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Capt. Mahendra Nath Mulla, a Kashmiri Hero

The ship's captain, Mahendra Nath Mulla, showed extraordinary courage during the last minutes of his life, helping save as many of his men as he could and not abandoning his vessel. Injured, and with his head bleeding, he went down with his ship.

Author : Ratan P. Watal More

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Kashmiri Person of the Year -2007

We are pleased to announce that the very first Kashmiri Person of the Year -2007 award has been proffered upon Dr. Kundan Lal Chowdhury

Author : Editor More

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Paintings by our Young Artists

See paintings by 4 year old Aryan Kakroo and 9 year old Juhi

Author : Editor More

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Rally Against Radical Islam

Rally against Radical Islam, CAIR and US Representative Ilhan Omar, for her unwarranted discourse regarding the issue of Kashmir in India.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Kashmiri Person of the Year -2008

The Kashmiri Person of the Year is selected by our Editorial Board and given to a Kashmiri in recognition of considerable achievements towards the improvement and well being of others and/or for earning a good name and favorable recognition for him/herself and the Kashmiri people. The award carries a Plaque of Honor and a Certificate.

Author : Editor More

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The Next Step

What did we get and will this historical restructuring of Jammu and Kashmir benefit our community? Will it facilitate return of Pandits to their abandoned homes in the valley?

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Kashmir documentary

Kashmir documentary

Author : Autar Wakhlu More

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Seyun Kaliya Yellow Meat

Hindu Style Kashmiri Recipe "Kaliya" Yellow Lamb or Goat

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Ganesh Vandana

Kashmiri Bhajan "Sokh Shabd Gantathi Myane"

Author : Sushma Kalla More

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Mashok Myane

A poem in Kashmiri

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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Kashmiri Person of the Year -2007

We are pleased to announce that the very first Kashmiri Person of the Year -2007 award has been proffered upon Dr. Kundan Lal Chowdhury

Author : Editor More

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3rd World Kashmiri Pandit conference

19th January 2009 will witness the commencement of twentieth year of displacement of Kashmiri Pandits. A whole generation of Kashmiri Pandits has now grown away from the land of their forefathers and a whole generation is in the process of vanishing while mourning the loss of their mooring.

Author : Daya Krishan Kaul More

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Soul Of The Modern Man

In our hyper-convoluted, super-charged, and un-symbolic life There is not much respite from the perversity of the world.

Author : Maharaj Kaul More

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INTIMIDATION OF PILGRIMS TO AMARNATHJI: WHAT NEXT

Arun Koul has been volunteering with several social services organizations and forums. He is on the editorial board of Shehjar E-Magazine - Kashmirgroup.com Portal and also manages their IT infrastructure needs and Software Application platforms.

Author : Arun Koul More

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JUSTICE DENIED???

Terrorism is not now confined to Kashmir alone- rest of India is increasingly & visibly coming under the terror cover .It is not difficult to trace the source & motivation behind most jihadi terror attacks in the rest of India either directly to Kashmir or to POK & Pakistan via Kashmir.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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Milestone Journey with Shehjar - IV

The world knows that there has been a low-grade military conflict ongoing in Kashmir. Pakistan?s national army and intelligence agencies operating covertly are spearheaded above ground by Pakistan trained and abetted Muslim fighters and they are pitted against a secular India. The stated goal of these military efforts is the establishment of Kashmir as a theocratic Islamic state, separate from secular India.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Om Khrew Nivasini

A Hindi Kavita in praise of Jwala Devi at Khrew Kashmir

Author : Jaya Sibu Raina More

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Video News from around the world

Obama Inauguration highlights, Militant hideouts in Kashmir raided, Hudson plane crash

Author : Editor More

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KP National Camp 2009

KP National Camp 2009 at Lake Tahoe in Northern California, USA. Early Bird Registrants will be sent Koshur Lullabies & Rhymes CD

Author : Amrit Nehru More

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HEEMAL AND NAGRAI (A popular Kashmiri folk-tale)

Satisar (Kashmir) has a wealth of legends and folklore. Kashmiri folklore has stories of valor and cowardice; love and hate; faith and disbelief; admiration and jealousy; loyalty and deceit. One uncommon story is of Heemal and Nagrai.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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SANKALP YATRA (Pilgrimage with a difference)

Sankalp Yatra found its roots in Sankalp Divas, which is observed every year on September 25. On this day in 1991, for the first time a public rally was organized on the banks of Ranbir Canal at Rajinder Park, Jammu where Kashmiri Pandits took an oath (publicly) to continue the struggle for our reestablishment in Kashmir. Accordingly, the pilgrimage has also been named as Sankalp Yatra.

Author : Sanjay Kaul More

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JAMMU BATTLES FOR INDIA AND A DEMOCRACY OF EQUALITY

It is instead recognition that the people of Jammu may have started 'India's Revolution', which would secure equal consideration for all Indian citizens and ensure nationalism from people of all its regions, castes and religions.

Author : Arun Koul More

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NEW DELHI - PLEASE GET IT NOW

The latest overtures by the Prime Minister of India for dialog with separatists in the Kashmir Valley are bound to fail yet again. These initiatives born from delusions regarding the motives of these separatists are only likely to create more confusion.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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An Open Letter to the hardcore secessionists

I have sympathy with the common man in Kashmir who has been ground to the dust due to this as well as the earlier conflicts in Kashmiri history. His earlier generations had converted to escape tyranny but there are no benefits now. You have to accept the fact that the religion of your ancestors was Hinduism.

Author : Bilhan Kaul More

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Des Drishti Yog (Meditating on your homeland) Religion Author : Shail Gulhati

Herein, lays the beauty of the most esoteric Kashmir shaiv text, Vijnanbhairava, in which Lord Shiva gives us multitudes of methods to reach the state of turiya, or self revelation. So each person may choose, or his Guru may guide him to follow what suits his current mood, and then that intensifies into a bhava.

Author : Shail Gulhati More

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Bay Area Shivratri Celebrations

A photo Feature of Shivratri Celebrations by BayArea Kashmiri Community

Author : Editor More

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Poet Parmanand (In-Hindi)

Kashmiri legendary Poet Parmanand- In Hindi

Author : Dr. Shiban Kishen Raina More

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Refouling Kashmiri Hindus

Return of Kashmiri Hindus to Kashmir Valley as the government envisages it, means a return to an order which brought about their expulsion. It signifies a state of total abandonment of the victims by those who have a responsibility to protect them.

Author : Dr. Ajay Chrungoo More

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Tschur Tschut/Rice Flour Crepe (with video)

Prepare the popular Kashmiri Tschur Tschut in less than 5 minutes. See also the video.

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Shayad

Mujhko apne aap pe rona nahi aayaa Shayad tujhe hi theek se khona nahi aaya

Author : Vishal Bagh More

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Kashmiri video song

Kashmiri Song by G.N. Dolwal: Shabnaman Kar Ash'ak Zari Lal Zaaras Cchaa Khabar

Author : G.N. Dolwal More

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Kashmiri Recipe: Nadur/Lotus Root Yakheni

A delicious Nadur(Lotus Root) Yakheni - a perfect Kashmiri dish.

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Garlic-Basil-Ginger Chicken

Garlic-Basil-Ginger Chicken (Non-Kashmiri)

Author : ChandraMukhi Ganju More

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Kashmiri Recipe 'Gari Pur'

The Hindus of Kashmir, observe fasts during Navratra days, The snack they generally feast on during the fasts is what we in Kashmiri call 'Ghari pur', fried bread made of water chestnut.

Author : ChandraMukhi Ganju More

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kashmiri Recipe- Monji Haak

Recipe for Monji Haak/Kohlrabi

Author : ChandraMukhi Ganju More

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My Valley

know it is not easy to forget, but then why should we forget Kashmir. It lives with us and will live with our future generations.

Author : Rajinder Kasba More

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FISH TALES!!!

With a growing appetite for fish I had no option but to learn the delicate art of fish preparation so that I keep my taste buds constantly wet.

Author : B.L. Dhar More

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Recipe Collection

Collection of 12 Kashmiri recipes from Seyun Kaliya, Veri Masala/ Kashmiri Spicy Cake, Tschur Tschut, Fish curry, Mong Vor to Roth and Sheer Chai all in one single page.

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Kheer Bhawani

A Kashmiri Kavita on Kheer Bhawani

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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Koshur Saal: Traditional, Quick and Easy Kashmiri Cuisine

Koshur Saal is more than a cookbook; it is the preservation of Kashmiri culture and cuisine that has not historically been widely documented. Future generations will now be able to taste the flavors of Kashmir as they were meant to be, with wonderful blends of spices and special techniques. This book is organized in a way that people from any cultural background will be able to easily produce and enjoy

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Let us learn Kashmiri - 1

Let us learn Kashmiri, Lesson No: One, Come let us learn and love this language

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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Nadir Monja- Kashmiri Recipe

Kashmiri Recipe - Nadir Monja/Lotus Root Fritter with video

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Kashmiri Recipe Dranna

Left over tschochi vor from prashad is used for making dranna. Usually drannas are made on the day of Teela Aattuam/first Ashatmai after Shivaratri. Traditionally tschochi vor is made on the day of Shivaratri, and on doon Amavas for puja

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Kashmir Militancy: The Fractured Ideology

Did Islamic mission in Kashmir end with the conversion of the non-Muslims to the faith and their temples to mosques? Was Kashmiri Islam to remain perpetually entangled in trivial theological squabbling and not think of a wholesome policy that would infuse new blood into social, economic and political veins of her society?

Author : K. N. Pandita More

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Moongnag,,,Abode of Moonglesher Bairav

Moongnag is a big spring of fresh water. There is a big temple with dharmshala on the bank of the spring. This spring abounds with fish. Early in the morning Pandits of village Kharpur, Moonghama and Sirnoo used to come here for pooja and after performing pooja put some grains in the spring as food to the fish.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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TEMPLE LAMP

Darkness, now covers the lamp like a shroud. The smoke rises, like a silent memory of the dead past. The moths and flies fly away, with disgust.

Author : Nishkam Kumar Razdan More

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Desolate Temples of Kashmir

'BRARI MAEJ' OF VILLAGE MURRAN

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Love Optical Illusion

A poor man with a wealthy heart strolled by a Temple Reluctantly approaching a cross-road on his path His eyes appeared perplexed; a worn out face

Author : Meesha Kaw More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part2

Photo series Part-2. An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. BALA DEVI OF VILLAGE BALHAMA

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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News from Jammu in Pictures

News in pictures are for september, 2008 by Shehjar?s Photo Journalist, Raman Raina from Jammu

Author : Raman Raina More

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Protest march in Chicago, USA

Protest march at India Day Parade

Author : Editor More

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Temple of Sharada- Udhampur

The temple of Sharada is situated at an altitude of 2000 feet in the North West of the village. Sarada is synonymous to Divine Mother. Sardapeeth or the abode of Sarada is the goddess of learning and fine arts.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir

Photo series Part-1 An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. SAIKH RAZA…..OF VILLAGE WANPORA [NAHAMA]

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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APMCC demands probe into encroachments of Hindu temples

APMCC alongwith various leading organizations of Jammu and Kashmir staged a massive joint protest demonstration and burnt the effigy of the successive state and central governments for their discriminatory attitude towards Kashmiri Hindus and encouraging the land grabbing and encroachment of Hindu temples in Kashmir Valley.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Sacred Space

How can someone else bear the name that sends my heart aflutter, the name that can belong only to her?

Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part - 20

he Nagbal temple is in the eastern corner of the Anantnag town, placed adjacent to a spring. There are long shady Chinar trees that stand sentinel round the tank.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir- Part-6

JAGAN NATH BAIRAV TEMPLE OF VILAGE ACHAN- An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religios heritage of Kashmir.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir- Part-7

Kotitirtha….Holiest of Holy Shrine, An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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170 temples damaged in Kashmir during two decades

J&K Govt. admitted in the state assembly that 170 temples had been damaged in the militancy-related incidents in Kashmir valley in past 20 years.

Author : Raman Raina More

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India's 59-hour Infamy (Video)

A pictorial Overview of war on Jihadi Terror in Mumbai in video

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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AIKS deligation meets President of India

Our temples and shrines in the Valley constitute the living symbols of our existence in Kashmir, they symbolize our socio-cultural survival in the Valley. He apprised her about the deplorable condition of these temples.

Author : Puran Patwari More

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The Kalabhairavastam

Bhairava worship has been prevalent in Kashmir since ages. Each region of Kashmir had its own guarding Bhairava. I remember in my childhood when we used to visit our ancestral village of Vahibug, we used to go to the temple of Shankar Raz Bhairava. It was said that a local Muslim once spat on the temple wall and he was immediately blinded.

Author : Dr Raj Pandita More

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Historical Hawan at Vicharnag-Kashmir after 20 years

Temple has five holy springs worth thousand of Kanals of land and added the performance of todays hawan is considered to be great achievement, a step towards its revival as a meeting place for the community in the future.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part 11

Mata Bhuvaneshwari….Chandpora (Harwan) An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religios heritage of Kashmir

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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News in Images

Exclusive news in pictures are for the month of December 2010 by Shehjar’s Photo Journalist, *Raman Raina from Jammu and some images from Kashmir from Chandji Malla.

Author : Raman Raina More

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'Ateet ke Sakshi' steers clear of xenophobia

Two decades have already passed. Very soon there may be no sign of their existence left in Kashmir. However, the Temples and Shrines in Kashmir are witness to their eternal connect with Kashmir.

Author : Rakesh Roshan Bhat More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-15

Martand Mandir, also known as Martandeshwar Mandir, now in ruins, is located on the top of Mattan wudar in the East of Anantnag, just 2 km from Mattan, 4 km from Anantnag and 63 km from Srinagar. The temple dedicated to Surya (the Sun-god), is the only Sun temple in the north.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-17

Narastan Mandir, now in ruins, lies in the North-East of Avantipora, 16 km from Tral town towards famous Aripal. The place of Narastan is famous for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, standing against the backdrop of lofty mountains of the Brariaangan Range.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part - 21

An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. TEMPLES ASSOCIATED WITH MATA ROPA BHAWANI

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Shrines and Religious Places Bill

What is special to Kashmir and what is unique to the temples there that the poets sing about, the mystics mull over, and lay people like me long for?

Author : K L Chowdhury More

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KP SAMMELAN

Various Kashmiri Pandit Organizations organized a multi dimensional community programme in Abhinav Theater Jammu.

Author : RAMAN RAINA… More

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Sona Mali

SonaMali - Another nice Kashmiri Kavita by Shri BK Moza

Author : B. K. Moza More

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Kashmiri Comedy Skit Ammaji Part1

Comedy Skit in Kashmiri performed at KP National Camp, Lake Tahoe, CA (July4th, 2009)

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Images from Kashmir (Misc.)

Exclusive pictures are from Kashmir, provided by Rahul Zutshi and Jeevan Zutshi from their trip in November 2008.

Author : Jeevan Zutshi More

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Kashmiri Calendar

Shehjar is pleased to offer dowloadable version of Koshur Calendar for the year 2010-2011 (Ready Reckoner Panchang), courtesy Kashmir Hindu Foundation

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Video News from around the world

Obama presents economic team, Indian Economy, Citigroup's massive bailout

Author : Editor More

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Nav Varih Mubarak

Poem in Kashmiri on Navsamvatsara (Navreh) This festival is celebrated on the first bright night of Chaitra. According to the lunar calendar, it is the first day of the New Year.

Author : Vinod Razdan More

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Kashmiri Calendar

Shehjar is pleased to offer a downloadable version of Koshur Calendar for the year 2011-2012 (Ready Reckoner Panchang), originally printed by Kashmir Hindu Foundation.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Belief

I have a fear, Cannot bear To flee homeland With all the band. Rushed to survive To a new land. With all the memories Lingering in mind.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Girdhari

Kashmiri Bhajan in praise of Lord Krishna

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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Kashmiri Sofiana Chakri

Kashmiri Sofiana by Gulzar Ganai and party "Dapyomas Balyaras.... "

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Cultural function highlights

Kashmiri Pandits United Forum (KPUF) Annual cultural function highlights

Author : Sanjay Wali More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Kashmiri Dance/Song

You MUST SEE this beautiful dance and listen to this song Malal' Travith, by melodies Lovely Chandra Raina.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Death of a Doctor

A short story on death of a doctor during militancy in Kashmir in Hindi

Author : Autar Wakhlu More

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Kashmiri Calendar

January 2008 to April 2008 (You may download and print pdf. file)

Author : Vijay Handoo & Paviter Handoo More

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Kashmiri Calendar

January 2008 to April 2008 (You may also download and print pdf. file)

Author : Vijay Handoo More

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Kashmiri Calendar

Shehjar is pleased to offer dowloadable version of Koshur Calendar for the year 2013-2014 (Ready Reckoner Panchang)

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Battle with my friend

Anxious i was, thirsty i was & she let me feed Those pages of her Bible, she made me read...

Author : Rinku thusoo More

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SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S.......KASHMIR POEMS

Swami Vivekananda wrote 33 poems including two translations, eight in Bengali, four in Sanskrit and one in Hindi. From among these poems- only three- 'To the Awakened India', 'To the Fourth of July' and 'Kali the Mother' will be the concern of this paper. These poems form a group by themselves as they were all written in Kashmir during his visit in the year 1898.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Kashmiri Recipe with video

Seyun Kaliya/Yellow Meat Kaliya is a delicacy prepared in Kashmir on all occasions, especially on Shishur, a ceremony held in honor of a new bride or a newborn baby at the onset of winter in December. Serve hot with Paratha or white boiled rice.

Author : ChandraMukhi Ganju More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials sectio

Author : Editor More

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Bhule Bisre Geet (Video song)

Dekho Kasam se from "Tumsa Nahin Dekha" (1957)

Author : Editor More

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IS A BHATTA TO BE JUST A RELIC IN KASHMIR?

