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In Photos: Balinese Hindus perform purification ritual amid pandemic
In Photos: Balinese Hindus perform purification ritual amid pandemic

Nyepi Day, or The Day of Silence, is a Hindu new year celebration unique to Bali. For 24 hours, the festival looks a lot like social distancing. But Balinese authorities are also allowing tens of thousands to attend ceremonies during the pandemic — and experts fear that despite warnings to limit gatherings, the coronavirus will spread.

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Kashmiri politician's release spotlights other detainees awaiting freedom
Kashmiri politician's release spotlights other detainees awaiting freedom

On. March 13, in a surprise move, the Indian government released former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and current Member of Parliament, Farooq Abdullah. He had been detained more than seven months inside his home in Kashmir, since Aug. 5, 2019 when the Indian government revoked Kashmir’s semi-autonomous status.

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