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Tumultous life of Lal Ded

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Amina Meer History witnessed many wanderers, wandering bare footed in search of their creator. In search of their creation, why they are here, who created them and where He is. But the reality is, He is not far away from His believer, the only thing is to take some time and look into your heart. There is His home. Perhaps it’s the most difficult task in the world to know yourself. Many lost their lives in their struggle to discern their soul. Life can’t offer something more beautiful to those…

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Miscarriage of Justice

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Akhter Rasool Dar Jammu and Kashmir has been from past facing the wrath of Almighty Allah from all quarters – political, social and financial. The incidence of heinous crimes in the State has reached all time high. From acid attacks, bride burning to unnatural offences (Sodomy), the State has become victim of heinous criminality. The criminal deviance has eclipsed the morality and individual conscience. A religious leader (Imam) from Pulwama was charged by the Police for unnatural offence (Sodomy). Added to this apathy is our defective and defunct Police investigatory…

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Explore the Beauty of Kashmir

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After decades of conflict, peace is taking hold in Kashmir, offering new opportunities to explore its traditional cultures and scenic beauty By TOM DOWNEY “THIS ISN’T INDIA. This is Kashmir,” a fellow passenger told me as we landed at the Srinagar airport. Now, as if cued by the scenery—striking alpine vistas of snowcapped mountains surrounding a vast lake fringed with lotus flowers and terraced Mughal-era gardens—my taxi driver says the same thing. It’s a statement I’ll hear repeated many times during my two-week visit, expressing a popular belief that Kashmiris want…

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Nehru & Sheikh “Sinners “ ?

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By B L Saraf Come October mixed feelings cross our mind. October, 1947 witnessed Jammu &Kashmir history being written in blood . But it also saw hope springing up from the debris . Pakistan aided tribal looters plundered the state ; Maharaja’s decision to accede to the Indian union ushered in a dawn of hope . It is time to take stock of things . For the nationalists it is a month to celebrate , albeit with some reservations ; for the separatists it is time to mourn unconditionally .…

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The Beef Issue and Kashmir’s Identity

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The State of Jammu & Kashmir is “a Hindu State, situated in Muslim surroundings”, Vallabhbhai Patel wrote to one C. Parmeswaram of Kashmir Metal Mart on 19 June 1946 (Sardar Patel’s Correspondence; Vol. 1, p.4). On its accession to secular India, the State lost its Hindu personality. As Prime Minister of the State, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah did  the rest, earning Patel’s hostility, of the communal ruler Hari Singh and his followers in Jammu, the Praja Parishad. The BJP is its descendant. But, remnants of what was an admittedly Hindu State…

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After beef ban politics, deeply flawed BJP-PDP coalition in Kashmir must work as a whole

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The reduction of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly chamber to a wrestling arena on Thursday has been roundly condemned — rightly so. But one needs to go beyond shock, anger and despair. For the unsavoury incident (a member thrashed in the House for having hosted a public beef party) highlighted a systemic malaise: The deeply divisive frame that the PDP and the BJP have adopted for their alliance. Both major coalition partners talk of representing the state’s two main regions, Jammu and Kashmir, respectively. The subtext is that each represents one…

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Saffron Brigade wants Kashmir to burn in a fire of Communal Hatred. Political prisoners shall be released: Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir

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Chairman Ummat e Islami, Mirwaiz South Kashmir, Qazi Ahmed Yasir today addressing a mammoth gathering at Jamia Masjid Islamabad spoke about the dangerous consequences of the Saffron brigades’ in routes to Jammu Kashmir. Mirwaiz Yasir said that the saffron brigade is hell bent upon disturbing the communal harmony of the state. He said by imposing ban on bovines, the brigade plans to fracture us economically and at the same time it wants the state to burn in a fire of communal violence. He said the people of Jammu Kashmir have…

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Kashmir: The Pursuit of the Possible

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Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai – October 9, 2015 Benjamin Franklin, a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from Britain, and a man responsible for negotiating a treaty between the colonies and France, asked, “When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?” Perhaps the simple answer to that is that it will occur when power is distributed among men in such a way that it cannot be abused by any individual or nation, and that both personal and national sovereignty is once and for all respected.…

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Is Kashmir issue dead and buried for OIC?

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None except Pak mention K-word Though the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OICs) contact group on Kashmir once again referred to the resolution of Kashmir issue but political experts believe that events taking place throughout the muslim world may well reduce the Kashmir issue to a footnote. Political experts too point out that economics is driving politics as far as the OIC’s stand on Kashmir is concerned. Dr. Irshad, who teaches Political Science at the University of Kashmir says many Islamic Countries stay away from Kashmir issue because they have ties…

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Kashmiri Language – Need to trace our Roots

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Syed Shahinda The Kashmir valley is home to various great mystic poets, for which, it is also referred to as Resh Waer (The land of Reshis’). In Vedic texts, Reshi means an inspired poet, who invokes the deities with the poetry. However, this Sanskrit word, despite its more appropriate usage in Hindu texts has been used for the people irrespective of their faith. Poetry and spirituality are inseparable and this close proximity can be seen in Kashmir valley. The history of Kashmir is full of the epitomes of such great…

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