If it remains so, we may even have to accept such a losing fate in eventuality. Just for the simple reason that we have not yet been able to iron and straighten our internal differences which at the most are trivial and trite. We will never be able to see the light at the other end of the Jawahar tunnel.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Video News from around the world

Clashes mar Final voting in Kashmir, Israel rejects calls for ceasefire and India 'not planning' Pakistan attack

Author : Editor More

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Kashmiri song (with video)

Kashmiri song Myon Vantase Baliye Sulal Antane Saliye

Author : Neerja Pandit More

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KP National Camp 2009

KP National Camp 2009 at Lake Tahoe in Northern California, USA

Author : Amrit Nehru More

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SANKALP YATRA (Pilgrimage with a difference)

Sankalp Yatra found its roots in Sankalp Divas, which is observed every year on September 25. On this day in 1991, for the first time a public rally was organized on the banks of Ranbir Canal at Rajinder Park, Jammu where Kashmiri Pandits took an oath (publicly) to continue the struggle for our reestablishment in Kashmir. Accordingly, the pilgrimage has also been named as Sankalp Yatra.

Author : Sanjay Kaul More

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M' for Mischievous

People have little memory. In January 1990 the double M was the Home Minister of India. He brought out the Indian Army from their barracks to the civil areas in Kashmir. He brought CRP Force and BSF to the valley. He caused massacre of people at Maisuma Bazar and many other places. During his Home Ministry many of the mourners participating in the funeral procession of Moulavi Farooq were shot dead. He manipulated kidnapping of his daughter Dr.Rubaya Syed.

Author : B K Dass More

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Kashmiri Bhajan song (with video)

Kashmiri popular Bhajan song now in video: Harmokh Bartal Praray Madano Yi Dapham Tee Lagayo

Author : Rajinder Kachroo More

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Kashmiri Song "Chokh chanay Vayay"

Deepali Wattal sings Chokh chanay Vayay

Author : Deepali Wattal More

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Unclaimed Body

An unclaimed body Abandoned mercilessly In a bleak alley of This dark-drab city. Poem by Bashir Athar, Translated from Kashmiri by Dr S. K. Raina

Author : Shiben Krishen Raina More

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THE MALADY OF KASHMIR; INADEQUATE LEADERSHIP

Yet as soon as he was in power, he reverted to his Pan-Islamic propensities, again harping on ratification of the Accession of Kashmir with India. ..... He also wanted to freeze Article 370 into a permanent feature of the Constitution.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Chandrabhaga Bridge: the Bridge of Confidence

Once conditions of return are met on the ground, and the displaced humanity is resettled in identified localities and habitats, and general goodwill generates spontaneously, the hitherto less meaningful slogan of Kashmir as Indias secular model, will become a reality in letter and in spirit

Author : K. N. Pandita More

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SHEHJAR 2009

To begin with, please accept these wishes for a joyful New Year 2009 from all of us at Shehjar, where we are collaboratively building a vision for our Global Kashmiri community while being a source of Kashmiri culture information, news and views to rest of the world.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part4

Kashmir Temples photo series Part-4. An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. VICHAR NAG TEMPLE

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Shiv Leela

Shiv Leela in Kashmiri

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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List of Kashmiri Pandit Surnames

Compilation of 517 Kashmiri Pandit Surnames

Author : Rudresh Kaul More

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Kashmiri Sautschal/Malva (with video)

Kashmiri Recipe Sautschal/Malva wiyh video

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Dushera in Kashmir Valley

Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti KPSS celebrates Dushera

Author : Editor More

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NO PLAN, JUST MUSINGS

Strange! Fellow Muslims with whom we spend lives disowned us and stopped to recognize us. None came in our support and the state government and administration was hand in glove; complicit, as the so called Mujahideen worked on their agenda of ethnic cleansing of the Hindu religious minorities from Kashmir.

Author : Chaman Lal Koul More

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Kashmir, our Home Land

It is not only the militants in the Valley but also the inaction of the Indian govt. that has inflicted heavy pain on the KPs. They face unemployment and those in the camps face poverty and malnutrition. In such situations many of them were compelled to sell their property in the valley for peanuts.

Author : Rajesh T Bhatt More

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Kashmir Images

Kashmir Images some old some latest from Dr. Mallas photo gallery

Author : Dr. Malla More

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YONAYA

Growing up, I have learnt so many customs and rituals that I am glad to be born as a Kashmiri Bhatta. It is absolutely fantastic!

Author : Om Kaul More

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The Sage of Manigaam

Known as rish v^ar (the land of rishis), Kashmir has produced a galaxy of saints and sages from times immemorial. In recent past, we have had a number of them, who have left an indelible impression on the minds of the people. "All found solace and comfort in his presence"

Author : Gopinath Raina More

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SPOTLIGHT - Pt. Sarwanand Kaul Premi

A poet, who read the Koran and the Gita daily with equal reverence and translated the Bhagwad Gita and Tagore's Gitanjali into Kashmiri language. A social worker and a freedom fighter, who had participated in Quit-India movement. A familiar name in Kashmir.....

Author : Rocky Pandita More

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Dr, K.L. Chowdhary & Bimla Raina felicitated

Pir Panchal, a Cultural Educational Social Environmental and sports organization in a function felicitated Dr. K. L. Chowdhary, and Bimla Raina for the valuable contribution to the society and reiterated the demand of revival of Sharda Shrine in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Secular to Fundamentalist

The recent serial bomb blasts in Delhi after Bangalore and Gujarat showed the network of terrorists. I wonder if these are linked to Kashmir militancy or something else. To fulfill their selfish motives, our so called political leaders have turned this paradise into real hell.

Author : Rajesh Bhat More

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Shiva Yogini Lalleshvari

Lall Ded lived a universal mind, in seeing Shiva in every embodied soul. She felt Shaivistic radiance both in animate as well as in the inanimate manifestation. Her way of vision was not limited to the personification of the Divinity, but her way was to feel Shiva's tenderness in every molecule of manifestation.

Author : Alexander Conroy More

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Let us learn Kashmiri

Let us learn Kashmiri, Lesson No: 3, Come let us learn and love this language

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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VAADIYE KASHMIR

Yaad aati hai Khuld ki tasvir Yaad aati hai Vaadiye Kashmir

Author : Kanwar K Kaul (Hamdam) More

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The Great Historians of Kashmir - Earliest to 1752

While all histories of Hindustan written during the Sultanate and Mughal period ignore the pre-Islamic period of Indian history; and, while many begin their narratives with the description of the general history of Islam; the Kashmiri chroniclers do not show their extra-territorial links with the lands of Islam

Author : Satish Ganjoo More

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Video News from India

Short videos on - 'Kashmir tourism on the rise' and 'Activists trashing TV offices in India'

Author : Editor More

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Video News from Kashmir

Video News from Kashmir Railway in the valley of Kashmir and Kashmir's ruined tourism

Author : Editor More

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Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire is being talked about as a possible Oscar contender. The movie based on Mumbai slums has already won four Golden Globe awards , including one for music composer A R Rahman, a first for an Indian.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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U-Penn Students - Interesting Musical Performance

Listen to this video song with some images from Kashmir. The group's members use their voices to imitate the sound of instruments.

Author : Penn Masala Group More

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News from Kashmir (In video)

Video News on 1.Future of Kashmir in limbo and 2.Tourism in Kashmir

Author : Editor More

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KPUF Annual Cultural Day Celebrations

Kashmiri Pandits United Forum (KPUF) conducted its Annual cultural Day celebrations under the guidance of the legendary Krishanji Langoo on February 7th, 2009 at Pyare Lal Bhawan auditorium, New Delhi

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Kashmiri Recipe on Mo'ng V'or with video

Mo'ng vo'r is prepared on devgon, a religious function performed a day or two before wedding/yegneopavit.. It is prepared by pouf/ bride or bridegroom's father's sister. On this day, kheer is prepared and put in a new unglazed earthenware plate called Khira to'k. and garnished with mon'g vo'r, walnut and wupul haak. After Puja /prayers, Khira to'k with mong vor is served to all the guests present. Mo'ng vo'r with kheer is considered a delicacy.

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Matrimonials-share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : Editor More

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Kashmir in Images

Beautiful pictures from Kashmir

Author : Navin Pandita More

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Koshur Saal relaunched in Jammu

Chadramukhi Ganjoo’s "Kashur Saal" a book on traditional quick and easy Kashmiri cuisine was relaunched at a function here which was attended by intellectuals and scholars of the displaced community.

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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The Trika Saivism of Kashmir

The author of the book has made every attempt at explaining as comprehensively as possible the complex theoretical thinking of the Trika. The Trika, although non-dualistic in orientation, does not obliterate the existence of the person, and that is why it accepts Reality as being of the nature of I-consciousness.

Author : Moti Lal Pandit More

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UNENDING EXILE....time to introspect

Indian media is generally commended for upholding the freedom of speech, secular values & democracy. But it has failed to intervene & project the pathetic treatment meted out to the Kashmiri Hindus. Indian Media could actually take credit for having accorded political legitimacy to the perpetrators.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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A Celebration of Kashmir

'Preserve Our Heritage' jointly with Kashmir Hindu Foundation, Inc will be celebrating Kashmir and diverse global culture on December 7th, 2013 "With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners."

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : Editor More

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History of Kas'mira (Kashmir)

These are not the triumphs and travails of Aryan Saraswat Brahmins of Kash'mira {Kashmir}, commonly referred to as Bhatta or now Kashmiri Pandit, but transition of Aryan Saraswat community as a whole through millenniums of religious philosophies, search of identity, Gotra orientation, honorific's; Bhatta and Pandit and selective surnames.

Author : Brigadier Rattan Kaul More

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India's Day Of Infamy

We saw the latest round of this war in Mumbai on the night of November 26, 2008, as an estimated number of terrorists----divided into small groups and wielding hand-held weapons and improvised explosive devices.

Author : B. Raman More

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Nav Baharo Kotu Gokh

Another nice poem in Kashmiri

Author : Dr. B. K. Moza More

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So you do not want to return permanently to Kashmir, what's next?

Based on past trends borne by the history, it is easy to assume that most Pandits that left the valley in 1989, and thereafter, will not return to the valley for permanent resettlement. There will be exceptions, but that is the extent of the return, not withstanding various grandiose declarations by the government officials or politicians, who too know (and have expressed such views in private) that very few, if any, Pandits will ever return for good.

Author : Vijay K. Sazawal More

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Koor Nari Variv

kiyaji chuy che pheran, haye van hari....... A kashmiri Poem(In Devnagri script)

Author : Poshkar Nath Raina More

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Indians In America, Juxtaposition Of The Cultures

Many KPs were already living in U.S. and Canada before the onslaught of the politically induced religious militancy in Kashmir but with it more of them poured in and will continue to pour in, as U.S. is an outstanding refuge of the politically persecuted people. This short article is about how the emigrated Indians will be confronted by the cultural divide between America and India.

Author : Maharaj Kaul More

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Sontuk Gah Trav

Kashmiri Poem - Sontuk Gah Trav

Author : Dr. B. K. Moza, More

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Kosovo done, Kashmir next?..the great game continues.....

It should not be difficult to trace a pattern behind the secessionist movements in Kosovo, Xingjian, Mindanao & Kashmir- all of these are Muslim majority provinces in secular countries.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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Let us learn Kashmiri

Let us learn Kashmiri, Lesson No: 4, Come let us learn and love this language

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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Reader's comments & letters to editor

What an enjoyable and educational morning I spent today reading, reviewing and absorbing so much about 'Kashmir' and enjoying the music. Congratulation for such a top-notch KP Community Magazine. Read more comments....

Author : Editor More

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Jammu Uprising

Now, for the first time in 20 years since the rise of terrorism, Jammu people have risen in protest against this grave insult to their religious sensitivities. Pandits have lent their wholehearted support and, except for a few well-known compulsive leaders with a penchant to steal the limelight and see themselves in the press at every possible opportunity, they have remained discreet and allowed the Sangharsh Samiti to lead from the front, which is as it should be in our own interest.

Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury More

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Distorted Logic And Reason Of Our Historians

Of course, Islam came with agenda in Kashmir and that agenda was the conversion of the entire population.

Author : Bilhan Kaul More

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Kanadoor

Orzu thavinai sa Bhagwaan Beye doukh -t-sankath nish anzaan

Author : Ashok Bhat More

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Wailing shadows in Kashmir

This book provides new insights into the history of modern Kashmir. Highlighting the strong tradition of historical writings in Kashmir from very early times, it discusses at length the mystic splendors of the saffron valley. The thirty-three important documents related to Kashmir have also been appended.

Author : Satish Ganjoo More

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Deepmala Ka Aalok (In Hindi)

Deepmala Ka Aalok bhi yahi, Praksash hi Shakti Hai

Author : Jaya sibu Raina More

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Enchanting world of infants

The world of infants is at once physical and metaphysical. The fusion of the immanent and the transcendental, the human and the divine, makes this world an irresistible realm of enchantment and fantasy, dream and fact.

Author : Dr. K.L.Chowdhury More

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ARNIMAL- The warbelling Philomel of Kashmir

The poetry of arnimal is emancipatory and fresh. The phenomenon of nature and scenic beauty invariably recalls the longings of broken heart to Arnimal. The blossming of jasmine flower or the murmering of a hill torrent ? all phases of human love to Arminal, had no objective existence except in hearts pining to feel the touch of love .

Author : M.K. Raina (Ratnakar) More

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Amarnath Yatra - another unfolding tragedy in Kashmir

The wild protests in the valley, alike from different political parties, mainstream organizations, and separatists of all hues, to the temporary lease of forest land to Shri Amar Nath Shrine Board (SASB) makes a sad and painful portrayal of the exclusivist, and illogical mindset that rules the roost in Kashmir. It is clear evidence that, cutting across political ideologies

Author : K L Chowdhury More

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Kashmiri Recipe 'Roth' with Punn story

Roth has cultural and religious significance for Kashmiri Hindus and is usually prepared at the time of the Kashmiri festival, 'Pun' in the month of September. Roth is prepared and puja is performed to invoke gods for blessings for prosperity and good luck.

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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The mess about J&K elections

While elections for the state assemblies in five states will be held according to the schedule of the Election Commission of India, J&K has been left out of the process. Normally elections in this state should have been announced around 10th of September and the polling would have taken place sometime in November 2008.

Author : K. N. Pandita More

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The Little-Known Gyana-Yogi of Kashmir

It is not always easy to pen down a biographical sketch of anyone, more so of a saintly person who normally lives his life within and far from the gaze of the outside world. However, in writing this piece at this distance of time, I have mainly drawn on my diary of personal encounters with the honest, sauve, simple, affable Swami Nilakanthananda Saraswati

Author : Gopinath Raina More

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Tanmay se Tadvav Tak

This poem has the source in Kashmir Shaivism related to the the philosophy of "Being and Becoming". Kashmir Shaivism considers Shiva as the Sadashiva/ ever benign Shiva.This poem refers to the various Tattvas, literally Categories, which are in essence the different facets of Shiva.

Author : Jaya Sibu More

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Whither Kashmiri Pandits, Part1

There has been an old saying in Kashmir: "If one door gets closed God opens ten doors", but one has to be cautious and vigilant in moving through these doors, make right choice and judicious and proper use. Almost same thing has happened with the displaced Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley, especially in the vocational and economic fields.

Author : Prof. Gopi Kishen Muju More

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Kashmir Terrorism: Origin and Growth

Needless to mention here that acts of terror are carried out by people who are indoctrinated to the extent of following a strategy of dying to kill. They are the ones who have become pawns in the hands of their masters who direct their paths, sitting in the comforts of far off places with all the facilities available to them.

Author : Dr S. K. Raina More

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Hindi Bhasha

Sunaina reciting this poem on HINDI DAY celebrated in Fiji on 18th of Sept, 2008.

Author : Sunaina Kaw More

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The way forward as I see it

he amount of literature in the form of poetry, essays and historical write-ups that have come up after the exodus of kashmiri Pandits remarkable considering the terribly bad circumstances the community had to pass through. Much has been written about the causes and circumstances of this mass migration.

Author : S.N. Dhar More

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Kashmiri video Song

Neerja Pandit, sings popular Kashmiri song: "Aj Roju Sane Dilbar Myane" Video produced by Deepak Ganju

Author : Neerja Pandit More

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Contemporary Kashmiri Short Stories

The early sixties marked the down of the modern Kashmiri short story. The short story writer today is trying to handle the changing values and uncertainties of his environment by bringing a fresh perspective to them and breaking free from the shackles of conventionality.

Author : Hriday Kaul Bharati More

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Whither Kashmiri Pandits, Part2

Introspection and self probing may help to save the situation to a large extent. Let each one of us realize that he is responsible for his behaviour. If each one of us tries to behave as socially responsible human beings at individual levels, society will automatically take care of itself because we are the society.

Author : Gopi Kishen Muju More

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Sale of Kashmiri pandit temples in Kashmir (with video)

The J&K government had supposedly imposed a ban on the sale of temple land and property belonging to Kashmiri pandits in the Valley. But, KPSS threatens to go on hunger strike (fast unto death) alleging that it was all an eye wash by the State Government.

Author : Editor More

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Jammu the savior and a true Samaritan

The land of snow, clad and mountains that share a common boundary with Afghanistan, China and Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is the northern most state of the Indian union. As an exception and due to unique topography characteristic this is the only state with two capitals.

Author : Rajesh T Bhatt More

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Let us learn Kashmiri

Learn Kashmiri, the easy way. Lesson #6 with earlier lessons.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : Editor More

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Events & Community Members in news

Karan Ambardar wins Gladrags Megamodel 2008 and community news from Kashmir, New Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Canada, Miami etc..

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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HEYRATH

Of the large number of festivals, a few social and the rest religious, falling almost once or twice a month, by far the most sacred and the greatest is Shivratri - Heyrath, for Kashmiri Pandits. Heyrath, a distortion of the Persian word Haerat, meaning wonder. It is the biggest Bode Doh of KPs.

Author : Hryday Nath Kaul 'Rind' More

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Pearls of Mystic Poetry in Kashmiri

Mystic interpretation is quite evident in Kashmiri poetry, the main focus being on the realisation of the Absolute Self. The mystic poetry in Kashmiri has an indescribable spiritual charm of its own.

Author : Upender Ambardar More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : Kashmirgroup.com More

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On the Banks of the River Jhelum

Though I may not be a real authority on the subject, as a 16 year old girl born and raised in America, I have some thoughts about my Kashmiri culture and what needs to be done to keep it alive. No matter where we are or where we go, we will always be Kashmiri.

Author : Iha Kaul More

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Birthday of river Vitasta

KP's celebrate Veth-Turvah - birthday of river Vitasta

Author : Rocky Pandita More

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Events & Community Members in news

See Kashmir News in Pictures, Protests in Jammu and Delhi on reconstitution of Amarnath Shrine Board, Press Coverage of the Protests, N.N. Vohra as New J&K Governor and more...

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Onus on OBAMA for Oneness

US's standing in the world that plummeted under George W Bush is expected to be sky-high when Barrack (In Swahili it means one who is blessed) Obama takes over as the 44th President in January, 2009.

Author : Gopinath Raina More

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Kashmiri Pandits: A FORBIDDEN COMMUNITY, Part-1

Kashmiri Pandits: A FORBIDDEN COMMUNITY, Part-1

Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo More

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"Health Watch" What is Diabetes? Part-2

The early stages of diabetes do not have many overt symptoms, but it may already be causing damage to your kidneys, eyes, nerves and heart without you even realizing it. You are at a higher risk for having diabetes if you are older than 45 years of age and should be tested annually.

Author : Dr. Anu Munshi-Khandhar, MD More

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Where I Am From

I am from my roots in Kashmir I am from Stories of Kashmir

Author : Shivani Wali Raina More

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Kashmir Loses its legend 'Ghulam H. Sofi'

One could feel the melody of pain and emotions in his voice. He was one of the greatest talents from Kashmir. It is unfortunate that a talented artist of this caliber was abandoned by his fans and promoters and living in oblivion.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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New Kashmiri Album released

Sushma Kalla released her latest Kashmiri Album at 4th,Annual Kashmiri Pandit Camp held from 2nd to 4th,July at Yosemite-California. This Album comprises of 14 devotional Kashmiri songs.

Author : Sushma Kalla More

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KASHMIR POLITICS

Kashmir Politics can be termed as an authentic document because the author himself took some interest in the politics of J&K State during his studentship and made a critical study of the developments going on around him.

Author : Satish Ganjoo More

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Political Update: Kashmir

There is always politics in the air where the State of Jammu and Kashmir (Kashmir for short) is concerned. But certain recent events have put a new spin on the old game of what is brewing next in Kashmir.

Author : Vijay K. Sazawal More

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IF NOT THEY, THEN WHO?

Mr Geelani has touched a very sensitive and delicate wound by stating that ?militants? did not harm Kashmiri Pandits. Kashmiri Pandits are trying to heal up these wounds with patience, understanding, sympathy and love. It is very unfortunate that Mr Geelani and his ilk are so insensitive to humanitarian issues that they see every thing with a motivated political vision.

Author : Prof. Gopi Kishen Muju More

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Introduction to Kashmir Shaivism

Kashmir Shaivism was developed through the intuitive faculty of the devotees who meditated upon the Samvit Śakti while following the paths of Prakāśa and Vimarśa. Trika Śasana was expanded through three main spiritual disciplines: āgama, spanda and pratyabhij?ā.

Author : Alexander David Conroy More

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The Hands of Imagination

Imagination is just the blessing that was granted to Kamal Nain Bhan when he was born in the vale of Kashmir in 1963. From his early childhood, his parents knew that Kamal had a special gift - the gift of creating landscapes and life with just the stroke of a brush.

Author : Anu Munshi More

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News from Kashmir (In video)

See video news on Kashmir feels the chill and Kashmir avalanche kills 14

Author : Editor More

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Let us learn Kashmiri

Let us learn Kashmiri language, The easy way, Lesson No:8, with all earlier lessons if you missed any.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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THE OTHER SIDE OF IT

This is a clinched truth ? we as Indians are not exactly proud of our bad roads with pot holes, corrupt bureaucracy, inefficient police and chair adhering politicians. What we indisputably are or were proud of is our social fabric which weaves the warps of harmony and wafts of commitment; the end result is a warm cocoon of security called Home.

Author : Parineeta Khar More

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Kashmiri & Hindi Songs Medley

Bus Trip to Yosemite

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : Editor More

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Kashmiri video song 'Rinda Posha Mal gindane drayo lo lo'

Kashmiri video song 'Rinda Posha Mal gindane drayo lo lo'

Author : Neerja Pandit More

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News in Pictures

Exclusive news in pictures are for the month of September, 2009 by Shehjars Photo Journalist.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : Editor More

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RIK participates in 3rd World Kashmiri Pandit Conference

A strong delegation of youth from around the country under the banner of RIK was in the Tawi city to participate in this mega-event. They had been campaigning here since last two days.

Author : Aditya Raj Kaul More

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A History of The Kashmiri Pandits Race

After independence and accession of Jammu & Kashmir state to India, Kashmiri Pandits were pushed back to the uncultured Afghan era. They were given the sugarcoated dozes of poisonous toxics. Article 370 of Indian constitution just reduced them to cipher and liquidated their population.

Author : Satish Ganjoo More

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A History of The Kashmiri Pandits Race

After independence and accession of Jammu & Kashmir state to India, Kashmiri Pandits were pushed back to the uncultured Afghan era. They were given the sugarcoated dozes of poisonous toxics. Article 370 of Indian constitution just reduced them to cipher and liquidated their population.

Author : Satish Ganjoo More

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Saffron Valley of Mystic Splendour

The saying goes that there virtually remained only eleven Brahman families in Kashmir, and Sikander, under the evil influence of Suh Bhat- the newly converted general, flattered himself that he had extirpated Hinduism from the Valley.

Author : Satish Ganjoo More

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Home Minister reviews work on Jagti Township

The Home Minister was addressing a gathering of KP migrants after inspecting pace of work on the Jagti Township being developed for the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit migrant families...

Author : Raman Raina More

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Avtar Krishan Razdan - An unsung hero of Kashmir

Not many of us really know about the physically handicapped litt?rateur from the beautiful vale of Kashmir, Avtar Krishan Razdan. Born in 1942 in a middle class Brahmin family of Purushyar, near Habakadal, Srinagar, the award-winning author has never crawled, or stood up or walked in his life, struck as he was by a massive polio attack soon after his birth.

Author : Gopinath Raina More

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RUM-RUM OMBOLNAAV

Listen to audio of this beautiful Kashmiri poem.

Author : Poshkar Nath Raina More

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Having pride in our Bhatta identity

Although it may be politically incorrect and even chauvinistic in these days of a shrinking world and expanding knowledge, I have to say that I take pride in my Bhatta (Kashmiri Hindu) identity. We have some of our own idiosyncrasies though

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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CAN WE NOT EXORCISE THIS GHOST?

Even the provision of a separate flag to be foisted along with the National Flag was granted to the State to preserve its identity and respect its cultural sentiments. It is only the President of India who can impose President?s Rule in the State in the face of foreign aggression, civil disturbance and break down of law and order. Indeed no state in a federation can have such far reaching powers and guarantees of autonomy as Jammu & Kashmir enjoys currently.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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RIK participates in 3rd World Kashmiri Pandit Conference

A strong delegation of youth from around the country under the banner of RIK was in the Tawi city to participate in this mega-event. They had been campaigning here since last two days.

Author : Aditya Raj Kaul More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Erased From Memory : Kashmir's Forgotten

Yet, in the face of such apathy, from both government and civil society, these forgotten Kashmiris have managed to keep their dignity of spirit intact, something that both amazes and humbles.

Author : Aditi Bhaduri More

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Kashmiri Comedy Skit

Kashmiri Comedy Skit "Machine Chalte-Chalte" Actors: Deepak Ganju, Vandana Kaul & Kabir Kaul Directed by: ChandraMukhi Ganju

Author : Florida Kashmiri Group More

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The Legend of Shomba Shastar'

Kashmiri Pandits were known for their hard work and subordination but with intellect, wisdom and diplomacy. There is a historical background to this behavior of Kashmiri Pandits. Perpetual persecution at the hands of successive Muslim dynasties had made them masters in the art of survival against the onslaught of these rulers. A number of incidents are attributed to the intellect and wisdom of Kashmiri Pandits. From these comes the story of

Author : Rajesh Moza More

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Kashmir and Central Asia - Links and Legacies

With the foundation of Sultanate in A.D. 1339, the whole strategy about Kashmir changed. It became the magnetic attraction for the Muslim missionaries, sufies, saints and ulema from Central Asia- who propagated the message of Islam in the region.

Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo More

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Paintings by KP artists

Kashmir, in all its beauty and sad splendour

Author : Sunil Munshi More

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Let us learn Kashmiri

Let us learn Kashmiri, Lesson No: Two, Come let us learn and love this language

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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Sighting You the First Time

You were only a vision, a desire to grasp and see, a beautiful thought, a symphony, a fragrance out of the ordinary, a touch of eternity.

Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury More

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Game Dil vajudas chu Larjaan

Game Dil vajudas chu Larjaan (In Kashmiri)

Author : Poshkar Nath Raina More

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A DREAM AND MANY HOPES

In a movie, things keep getting worse, till it comes the ending, the grand finale. In onexs final thought, the ending makes a movie "feel good" or a tragedy. I am an optimist and believe in happy endings. In that vein, there is a dream that many of us have for Kashmir and many hopes rest on the fulfillment of this dream.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Roots

Touching the ground on which I put the first shaky footsteps, Seeing the majestic contours of the undulating skyline, Which my eyes had never tired to range, Back in Kashmir, I feel the echo of my genesis - An expatriatexs answered prayers......

Author : Maharaj Kaul More

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Kashmiri song

Neerja Pandit in Soofiana Mood Kashmiri classical song by Neerja Pandit

Author : Neerja Pandit More

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The Ugly Kashmiri (Cameos in exile)

A great deal of courage and honesty is required to provoke an entire community into confronting and, possibly, exorcizing the past. Per the author, the source of his cynicism is the pain and love he feels for all Kashmiris.

Author : Arvind Gigoo More

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My Kashmir- Past & Present

This book has been very well received in India and abroad and is available at various Kashmiri associations. It's a must read for every Kashmiri young and old and would serve an excellent reference book so that we all can cherish the memories of the great culture, or learn from that.

Author : Phool Chandra More

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Socio-Cultural and Religious Traditions of Kashmiri Pandits

This work is a first of its kind, an endeavor to crystallize the essence of the hoary traditions that make the Kashmiri Pandits what they are, and put it between the soothing blue covers of a handsome volume, compact and slim for its 562 pages, elegantly bound and superbly printed.

Author : Piyaray Raina More

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Zack, the Master Prankster

Zack started running and the Principal ran after him. Zack ran directly towards the string they had put across two pillars and made sure that he tripped it as he ran on. The Principal was right behind him and the movement of the string caused the color water filled balloons to fall on his head.

Author : Arman Koul More

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14TH SEPTEMBER - IT'S RELEVANCE

For a Kashmiri Pandit 14th September is a response to a fact of the history dictated by the force of events of the day in 1989. This day is basically dialectic of history, which contains the tools of analysis for interpreting the societal developments in the aftermath. Its significance lies in providing the foundation of post exodus history of Kashmiri Pandits.

Author : Romesh Raina More

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Diwali

As the first lamps glow, With a gleaming firelight, So repeats the saga, A memory of a night.

Author : Sagar Tikoo More

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Kashmiri Band "Immersion"

Immersion is a 5 member Kashmiri Musical Pop/Rock Band that sings for Kashmiriyat.They are the Messengers of peace and love in the violence-torn valley. Immersion-s motive is to erase the traumas faced by Kashmiris especially the youth through music. IMMERSION stands for Immersing oneself in the sea of music in order to get relief from depression, stress and sorrows that every Kashmiri has faced.

Author : Bhumika Raina More

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Let us learn Kashmiri - 5

Learn Kashmiri, the easy way. Lesson #5 with earlier lessons.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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Militants still active in J&K: DGP Khoda

Khoda clarified that though few cases of surrender militants joining back have come to light but no conclusions can be drawn that majority of active militants are all surrendered militants.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Heaven And Hell

My prayers were perhaps heard. After a while both these agents were coming towards me smilingly. They told me, "Look here, half the job is done for you. You owe a sum of eighty rupees still. But where will you get those?

Author : M.K.Raina More

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Let us learn Kashmiri - 7

Learn Kashmiri, the easy way. Lesson #7 with earlier lessons.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : The Editor More

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Let us learn Kashmiri - 9

Let us learn Kashmiri language, The easy way, Lesson No:9, with all earlier lessons if you missed any.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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DEJI HOR- A SYMBOL OF SUHAGIN

DEJI HOR- A SYMBOL OF SUHAGIN Dedicated to the Motherhood of Kashmiri Pandit women Dejihor is a golden Abhushan/ornament designed as the symbol of being a Suhagin/ Saubhagyawati. It is not the Mangla Sutra, but a representation of being Dvija/twice- born according to the Laughakshi Paddati.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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YOGIRAJ SWAMI NAND LAL JI MAHARAJ

Swami Ji spread his message of sustained devotion of the Lord accompanied with fair and truthful dealings in all worldly affairs. He stressed upon his devotees to get somehow detached from the attractions of the world and nurture the true love of God.

Author : Jawahar Lal Bhat More

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PK activities in Jammu

Panun Kashmir's active involvement in its struggle for restoration of land to SASB

Author : Virender Raina, National Spokesman, PK More

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THE CELESTIAL MEETING

At the stroke of midnight, when the moon was directly above and the sun god had finally decided to park his chariot on the other side, a crescendo of voices began to be heard along the slopes leading on to the gates.

Author : B.L. Dhar More

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Kashmiri Kavya Me Ramkatha (In Hindi)

Story of Lord Rama in Kashmiri poetry

Author : Shiben Krishen Raina More

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Surreal Moments

Many books have been written on the exiled Pandit exodus, driven out by killing and burning their houses but this is the only book in which burning of their hearts has been depicted. The flames of his heart are rising from varied directions, and spread the effect in all directions.

Author : M.K.Raina Ratnakar More

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My source of Dharma: Vasudaiva kutumbham

One tenet of my Dharma is coded in the words ?Vasudaiva kutumbham?-the universe is my family. This expression is in fact just an extension of the meaning expressed in the gesture of Namsaskaar explained in my previous letter. Thus Vasudev Kutambham explicitly describes the Hindu concept of our world and my place in it with the associated rights and responsibilities.

Author : Omanand Koul More

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Internally displaced Persons from Kashmir

Despite this ground reality, the Government of India has, so far, refused to declare the Pandits of Kashmir as IDPs. Indian National Human Rights Commission seems to toe the policy of the government.

Author : K. N. Pandita More

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Kashmiri Pandits: A FORBIDDEN COMMUNITY Part-2

The mass massacres at Sangrampora (1997), Udhampore (1997), Prankot (1998), Wandhama (1998) and Nadimarg (2003) were the follow up operations. Pandits in Kashmir dwindled from 10% in 1947 to fewer than 5% in 1989 and to less than 1% today.

Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo More

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Is your ward studying in any professional college outside?

The aim of this story is to bring out some hard facts to fore for guidance of parents whose wards are studying outside the places of their residence. The points brought forth are compiled out of experience and constant interaction with the students.

Author : Dr. A.K. Raina More

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Kashmiri song Ba chas dramach Yaras

Kashmiri video Song "Ba Chas Dramach Yaras Patay" by Deepali wattal

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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PRESERVING KASHMIRI MOTHER TONGUE

The purpose of this presentation is to draw the attention of our community members to this sad reality so that necessary measures are taken to preserve this identity of Kashmiri Pandits.

Author : Dr. B. K. Moza More

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Lalleshuri ----- a brief study

Lalleshuri (LAL DED) of Kashmir has invited attention of a number of scholars throughout the world. Her poetic compositions or VAAKHS as they are popularly called are the extempore outpourings of a highly awakened YOGINI and exhibit high quality poetry with a deep philosophical content. Here and there we find her personal spiritual experiences unfolded in a simple form besides terse principles of Yoga exemplified with easily graspable day to day activities.

Author : JAWAHAR LAL BHAT More

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Shriya Bhatt Mission Hospital and Research Center Medical Camp

In its drive towards Positive Health Initiatives, Shriya Bhatt Mission Hospital and Research Center took yet another historic step by organizing a public lecture on health in a non-camp colony of mixed ethnic groups residents - Kashmiri ‘migrants’ and Jammuites.

Author : Veerji Bhat More

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Nizam-e-Mustafa in Kashmir but not at the cost of Jammu

It is time now that Jammuites wake up finally and leave aside the so-called pseudo-secular formalities to launch a full fledged war against the Vohra government with a clear agenda to throw out Vohra and his bunch of pro-Kashmiri bureaucrats and police officers most of whom are unfortunately from our own region.

Author : King C Bharati More

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Faith versus Frenzy

One of them flicked open his knife and slashed him savagely, inflicting deep cuts in his limbs and his torso. He bled profusely and went into a swoon and lay in a pool of blood. They took him for dead and walked away.

Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury More

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Youth Spotlight - PRITHVI

Prithvi formed in late 2004 , is a Delhi (Noida) ,India based four man Hard rock band led by frontman Arjun Kaul as band's lead vocalist / guitarist , Bhim Kaul as drummer / backup vocalist, Sahil Mehta as bass guitarist / backup vocalist and Akshat Bhardwaj on keyboards / backup vocalist.They have around 100 live concerts - college festivals, professional and promotional shows to their credit.

Author : Bhumika Raina More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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On Icy Trail of the Lord of Immortality (with Amanath Yatra video)

Even as the country-wide protests against the revocation of the order of land allotment to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board are continuing, the religious and cultural importance of the most sacred of all the Hindu pilgrimages in the country is not lost on the devout and the millennia-old journey of faith to the holy cave of Amarnath is on.

Author : Gopinath Raina More

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Taliban shadow over Kashmir

Kashmir separatists and their jihadi cohorts across the cease fire line in Kashmir look at Mr. Zardari?s u-turn with deep-seated suspicion. The ISI geared up to intensify jihadi activities on the ground in Kashmir in order to send a signal not only to the Indians but also to Pakistan?s domestic political managers that Kashmir question is not a cup of tea of wayward politicians.

