushdie speaks with Tara Dorabji on KPFA’s Apex Express about his new memoir, Joseph Anton. From spies to death threats to deep within government security—Rushdie’s memoir is a real life thriller that delves into the human psyche and the journey toward love and freedom. Listen here: Recorded for KPFA at the Women’s Audio Mission with technical assistance from Laura Dean and help from Preeti Shekar.
Jashn-e-azadi
On Kashmir Speaks, independent film-maker Sanjay Kak discusses his most recent film: Jashn e Azadi (How we celebrate freedom). Sanjay Kak shot the documentary with a two-person crew in the most densely militarized land on earth. Sanjay Kak is also the editor of Until My Freedom Has Come: the new intifada in Kashmir, which will be released in the US in November 2012. Listen here:
Tariq Ali on Kashmir: The Case for Freedom
Tara Dorabji is in conversation with author, Tariq Ali. Tariq Ali is the author of dozens of books including his contributions to the anthology Kashmir: the Case for Freedom. The anthology includes writing from Tariq Ali, Angana Chatterji, Arundhati Roy, and more. Also we hear poetry by Junaid Rather. Listen to Tariq Ali here: Listen to poems by Junaid Rather: