Himanshi Dhawan
Journalist and Senior Editor at The Times of India
Journalist. Senior Editor, TOI I Ex-India Todayl UNFPA-Population First Laadli Award 2011 l Edward Murrow Fellow '07 l Sophia College l St Stephen's
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6 days ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Himanshi Dhawan |Hemali Chhapia
As Delhi standoff reaches SC, Sunday Times looks at the rising cost of schooling — so much so that some schools have tied up with finance firms that offer loansPulled out of class by bouncers, left out of sports trials, kept out of class WhatsApp groups, taunted by teachers, and then expelled… Delhi parent Divya Mattey says his 16-year-old had to experience all this and more last month.
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6 days ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Himanshi Dhawan |Hemali Chhapia
As Delhi standoff reaches SC, Sunday Times looks at the rising cost of schooling — so much so that some schools have tied up with finance firms that offer loansPulled out of class by bouncers, left out of sports trials, kept out of class WhatsApp groups, taunted by teachers, and then expelled… Delhi parent Divya Mattey says his 16-year-old had to experience all this and more last month.
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2 weeks ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Himanshi Dhawan
NewsFor those falsely accused of conversion, fear doesn’t end with an acquittalIndia's anti-conversion laws, intended to prevent forced religious conversions, are under scrutiny as the Supreme Court reviews their legality. Numerous individuals, like Sonu Saroj and Nadeem, have faced harassment, arrest, and prolonged legal battles under these laws, even after acquittal. Victims recount violence, social stigma, and lasting fear, highlighting the laws' impact on religious freedom and personal lives.
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2 weeks ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Himanshi Dhawan
Himanshi DhawanUpdated: May 17, 2025, 20:23 IST ISTReligious conversions have always been a fraught issue in India. Even as the Supreme Court is set to hear pleas challenging anti-conversion laws, the process has already become punishment for some. Not only have they been forced to spend time and resources defending themselves in conversion cases but continue to live in fear even after being acquitted.
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1 month ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Himanshi Dhawan
Chaos and uncertainty brews in border villages as short-term visa holders are told to leave in the aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre The Hindus living in the border areas of Rajasthan and in Pakistan’s Sindh region are divided by a map, but their connections go deep. Discrimination, economic hardships and pressure to convert often lead to them making the cross-border trek to India, despite the uncertainty of visas.
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