Author : K. N. Pandita More

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Kashmiri Bhajan: Maij Sharikay Kar Daya (video)

Kashmiri Bhajan: Maij Sharikay Kar Daya (Live in Chakri style) by Rajinder Kachroo

Author : Rajinder Kachroo More

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You Have to Go Through A Journey To Get to A Destination

It is true one has to go through a journey to get to a destination ? but when your destination is God; the journey is always fulfilling.

Author : Arti Nehru More

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An Imperfect Storm: The Summer 2008 Uprising in Kashmir

Unlike the sustained uprising in Kashmir in 1990 which was mostly orchestrated by Pakistani trained operatives, the uprising in the summer of 2008 was mostly indigenous, spontaneous and massive. Yet it began and died after ten days of bloody upheaval under rather strange circumstances. What prevented the latest insurgency from becoming a ?perfect storm?? The author conducts a post-mortem of the uprising.

Author : Vijay K. Sazawal More

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Protesters defy curfew during Jammu Bandh

Protesters resorted to heavy stone pelting on JK Police defying curfew restrictions un the 5th day of Jammu Bandh in Jammu on Monday.

Author : Editor More

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Dr. Sunil Kumar Wanchoo bags best paper award

Dr. Sunil Kumar Wanchoo, Assistant Professor in Physics in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has bagged the best paper award for his paper, "Superconductor - Ferromagnet bilayers

Author : Rocky Pandita More

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Shaheed Kuldeep Kumar Dogra sacrifices his life for Amarnath Issue

?I would show Mr Abdullah how the people of Jammu too can sacrifice their lives to get back the land? and he sacrificed his life after consuming poison."

Author : Editor More

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Guru Purnima celebrated

Guru Purnima is a day when we pay obeisance to the guru-shishya parampara or mentor-protege lineage Vedanta, the science of self-management, was kept alive by generations of great visionaries. The word 'guru' means 'dispeller of darkness'. The guru removes ignorance and gives us the light of knowledge.

Author : Kanayalal Raina More

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Protest in Pictures mourning the death of Kuldeep Dogra

Hindu activists shout slogans against Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra during the bandh called to mourn the death of Kuldeep Kumar Dogra in Jammu

Author : Editor More

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Avtar K Raina get Information Technology award

The award is presented to person(s) who make significant contributions to IT application in Mining and carries a Certificate of Merit and a 10g Gold Medal. Selection criteria is to have contributed immensely in the field of Information Technology applied to mineral based industries either in the development of software or hardware.

Author : Editor More

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Journlist K.C.Bharti honoured

Jammu citizen?s forum honours KP Journlist K.C.Bharti

Author : Rocky Pandita More

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PKM Sankalp Yatra reaches USA

Kashmir Sankalp Yatra which commenced at New Delhi on 30th June 2008 reached the city of Bowling Green in Kentucky State of USA this week.

Author : Editor More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : Editor More

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K.P. National camp held at Big-Bear Lake, California

The First ever Annual Camp of Kashmiri Pandits was held from July 4-6, 2008 at the Big Bear Lake, in San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. Kashmiri Pandits from all over came together to celebrate the July fourth weekend and connect with their compatriots.

Author : Amrit Nehru More

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KOA's Silver Jubilee Camp held at Moodus, CT

Sunrise, Moodus has always been a location of choice for KOA Camps. This resort has everything for everybody and hence three cheers for Sunrise and Bob Johnson as well for being there for the KOA Community. There is also a poignant note on this because the future availability of this location for KOA camps is in doubt due to an expected change in ownership.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Demonstrations in UK

Demonstration outside the Indian High Commission

Author : Shuban Kotwal More

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Kaah Nehth'uir

Literally, Kaah means eleven and Nethar means not only marriage, as it is understood but "New view"--- a new dimension of life. Nethar is the Apbramsha of the Sanskrit word -Netra. Here Kaah Nethar means a Sacrament performed on the eleventh day of the birth of male or female child, in a family. It should be done on the eleventh day after birth, within the religious norms and tradition.

Author : Dr, Chaman Lal Raina More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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The Time Traveler

Anyway, my time machine broke down during travel and is in need of serious repair. Meanwhile I am stuck here in Andover, Massachusetts of the year 2008. While I have been here, I have tried to find a new time machine. I asked many people where the nearest time machine dealer was. But everyone just looked at me like I was completely out of my mind.

Author : Arman Koul More

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The Kashmir Problem

Kashmir is like a very beautiful but a wounded woman. For a long stretch of its history it has been coveted and ruled by many foreigners. Immense misery has been wrought on its inhabitants by the usurpers. Even today its neighbor, Pakistan, believes that it has the right to own it. Kashmir Problem has aged enough over its sixty years, without permitting a clear view to many of its observers of its solution, thereby maturing to have become an enigma.

Author : Maharaj Kaul More

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A Walk in the Woods

As I walk through nature-s kingdom I hear the wind whistling through the leaves Like a bunch of school kids Whispering to each other before a class

Author : Arman Koul More

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Amarnath Vaishnavi - COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

The turbaned K.P. is the familiar face, a face in the crowd, with people and media with bureaucrats and Politicians with intellectuals and non-intellectuals with religious Political and Social People, with Kashmiri Pandits and with Kashmiri Muslims, and the turbaned saintly K.P. is none other than the respected Amar Nath Vaishnavi.

Author : Badri Nath Pandita More

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The 4 pawns on the Chatarunga Board

In the community portals there is genuine joy on the announcement that the Sangarsh Samiti, with the support of the Global KP community, was able to secure agreement with the J & K Governor?s office. This agreement essentially meets the demands of the KPs and is consistent with the rule of law.

Author : Rakesh K Kaul More

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Reader's comments

Reader's comments

Author : Editor More

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Navreh chu son Doh

A kashmiri Kavita on Navreh

Author : Jaya Sibu Raina More

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The Treasure (Consecutive Serial)

I was very thirsty by now. I searched for some water but there was no water anywhere. I saw a host of insects hovered around a thorny bush at some distance. The clay at that spot was wet.

Author : M.K.Raina More

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Yes! United we must stand....time to come together?

We as a community can actually boast of highly talented & dedicated leaders who have at the cost of their own personal & professional lives gone out of way to espouse our cause. There is indeed so much of energy out there which if targeted collectively can be formidable.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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Protest March in New Jersey, USA

Protest March by Hindu Human Rights at India Day Parade

Author : Umesh Kaul More

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Panun Kashmir meets the press in Jammu

The political class in Kashmir Valley which opposed the land transfer to SASB stands naked now. Encouraged by the attitude of Govt.of India this class has thrown away any pretention of secularism and commitment to coexistence.

Author : Editor More

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Support Amarnath Campaign launched

The need to come together is being felt very strongly by the world Hindu community through one organization, which will serve the Global Hindu community. The goal is to fight for our rights!

Author : Support Amarnath Campaign More

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IKF demands Abrogation of Article 370

International Kashmir Federation (IKF), global organization of Kashmiri Hindus, was held in Fremont temple on Tuesday August 26, 2008

Author : Jeevan Zutshi More

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Mediaeval Kashmir Historiography

When did Muslims in Kashmir begin to write history? This question cannot be answered precisely because of the loss of at least three early Farsi histories mentioned in later historical record. We are told that one Mulla Naderi, living at the court of Sultan Zainu?l-?Abidin (A.D. 1450), was a court historian and had written the history of his patron.

Author : K. N. Pandita More

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Kashmiri folk-tale - SOEN KESSER

She would cook Mushkbudij, a highly aromatic fine sweet variety of Kashmiri rice which is not available anymore and Hakh, a leafy vegetable which has held its sway on Kashmiri Thall (plate) till date. Dum Aaloo, a full boiled potato cooked to crisp tenderness in herbal spices with the garnishing of red chilly powder was her specialty and this dish continues to be the crown of a Kashmiri Pandit feast.

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Matra Shakti

Matra Shakti ko Abhivadan (A Hindi Kaviya in praise of women power)

Author : Jaya Sibu More

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Gul Tay Gulzar

A Kashmiri Kavita

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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Toronto Rally in support of Amarnath

Each and every one of us was holding Indian and Canadian flags, wearing orange head bands. We were waving flags, singing patriotic songs and slogans and in process invented some new slogans also.

Author : Hari Kaul More

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Who is a Kashmiri?

have not asked myself this question all my life and I am in mid sixties now. It was never a theme for debating; we used to be all together, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Dogras etc., whenever I used to be at my grandparents and aunts and uncles houses in school vacations in Srinagar-Karannagar. Though I was born in Anantnaag and my mother stayed on in Kashmir for a few years with me,

Author : Asha Kachru More

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Neglect of Hindu Heritage in Kashmir

The dilapidated fort of historic Mubarik Mandi, Jammu telling the tale of total neglect and callous attitude of the Jammu & Kashmir state government towards Hindu-Dogra heritage

Author : Raman Raina More

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SEDBAB A Brief Biography

"Sages and Saints of Kashmir" SEDBAB was very simple, affectionate and calm by nature. He was known for his simplicity and smiling nature. His frequent smile was his trademark as he responded everyone with a smile. To a casual visitor he hardly showed any signs of sainthood. He wore the aspect of a common Kashmiri Pandit of those days, a large turban with a shining face conspicuous with a huge TILAK on his forehead.

Author : Jawahar Lal Bhat More

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Balidhan Divas in Delhi

KP's unite for Home land: observe Balidhan Divas in Delhi

Author : Rocky Pandita More

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Balidhan Divas in Jammu

Panun Kashmir observe Balidhan Divas in Jammu

Author : Sanjay Moza More

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Balidhan Divas in USA

IKF observes Balidan Divas "Martyr's day'

Author : Jeevan Zutshi More

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Kuldeep Dogra-Last rituals performed

The Family of Late Kuldep Kumar Dogra performing last ritual at Halki Phori Jammu

Author : Raman Raina More

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PK takes serious note of ‘Quiet Diplomacy’

Under a well designed move, the plight of this community is brazenly projected as an economic issue or at best as a law and order problem, while the fact of the matter is that a genocide and exodus of no parallel magnitude in post independent India..

Author : Raman Raina More

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CAN WE NOT EXORCISE THIS GHOST? Part1

Despite having the world?s largest, working and vibrant democracy, India is deemed to be a soft and vulnerable state; open to regular and frequent terrorist attacks, with hard laws but tepid implementation.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Mey Maali Ganji Dashi (A kashmiri poem in audio)

Koshur Poetry from a Father to his son, Father's quest is to see his child maintaining the higher virtues of life. The Words "Meyain Wainsa Ti laginay" is the expression coming from the inner recesses of the heart of a parent, who prays for the child's longevity.

Author : Subash Razdan More

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'NIDHAN KAK' OF VILLAGE MURRAN

Kashmir has over the ages produced Saints, Rishis and Saint Poets who have influenced the course of spiritual and cultural history of this ancient land. Even in the days of political turmoil of the Pathans and the Sikhs they have been born here and have preached the religious tolerance and brother hood.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Beautiful Depression: A Sad Fancy

I kneel beside the deathbed The deathbed of whom I treasure Sweat sparkles upon his gaunt face The crimson of his lips gone

Author : Meesha Kaw More

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Kailash Manasarovar Yaatra

Hindus worship Mt. Kailash (or Rudravase) as the abode of Lord Shiva and Uma Parvati (Divine mother of the Universe, Shakti). Its exceptional isolation and peculiar contours of black granite give it the appearance of Shiva Linga placed on a lotus pedestal. For Hindus a journey to Kailash is considered the ultimate Yaatra due to both the difficulty of reaching it and the level of sanctity attached to it.

Author : ASHOK TURKI DHAR More

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Janmashtami celebrations in Canada

Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti or Sree Jayanthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Vishnu.

Author : Kanayalal Raina More

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Choice

Often of a beautiful morning after having returned from a walk I find my grandchildren in a stretch of confusion wondering what to have for breakfast and what not.

Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury More

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IT WAS NEVER ABOUT LAND STUPID!!!!!!

Article 370 of Indian constitution has proved to be a monumental folly. By giving more autonomy to the valley, as asked by Kashmiri Muslim leadership at the time, Nehru further alienated the already alienated Muslims of the valley. Article 370 has kept Kashmir insulated and allowed the separatist movement to grow stronger.

Author : Sunanda Zadoo Vashisht More

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Arms recovered from militants in Jammu

Arms recovered from militants on encounter side at chinore outskirts of Jammu on Thursday morning at 3 AM. Troops shot dead three Muslim militants in Jammu and freed seven hostages.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Rangur Ta Kral (A kashmiri poem)

A kashmiri poem

Author : Dalip Langoo More

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Fir Wahi Baat

Aaj main usko yaad aayaa hoon Beete ek zamane mein Ho na ho kuchh baat to hogi Mere bhi afsaane mein

Author : Vishal Bagh More

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Reader's comments & letters to editor

I want to thank you for making Shehjar a part of our life. I would also like to thank you for such a great service you are doing for our community by bringing out this fantastic magazine. Everybody has been raving about it. It has truly brought "Shehjar" to our minds & soul.

Author : Editor More

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My favorite day dream

My favorite day is when I woke up and I was the king of the world. I was in a palace with a room and lots of trophies. I looked out from one of sixty-three windows and saw people bowing to me.

Author : Shyann Koul More

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Alla Yekhean

Kashmiri Recipe- Bottle Gourd with Yoghurt/Alla Yekhean/Green Squash

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Vivekananda Medal awarded to Prof. Brij Nath Kaul

The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture presented the “Vivekananda Medal 2009” to Prof. Brij Nath Kaul of Srinagar, Kashmir, in recognition and appreciation of his valuable contribution and utmost dedication to the uplift of the common people of Srinagar, Kashmir..

Author : Dr. K.L. Chowdhury More

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WHAT THE INDIAN MEDIA DOES NOT KNOW OR HIDES FROM

The Indian media has been featuring news and talk shows on the situation but to those who are knowledgeable, one is shocked by the level of naivety existing or displayed by the anchors in giving out the news or conducting the debates. They continually portray as if injustices have been done to the Kashmiri Muslims and as if they are disenfranchised and more power and doles will bring them to the Indian side.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Jammu Photo Update-2

Jammu Uprising in pictures

Author : Raman Raina More

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Kashmiri Song: Aswani Mastan Myane

Kashmiri Song: Aswani Mastan Myane

Author : Rajinder Kachroo More

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What Do We Want?

I find it strange that when the central government calls for a meeting on Kashmir issue there is not even a single organization of Kashmiri Pundits who represent the community at these meetings. In the end it is the terrorists and communal politicians who decide what happens to our land, and all we do is shout slogans at Jantar Mantar

Author : Manish Aima More

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Imported Timepiece

With a broken heart I left the place. The two top-like spares I kept hiding lest somebody at home sees them. The master proved his worth and workmanship. Even after three years of repair by him, the timepiece is working all right and showing time accurately.

Author : M.K.Raina More

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Om Nama Shivaya

Kashmiri Poem - Om Nama Shivaya

Author : Dr. B.K. Moza More

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Images from Kashmir (Temples)

Exclusive pictures are from Kashmir, provided by Rahul Zutshi and Jeevan Zutshi from their trip in November 2008.

Author : Jeevan Zutshi More

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Middle East Petroleum: Arabian Nights come alive

This book while amusingly fantasying the return of Jinni and coming alive of Arabian Nights fable, underscores the interests and machinations of various players (real or perceived) in pushing current petroleum prices beyond the pale of crystal gazers and proselytises, those involved directly or indirectly in inflating the oil prices.

Author : Brij Khar More

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Gallantry award for Udhey Kumar Aima

During this operation railway police succeeded in evacuating around 5000 passengers present on platforms to safer places and there were no civilian causalities except for the six people from J&K Police and B.S.F, who got killed in this operation.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Bhule Bisre Geet (with video)

Watch this wonderful video song "Kashmir Ki kali hu main" from Movie Junglee with some beautiful scenes from Kashmir

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Neel Kashkari "With a $700 Billion Dollar Wallet"

Neel Kashkari a 35-year-old former Goldman Sachs banker will head up the US Treasury's $700 billion bailout fund. Neel was designated as the Interim Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability on October 6, 2008. In this capacity, Mr. Kashkari oversees the Office of Financial Stability including the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Bhule Bisre Geet

Old Hindi video song "Hawaa Mein Udta Jaaye Mera Lal_dupatta (1949)

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Kashmiri Song - Roshe Roshe

Popular Kashmiri Song - Cholhama Roshe Roshe Valo Myan at KP National Camp, Lake Tahoe, CA on July 3rd, 2009.

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

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Watch Out - What is taught about Hinduism in US Schools

Lately Hinduism and Hindi language teaching has found its way in US schools. That is a good development which makes us proud. But there are certain vested interests, which under the cover of Religion In South Asia (RISA) study degrade Hinduism by describing it as inferior religion

Author : Piyaray Raina More

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News in Pictures

News in Pictures from Jammu

Author : Deepak Ganju♦ More

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Photo Quiz

Let us see how much do we know about our Kashmir? Please select correct response from the choices provided and submit your response to editor.shehjar@gmail.com with your name, email address, city, state and country. Entry form is at the end of this page.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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The Lost Paradise

This short film is produced by Deepak Ganju based on his visit to Kashmiri Hindu Refugee camps in Jammu.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Lingashtakam

Lingashtakam consists of 8 stanzas and each stanza narrates about Lord Shiva's greatness.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Ethnic Cleansing of Kashmir Valley

Ultimately, the Pandits have to return to the Valley. Ultimately secularist dispensation has to be the basic philosophy of Indian nation. But this return is not an ordinary one. It is the return of the ethnically cleansed minority.

Author : K. N. Pandita More

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HOROSCOPES - December 2008

Your Sun sign represents the sign of the Zodiac that the Sun was in at the time of your birth. The Sun rules willpower, ego, individuality, courage, confidence and the unique life path an individual is destined to follow.

Author : Acharya Surinder Gautama More

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Hunger

Bocha Hot- A poem in Kashmiri

Author : Ashok Bhatt More

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MAN WITH A MISSION

The city of Srinagar nestled in the Kashmir Valley, surrounded by tall mountain ranges of the Pir Panchal along all its sides is a paradise on earth. The layout of the town is molded by the hands of God and spanned along the two banks of the river Jhelum.

