Resistance Voices of Coal: A tale of two Thar (Episode 02...

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Irshad Laghari, a seasoned Sindhi journalist, explores Tharparkar's history and its current engagement with Thar coal. He examines the social and political consequences of coal extraction on local communities, challenging the prevailing notion that coal signifies exclusive progress. Laghari recognizes diverse resistance voices, emphasizing the complex impact on Thari communities.

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This episode was published on October 2, 2024.

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Irshad Laghari, a seasoned Sindhi journalist, explores Tharparkar's history and its current engagement with Thar coal. He examines the social and political consequences of coal extraction on local communities, challenging the prevailing notion that...

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