“Remember, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And a good thing never dies.”

Why am I quoting Stephen King’s The Shawshank Redemption?

Delhi has witnessed targeted violence, arson and mob lynchings in the past week. As of this podcast’s recording at least 42 people have been killed, and over 200 left injured.

At least 4 mosques have reportedly been burned down or defaced, homes, shops and vehicles, many belonging to Muslims, targeted and attacked, by mobs chanting ‘Jai Shree Ram’, all of it documented on video.

So where does hope fit into this picture?

In the midst of the communal violence, a few stories have stood out, of Hindus protecting muslims, muslims saving hindus, communities coming together to protect one another in the midst of the hate and divisiveness.

As Delhi picks up its pieces in the face of one of the worst sectarian clashes, let’s listen to some of these stories, and remember once more that hope is a good thing. And a good thing, never dies.

Host and Producer: Vishnu Gopinath

Editor: Shelly Walia