Author : B.L. Dhar More

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Video News from Kashmir

Kashmir elections, Bridge collapses in Kashmir, Trucks cross Kashmir LOC

Author : Editor More

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Reshi Peer

Kashmiri Poem Reshi Peer chu Pandit Padshah

Author : Jaya Sibu Raina More

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A Leaf Falls

Up on the top of a fall colors decked tree a solitary leaf holds itself in serene majesty.

Author : Maharaj Kaul More

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Popular Kashmiri Song

Popular Kashmiri Song: Rind Poshnal Gindane Dray Lo-Lo

Author : Neerja Pandit More

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YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

A YOUNG MUSIC DIRECTOR "Kuldeep Sapru"

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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News in Pictures

Exclusive news in pictures are for the month of October, 2008 by Shehjar's Photo Journalist, Raman Raina from Jammu.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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The Divine Visitor

It had been a bone chilling cold day of December. The icy winds whistled through the crevices of windows. Sleet floated like saw dust and when the night fell, the snow flakes came down in great geometrical shapes, quietly blanketing the brown earth.

Author : Parineeta Khar More

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Dr. Anil Kaul & Robin Raina honored with South Asian Excellence Awards

South Asian Excellence Awards (SAEA) is first-of-its-kind award created to recognize and honor South Asian achievers for a wide swath of accomplishments, in the fields of business, entertainment, social and public service, science, sports, literature, technology and IT,

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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India & World News

India & World News in video

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Translation: Significance & Scope

It goes without saying that the significance and relevance of translation in our daily life is multidimensional and extensive. It is through translation we know about all the developments in communication and technology and keep abreast of the latest discoveries in the various fields of knowledge,

Author : Dr.Shiben Krishen Raina More

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YETCH DEVTA

The mosaic of Bhatta (Kashmiri Pandit) culture is vibrant and multi-hued. It is steeped in folklore, legends and mythology which lend it a unique romance. Being a highly ingenious community we have created and sustained our culture with spontaneous participation and appreciation. There are many myths and legends from our verdant and chaste surroundings of the Valley....

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Career counseling at Purkhoo Camp

Helpline Humanity organises career counseling at Purkhoo Camp

Author : Raman Raina More

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Tulsi vivah ceremony

The story of Tulsi Vivah is from Padma Puran which revolves round Tulsi, the plant Ocimum Sanctum.

Author : KanyaLal Raina More

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Time Encapsulated

Was Time ever made captive as when I conceived you my little angel, and made use of every infinitesimal second in shaping you, my darling,

Author : Dr. K.L.Chowdhary More

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Diwali celebrated in Canada

This festival is celebrated by all young and old, rich and poor, throughout the world by Hindus, to dispel darkness and light up their lives. Deepavali is a festival where people from all age groups can participate.

Author : Kanayalal Raina More

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Navratri Puja celebrated at Shri Ram Mandir

The Navratri Puja or Durga Puja celebrations mean so much to Hindus. To the cosmopolitan and the agnostic, the Goddess? homecoming is just an occasion to blend street festivities with gluttony.

Author : KanyaLal Raina More

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Sai Shradha

A kashmiri kavita in praise of Shirdi Sai

Author : Prem Nath "Shad" More

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IKF CONDEMNS SERIES OF BOMB BLASTS in MUMBAI

IKF expresses deep and abiding concern for the victims of these national tragedies, their families, friends and associates. It is indeed a time of deep sorrow for India, a very nervous time for the people of Mumbai, foreigners affected by the heinous acts and citizens of India in general.

Author : Jeevan Zutshi More

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Chirguish

Chirguish - a Kashmiri Poem

Author : Vinod Razdan More

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Meesha’s Theorem

I call this Meesha’s Theorem An average personality whose mind fiddles With words, memories, thoughts…deep thoughts Rather than a genius of mathematical sense

Author : Meesha Kaw More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Dharmic Short Stories Part-1

At that moment Narad Muni noticed a shadow moving and hiding behind a huge pillar in the conference hall. So did Lord Vishnu who presided over the conference.

Author : KanyaLal Raina More

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I follow when my duty calls me

Dedicated to the brave Indian men of the armed forces who unflinchingly risk their life to follow the call of duty.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Kashmiri Song 'Bal Marayo'

Popular Kashmiri Song: 'Bal Marayo' by Kailash Mehra Sadhu

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

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THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITIES

The window of opportunities which was opened by the Election Commission of India has provided sufficient space for all stake holders in the State of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh to act their part in a positive manner. It is heartening to note that all the stake holders excepting separatists and disruptionists have taken the opportunity by the forelocks as six phases of the elections have indicated.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Odd & Even - A short story

Consecutive Serial: How Much to Say? Original in Kashmiri - *M.K.Raina Translation: T.N.Dhar 'Kundan'

Author : M.K.Raina More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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BUTTERFLIES & BUTTERCHICKEN

Excerpts from the pages of a boy’s diary

Author : B.L. Dhar More

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Shardha Suman Awards to King C Bharati, Rockey Pandita

King C Bharati, prominent Kashmiri Pandit Journalist and Editor of The Shadow (J&K) and Er Rockey Pandita another young freelance Kashmiri journalist were presented Shardha Suman awards on the occasion.

Author : Rocky Pandita More

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Don Yeli Myul Gav

Kashmiri Poem

Author : Jaya Sibu Raina More

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OPPORTUNITY MISSED, BUT NOT LOST

The separatists were flabbergasted by the fearless polling of voters, including Kashmiri Muslims of the Valley, even in the face of boycott protests and threats of violence and reprisals.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Shongu Shongu Lo Lo

Kashmiri Lullaby

Author : Dalip Langoo More

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Panun Kashmir Observes Holocaust Day

Panun Kashmir observed January 19th as ‘Holocaust Day’ to mark 19 years of their ‘exile’. I

Author : Raj Raina More

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My experiences with Papa Ji

Papa Ji had a tremendous love, affection, respect and regard for the members of the community. I have noticed the pain and anguish in the inner of his heart for the members of our community, those who could not adopt themselves to the changed circumstances on account of migration from Kashmir.

Author : Puran Patwari More

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How to perform Shivratri Puja

DOWNLOAD Shivratri Puja manual. We will be celebrating much awaited annual festival called Shivratri this month in February.

Author : Piyaray Raina More

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Aye Aye Herath Aye

Popular Kashmiri Bhajan: Aye Aye Herath Aye

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Why do we pray?

Dharmic Short Stories Part-3

Author : KanyaLal Raina More

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VITASTA The Vyeth of Kashmir

It has been said by the great Rishis, ascetics and men of spiritual realization that Vitasta is the Parvati incarnated as the Vitasta. When we turn the pages of the Nilamata Purana, which is the socio-cultural purana of the Kashmiri Pandit heritage,

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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Bridging the Regional Divide

J&K mirrors India as an all inclusive, all absorbing and all assimilating society and the liberal and broad culture of the state was earlier touted by the likes of Mahatma Gandhi. This culture was neither orthodox nor conservative or narrow but open and varied and had great internal strength and vitality.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Inherent Separatism

As the haze of terror, violence, gun culture and skepticism is getting thinner, people of the Valley have started to breathe in the fresh air of optimism.

Author : Rajesh T Bhatt More

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Southern California Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Shivratri

Keeping the long-held tradition alive - Kashmiri Pandits from various parts of southern California came together to celebrate Shivratri at the UCLA,Colina Way Club House in Los Angeles on the evening of February 28th.

Author : Amrit Nehru More

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Who Is An Intellectual?

Often in intense and acrimonious, earnest and righteous discussions among Kashmiri Pandits, and others, sometimes at a moment one of the participants cites an authority in the defense of his argument, who he says is an intellectual.

Author : Maharaj Kaul More

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Political Consensus & not Emotional Outbursts

Any debate on such a vital issue like ‘our return to our Kashmir’ is expected to evoke some thoughtful inputs from the community. But unfortunately it is just the rhetoric that keeps coming forth.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Shivaratri The greatest Festival of Kashmiri Pandits

Shivaratri (literally meaning Shiva's night) is a festival of great significance for Hindus all over the world, especially for those of Kashmir. Esoterically, it is symbolic of the mystic union of Jiva (individual soul) with Paramatma (the Supreme Godhead) and it represents the high state of spiritual realization wherein the world of relativity fades away and perfect peace and calm prevails.

Author : Gopinath Raina More

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Facts & Fiction ....distortion for appeasement

In a desperate bid to appease the Kashmiri Muslim separatists who had reportedly interrupted the filming earlier, to allow him to finish the shooting in Kashmir, Rahul Dholakia unfairly blamed the security personnel whose xpresencex is vital, not only for him & his crew whenever he is in the valley, but also for the safety of the common Kashmiris.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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Chon Pakunuy by Neerja Pandit

Popular Kashmiri Song: Chon Pakunuy

Author : Neerja Pandit More

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3rd World Kashmiri Pandit Conference

It has been our earnest endeavor to invite a cross section of our community for participating in various sessions of the programme. We have also ensured all KP organizations, irrespective of their ideology are invited to the conference.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Shivratri Celebrations in Florida

It is due to community functions like these that we really can display a respect and understanding of our Kashmiri values and traditions.

Author : Renuka Kaul More

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Renaming Anantnag as Islamabad

Again 'Anantnag' is mentioned in half a dozen places in Bringish Samhita detailing different holy places in Anantnag district. Kashmiri Pandits observe 'Anant Chaturdashi' every year and before 1990 when forcible exodus of KPs took place, thousands of devotees used to visit the sacred springs and perform Hawan there.

Author : King C Bharti More

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Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (HD video)

Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra Film: Kashmir Ki Kali, 1964

Author : Editor More

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Kashir Rude Kahay Garah

Kashmir when only 11 Pandit Families survived

Author : Vijay Parimoo More

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Kashmiriat - A concept that has gone awry

A Kashmiri Pandit is inalienably tied to Kashmir and 'Kashmiriat'. Wherever he is, he always remembers his homeland.

Author : A.K. Kaul More

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Sontuk Gash

Kashmiri Poem - Sontuk Gash

Author : Dr. B. K. Moza More

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NEW EXECUTIVE TEAM FOR AIKS FOR 2009-2012

The apex body of Kashmiri Pandits worldwide All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) held its first First meeting of new executive committee on 19th April 2009 at Constitution club New Delhi.

Author : Rocky Pandita More

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SHARDA SAMMAN TO DR. T. N. GANJOO

A great Religious Scholar and contemporary Historian Dr. Triloki Nath Ganjoo was awarded Sharda Samman at 3rd World Kashmiri Pandit Conference in Jammu organised by Panun Kashmir.

Author : Nagarjuna Ganju More

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The Third World Conference of the Kashmiri Pandits

The three World Conferences of Kashmiri Pandits held in twenty years gave rise to a strong and healthy tradition of protest, resistance and the expression of anguish and anger. Kashmiri Pandits from different parts of the world attended the third conference.

Author : Kshama Kaul More

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We belong to Kashmir

Robbers took away their valuables, their personals, even their homes, sent them packing and now they want to take away even their belonging to Kashmir and the belonging of Kashmir to them!

Author : Arun Koul More

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Proprietorship over Kashmiri ethos..???….look who is speaking…

The Abdullah scion has conveniently ignored the ethnic cleansing of the aboriginal Kashmiri Hindu Pandits in the valley in 1989-90 at the hands of their very own Kashmiri Islamists.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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Poems by G.L. Kaul

Poems by G.L. Kaul - In video (Kashmiri and Urdu Kavita)

Author : G.L. Kaul More

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Geet Gaya Shabdo Ne

A very inspiring Hindi Kavita on forced migration of Kashmiri Hindus

Author : Jaya Sibu More

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Return of the Natives

In search for a roof over his head he used many stopovers over several years, till he finally landed in Purkhoo “Migrant’ Camp and earned his claim to a one-room ‘quarter’ in Purkhoo Phase III, constructed for Kashmiri ‘migrants’. He was allotted Room 555 where he has been living for nearly a decade.

Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury More

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Candid Reflections & Random Thoughts

A candid reflection on Kashmir Problem,Militancy, Muslim attitude and Hindu caste system.

Author : Radhey N Khar More

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Kashmiri Pandits lathi-charged

They took to the streets and blocked the Jammu-Rajouri National Highway near Muthi area amid slogans.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Kashmiri Pandit Literary and Socio-cultural Associations

I see the clash of egos, jealousy, arrogance, self-deception, conceit and hate. The persons hunger for praise; some exhibit self-assertion. I have seen “critics” using bombast to belittle others. I have seen writers intolerant of criticism.

Author : Arvind Gigoo More

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Kashmiri Dance/Song

Singer: Vijay Malla, Dance Performance: Aditya Langoo Song: Ba Gyavunu Aj

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Video-Capitol Hill Kashmir Briefing

Capitol Hill briefing on 'Cross-Border Terrorism in Kashmir and the Hindu Victims Hosted by the International Kashmir Federation (IKF) Washington DC, June 09, 2009

Author : jeevan zutshi More

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Shaivacharya Swami Ram

Shaivacharya Swami Ram So intense was his Sadhana, he never moved out of his place for 20 long years In the present troubled times when the people of the Valley, Kashmiri Pandits in particular, are passing through untold miseries, the only solace comes from the saints and mystics of the purest ray serene like Swami Ram, who by their very exemplary living taught people to rise above caste, creed and color and see the light within.

Author : Gopinath Raina More

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Lalleshuri Her concept of the universal Lord

Another article in Lalleshuri series. Lalleshuri is one of the greatest exponents of the Kashmir Shaivism commonly known as Trika-philosophy concerned with the three fold existence of the Parma- Shiva, the universal being;

Author : JAWAHAR LAL BHAT More

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ASKPC demands separate constituencies

All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC) president, Amarnath Vaishnavi in a press conference held here today demanded separate constituencies for KP refugees including Sikhs in exile till separate State is carved out in the Valley.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Tulamuli Chakha hai Maata (Kashmiri)

Aim Hrim shrim klim raaM raaginyai namah sau are the Bija Mantras of Shri Raginya Bhagawati, whose subtle abode is in the sacred Kunda, according to the Raginya pradurbhaava.

Author : Jaya Sibu More

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Keep on dividing

You divided the sky Divided the Universe too God too you divided,and Divided the countries all over. poems by Bashir Athar Translated from Kashmiri by Dr S. K. Raina

Author : Dr S. K. Raina More

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B' Vasaha Sonto

Another masterpiece kasvita in by Shri B.K. Moza in Kashmiri script,

Author : Dr. B. K. Moza More

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STUNNING BUT CARRYING HOPE

Recent Election Results from Kashmir

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Panun Kashmir, PKM decide to merge

The joint conference to announce the merger plans by Dr Agnishekhar and Ashwani Kumar was the first step in this direction and the culmination of long pending demand of well-wishers of the community and Panun Kashmir besides the initiatives taken during the 3rd World Kashmiri Pandit Conference.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Sheer Chai/Pink Tea

Recipe of Kashmiri Sheer Chai/Pink Tea with video

Author : ChandraMukhi Ganju More

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Return, only to Panun Kashmir

Interview with Dr. Agnishekhar, Chairman and Ashwani Charangoo, President - Panun Kashmir

Author : Arun Koul More

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Poems by G.L. Kaul (Part-2)

Poems by G.L. Kaul - In video (Kashmiri and Urdu Kavita)

Author : G.L. Kaul More

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Tarha Tarha B' Vapas Gar' Tarha

This poem in Kashmiri depicts the inner voice of Kashmiri Hindus, their pain and their desire to return to theie homes.

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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Devotees on both sides of border pay respects to a Hindu saint

Thousands of devotees gathered Thursday in this Jammu and Kashmir village, barely 200 metres from the India-Pakistan border, for the annual festival in the memory of a Hindu saint who devoted his life to preach peace and love to the people.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Shri Chakra

Divine Mother is revered as the Shri Chakreshvari at Hari-Parbat. She is the Universal Mother revered as Shri jagat Amba Durga. She is Bhawani of the Himalayas, Shri Sharika of the Kashmir, whose abode is the Hari Parbat, where She manifested as the Shari Chakreshvari.

Author : Dr Chaman Lal Raina More

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Quarters for displaced KPs at Jagti

The team of All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) and Kashmiri Pandit Sabha Jammu visited the Jagti two room tenements which are under construction under Prime Ministers Relief and Rehabilitation Plan for Displaced Kashmiri Pandits.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Panun Kashmir to launch major membership drive

PK sets target of 10,000 members

Author : Raman Raina More

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PKM, PK finally become Panun Kashmir

PKM, PK finally become Panun Kashmir Agnishekhar is Convener, Chrungoo, President of new Panun Kashmir

Author : Raman Raina More

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Kashmir Briefing at Capitol Hill

The International Kashmir Federation (IKF) hosted a briefing on June 9, 2009 on Capitol Hill on the decades long violence in Kashmir.

Author : Neha Ganju More

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Kashmiri Poem "Sakhar"

Vathiv Karav Sakhra, Tarav Ais Gara Panun

Author : Ashok Bhat More

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Kashmiri video Song 'Hukus Bukus'

Popular Kashmiri song 'Hukus Bukus, Telivan Chukus' High Definition Video

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Was Kashmir handled or mishandled?

Nehru the statesman failed to do a balancing act when he had to deal with Kashmir issue soon after the accession and then the mess at the UN Security Council in early 1948.

