Mamata puts a spanner in New Delhi’s plan to deport the Rohingya ‘sensitively’
When Shamima, a Rohingya refugee imprisoned at Dum Dum Central Jail in Kolkata, gave birth to a child in August 2016, she named him ‘Azad’ (free). As a refugee and prison inmate facing trial under the Foreigners Act, this note of hope was about all she could offer her baby boy. Just two months earlier, the young mother had been arrested while crossing into India to join her husband and in-laws, believed to be employed as wage workers in Hyderabad.
Azad, born in Kolkata, could claim to be Indian. But Shamima, like scores of others, is in legal limbo—Myanmar doesn’t acknowledge the Rohingya as citizens, while India is looking to deport 40,000 refugees like her. Strictly applied, the rules say Shamima would have to leave Azad behind if she were deported as Delhi desires.
This story is from the November 13, 2017 edition of India Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 13, 2017 edition of India Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Sleepless In India
Indians Are Facing A Debilitating Sleep Deficit, But Promising New Advances In Sleep Therapy Offer Them Hope
Pak's New Gameplan In Jammu
The wave of militant attacks in the mountainous region has got the security establishment scrambling to provide a "full-throttle" response
Southern Comfort
Food can be medicine, magic and a medley of tradition and innovation: Avartana at ITC Maratha is the blueprint of how to break the mould, while honouring the materials that make it.
THE SHOE SNOB
Top five shoes styles that have given the sneaker squad the runaround.
Innovation Meets Gastronomy
Today, dining experiences aren't just about the food at a restaurant, but everything that comes along―the ambience, entertainment and interactive elements.
STATE OF THE ARTS
The most creative global cities to elevate your mind-body-soul experience
UNEQUALLED EQUINOX
In the world's first hotel born of a globally-renowned fitness brand, sleep scientists design rooms, outlining a new trend in luxury hospitality.
STIR IT UP
India is basking in its mixology glory, with stirring new trends and concepts, but there are some habits that have caught on that the industry can't seem to shake off. Here's what the alco-bev professionals are tossing up.
Four Play
Folding smartphones have come a long way and with each iteration they keep getting better.
INTO THIN AIR
Tackling high mountain passes on the most advanced motorcycle ever built is a breeze; just remember that you're still human.
