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COVID death pandemic
Opinion piece exploring the impact of the pandemic on our understanding of death.
Oct 1, 2025 • 3 min read
Minakshi Dewan
Researcher • Author • Academic
Exploring the intersections of gender, health, and society in modern India.
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The Final Farewell: Understanding the Last Rites and Rituals of India’s Major Faiths.
What are the beliefs associated with death in India? How do final rites and rituals reveal the misogyny and caste-based discrimination that plague the country? Who are the people involved in managing the deceased and laying them to rest? What are the economic and environmental costs of saying that final goodbye? Powerful and enlightening, The Final Farewell offers a glimpse into a world that is misunderstood and feared.
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The many ways of saying goodbye
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