Jaibans Singh For too long now the valley has teetered from one cycle of violence to the other. The ongoing turmoil has brought to the fore the necessity to find a long term solution to the issues involved. The Vajpayee model of “Insaniyat, Jamhooriat and Kashmiriyat” (Humanity, Democracy and Kashmiri Culture) has emerged as a viable concept on the basis of which the matter … [Read more...] about Reviving Kashmiriyat is imperative for ushering stability in Kashmir
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Solution to the impasse in Kashmir lies in Kashmir
Jaibans Singh The unrest in Kashmir is showing no signs of abating. Effort is being made from the political, intellectual, social and other relevant sectors to break the impasse and stop the cycle of violence, but a positive result is not forthcoming. The centre has approached the problem with a humane and mature attitude. Since the agitation has a local character, an open … [Read more...] about Solution to the impasse in Kashmir lies in Kashmir
Kashmiri youth need lessons in their history and culture
Jasbir Sarai For those who grew up in the 1970’s, Kashmir was a Shangri-La type paradise on earth. The most renowned and successful romantic films of famous Indian heroes like Rajender Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, down to the younger generation of Rishi Kapoor, were shot in Kashmir and were huge box office hits. Visitors to Kashmir in those happier times would vouch … [Read more...] about Kashmiri youth need lessons in their history and culture
Kashmiriyat: The concept and the outlook
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The festival of Kheer Bhawani is celebrated by the Pundit community of the Kashmir valley every year on the eighth day of the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu calendar (that falls in the month of June), at the holy Temple of the Goddess Ragnaya Bhagwati (One of her many names), in village Tula Mula, Ganderbal about twenty kilometers from Srinagar city. During the … [Read more...] about Kashmiriyat: The concept and the outlook
Kashmir must challenge Geelani Inc’s regressive agenda
Jaibans Singh For those who grew up in the 1970’s, Kashmir was a Shangri-La type paradise on earth where handsome young men went to woo lovely damsels. The most renowned and successful romantic films of famous Indian heroes like Rajender Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna down to the younger generations of Rishi Kapoor were shot in Kashmir and were huge box office … [Read more...] about Kashmir must challenge Geelani Inc’s regressive agenda