Author : K. N. Pandita More

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Don't resume talks with Pakistan

"Linking improvement in situation in Pakistan or for that matter in Kashmir as a basis of Kashmir resolution is a suicidal move," said Ajay Charungoo, chairman of the Panun Kashmir, at a seminar here Sunday.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Aromas of Kashmir - Interview feature in India Abroad

Koshur Saal- Aromas of Kashmir - Interview feature in India Abroad

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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CBI probe into temple property encroachment in Valley demanded

Government was turning a deaf ear to their repeated pleas while land mafia along with some unscrupulous elements of various temple managements have indulged in massive encroachments and illegal selling of temple property in Kashmir Valley.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Panun Kashmir observes ‘Black Day’

Kashmiri Pandits assembled in large numbers today outside the Press Club to register their protest against the observance of the 13th July as the Martyrs day in the state.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Lalleshuri ---- On the significance of her Guru

Lalleshuri was a blessed soul that had taken the human form in the mid-fourteenth century Kashmir with a mission ---- to serve as a guide in the divine path for numerous misled mortals and also to serve as a bridge between Hindus and Muslims of Kashmir

Author : Jawahar Lal Bhat More

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Kahan Jau mein

Poem by Bashir Athar. Translated from Kashmiri by Dr S. K. Raina

Author : Shiben Krishen Raina More

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Only Panun Kashmir

Ignore not the insults heaped on you by Mulla and Pir Our salvation en mass now is only Panun Kashmir

Author : Shiban Raina- More

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Kashmiri song 'Katyu Chukh Nund Bane' (with video)

Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Live in Miami Kashmiri video song Katyu Chukh Nund Bane' Valo Mashok Miyane

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

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The World is a Stage

We at Shehjar want to use those words in another context from how they were used in the play. Our observation is that the displaced and dispersed Kashmiri Hindus are presently unable to make a substantive social or political impact by keeping concentration in a geographical area.

Author : Arun Koul More

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80% Temples, Shrines, Holy Springs damaged in Valley

There are more than 550 temples in Kashmir including the shrines, religious inns and holy springs and out of which more than four hundred have been damaged and encroached...

Author : Raman Raina More

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KP National Camp a - grand success

We all acknowledge the Kashmiri in us. It is an inherent part of our personalities and that is what drives us to such events as this camp at Lake Tahoe.

Author : Arti Raina Bambroo More

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Priya Raina

Indian audiences the world over were recently witness to a special event, a Kashmiri girl from small city Jammu winning raves for her performance on the India’s Got Talent show. Priya Raina embodied great, charismatic stage presence while delivering a powerful performance.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Poems by G.L. Kaul (Part-3)

Poems by G.L. Kaul - In video (Kashmiri)

Author : G.L. Kaul More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Video Overview - Lake Tahoe Camp

Video presents an overview of camp activities and includes short clippings from various activities. Don't miss the ending with the fitting finale- FIREWORKS!

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Subramanian Swamy

Kashmir Hindu Foundation interviews Subramanian Swamy

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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Unknown great scientists of India

Dr. Nadkarni worked on isolation of anticancer drugs from a wild plant, which grows in higher reaches and forests of Kashmir. Podophyllum is also called as Wan Wangun in Kashmiri and was known to have medicinal and cancer curing properties. Dr. Nandkarni worked on isolation and characterization of alkaloids from this plant.

Author : Dr. Awtar Krishan Ganju More

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EXILE

Kashmir! the name is enough for me while in exile.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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KP Sabha appreciate Govt’s KP Welfare initiative

KP Sabha, Jammu has appreciated the initiatives taken by the State and Central Governments for amelioration of the conditions of Kashmiri Pandits living in the distress for the last over two decades.

Author : Raman Raina More

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PK welcomes MP Assembly’s historic resolution

The Resolution, unambiguously, 'asked the Central Government to consider the resettlement of the displaced community in Kashmir as per the aspirations of the community'.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Nandlals of Kashmir Administration

Nandlal was the master of many virtues. He was not ambitious. He was not over-assertive. He was not wavering. He was frank and firm. He was focused. He believed in Karma. He was a fatalist. He had a small family of his own within his big joint family.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Neerja Pandit's latest album "Kong Vaer" released

Neerja's intention of releasing her albums regularly is to keep the Kashmiri culture alive. She hopes community responds to this album by ordering them in numbers.

Author : Ashok Pandit More

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‘Panun Kashmir’ not a distant dream…. onus on activism…

Complete unification of Panun Kashmir needs to be followed by immediate steps to arrive at an understanding with all other groups in the community, that could pave way for consensus over ‘homeland’ as the political agenda.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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Kashmiri Pandits key to development

Dr. Farooq Abdullah believes that Kashmir Pandits are integral to the development process in Jammu & Kashmir, and that they have contributed a lot for positive development of the state.

Author : King C Bharati More

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Ganesh Vandana (Kashmiri)

Kashmiri Bhajan - Aisay Sharan Kartam Daya om shree Ganeshaye Namah! VIDEO SONG

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

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KPCC to organize Kashmir Economic Summit

Kashyap Progressive Commerce and Commercial Foundation (KPCC) is holding an economic summit in New Delhi on 26th, September to bring together entrepreneurs, industrialists, executives.

Author : Editor, Shehjar More

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Kashmiri Saint’s Birthday Celebrated in Australia

Bhagavan Gopinath’s fame is not only restricted to the Indian community but he is also revered by a large group of Australians. Australian devotees and followers of Bhagavan Gopinath gather at a place called Glastonbell, near the town of Bell in New South Wales.

Author : Rohit Revo More

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Maliks discovered Amarnath - is a myth: PK

Ahead of culmination of annual Amarnath pilgrimage eminent Kashmiri pandit historian and scholar ML Koul released a comprehensive booklet on The Amarnath pilgrimage- History and Facts at a simple book release ceremony organised by Panun Kashmir

Author : Raman Raina More

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Mohan Lal Razdan - Tributes

Sh. Mohan Lal Razdan was experienced personality and has authored many Kashmiri poems/bhajans/ghazals. His poems are mainly based on mysticism and belief that the world is mortal.

Author : Sanjay Koul More

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AIKS satisfied over unanimity in Apex Committee

AIKS President Moti Kaul expressed satisfaction over the unanimity of the Kashmiri Pandit leaders in the Apex Committee meetin

Author : Raman Raina More

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ASKPC torches effigies of State/ Central Govt

All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference launched its agitation with demonstration by burning effigies of State and Central Governments for its dual policy role for displaced KP community

Author : Raman Raina More

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Durga Naag temple Hawan Kund desecrated

According to reports reaching here some goons who were under the influence of liquor barged into the historic Durga Naag temple lat last night and desecrated the Hawan Kund besides ransacking the temple.

Author : King C Bharati More

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KPCC International Economic Summit-2009

Strife torn Kashmir economy has a new ray of hope. Top Kashmir origin CEOs and top policy makers got together today to draw the road map for revival of economy in Jammu and Kashmir.

Author : King C Bharati More

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KASHMIR AFTER 20 YEARS

The present separatist nuance going on in the valley seeks moral authenticity and uprightness to a regressive anti-freedom movement. They are calibrating its interventions to remain relevant even if Pak vacillate or even collapses.

Author : Yajin Bhat More

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Kashmiri Pandits observe Maytyrs Day, tonsure heads in protest

Hundreds of displaced Kashmiri Pandits today paid homage to their community members who were killed by terrorists in the valley and strongly protested against the successive governments' apathy towards them.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Maytyrs Day observed

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits worldwide and across the nation observed 14th September as the Martyrs Day in commemoration of the Death anniversary of Tika Lal Taploo and others who were massacred by terrorists on the behest of Pakistan and anti-national elements.

Author : Raman Raina More

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KP migrants return to valley has several contours

Kashmiri Pandit migrants have once again rejected the latest formula chalked out by the state government for their return to Kashmir valley. The Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather while presenting this year’s budget in the state assembly last month had offered liberal incentives to the migrant Kashmiris for return.

Author : Raman Raina More

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PK condemns govt.

It is also tantamount to claiming credibility in favor of the said committee by the government on the issue of return.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Despite odds exiled KP’s pursue dignity, honour, excellence: PK

Panun Kashmir organized its Annual National Convention 2009 at a function here today. Over 1500 delegates drawn from different parts of the country attended the convention.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Displaced people not to be forced to return to Kashmir

According to the Revenue Minister, Raman Bhalla,who heads the Apex Committee,constituted to facilitate the return of the migrants to the valley,today said "we are not going to forcibly carry migrants back to the valley."

Author : Raman Raina More

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Return to homeland - the way forward

Twenty years is a long time in the life of an individual. We have raised our voice at every platform regarding our forcible migration and worsening of our lives in exile, but without any success

Author : Piyaray Raina More

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IKF briefs U.S. State Department

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown urges Secretary Hillary Clinton to discuss the future of the Kashmiri Pandits with GOI.

Author : Jeevan Zutshi More

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Abandoned - Legendary Kashmiri Pandits

If the creation of Telangana is possible, why not a HOMELAND for Kashmiri Pandits who are suffering since centuries.

Author : Satish Ganjoo More

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Hurriyat stumbles on fourth stakeholder

During past six decades and more of the history of Kashmir issue, China, by and large, maintained somewhat dubious neutrality, and left stakeholders guessing how she looked at this festering South Asian sore.

Author : K.N. Pandita More

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Shri Alakheshvari Roopa Bhavani

As a human being , she excelled in the Divine knowledge .As a great Kashmiri Pandit Woman , she preserved the great heritage of Pandit culture of "Sezar -Pazar and Shvazar."

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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WAICHAAN MEKUN

HOO TE WOOCHUM WAICHAAN MEKUN YE TE WOOCHUM WAICHAAN MEKUN WICHAAN MEKUN WAICHAAN MEKUN

Author : Maharaj k Koul More

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When will the Natives Return

The native people and culture of Kashmir are often overlooked; even though these natives, the Kashmiri Hindus have faced repeated genocidal exoduses. The last one, in 1990, has left just a few thousand of them remaining in the valley. However, a recent effort aimed at taking some of them back to Kashmir has brought some attention and debate to their cause.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Tribute - Kamla Dhar

Mrs. Kamla Dhar, wife of the late Sh. Mahinder Nath Dhar (Indian Airlines) of Rainawari, Srinagar, Kashmir, left for her heavenly abode on Dec. 02, 2009.

Author : Anjali Bhat More

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Panun Kashmir celebrates Homeland Day

Hon’ble Chief Minister along with Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh attended the Panun Kashmir programme in Jammu.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Indian State & the Triangular Pressure

But there is no doubt about New Delhi getting embroiled in a triangular diplomatic pressure, being exercised by the US, covertly, by Pakistan and China overtly, and that too for different considerations.

Author : Prof. M. L. Raina More

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Kashmir Hindu Foundation launched

The launch of this global Kashmir Hindu Foundation comes at an opportune time, to spotlight the interests and needs of the once glorious Kashmiri Hindu community, now dwindling and scattered around the globe.

Author : Ankit Monga More

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JKNM deliberates on PM’s package, Home Minister’s Statement

Prominent persons of internally displaced Pandit Community today met under the aegis of Jammu-Kashmir Nationalist Movement, a conglomerate of various KP groups to deliberate on PM’s package.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Show cause notice issued to MLAs

Denouncing and expressing deep sorrow over the custodial death of Rajneesh Kumar Sharma in, Ram Munshi Bagh Police Station, Srinagar in a kidnap case of a Kashmiri Muslim girl,

Author : Raman Raina More

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Samohik Yagnopavit

Amar Balidan Trust (ABT) today organised an impressive function at Durga Nagar wherein 15 Kashmiri Pandit boys were solemnized by Sanmohik Yagnopavit.

Author : Raman Raina More

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AIKS Conclave 2009

AIKS an Apex organization of Kashmiri Pandits, held Conclave 2009 on 15th November, 2009 at SIRI FORT AUDITORIUM, New Delhi. Delegates from all over India and abroad participated in the event.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part3

Kashmir Temples photo series Part-3. An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. THAJIWARA - CHOTA AMARNATH

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Kong Vaer

A tribute to the Music Legends of Kashmir

Author : Neerja Pandit More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part5

LOGRIPORA…A SHRINE OF MAGNIFICIENCY. An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Jammu Migrants to hold Emergency Meet

The Supreme Court of India had directed the Government of India and the State Government to provide relief in cash and kind to the migrants in July 2006 along with the arrears.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Editor More

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MAHADIV BISHTA - ROBIN HOOD OF KASHMIR

Mahadiv was clever and smart, shrewd and intelligent. Yet he was kind and caring too. Unfortunately he fell in bad company as he had no father to watch over his activities.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Panun Kashmir flays Centre’s Secret Parleys

PK wants Government of India to be fully aware that the Muslim separatist leaders with whom they are carrying on the secret parleys do not represented Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists of J&K.

Author : Raman Raina More

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KP's throng at the Hari Parbat

Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits from the entire NCR area thronged the Hari Parbat complex located at Anangpur village in Faridabad

Author : Puran Patwari More

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AIKS rejects Saghir report

Saying this package has many flaws, he demanded that the package be properly discussed with all Kashmiri Pandit representatives and modified to suit the aspirations of the displaced Pandits.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Kashmiri Hindus Seek US help for PK

Kashmiri Hindus seek US govt help in the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in Panun Kashmir.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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BRSP joins hands with PK for Homeland-demand

Bhartia Rashtriya Samanta Party(BSRP) while joining hands with Panun Kashmir, has said that the Homeland demand was a true nationalistic aspiration which alone could bring relief to the displaced community members.

Author : Raman Raina More

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The Chief Minister must go

Chief Minister surrendered to the dictate of the terrorists not to hoist national flag in Lal Chowk for seeking the support of the militants to not to disturb Chief Minister’s function at Bakshi Stadium on 26th January

Author : Sudesh Dogra More

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Pandits observe Holocaust Day

Kashmiri Hindus observed Holocaust Day as Black Day in Jammu, New Delhi, Bangalore.

Author : Raman Raina More

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KP women launch ‘Kashmira Vaahini’ to realize Homeland in Valley

Kashmiri Vaahini would undertake vigorous enrollment drive to widen its operational base through workshops, meetings, seminars and other similar steps to organize the women to redouble the resolve and the discrimination to foster logical struggle for the achievement of Homeland

Author : Raman Raina More

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Kashmir: Outpouring Emotions

Painting Exhibition titled “Kashmir: Outpouring Emotions” of the artist, Shri Kamal Nain Bhan, was inaugurated by Shri Raman Bhalla, Hon’ble Minister at Kala Kendra, Jammu.

Author : Virender Raina More

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Matrimonials

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service from Kashmirgroup and Shehjar.

Author : Editor More

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Employment Package not acceptable if conditional

Why is there condition that pandit youth will have to give undertaking that he will not seek transfer, and he will lose job in case he left his place of posting.

Author : Raman Raina More

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NAUSHEEN MUBARAK

A short story of a native visiting his home in Kashmir valley.

Author : B. L. Dhar More

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Laddishah

Folk style of Kashmirian satire

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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Political Jigsaw through Connivance

It is for the first time that a leader from the State, and that too Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who is considered to be a moderate among the separatists, stated that China was a stakeholder in Kashmir.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Matrimonial - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www.Kashmirgroup.com

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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All India Kashmiri Writers Conference

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday said that Kashmiri Language has a rich history and it should become a connecting bridge between J&K and rest of the country.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Talks with Pakistan meaningless

Saying that Central Government has surrendered before the Pakistan, displaced Kashmiri Pandits have demanded that talks with Pakistan should only be held if that country ends cross border terrorism.

Author : Raman Raina More

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GOI's surrender policy flayed

Panun Kashmir- Kashmir Hindu Foundation Joint Press Conferance flays GOI's surrender policy

Author : Raman Raina More

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Southern California KP's celebrate Shivratri

Kashmir community from Southern California organized a Shivratri a get together event on Sunday, February 21, 2010.

Author : Editor More

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Rich Tributes to Shri Chaman Lal Koul

Panun Kashmir organised a Shraddhanjali meeting at community hall muthi camp phase-I in which representatives from cross section of Kashmiri Pandit Society paid glowing tributes to the departed soul of late Shri Chaman Lal Koul.

Author : Sanjay Moza More

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Mahashivaratri the most popular festival of Kashmir

The worship of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati is performed by the Pandits wherever they are throughout the World in traditional manner established by our forefathers. No other festival is celebrated in such a manner and scale by Kashmiri Pandits.

Author : Late S. N. Dhar More

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Pokus Seduy

Another masterpiece kashmiri Kavita

Author : Dr. B. K. Moza More

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A New Lexicon of the Kashmiris

A New Lexicon of the Kashmiris authored by B.L Saraf is a marvel in the sense that a man from the judiciary has given a unique lexicon in which he defines some political terms in a new style.

Author : Predhuman Joseph Dhar More

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Aj vitastaye Menjraath

Kashmiri Vanvun song 'Aj vitastaye Menjraath' by Arti Tiku Kaul

Author : Arti Kaul More

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A new lexicon of the Kashmiris released

The book also reflects on ostentatious living of the Kashmiri Pandits and its adverse effect on the exclusive culture of KPs.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Navreh---An Invitation to the Nava Durga

Navreh is the new years day according to the Saptarshi Samvat/ era. We are proud in the world that we are following the ancient Saptarshi era in letter and spirit around the globe, which has been inherited by the Kashmiri Pandit community from ancestors.

Author : Dr Chaman Lal Raina More

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Kashmir, as I know

Although I myself have never been to Kashmir, yet I am always curious to learn and know everything about Kashmir.

Author : Vibhasa Raina More

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KP National Cultural Meet-2010

After the successful completion of consecutive KP National Camps at Big Bear Lake Resort, in 2008 and at Lake Tahoe in 2009, KP Biradari invites you for a grand community get together at its 3rd KP National Cultural Meet from July 3rd to 5th July 2010 at Lake Arrowhead/Bigbear mountain range of San Bernardino valley, California (USA).

Author : Monica Aima Salman More

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Quaint Ironies in Kashmir Politics

It is estimated that more than 10000 Kashmiri Muslim youths after their indoctrination in rabid fundamentalism and arms training are stranded in Pakistan due to effective ceiling of borders and deterrent anti-terrorist measures adopted by our security forces.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir

Photo series Part-8, Featuring Brari Aangan…..The Abode of Goddess Uma

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Govt working out some compromise formula

Panun Kashmir on Sunday said that both state and central have seemingly worked out some big compromise formula under the garb of quiet diplomacy for separatists at the cost of territorial integrity and sovereignty of India.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Santosh Nadan books and VCD released

The stupendous job of translating the Mahimnastotram into Kashmiri verses was highly praised by the literary personalities and scholars present on the occasion.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Udhey Aima receives Sher-I-Kashmir Gallantry Award

The alert officer and his team of Officials swung into action and in a brilliant operation, executed with great skill and patience neutralized the two militants.

