Makhnoon’s personal and academic journey focuses on his experiences as a Kashmiri Muslim navigating various spaces, including college in Delhi, his journalism work, and his current role as a graduate student at Oxford University.
Makhnoon’s childhood was shaped by the political conflict in Kashmir, leading him to become more politically engaged as a youth. This involved participating in street protests and developing a stronger sense of his Kashmiri Muslim identity.

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