The Reminiscence, Blessings & Bitter Verity Of The River ‘Jhelum’

The Reminiscence, Blessings & Bitter Verity Of The River 'Jhelum'

Be a Part Of The solution, Not Part Of The pollution, Nature Never Did Betray The Heart That Loved Her By -Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon The land of Kashmir has been blessed by the Lord of the worlds. There is no precedent for the beauty of Kashmir. Here on keen observation, one can come across the presence of Allah which is quite evident from everything seen here. One of these most beautiful evidences is “The river Jhelum” which has a unique place in refining and adding to the beauty of Kashmir.…

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‘Situation is Distressing, Pathetic’: Kashmir in grip of suicides

‘Situation is Distressing, Pathetic’ - Kashmir in grip of suicides

By Farheen Qureshi Back-to-back lockdowns have not only affected Kashmir’s people economically but psychologically too, resulting in more deaths by suicide. A transient thaw and the despairing dozens were back on a bridge pleading a diver to rescue a sinking woman. Between the fatal action of the woman and the fraught reaction of masses, the valley in the second viral wave only witnessed another addition in the surging suicides. The distrait woman had appeared on one of the seven bridges of Old Srinagar, on a balmy summer day, and jumped…

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My Nation is being built by Outsiders

My Nation is being built by Outsiders

Javid Amin Youth are an essential component of the progress of any concerned society of the world. Their participation in the progress process is paramount. Tall calms are being projected by Government of India that “Jammu & Kashmir is on the path of development” but who is developing my Jammu & Kashmir? There are more than 2,50,000 educated young women and men in Jammu and Kashmir who are bearing the brunt of the lack of employment and struggle to find jobs due to the lack of a job policy —…

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1321 Kashmir’s Spiritual Revolution

Kawaja Farooq Renzushah The remarkable 1321 CE grand spiritual revolution in Kashmir’s history led to Introduction of doctrine of Hanafiyat coinciding with the arrival of Hazrat Bulbulshah (RA). The most memorable  movement  in  spiritual folklores  of  Kashmir when King of Kashmir  Hazrat Sultan Sader ud din Rinchanshah met  Hanafi Sufi saint  on the banks of river Jehlum near Bhudhgaer  has changed entire civilization landscape of this paradise by  enhancing its spiritual stature in world. This revolution proved herald for unity, peace, love and mutual co existence.   Hazrat Abdul Raham…

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Are Kashmiri’s forgotten in India-Pakistan talks?

Are Kashmiris forgotten in India-Pakistan talks?

By Irfan Raja By modern news standards, COVID-19 deaths fall under “regular news,” but the imprisonment, torture, and deaths of innocent Kashmiris are often overlooked by mainstream media. Kashmiris are silent victims mainly because oppression hardly gets a fair space in headlines. British journalist John Pilger asked a significant question: “Why are wars not being reported honestly?” Pilger finds a stunning reason, “media is a secret weapon” in the elite’s armory. That means power elites decide what to disclose to the public and what to discard. For some time now,…

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Noon Chai the traditional Kashmiri Tea

By : Sakshi Tickoo A delicious tea from the beautiful land of Kashmir, Noon Chai is different from regular tea and tastes divine. Special tea leaves from Kashmir is brewed in which baking soda, milk and cardamom is added to make this delicious tea. It is also known as sheerchai among Kashmiri Pandits. Being born in a Kashmiri family, this is still my favourite tea because of its pink colour and taste. When I was 6 years old, I was always curious about the taste and colour. Now let me…

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The last ten nights of Ramadan and Laylatul-Qadr

The last ten nights of Ramadan and Laylatul-Qadr

Haroon Rashid Islam declared certain occasions and places the most sacred and significant. Laylatul-Qadr is one such occasion that is considered as the Holiest Night in the Islamic Calendar. This particular night is also known as the night of power or the night of decree. This night occurs during the final ten days of Ramadan, and although the exact date is unclear, it is generally assumed to be the 27th day of the Holy month. This is a night of great remembrance and worship to Allah (SWT) and ranks higher…

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‘We are witnessing a crime against humanity’: Arundhati Roy on India’s Covid catastrophe

It’s hard to convey the full depth and range of the trauma, the chaos and the indignity that people are being subjected to. Meanwhile, Modi and his allies are telling us not to complainby Arundhati Roy During a particularly polarising election campaign in the state of Uttar Pradesh in 2017, India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, waded into the fray to stir things up even further. From a public podium, he accused the state government – which was led by an opposition party – of pandering to the Muslim community by…

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Neck and Net

During the last one year of lockdown and introduction of online classes there has been an epidemic of neck pain among the students. God has given us a neck which connects the head with the body. It supports the head and acts as a conduit for transmission of many vital structures from head to body and vice versa. Neck has a column of seven bones supported by discs, ligaments and muscles. Neck also contains food-pipe(esophagus), wind-pipe(trachea) and many vital blood vessels. The cervical spine has a normal C shaped curve…

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Aharbal – Kashmir’s own Niagara Falls

About 70 kilometres distance from summer capital Srinagar, Aharbal waterfall comes under the jurisdiction of south Kashmir district Kulgam. This hill station in the south-western part of the valley has a mesmerizing beauty, having the potential to lure the visitor’s attention. The spot is suitable for trekking, vlogging, photography, fishing and expeditions as well. Those fond of fishing often visit this place on Sunday’s to enjoy the fish catching. Like other tourist destinations of Kashmir, Aharbal possesses the mesmerizing look of meadows, pine and fir tree forests, the abutting snow-clad…

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