Author : Monica Salman More

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Queen of Kashmiri Melodies in LA

All the people in the Audience were so much involved with the songs and were clapping and dancing along with some of the songs. Some of the Non Kashmiri guests who had come for the show enjoyed the Kashmiri songs like any other Hindi songs and were seen humming some of the words of Kashmiri songs sung by Kailash jee.

Author : Monica Aima Salman More

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Meet & Greet

Southern California Kashmiri Pandits organized a Meet & Greet event for welcoming the new year.

Author : Monica Aima Salman More

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Kashmira Vaahini organises workshop on cultural genocide

The delegates took part in the interactive session delivered speeches and pledge to conduct seminars,corner meetings and enrollment campaign throughout the country to safeguard the interests of community.

Author : Nivedita Dhar More

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KP National Cultural Meet in the US

After the successful completion of consecutive KP National Camps at Big Bear Lake Resort, in 2008 and at Lake Tahoe in 2009, KP Biradari invites you for a grand community get together at its 3rd KP National Cultural Meet from July 3rd to 5th July 2010 at Lake Arrowhead/Bigbear mountain range of San Bernardino valley, California (USA

Author : Monica Aima Salman More

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WHY AND FOR WHOM KMECT

KMECT is a social organization looking after the medical emergencies in your own Kashmiri Pandit community.

Author : Indu Jalali More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir- Part-9

Photo series Part-9, Featuring PAAPHARAN NAG at Sailia village in Anantnag.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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A forgotten Legend --Janki Nath Bhat

Late Sh Janki Nath Bhat ‘Parvaana’ (1909-1970) belonged to village Wari-Pora (Bangil) Tehsil Tangmarg (Kashmir). He was a mystic besides an excellent poet of numerous Urdu and Persian poems mostly unpublished except a few contributions in some Urdu magazines and news papers of his time.

Author : Jawahar Lal Bhat More

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Spotlight - Virender Sumbly with Video

Giving visual expressions to one's innermost feelings and agonies by an artist may be just a feast for our eyes but it is an outpouring of deeply-felt emotions for someone who had to run for his life and leave his home and hearth in the middle of the night in terror-torn Kashmir.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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The Anguish of Kashmiri Pandits

Cut off from its spiritual center, The community wanders in silent grief, To find a mooring, To revive the luminosity that once brightened its universe,

Author : Maharaj Kaul More

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Recipe Pacchin/Flying Bird with Video

Kashmiri Recipe Pacchin/Flying Bird with Video

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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Shri Ragnya Bhagwati

Kashmiri Kavita on Shri Ragnya Bhagwati

Author : Jaya Sibu More

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ASKPC holds convention to highlight demands

All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC) held a convention under the leadership of A.N.Vaishnavi and highlighted the demands of community.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Lokchaar

A video poem in Kashmiri

Author : Anjali Pandita More

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SPOTLIGHT - Veer Munshi (with video on paintings)

Veer Munshi is an artist who creates intriguing images full of life and expression. An artist from Kashmir who has been able to show to the world through his canvas, the sufferings and pain of an exiled community.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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'Chon Pakunuy' Kashmiri Song (video)

Popular Kashmiri Song - Chon Pakunuy Praznovmay dooriye by Ghulam Hassan Sofi, with lyrics(translated by Raj Pandita)

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Kashmiri Song

Kashmiri Song: Wav Sountuk Gulan Vanan

Author : Sushma Datta Kalla More

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J&K Minority Rights -Subverted & Fouled

This is the only place where the Constitution of J&K has brought in, albeit very vaguely, the term “minorities” and then goes on to make a mention of citizens with distinct language script or culture.

Author : K.N. Pandita More

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Gupa Dakhdhar - A Short Story

He could not afford to put them off to tomorrow as he could not see their agonies prolonged. So he associated an aged and emaciated Kashmiri Pandit to help him to compound the medicines for patients

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Humbug of Media objectivity and Kashmir

It is rather agonizing to note that in some areas of national and historical importance, India media adopts casual and slipshod attitude ostensibly because of political pressures and constraints.

Author : Aditya Rangroo More

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Amnesty International-visit politically motivated: PK

he way the Amnesty International has conduced itself during their recent visit to Kashmir valley has given an ample demonstration that they were guided more by political consideration than any concern for human rights.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Zoon kach Chot Hish

Kashmiri poem by Dina Nath Nadim, Translated in Hindi by Jaya Sibu

Author : Dina Nath Nadim More

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KPCC to lay special focus on J&K

The meeting discussed threadbare various issues pertaining to J&K besides the Kashmiri Pandit community languishing in camps

Author : King C Bharati More

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Namaskar Mahra

Born at the fag end of the 19th century in 1899, Pt. D.N. Koul (Tathaji) had all the traits of a man who would assume a powerful personality one day as he grew up. Habba Kadal was the place where he was born and that is where he breathed his last 64 years later.

Author : B. L. Dhar More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir- Part-10

Photo series Part-10, Featuring VEJIBROR…..an ancient religious place in Kashmir.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Matrimonials

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service from Kashmirgroup and Shehjar.

Author : Editor More

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My Brushes with Terrorism in Kashmir

A temple in Shopian town was burnt to threaten the Hindus to run for their lives. Some days later, a headless human body with the tag of “informer” was dangled from a walnut tree in the same town to intimidate the town people further.

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Kashmiri Bhazan - Jigras Manz Karay Zay

Kashmiri Song - Jigras Manz Karay Zay Concert at: KP National Cultural Meet, Lake Big Bear, CA (July 3rd, 2010)

Author : Sushma Kalla More

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Laddishah-Part2

Folk style of Kashmiri satire

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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Kashmiri Song - Ganimat Shame Gum

Kashmiri Song - Ganimat Shame Gam Eozya na Rozya Boat(Doonga) Ride at: KP National Cultural Meet, Lake Big Bear, CA (July 4th, 2010)

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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"Assiv Te Lassiv"

Kashmiri Comedy Skit performed at KP National Cultural Meet 2011 at Oakhurst, CA

Author : Dileep Tiku More

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Kashmiri Chakri - Lovely Pyari Mastay

Kashmiri Chakri - Lovely Pyari Mastay, Cha Malyun Matay Gastay Concert at: KP National Cultural Meet, Lake Big Bear, CA (July 4th, 2010)

Author : Sushma Kalla More

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PANUN KASHMIR OBSERVES 13TH JULY AS BLACKDAY

This day is observed globally by Kashmiri Pandits as ‘Black Day’. This day in 1931 marks the beginning of the first organized genocide of Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir.

Author : Sanjay Dattatraya More

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Jihadi Generation

The recent events in the valley has exposed the deceitful nature of Kashmiryat, that was all along being brandish as hallmark of communal harmony but has in essence turned out to be merely Muslim nationalism.

Author : Rajesh T Bhatt More

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Return we will on our terms

Return we will to the land of our ancestors-is not a mere slogan for most of us but a conviction that we will not surrender our right on Kashmir.

Author : Lalit Ambardar More

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The Stone Pelter

From the trouble makers, it goes to the stone pelters and active militants, among others. The children of these “paymasters” have modern education, travel the globe and live well. The Jihadi lifestyle they have reserved for the common man.

Author : Arun Koul More

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KPs term Farooq's Autonomy Statement as absurd

The members expressed surprise and dismay at the statements of Abdullah that the Centre should hold talks for grant of autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir in view of the current strife in the valley.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Separatists vs. Patriots

Few Kashmiri Hindus confronted these protestors asking them why were they silent when they were being cleansed from the valley?

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Unbelievable, But Facts

I record the same with a view to lay the record straight and help understand the gravity or otherwise of the conditions that were allowed to build up and drift to the extremes from which it was not possible to redeem the Valley with what so ever means :-political, administrative and legislative, back to normalcy.

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Paintings by Young Artists

Painting competition sponsored by KHF- Kashmir Hindu Foundation, Inc at KP Cultural Meet at Big Bear area in San Bernardino, California

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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News in Images

Kashmiri Pandits at the Kheer Bhawani temple at Janipur in Jammu on Zeshtha Astami.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Share Your Dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service from Kashmirgroup and Shehjar.

Author : Editor More

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Kashmiri Comedy Skit: Doctor Huttie Muttie

Artists: Paviter Handoo & Rajeev Sumbly Performed at: KP Cultural Meet 2010 at Big Bear Lake, CA

Author : Paviter Handoo More

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PK concerned over current Kashmir situation

anun Kashmir said that PK has time and again implored with GOI and people of India to see the grand design of Pan-Islamic hurricane moving from its fountain head Pakistan and Afghanistan and entrenching itself on the northern frontier of India.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Impose Governors rule In Kashmir

That can be achieved through an appropriate amendment in Article 370 of the Indian Constitution which the Parliament alone can do.

Author : Sudesh Dogra More

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Handle Valley with statesmanship

Close ranks in Kashmir and defeat blackmailers by refusing to be intimidated. Do not trivialize the name and dignity of our heroes in olive green and do not crave for the hemlock of appeasement.

Author : K.N. Pandita More

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Kashmir ko kiski Nazar lag gai

A short story in Hindi

Author : Dr S. K. Raina More

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Kashmir’s Capital Conflict

The recent flare up in the State of Jammu and Kashmir has resulted in the loss of lives, a loss of hope and a general belief that there exists no governance apparatus which can maintain law and order in the Valley of Kashmir.

Author : Rakesh K. Kaul More

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म्याऽन्य वाख

शून्य द्रायस शून्यस छुम ग.छुन ज़ोनुम न समसार मा छु फन्द।

Author : Jaya Sibu Raina More

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Lokche chu Lakchun

Kashmiri Kavita by Dina Nath Nadim, Hindi translation by Dr. Chaman Lal Raina

Author : Dr. Chaman Lal Raina More

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Stone rage

Anybody who still thinks that violence in Kashmir is about Azaadi or independence is severely mistaken. Kashmir violence is and was always religious jihad.

Author : Sunanda Zadoo More

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Cultural Meet Video overview

This 37 minute video presents an overview of KP Meet activities and includes short clippings from Personal Introductions, Sushma Kalla concert, Panel discussion, Boat Ride (Maenzraat style singing on the Chartered Cruise), Kids activities, presentations by various teams, Kashmiri Skit Draupadi Trailer, and not to miss ending with the fitting finale.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Kashmiri Comedy Skit Draupadi Vastraharan

Kashmiri Comedy Skit Draupadi Vastraharan Performed at: KP National Cultural Meet, Lake Big Bear, CA

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Share Your Dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service from Kashmirgroup and Shehjar.

Author : Editor More

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The Kashmiri – Oppressor and Oppressed

The demographics of Kashmir were comprehensively altered through genocide to the extent that only a proverbial 11 Hindu families remained. Yet, there were subsequent periods of relative religious tolerance which helped to create a composite culture where the society was able to contain the followers of more than one religion.

Author : Arun Koul More

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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE - KASHMIRI PANDITS

Today they are spread all over the world rather than limiting their activities in a valley which was treacherous to them all through the ages.

Author : B. L. Dhar More

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THE MALIGNANT MALADY

By all symptoms and indications these are pan-Islamic influences and prejudices which have already infiltrated into the Valley through Pakistan and its rabid terrorists who had lured a tiny segment of youth of the Valley to their fold initially to convert the Valley to Nizam-i-Mustaffa

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Kashmiri Chakri "Char Chalihama Golabo Lo"

Popular Maenzraat Kashmiri chakri by Gulzar Ganai

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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JKPF organizes Seminar on ‘Crisis in Kashmir’

It was asserted by all the speakers with unanimity that communal hormony be maintained in the Jammu region at all costs.

Author : Raman Raina More

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PK ACCUSES GOVT OF ABANDONING PANDITS

He said that his party rejects the PM's offer of granting of Autonomy to the J&K state, adding that Kashmiri Pandits being the prime stakeholders and sufferers of continuous genocide, exclusion demand establishment of Separate Homeland for over seven Lakh Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir.

Author : Raman Raina More

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History Repeats itself in Kashmir

One wonders as to what these politicians and bureaucrats of the Valley have been doing, if not conniving with and abetting the separatists and the disruptionists?

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-12

An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religios heritage of Kashmir AVANTISVAMIN TEMPLE AT AWANTIPORA

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Kashmir is dead

With tears in my eyes, I tried to connect to old ties. The lake, the hill and the mountains, beautiful gardens with crystal fountains.

Author : Anjali Pandita More

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Prātā kālā! myeti antā gāśha

A poem in Kashmiri, Bhajhan sung by: M K Mongha प्राता काला ! म्येति अन्ता गाश मति छम चाऽन्य आश म्येति पूरन कर

Author : M K Mongha More

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Demonstration on Kashmir policy in UK

The demonstrators highlighted ethnic cleansing and mass genocide of Kashmiri Hindus at the hands of terrorists and separatists.

Author : Krishna Bhan More

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Share Your Dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service from Kashmirgroup and Shehjar.

Author : Editor More

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Conspiracy to distort the truth

The recent distortion of factuality of Accession by Omar Abdullah as conspiracy to strengthen the resolve of Secessionists.

Author : Vijay Kumar More

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BIZARRE SUGGESTIONS AND WEIRD MEANINGS

All said, there is no need to go for further experimentation on J&K just because the General is to go to Pakistani voters in order to gain credence through their convoluted process of elections next year.

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Hunger-strike to protest Govt apathy

No solution to Kashmir was possible without the involvement of Kashmri Pandits, particularly youth as they form the important component of Kashmir policy.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Kashmiri Hindus ask for IDP status

The state of Kashmiri Hindus, twenty one years after the unleashing of Pakistan’s terrorism in Kashmir, has rendered them economically deprived, politically disfranchised, and culturally anchor-less.

Author : Jeevan Zutshi More

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Village of Widows bags ITA Award .

Ashoke Pandits "Village of Widows" bagged the Indian Television Academy Award for the Best Documentary. This film was in trouble with the censor board for showing Benazir Bhutto delivering an anti-India speech propagating terrorism in Kashmir against India and the Indian flag shown burning.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Lighting Candles, Remembering Martyrs

Even more painful than the gruesome killings have been the intimidation and the innuendoes, the vitriol, the barbs and the sarcasm, and the humiliation and the insults poured on us at every possible juncture during our everyday life in Kashmir.

Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury More

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Merger and integration of J&K

J&K is as much as integral part of India as the State of Mysore, now renamed Karnataka, or any other state. Yet the Chief Minister seems to be adamant to continue advocacy for his lost cause out of mental frustration.

Author : Bhim Singh More

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Interlocutors must learn ABC of Kashmir

Are three musketeers (interlocutors) building their new bridges for their entry to Pakistan? Shall they represent MEA also besides Union Home Ministry?

Author : Bhim Singh More

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Mishandling of Kashmir

Geelani is the mastermind behind the stone throwing Jihaadi mob which has been creating havoc in Kashmir, with full backing from the Hurriyat, other separatist segments as well as components of the mainstream political parties of the state.

Author : Yajin Bhat More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-13

An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. Village Loduv...Abode of Jeewan Sahib

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Dream Land

As we were hounded out of our native land; You started crawling in foreign land, Alas, Your motherland is now your dream land!

Author : Ms. Manmohini Bakshi More

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Shiv Leela

Shiv Leela in Kashmiri

Author : Maharaj Tickoo More

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CM's Kashmir statement codemned

Government of India needs to take a very strong cognizance of the matter, adding that it also needs to clarify whether the said statement had prior understanding and approval of the coalition partner...

Author : Raman Raina More

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Demonstration on Kashmir policy in US

The demonstration supported and attended by a large number of Indian groups and displaced Kashmiri Hindus strongly resented and protested Government of India's soft-attitude and appeasement policies towards Kashmiri Muslim secessionists and terrorists operating in the Kashmir valley.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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The Boiled Frog

The slow erosion of plurality, secularism and shrinking political and economic space for the disfranchised has created the situation that exists in Pakistan today. It may sound far-fetched today, but Kashmir is slowly but surely headed the same way...

Author : Vijay K Sazawal More

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Kashmiriyat at cross roads

Kashmiryat at cross roads…..,is an attempt to showcase the distinct way of life of a distinguished society, struggling to assert its individuality in a changed World.

Author : P. Parimoo More

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1st All INDIA KASHMIRI HINDU WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

The one day conference will see participation of eminent women personalities and achievers of the community from across the country. It will also showcase artistic expression of reputed artists and also demonstrate the political consciousness of Kashmiri Hindu women.

Author : Kirti Kalla More

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1st Vitasta Sukanya Samman

The recipient of the Samman will be a Kashmiri Pandit woman who with her supremely commendable credentials has made our community truly proud. She would be a role model for our youngsters and her deeds would be worth emulating.

Author : Rama Shah More

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The 1st KOA President from West Coast

It is for the first time in 29 year history of the organization that a candidate from the West Coast of USA was elected for this position in Kashmiri Overseas Association.

Author : Editor More

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I want my Paradise back

India was created as a democratic and secular nation for the welfare of people irrespective of religion; caste and creed and equality, fraternity and brotherhood are the cornerstones of Indian constitution. If United States had shown the world that a African American with a Kenyan Muslim Father can be President of the only superpower in the world, India also had shown that a Sikh can be Prime Minister, Muslim as president and a boy from a Kashmiri village can be IAS topper.

Author : Dr. Ahmad More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-14

NARAN NAG- The temples are located at the foot of the steep Bhuteshwara, near Naran Nag, 5 km to the North of Wangat, in a dense forest of pine and fir trees in the lap of Harmukh Mountain. Formally known as Sodaratirth, it is the location of temples commonly referred to as the Wangath temples.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Wailing Kashmir: Seven Migration of Kashmiri Pandits

The barbarous murder of hundreds of innocent Brahmans of Kashmir caused their seventh and final agonizing mass exodus from the Valley. This was the final knock down of ethnic cleansing and genocide of the Kashmiri Pandits.

Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo More

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REHABLITATE THE PEOPLE OF KASHMIR & NOT THE TERRORISTS

t is also a hard fact that some of these terrorists have grave and heinous crimes of murder, rape, loot, arson, sabotage and revolt on their heads which will not be possible for the State Government to absolve them of under the laws of the land.

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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About Bade Papa and Not Giving Up

They lived there alone since both my father and my aunt had to move for their jobs and other reasons. They have carried on with their lives, avoiding the topic of their homeland, trying to show little emotional weakness relating to Kashmir.

Author : Arman Koul More

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Forgotten Painter of kashmir with Video

Enter the world of Dina Nath Walli or Almast Kashmiri (1908 -2006) a renowned artist from kashmir who lived at Badyar Bala in srinagar city . This area has been home to many other artists...

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Share Your Dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service from Kashmirgroup and Shehjar.

Author : Editor More

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Kashmir Ka Swarnim Sasmaran

Yahi hai Sasmaran, Mera Matra Smaran - A poem in Hindi

Author : Jaya Sibu Raina More

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Shri Sharika Stuti Pandit Krishan Joo Kar

Shri Sharika Devi is the Divine Mother,presiding Devi of प्रद्युम्नपीठ--Predhumna Piitha,which is the Sharika Parvat/Hari Parbat of Kashmir. The traditional Prepyun--Naivedya Mantra of Kashmir Paddhati/prescribed system,describes Shri Sharika as the Divine Mother. She is adored with the Thousand Names--revered in the Sharika Sahsranaama.

Author : M K Mongha More

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ASEY CHU TARUN KASHMIR

SONG: ASEY CHU TARUN KASHMIR LYRICS: Dr. AGNISHEKHAR SINGERS: NIKHIL MAJOTRA & RAKESH KUMAR MUSIC COMPOSER: KULDEEP SAPROO

Author : Sanjay Moza More

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ASII CHU TARUN KASHMIR

SONG: Asii Chu Tarun Kashmir LYRICS: Dr. Agnishekhar SINGERS: Master Divyansh & Dalip Langoo

Author : Dalip Langoo More

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A poem on Kashmir with Audio

I miss you Kashmir Because one day We gonna hold our hands and say We need to go back to Kashmir

Author : Shyan Koul More

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All India Kashmiri Pandit Women Conference

Kashmira Vahini organized the 1st All India Kashmiri Pandit Women Conference here on Sunday wherein a large number of Pandit women delegates from length and breadth of the country participated.

Author : Raman Raina More

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POSTS FOR KASHMIRI MIGRANTS

The National Conference led Government has plans of giving one time exception while filling 3,000 posts under the Prime Minister's employment package for Kashmiri migrants by filling all the posts on open merit basis.

Author : Raman Raina More

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KP'S holds Scooter-Car Rally on Homeland Day

A large number of Panun Kashmir activists took out the rally which commenced from Roop Nagar and after passing through various localities culminated in Jewel Cowk area of city.

Author : Raman Raina More

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Inventing the history -Kashmir

Organized and well orchestered campaigns to denounce the elections and ridicule the concept of democracy on one hand and promote the concept of an Islamic republic on the other, have been initiated using the electronic as also the more traditional media.

Author : P Parimoo More

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Devi Aradhana

Kashmiri Bhajan Leela- DEVI by Prem Nath "Shad"

Author : Prem Nath "Shad" More

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KASHMIRI PANDIT SABHA, JAMMU

The Sabha has been able to fulfill the religious aspirations of the community in particular and of other Hindu communities living near the vicinity. Premises have become the hub of Socio Cultural activity.

Author : V K WATTAL More

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Share Your Dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service from Kashmirgroup and Shehjar.

Author : Editor More

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Habba-Kadal- Photo Essay

(There were no digital cameras then) I would cherish to share with the readers of Shehjar those moments I captured 25 years ago through these images.

Author : Kapil Kaul More

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MORE AUTONOMY FOR ANARCHY?

When he suggests more autonomy to Kashmir within the framework of the Constitution, he does not explain the details of the suggestions. He has to balance this proposal with the demands of both Jammu and Ladakh divisions which are opposed to all such moves of more autonomy.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Kashmir Poem with audio

The two men, One clearly enjoying, The finer things in life, Highly regarded By all of those who befriend him, Those who do befriend him, Now do reap the rewards,

Author : Arman Koul More

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The Light Through The Woods

In his second compilation of poetry, Kashmiri-American poet Maharaj Kaul explores the shimmering emptiness of modern life.

Author : Maharaj Kaul More

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End of the road for azadi?

Even as serious differences emerge among Kashmiri separatists, there are disturbing signals that hitherto marginalized leaders and groups may be brewing a new confrontation with the Indian nation.

Author : Sandhya Jain More

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Kashmiri Hindus seek separate homeland in Kashmir Valley

Forced to live in exile for more than two decades, the global Kashmiri Hindu Diaspora demanded carving out a homeland for in Kashmir valley with Union Territory status.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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The Exiled Community Faces Extinction

The Kashmiri Pandits living in the West are greatly concerned about the issues of Kashmiri Pandits’ extinction in Jammu and Kashmir and in the other parts of India due the conditions created by their forced exodus from the Valley.

Author : Krishna Bhan More

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Panun Kashmir be carved

Why should Kashmiri Hindus be forced to be subservient to the wishes of the majority community who were responsible for their forced exodus in the first place?

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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How KP international Diaspora can help finding solutions?

he Government has to catalyze new institutions where Kashmiri civil society can engage in constructive win win activity without ideological baggage.

Author : Rakesh K. Kaul More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-16

TAKSHAK NAG…ZEVAN- is situated at a short distance beyond Pandrenthan on the Srinagar Jammu highway.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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THAW IN SEPERATIST’S FREEZE

The firebrand patriarch hardliner of Hurriyyat SAS Geelani also stuck a mild but unusual tone in his speech in a seminar at Srinagar recently. He said that the so called struggle for Azadi has to be peaceful as a matter of policy.

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Interlocutors & Pandit Homeland

he forced displacement of KPs from their ancestral homes reflects the colossal failure of the Govt. and its betrayal of the word and spirit of the Indian Constitution. GOI cannot underestimate the disastrous consequences of the application of the two nation theory in Kashmir.

Author : Dr. Jagan N. Kaul More

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Kashmiri Recipe-Alla Posh

Kashmiri Recipe Alla Posh Mond/Pumpkin Flower Fritters

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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REFUGEE IN MY OWN COUNTRY

Bulbul Bhan and her family live a beautiful life in the valley of Kashmir until everything changes. Terrorism forces them to flee from the violence of their homeland. Arriving in the refugee camps of Jammu, India, the family must learn to live in poverty and cope with their loss.

Author : Juhi & Manik Kuchroo More

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Guruji National Award-2011

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, President, Panun Kashmir was conferred the “Shri Guruji National Award-2011” by the Jan Kalyan Samiti, Mahrashtra, in a glittering programme of Annual awards at Kanakveli (Konkan) Maharashtra.

Author : Virender Raina More

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Kashmiri Hindus meet Smt. Sonia Gandhi

A memorandum was submitted to the Chairperson NAC wherein it was explicitly expressed that the recent enhancement of remuneration was a welcome gesture but a lot more required to be done...

Author : Sanjay Wali More

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Herath: Shivaratri: The Kashmiri Festival

Herath for Kashmiri Pundits is an all encompassing major festival celebrating the individual, the family, and the Source of all, and to begin a dialogue within.

Author : Omanand Koul More

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Birth of National Conference in Kashmir

Muslim Conference was formed in 1932. A convention of this party was held on October 14-16, 1932, at Pather Masjid under the chairmanship of Shaikh Mohammad Abdullah. The arrangements for this convention were made by Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah, Moulvi Hamadani and Moulvi Abdullah.

Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo More

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Kashmir ki Adi Kavitri - LalDed

A writeup in Hindi on LalDed

Author : Dr. S. K. Raina More

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Mahashraadh at Harmukh Ganga

It has been an age old tradition of Kashmiri Hindus to immerse the ashes of their deceased in the holy waters of Gangbal and perform Shraddh there.

Author : Sanjay Moza More

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KP National Camp at Yosemite

With "Connect to Kashmir" as the event theme, the organizers of the cultural meet has requested the community to help them make the event a grand success by their noble presence and thus lend a sense of purpose to their efforts.

Author : Editor More

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Gilas' Kulnee Tal

Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Live in Miami Kashmiri video song Partho Gilas' Kulnee Tal,

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

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Kashmiri Bhajan - Ba Maeji

Ba Maeji Kahna Janay pooj chaniy

Author : Ravi Bhan More

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Homeland after Eighteen Years

A 48 hour Travelogue in Kashmir

Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury More

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Navreh - An epitome of Kashmiri Culture

Culture means to cultivate, to grow, to develop and to expand. Our culture is what we regard as ideal or best for us to cultivate. When we take interest in the cultivation of our body, we are said to be interested in physical culture; when we hunt libraries in search of reading material and burn midnight oil to acquire knowledge, we are interested in intellectual culture.

Author : Gopinath Raina More

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Heyrath! - Miami Style!

As everyone settled down, soon the air was filled with the aromas of kashmiri cuisine. Yes, we “Battas” had done it again! Here we were on an exciting and adventurous camping trip

Author : Renuka Kaul More

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Communist Movement in Kashmir

Revolutionaries were to engage themselves directly in armed struggle. Whole-time workers were to propagate the ideas of Mao among the peasants and other working classes for organizing an armed revolution; and, to enroll the sympathizer for the party.

Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo More

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Kashmiri Navreh

On the morning of Navreh, the Kashmiri tradition calls for the ritual viewing (Darshan) of a plate (usually bronze or steel thali) filled with various items and paraphernalia for good omen.

Author : Omanand Koul More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-18

Hari Parbat (Sharika Peeth) is situated at the periphery of Srinagar city is an ancient and one of the holiest places of Kashmir and is associated with the Kashmir Culture since time immemorial. It is the abode of Maha Shakti.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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Navreh celebrated by Kashmira Vahini

Navreh the new year of Kashmiri Hindus was celebrated with fervor and gaiety by Kashmira Vahini, women wing of Panun Kashmir. A cultural programme was celebrated...

Author : Sanjay Moza More

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Ramnavmi & Maa Sharika Samman Ceremony

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Sopory recalled the development of KSS and stated that this institute had now achieved a distinctive position on KP map all over the world.

Author : Maharaj Pajan More

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Rehabilitation of the Kashmiri Hindu community highlighted

Kashmiri Hindu Foundation, Inc USA, a registered organization for the welfare of Kashmiri Pandits got yet another opportunity to highlight the plight of its community.

Author : Ankit Monga More

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Kashmiri Lullaby and its meaning as I see it

This is the video about the Kashmiri Lullaby and its meaning.

Author : Anil Mattoo More

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-19

These caves are situated on the left bank of the Lidder river about a mile north of the village of Bawan, the largest is dedicated to Kaladeva. The cave-temple stands at the far end of a natural but artificially enlarged fissure in the limestone cliff.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

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SHRI SHA’RIKA AS’TUTI

A DEVOTIONAL POEM ADDRESSED TO MAA SHA’RIKA IN PERSIAN)By a Kashmir saint Shri Krishna Joo Kaar

Author : Jawahar Lal Bhat More

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My Brushes with Terrorism in Kashmir -II

Only howling of jackals was heard at a distance. When we rejoined the highway at Awantipora, we were shocked to find that the milepost was painted green with a JKLF flag done on it. First I thought it to be the handiwork of some miscreant

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

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Waraya

Kashmiri Youth Group (KYG) Presented “Waraya”, a play drawing reflection to earlier times experienced by Kashmiri Hindus. This play is about 3 friends who meet in peculiar circumstances and reminisce about their childhood together in Kashmir,

Author : Arman Koul More

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Share Your Dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service from Kashmirgroup and Shehjar.

Author : Editor More

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Veri Masala/ Kashmiri Spicy Cake (Video)

Veri is a special blend of spicy cake and used to enhance the flavor and aroma of Kashmiri dishes like haakh , monji and fish.

Author : ChandraMukhi Ganju More

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Strengthening the secular ethos

Kashmiri Pandits, being one of the most literate community, have Capacity to give fillip in cementing the bonds of love and removing the cobwebs of hatred

Author : Raman Raina More

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Jwaalaa Devi

Kashmir is the land filled with spiritual ecstasy. Shakti Pithas of Kashmir speak the glory of the Divine Mother, who is seen in the glory and beauty of ponds, lakes, mountains, hills and in microcosm and macrocosm. In and around the manifestation, we have a glimpse of the Great shakti known as Shri Mahavidya in the Bhawani Shasranama.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

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Homeland after Eighteen Years

Through the medium of his four anthologies, published during the last decade, Dr. Chowdhury has, in his inimitable style, taken poetry out of the realm of elitism and brought it to the common man, to our bedrooms and drawing rooms.

Author : O N Kaul More

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Painting and Theatre in Kashmir

It strengthens my belief that the artful personality was not a mean thing to be kept shrouded in mystery. The focus on different angles of the life of great artist has given him immortality among the Kashmiri greats.

Author : Dr. R. K. Tamiri More

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KOA East Coast Camp 2011

All this really demonstrates that our generations here stand proof to the affectionate bonding that real "Kashmiriyat" is all about. I owe you all to make this camp a success.

Author : Kavita Sazawal Wancho & Anil Kachroo More

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FBI-ISI-Fai and the UPA

Islamabad covertly funnelled over $4 million to Fai’s Kashmiri American Council over two decades, to influence American and international opinion against India’s claim to Kashmir.

Author : Sandhya Jain More

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Roooh- The sufi Rock Band

With influences of Nusratji, Fuzon, Kailash kher & Junoon we have that Extra edge of versatility of sub-geners and entertaining music lovers of all ages. Moreover we also are into Kashmiri Sufi Rock which is the unique of all the genres.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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My Brushes with Terrorism in Kashmir

As I knocked on the gate of the garden wall of my house, my pale, pallid and panting wife appeared on the door. She almost collapsed while sobbing. I took her in my arms and wanted to console her but she would not listen. She wanted me to leave the place there and then as others had done

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Standup Kashmiri Comedy

Maharaj Koul at KOA East Coast Camp 2011

Author : Maharaj Koul More

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Ammajis 'Cultural shock'

Kashmiri Comedy Skit performed at KP National Cultural Meet 2011 at Oakhurst, CA (re-posted with improved sound Quality)

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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International Teleconference on Kashmir

Emphasised the creation of a legitimate political and physical space in Kashmir for Kashmiri Hindus

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Kashmiri Krishan Leela

Kashmiri Bhajan in praise of Lord Krishna

Author : Deepak Ganju More

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Apex committee doesn’t represent Kashmiri Pandits

Forcing few hundred unemployed KP youths to join government service in the valley under the PM employment package cannot be a yardstick for the return of displaced community.

Author : Sanjay Moza More

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Preserving Water Resources in the Himalayas

The film highlights the impacts of climate change in Kashmir bringing into sharp focus the role of wetlands in climate change adaptation. The film also explores past climate events, especially the drying up of the life giving Saraswati river and features the ongoing study by Cambridge and Benaras.

Author : Ratan Kaul More

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A daring action of a Kashmiri young man

On the following weekend about 300 persons had followed Zutshi’s call. The silent demonstration broken occasionally by a song “brother to the sun, to the freedom…” was countered by East Berlin propaganda with communist songs.

Author : Kapil Kaul More

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MESSAGES to Shehjar for its 4th Anniversary Edition

It has an attractive look, it is user friendly and at the same time it touches all aspects of kashmiri Pandit culture and way of life. I can assert confidently that Shehjar has emerged as the best e magazine and the best resource for Kashmiris.

Author : Editor More

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Painting and Theatre in Kashmir

It may not be out of place to say that given the post-migration scenario in which the book has been written , Dr Tamiri has produced a gem of a book which will have a referral value for generations to come.

Author : Deepak Budki More

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The dynasties who have impacted Kashmir Polity

They raise all these issues, which are public sensitive and emotive in the valley in order to win over the separatists and terrorists to their side and emerge as a political force.In fact, with this strategy, they have been able to shatter the monopoly of National Conference politics in the valley.

Author : P.N.Ganjoo More

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Pass Temples and Shrines Bill- AIKS

During the deliberations in the Apex meeting all the Pandit representatives unanimously demanded passing of Kashmiri Hindu Temples and Shrines Bill in the Legislative Assembly as they constitute the only living civilization symbols of KPs.

Author : Lokesh Gorkha More

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Kashmira Vahini launches awakening campaign

Dr. Khema Kaul wondered how the members of the Apex Committee, having no representative character, or any mandate, participated in and attended the meeting called by the government and agreed in the” return to the valley” proposals put forth by the government.

Author : Editor More

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Arnimal

In Arni’s case poetry rose from the heart, got welled up in the breast and out came the pathetic gems of Kashmiri literature.

Author : Bilhan kaul More

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But why the blood Money?

What a dampener this message is to you as a Kashmiri Hindu; Oh when you had just become so enthused watching those glossy pictures uploaded by the last tourist to Kashmir! Or after another tourist had you sold about dreamland Kashmir, which you could visit as a pilgrim visitor to a select list of shrines prescribed by the government.

Author : Arun Koul More

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Where did everyone go?

As I stand The crisp grass Stiff beneath my shoes The memories flood back to me Nothing to restrain them anymore

Author : Arman Koul More

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Guru Stuti

Shri Neelkanth Ji Guru Stuti--Agyyan GaTe is a powerful Bhajan in the lucid form of Mantrik Bhajans of Kashmir Bhakti tradition.

Author : M.K. Mongha More

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Kashmiri Wanvun Medley Song

This a wanvun medley song and is sung at the time of mekhal and wedding.

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

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IEKForganized Martyrs Day in UK

The KH community was made to leave the valley by brutal killings and torture.Innocent men,women and children were slaughtered and the entire community was uprooted from their ancestral homes.80,000 Kashmiri Hindus are now living in exile in Jammu and in other parts of India for the past twenty one years.

Author : Krishna Bhan More

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Martyrs Day at Jagti

The day reminds the community of martyrdom of over more than 1200 Kashmiri Hindu men and women who were killed and maimed for upholding Indian ethos, values of democracy and freedom of speech in Kashmir.

Author : Sanjay Moza More

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Vitasta Diwas Celebrations

The exiled community members prayed for early celebration of the event in Homeland in Kashmir for which a vow was taken to keep the struggle for achieving the goal of Homeland.

Author : Sanjay Moza More

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Laddishah-Part3

Folk style of Kashmiri satire Part-3

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

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